Pre-Conference Workshops: March 7-9

Accelerate: March 9-13

Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

Pre-Conference Workshops: March 7 - 9

Accelerate: March 9 - 13

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OVERVIEW

Accelerate 2026 in Las Vegas brings together customers, partners, and Fortinet experts for focused sessions on how to secure modern hybrid environments at scale. You’ll get practical guidance on confronting today’s threat landscape, simplifying security operations, and getting more value from an integrated Fortinet platform strategy.

Hear directly from industry leaders on emerging threats, platform security, and innovation, as well as from organizations that have modernized their security architecture. Dive into hands-on technical sessions, product strategy, roadmap discussions, and real-world use cases. And see how Fortinet is applying AI across security and networking to improve detection, response, and operational efficiency—and how you can put those capabilities to work in your own environment.

Thanks to Our Customer Speakers

Why Attend?

Keynote Speakers

Ken Xie
Ken Xie
Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO
Fortinet
Christiane Ohlgart
Christiane Ohlgart
CFO
Fortinet
Robert May
Robert May
EVP, Technology & Product Management
Fortinet
BRIAN OBENDORFER
BRIAN OBENDORFER
Principal Network Engineer
WM
James Erwin
James Erwin
Sr Director, Infosec Engineering & Product Services
Lowes Companies Inc
Carl Windsor
Dr. Carl Windsor
CISO
Fortinet
Russ Schafer
Russ Schafer
Executive Vice President, Marketing
Fortinet
Derek Manky
Derek Manky
Global VP Threat Intelligence
Fortinet
Pedro Paixao
Pedro Paixao
SVP Latin America and Canada, Sales
Fortinet
Trevor Pagliara
Trevor Pagliara
EVP, US Sales
Fortinet
Joe Sarno
Joe Sarno
EVP International Sales & Marketing
Fortinet

High-Level Agenda

Sat,
March
7

Arrivals and Check-In for Pre-Conference Workshops

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun,
March
8

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Pre-Conference Workshops

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon,
March
9

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Pre-Conference Workshops continued

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Accelerate Arrivals and Check-In

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ultimate Fabric Challenge

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Expo
Welcome Reception

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue,
March
10

Breakfast

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

General Session

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lunch and Tech Expo

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tech Expo Happy Hour

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wed,
March
11

Breakfast

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Sessions

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lunch and Tech Expo

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tech Expo Happy Hour

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thu,
March
12

Breakfast

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Sessions

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lunch and Tech Expo

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Party and Concert

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Accelerate 2026 FAQs

Session registration opens to all Accelerate attendees on Monday, February 9. Book your sessions online or via the Accelerate app.

Accelerate is where industry leaders, visionaries, and partners come together to shape the future of cybersecurity. Customers and Partners will gain exclusive insights into the advancements and strategies that fuel Fortinet’s pioneering solutions, from cutting-edge technology and threat intelligence to resilient infrastructure. Together, we are building a secure, thriving digital future.

Check in opens on Monday, March 9 from 10:00-7:00 PM or Tuesday, March 10 during breakfast on level 2 of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

You may request an invitation during registration. Already registered? Please find the instructions for completing your visa letter on your confirmation page.

The conference will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Pre-Conference Workshops were held on March 8 and 9.

Accelerate began on March 9 and concluded on March 13.

Two options were available for registration:

Pre-Conference Workshops + Accelerate: $2,795.00
Accelerate: $1,995.00

Accelerate registrations could be canceled with no penalty until February 9, 2026 (1 month before event start date). From February 10 to March 1 , a 50% cancelation fee was imposed. After March 2nd, no refunds were allowed.

Mandalay Bay or The W Hotel Las Vegas reservations not canceled at least Seventy-Two (72) hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date were subject to the cancellation charge equal to the first night’s room/suite rate, and tax.

For questions, contact us at accelerate@fortinet.com.

Accelerate attendees had access to free on-site testing during Accelerate.

Pre-Conference Workshop attendees received a free exam voucher to be used post-Accelerate. The voucher will be distributed via email approximately 1-2 weeks post-conference.