Fortinet Accelerate returns to Las Vegas this March 9–13, bringing together customers, partners, and industry experts for our most comprehensive event ever. Hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Accelerate 2026 is designed for security and IT leaders seeking practical insights, real-world guidance, and a clear view of where secure networking is headed next to help fast-forward innovation across their organizations.

This year’s event reflects the reality organizations are navigating every day: expanding hybrid environments, growing attack surfaces, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to simplify operations without compromising security. Accelerate 2026 focuses on how leading organizations are addressing those challenges, beginning with an integrated platform approach.

Learn Directly from the People Building and Using the Fortinet Platform

Accelerate sessions are grounded in how Fortinet technology is being deployed, operated, and scaled in real environments. Attendees will hear directly from Fortinet leadership, including Ken Xie, founder, chairman of the board, and CEO; industry leaders; and senior Fortinet executives across technology, product management, operations, and global sales. These sessions provide practical context on threat trends, platform strategy, and where Fortinet is investing next.

Equally important, Accelerate 2026 is elevating the voices of our customers. This year, customer-led Voice of the Customer sessions play an expanded role, with organizations across industries, including Lowe’s, TJX, Adobe, the International Red Cross, and ExxonMobil, taking the stage to share how they have modernized their security architectures, improved performance, and reduced operational complexity. These discussions will focus on real implementation decisions, lessons learned, and outcomes that others can apply in their own environments.

Go Deep with Technical and Solution-Focused Sessions

Accelerate 2026 offers a broad mix of session formats to support different roles and learning objectives:

  • Technical sessions for hands-on practitioners who want deeper operational knowledge
  • Solution sessions focused on architecture, use cases, and design decisions
  • Fast Track and pre-conference workshops for immersive, instructor-led learning
  • Executive-level sessions for leaders shaping long-term security strategy

Topics span secure networking, unified SASE, SOC operations, OT security, cloud and workload protection, and how AI is being embedded across the platform to improve detection, response, and automation. Together, these sessions are designed to fast-forward innovation by turning platform strategy into practical, operational outcomes.

For attendees looking to invest in professional development, Accelerate also provides opportunities to earn certifications and receive complimentary Pearson VUE exam vouchers, helping participants validate skills, advance their careers, and return with credentials that deliver long-term value.

Whether you are responsible for daily operations or long-term planning, Accelerate 2026 sessions are built to deliver insights you can take back and apply immediately.

Experience the Platform in Action

The Tech Expo remains a centerpiece of Accelerate. This is where attendees can see how Fortinet and technology partner solutions work together across networking and security, speak directly with engineers and product experts, and explore new capabilities in a practical setting.

This year’s expo also features the Fortinet Ultimate Fabric Challenge, an interactive experience that demonstrates how the Fortinet Security Fabric performs under real-world conditions. Participants can experience firsthand how an integrated platform approach improves visibility, reduces complexity, and accelerates response across modern environments.

In addition, hands-on demos, solution walkthroughs, and informal discussions make it easier to understand how to get more value from existing investments and where new capabilities may fit.