It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a week since we gathered with our customers, partners, and colleagues for the debut of ENGAGE in London. We’re incredibly grateful to all who joined us. And we hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and learned as much about unlocking the potential of work, people, and content as we did. In case you want to catch up on the content, be sure to check out the sessions on demand.
For those eager to dive into the buzz or simply want to relive some of the magic of last week, we’ve put together this post with some of our favorite moments. Without further ado, here’s a glimpse into the highlights.
Opening keynote
Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader kicked off the event when he took the stage for the opening keynote. He keyed in on just how valuable time is — in our lives, in our time at Smartsheet ENGAGE in London, and even how AI in Smartsheet will help folks get the most out of their time. He went on to talk about how new Smartsheet capabilities can help teams optimise and realise their full potential, from making sure you have the right people doing the right work to setting up your teams to better collaborate asynchronously.
Another highlight was when Smartsheet VP of Product Management Miya McClain and Gregóire Martin, Senior Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management & PMO at the International Olympic Committee, took the stage. Gregóire shared how Smartsheet serves as the IOC’s single source of truth, enhancing project visibility and fostering deeper collaboration across teams. He showcased the power of Smartsheet to streamline workflows and increase capacity across its project portfolio.
Attendees were thrilled to have a first look at an exciting series of product announcements from Ben Canning, our SVP of Product Experiences. He detailed how AI innovations in Smartsheet can help you analyse data, create charts, and much more, alongside the introduction of new dashboard themes. Following Ben, Caz Brett, our Director of Product Management, showcased how Smartsheet Control Center will enable our customers to scale, highlighting the capability to manage up to 20,000 projects in order to grow alongside customer business needs.
If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the full opening keynote. And for even more details on new product announcements, don’t miss this quarter’s Smartsheet Forward by Ben Canning.
Day 2 keynote
The second and final day of ENGAGE in London started with a high-energy keynote address from Eddie Obeng, the visionary founder of Pentacle Business School. Introduced by Sarfraz Ali, Smartsheet General Manager of EMEA, and Max Long, Smartsheet President of Go-to-Market, Eddie captivated the audience with his insights on innovative ways to work smarter in today's dynamic, rapidly evolving world.
Sessions designed for every level of Smartsheet user
The agenda was filled with more than 20 breakout sessions across beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks. Each provided actionable insights and the tools attendees can use to tackle their next big thing. Want to catch up on the learnings? Check out nearly 20 on-demand sessions.
“The sessions were really nice and really engaging. We got to know a lot of different information, which can be applied in daily work, and got a lot of ideas of how we can make our daily lives easier.” — Vesta M., Dexcom
Meaningful connections took centre stage
After Tuesday’s full day of programming, attendees gathered for an end-of-day reception. The positive energy continued throughout both days at the Experience Hub, where visitors asked questions and shared their thoughts on all things Smartsheet. It was a fantastic space to connect with other Smartsheet users, give feedback that’ll impact the future of the platform, and chat with Smartsheet solutioning partners and staff.
The impact you made
Registrants for our London event had the opportunity to opt out of swag, and in doing so, more than 30% chose to donate to two local nonprofit organisations — Girls Who Code UK, dedicated to closing the gender gap technology, and Mind, committed to supporting individuals with mental health issues in England and Wales.
Thank you
From the aha moments to the work-life-changing product announcements plus the amazing time linking up with Smartsheet friends old and new, what a blast ENGAGE was in London! Huge thanks to everyone who came along — attendees, speakers, and sponsors — for bringing such awesome energy to our event, from near and far.
Did we miss your favorite moment? We’d love to hear about it on social — tag us and be sure to use the hashtag #SmartsheetENGAGE. If you attended, be sure to claim your attendee badge by signing into the Smartsheet Community.
We’re not done with all the learning and fun yet, though. ENGAGE returns to Seattle October 8-10. Save the date, and we hope to see you there!
