Splunk .conf20 Invites Everyone to Embrace the Data Age

SAN FRANCISCO and .conf20 – October 13, 2020 – Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), provider of the Data-to-Everything Platform, today announced it will host its 11th annual user conference, .conf20, virtually from October 20-22, 2020. Splunk’s new online format brings the .conf20 experience to wherever attendees are, free of charge, inviting participants around the globe to realize the value of their data. Worldwide attendees are gearing up to learn the latest on IT, Security, Observability and the Splunk® Data-to-Everything Platform so they can accelerate into the Data Age with ease. To attend .conf20, register here.

The landscape of the user experience is evolving, and .conf20 is as well. In its virtual format, this year’s annual event is anticipated to drive record-breaking attendance with 20,000+ users, almost twice the amount of last year’s attendance. Additionally, approximately 5,000+ partner attendees, 50+ different sponsors, almost 200 sessions and over 100 customer presentations from leading organizations are expected.

“We have reimaged our entire .conf experience, connecting our vibrant ecosystem together in a virtual setting where they can learn more about the boundless opportunities of their data,” said Doug Merritt, President and CEO, Splunk. “I’m excited to celebrate .conf20 with our customers, partners and community members as we unveil the latest enhancements to the Data-to-Everything Platform, helping organizations embrace the Data Age and harness the power of their data. I want to thank everyone for attending and can’t wait to celebrate with you all virtually.”

During .conf20, Splunk leaders will take the virtual stage in various keynotes showcasing the latest product enhancements designed to help Splunk’s tens of thousands of customers reach their full potential with data, and discussing the impact the Data Age is having on industries around the world.

Both day one and day two keynotes will also be made available on demand on the Splunk .conf20 homepage.

.conf20 Customers, Partners and Sponsors Discuss Leveraging Data to Drive Change

With nearly 200 breakout sessions throughout .conf20, attendees will also get the opportunity to hear from over 100 customers including Slack, Zoom and more as they discuss how they’re removing the barriers between data and action. In addition, over 50 leading technology vendors and Splunk ecosystem partners will showcase demos of their latest technologies and integrations with Splunk. The full list of .conf20 sessions is available in the Splunk .conf20 Session Catalog.

.conf20 Spotlights José Andrés Among Others with Star-Studded Entertainment and Activations

To keep things fun in true Splunk fashion, there will also be surprise guest speakers and performances at .conf20, including a talk with world-renowned chef José Andrés. A longtime humanitarian notably known for his avant-garde cuisine, Andrés will discuss his work with the World Central Kitchen and its mission to end hunger and poverty.

Attendees will also have the chance to participate in different activations in the virtual environment including:

For more information on .conf20, visit the Splunk .conf20 website.