Top 5 Things to Know Before You Go to Ignite Conference 2016
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We are days away from Ignite Conference 2016! Take a look at the top five things you need to know before heading to our biggest security conference of the year.
1. Build Your Agenda
Use Agenda Builder to create an event that is customized to your interests. Workshops and sessions are designed to be modular, so no matter how you stack them, you’ll get an integrated approach to preventing cyber breaches and securing your organization. Don’t forget to register for the sessions that interest you and reserve your spot before heading to the event.
Learn more about the Agenda Builder, available tracks and sessions, and event highlights.
2. Check Out Cyber Range
Come watch our Cyber Range Threat Prevention workshops in the Expo Hall and cheer on your favorite team. Don’t forget to follow along and join the conversation on Twitter using the#IgniteRanger hashtag.
Session Times:
- Tuesday, April 5 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM PT
- Wednesday, April 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
3. Get Certified
We are offering a special rate to all Ignite 2016 attendees – 50 percent off your Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) exams .
Exam times:
- Sunday, April 3 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
- Wednesday, April 6 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Learn more about taking your PCNSE exam at Ignite 2016.
4. Access Ignite Conference 2016 Anytime, Anywhere
With the Ignite 2016 mobile app, you’ll have everything you need to navigate the event right in the palm of your hands. Access your daily agenda, read up on speakers, and join the#igniteconf16 Twitter conversation.
To download the Ignite 2016 mobile app:
- Step 1: Go to https://install.events/slepa16 on your smartphone or tablet.
- Step 2: Install the app.
- Step 3: Open the app and input your activation code you were emailed, or input your email address and you will be emailed your code.
5. Win Great Prizes
We have two contests this year where you’ll have an opportunity to win some great prizes.
Passport to Prizes contest
Access your “digital passport” from the Ignite 2016 mobile app and scan each sponsor booth’s QR code by 6:00 PM PT on Tuesday, April 5. Once you scan all 27 QR codes, you’re automatically entered to win this Sphero BB-B App-Enabled Droid.
The drawing for each booth will take place in the Expo Hall at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 5.
Most Active Mobile App User contest
Be a power user of the Ignite 2016 mobile app and be eligible to win a $250 gift certificate to the Palo Alto Networks Ignite Shop.
Point system:
- Get 4 points for every completed survey
- Get 2 points for every post to the activity feed
You have until 5:30 PM PT on Tuesday, April 5 to complete your surveys and your submit your posts. The lucky winner will be announced at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5.
We’re looking forward to seeing you next week at Ignite Conference 2016!
About Ignite 2016
April 3-6, 2016 at The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas
Ignite is a live, four-day conference designed for today’s security professionals. Hear from innovators and experts, gain real-world skills through hands-on sessions and interactive workshops, and find out how breach prevention is changing the security industry. Visit the Ignite 2016 website for more on tracks, workshops and marquee sessions, and register today.
Follow us: @Ignite_Conf | #igniteconf16
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