Citrix Field Kickoff 2021 will bring the excitement of Citrix to living rooms, kitchens, and offices around the world over the course of six days — January 12-14 and 19-21, 2021. The main focus of this free, virtual event is education and training, but 2020 left many of us craving human interaction, which is why we filled the agenda with creative opportunities to have fun together while physically distancing.

Here are five ways you can connect with the Citrix community during Field Kickoff:

1) Game On

Starting Tuesday, January 12, compete in the Field Kickoff Game. Earn points — and a path to prizes — by completing various actions throughout Field Kickoff.

The top three players, measured by points, will win:

  • First place: Sonos Beam — Smart TV Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa
  • Second place: Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Third place: Set of four YETI Rambler mugs

Everyone attending Field Kickoff is automatically a contestant. Cheer on your peers and track your progress on the public leaderboard through Thursday, January 21, 2:15 p.m. (EST). Winners will be announced by pop-up notification and contacted via email.

2) Mix In

The Culinary/Mixology Experience is a coveted chance to learn tips and tricks from top-rated chefs and mixologists around the globe. On-demand sessions begin Thursday, January 14. Don’t miss your chance to cook and mix alongside these food and beverage pros:

  • Elon Soddu: Head mixologist at London’s five-star hotel The Savoy, Elon specializes in creating new drinks and experiences for guests.
  • Sherson Lian: Celebrity chef, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, Sherson also hosts popular shows on the Asian Food Channel and the Asian Food Network.
  • Maneet Chauhan: Specializing in Indian cuisine, Maneet is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and TV personality seen often on the Food Network.
  • Aaron Gordon: Certified sommelier, mixologist, and master of artisan cocktails, Aaron delights luxury hotel guests, boutique cocktail bars patrons, and private parties with his unique, custom drink menus.

3) Get Social

We want to celebrate all the ways Citrix innovates beyond the office, with a dose of virtual togetherness and healthy competition. Participate in the Space to Succeed contest by completing activities and posting a photo on Twitter, LinkedIn, or both platforms telling us how you drive innovation when Citrix gives you the space and freedom you need.

Use the hashtag #CitrixFieldKickoff for entry into daily and grand prize drawings. Post between Tuesday, January 12, 11:00 a.m. (SGT), and Thursday, January 21, 3:15 p.m. (EST), for your chance to win.

4) Ask the Experts

Enhance the training you’ll receive in the breakout sessions by speaking with Citrix executives and subject matter experts. Join Ask the Experts for live, interactive Q&A sessions around key topics for 2021: 

  • Analytics
  • App delivery and security
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Customer success — driving customer adoption
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop service
  • Google partnership
  • Microsoft partnership
  • Partner strategy
  • Presales and value engineering
  • Product innovation
  • Product strategy
  • Security
  • Selling to the CEO
  • Selling to the CFO
  • Selling to the CHRO
  • Selling to the CISO
  • Selling to the CMO and 2021 marketing strategy
  • The CTO office
  • Workspace

5) Networking Lounge

Stop by the Networking Lounge to make connections that can lead to business opportunities, partnerships, and knowledge sharing. While in-person networking has been replaced with virtual meetings this year, the chance to connect with like-minded professionals remains.

For more details on ways to connect, visit the Citrix Field Kickoff website and don’t forget to register now for the event!