Key Takeaways:
- When and Where: Xactly Upside 2026 takes place May 11–13 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.
- Attendees: The event brings together sales, revenue and finance leaders, and system administrators and compensation analysts.
- What You’ll Learn: Under the theme “Agents of Change,” Upside 2026 delivers strategies, insights, and technology that help revenue teams drive innovation and measurable growth across their go to market organization.
The Xactly User Conference for Revenue Leaders
Revenue leaders don’t just respond to change. They drive it!
Join sales, finance, and operations leaders from around the world at Xactly Upside 2026 for three days of bold ideas, hands-on learning, and powerful connections.
This year’s theme, “Agents of Change,” focuses on how revenue professionals can lead meaningful transformation across sales performance, compensation strategy, and financial planning. You’ll gain the vision and strategies needed to challenge outdated practices and unlock measurable growth.
Upside isn’t just another conference. It’s where forward thinking organizations learn how to turn revenue data into decisive action and build smarter, more resilient revenue operations.
This event was very informative and engaging. I've been to events/workshops before, this one by far is my favorite. - Attendee from an Enterprise Life Sciences Tools & Services Company
What is Xactly Upside?
Upside is the premier event that brings together the Xactly Community for expert training, learning, and community-building. Xactly users gather to share their insights and successes and learn the latest industry innovations.
At Upside, you’ll learn how to:
- Challenge the Status Quo: Break free from outdated revenue practices.
- Empower Your Teams: Lead the adoption of intelligent revenue processes.
- Drive Breakthrough Results: Turn data into decisive action and fuel your company's success.
- Connect with the Community: Build valuable professional relationships with industry peers and thought leaders who are also driving change.
- Harness the Power of AI: Explore the future of revenue performance management and how AI is creating new opportunities for optimization and efficiency.
When and Where Does Upside Take Place?
Upside 2026 runs May 11-13, 2026, at the 4-star rated Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. The venue offers convenient access to dining, entertainment, and travel hubs while providing a comfortable space for networking and learning throughout the event.
Want to visit the Happiest Place on Earth? The Anaheim Marriott is located minutes from the Disneyland Resort and Theme Park. Upside attendees can purchase specially discounted tickets to Disneyland before or after Upside.
Featured Keynote Speaker: Zack Kass
This year’s Upside keynote features Zack Kass, futurist, author, and former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI.
Kass is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in applied artificial intelligence. His work explores how AI can expand human potential and reshape how organizations operate. His insights have appeared in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.
In his upcoming book, The Next Renaissance, Kass presents an optimistic vision of how artificial intelligence will enhance every facet of life and work by expanding human capability.
At Upside 2026, he’ll share his perspective on the future of AI and how revenue leaders can prepare their organizations for the next era of innovation.
Who Should Attend Upside?
Upside welcomes professionals across the revenue ecosystem who want to build smarter, more efficient revenue operations. Whether you’re leading strategic initiatives or managing day-to-day platform operations, Upside delivers practical strategies you can apply immediately.
You’ll meet industry experts who are masters of their craft along with emerging professionals who are beginning their journey in revenue performance management. Everyone leaves with actionable ideas and new connections.
I also had the chance to meet Xactly people I've worked with for years in person and network with fellow comp admin folks, which felt invaluable. It was an amazing experience and we truly appreciated the opportunity to attend.
Why Attend Upside 2026?
Executive Leaders
- Lead the Next GTM Shift: Gain a strategic understanding of how AI is evolving revenue performance from a reactive function into a proactive, strategic lever.
- Participate in Executive Roundtables: Join private sessions to share insights and directly influence the future direction of the product.
- Build a Peer Network: Connect with leaders who are pioneering data-driven GTM strategies to drive predictable revenue growth.
RevOps & Finance Leaders
- Move Faster, Pivot Smarter: Achieve "Comp with Confidence" by transforming your data and systems into a single source of truth.
- Master Modern Workflows: Gain vital knowledge on the latest process methodologies and automation tools designed to streamline complex workflows and improve governance.
- Build Operational Resilience: Leave with actionable strategies to maximize system uptime and ensure your team can act decisively without second-guessing the numbers.
Xactly Power Users & Admins
- Gain System Mastery and AI Readiness: Go beyond essential skills to master complex compensation plan design and rules management for true operational efficiency.
- Build the Foundation for AI: Learn the infrastructure essentials that enable AI to deliver, allowing you to troubleshoot, optimize performance, and leverage new platform features.
- Network with Experts: Connect with platform specialists and power users to share real-world solutions for managing the "hard stuff."
What Does the Upside Agenda Look Like?
Upside delivers three days of immersive learning and collaboration. Here’s an overview of the Upside agenda.
Day 1: Xactly University and Welcome Reception
The conference begins with Xactly University, where you’ll participate in in-depth training sessions designed to build practical platform expertise. The day concludes with the official Upside Welcome Reception in the Grand Plaza.
Day 2: Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
Day two features a keynote presentation from Xactly CEO Arnab Mishra, along with a live product demonstration that highlights the latest innovations in the Xactly platform.
Attendees then participate in breakout sessions organized by track, including:
- Agents of Change: Build the Future
- Agents of Change: Transform Together
- Agents of Change: The Momentum Makers
The evening concludes with the popular customer celebration, Orange You Glad…Party, where attendees continue networking in a relaxed environment.
Day 3: Vision, Innovation, and Roadmap
The final day features the highly anticipated keynote from Arnab Mishra and Zack Kass, followed by additional breakout sessions.
Upside concludes with a Closing Session and Product Roadmap, where you’ll gain insight into the future of the Xactly platform and upcoming innovations.
How Can I Register for Upside 2026?
Ready to join the Xactly community at Upside?
Visit the official event page to view the latest agenda updates, speaker announcements, and registration details.
Early bird pricing ends March 31, 2026, so secure your spot soon and start planning your Upside experience.
Register today and step into your role as an Agent of Change!
