Recapping OneStream's Splash 2024: A Week of Innovation, Learning, and Inspiration
What an incredible week it was! The OneStream community gathered in Las Vegas for the annual user conference and partner summit in May, and it was packed with brilliant people, visionary ideas, and incredible opportunities. Splash never fails to impress and excite, and this year was no exception. OneStream now boasts more than 1400 clients and $460 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue, and given their rapid growth, there was inevitably a bit of nostalgia in the air. But make no mistake: OneStream’s message was entirely forward-looking. Throughout the week, the focus remained on what’s new and what’s coming. OneStream’s senior leadership explained what it means to #TakeFinanceFurther, as they shared their vision for the future of the platform. More than 3,000 prospective OneStream customers, existing customers, employees, and consultants were inspired by the biggest Splash yet, and we all left with our eyes fixed firmly on the horizon. From groundbreaking keynotes to hands-on demos, let's dive into the highlights that made this conference truly unforgettable!
OneStream co-founders Tom Shea and Craig Colby set the tone for the week by making some ground-breaking announcements and introducing a dozen new products and innovations:
Learning has always been at the core of Splash, and there was an incredible array of opportunities and topics to explore this year. From new customers just beginning their OneStream journeys to existing customers looking to understand best practices and deepen their technical skills to seasoned consultants trying to understand new functionalities, there was something for everyone:
The most impactful moment for me, (and I suspect many others,) was Erik Weihenmayer’s Spotlight Keynote. Erik is an American athlete who lives for adventure: He was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, and he is one of only 150 mountaineers to climb the highest point on every continent. He spoke passionately about his life, his obstacles, and his perseverance. Moreso, he explained the remarkable people that he has met along the way—the people whose courage and tenacity inspired him. Erik’s journey led him to co-found No Barriers, an organization that seeks to “build an inclusive world for all where barriers don’t stand in the way of possibilities.” Those who attended his speech were moved, inspired, and walked away with a new perspective. He made his own epic tales of teamwork, perseverance, and accomplishment relatable and uplifting, and I won’t soon forget hearing him speak.
As I reflect on this year’s Splash, I am filled with a renewed sense of excitement and motivation. OneStream’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and community was evident throughout the event. The conference is still what it’s always been: a testament to the collaborative spirit of the OneStream community, always eager to learn and grow together.
I’m fond of saying that OneStream customers should leave Splash with a long wish list of enhancements and initiatives to start implementing immediately. And Consultants should leave with an even longer list of new technologies to learn. As we return to our applications and implementations, we are revitalized: We carry with us new knowledge, fresh perspectives, a vision for the future, and a stronger connection to the OneStream community.
Thank you to everyone who made the conference so successful, and I look forward to another incredible year and seeing how much we’ve grown by next year’s Splash 2025 in Nashville, TN!