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Branden Bellanca
Principal, Enterprise Delivery & Engineering
Hike2
Branden Bellanca is a 23x certified Salesforce Architect and Principal, Enterprise Delivery & Engineering at Hike2 in Columbus Ohio. Over the past decade, Branden has worked across the Salesforce platform build solutions for customers in numerous industry verticals. Branden has a passion for teaching and mentors trailblazers across the country, helping them sharpen their skills on the platform.
Branden also is the leader of the Columbus, OH Salesforce Architect Community Group leader and Chairman of the Buckeye Dreamin' conference.
Workshop
July 28, 2026 - Welcome Day
2:45 PM - 4:45PM
Stinger Room
Workshop: Yes, And… Build: From Idea to Salesforce App with AI
How fast can a Salesforce team move from a rough idea to something real? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll use AI, teamwork, and a little improv to find out.
The audience will help choose an app idea, then table teams will use AI as a delivery accelerator to turn that idea into Salesforce requirements, user stories, a data model, automation ideas, page designs, reports, and a working prototype. But just like real delivery, the requirements will not stay still. Throughout the session, new “Yes, and…” curveballs will be introduced: a new stakeholder, a changed process, a mobile need, an approval requirement, or a reporting ask from leadership.
This workshop is designed to show the power of moving quickly from conversation to configuration without skipping the thinking that makes Salesforce solutions successful. Participants will practice prompting AI for practical Salesforce delivery tasks, validating AI-generated recommendations, making fast tradeoffs, and adapting the build as the app evolves.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of how AI can help Salesforce teams accelerate discovery, design, and build — and where human judgment still matters most.
General
July 29, 2026 - Practitioner Day
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Brutus Hall
Opening Remarks
Welcome to Buckeye Dreamin’ 2026! Join us as we kick off this exciting event with opening remarks that set the stage for two days of learning, networking, and innovation within the Salesforce community. We’ll highlight key themes, industry trends, and what to expect throughout the conference. Don’t miss this powerful start to Buckeye Dreamin’ 2026!
General
July 30, 2026 - Industry Day
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Brutus Hall
Awards Lunch and Closing
🏆 Buckeye Dreamin’ 2026 Awards Lunch! 🎉 It’s time to celebrate the best of the best in our incredible Salesforce community! Join us at the Awards Lunch as we recognize outstanding contributions, innovative solutions, and the amazing Trailblazers who make this ecosystem thrive. Enjoy great company, delicious food, and a few surprises as we celebrate excellence and achievement! Don't miss this chance to cheer on your peers and celebrate another unforgettable Buckeye Dreamin’! 🚀🔥
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