Accelerate25 is Fortinet's annual partner and end user event, attracting over 3,000 attendees from around the world.​

Yes, you will be able to accrue 20 CPE credits for attending Accelerate25. After the event, Fortinet will submit the credits to ISC2 on your behalf.

During the registration, please indicate that you would like to accrue CPE credits and enter your ISC2 member ID. The first and last name in your event registration must match your name in your ISC2 member profile.

Fortinet will submit the information to ISC2 within 6 weeks after the event. The CPE credits will be posted in your ISC2 member’s account within 5-10 business days.

Only members with an active ISC2 membership and the activity date within their current three-year certification cycle will have the CPEs applied to their records.

Cybersecurity professionals, including system administrators, systems architects, IT executives, technical leaders, and business decision-makers will find value in the carefully curated tracks, labs, and keynote sessions.​

Accelerate25 will be held at the Messe Berlin​ from 8-10 April 2025. ​

Plan to arrive in Berlin for registration and check-in on 8 April 2025, where we will kick off the event with a welcome reception and the UFC in the Tech Expo area from 16:00.

The closing party will take place on the evening of 10 April 2025, so you may depart Berlin anytime on the 11 April 2025.​

The last day to register for Accelerate25 is Friday, 29 March, 2025. Registration will close at 5:00 PM CEST or once event is at capacity, which ever comes first. 

Yes! Both IOS and Android versions will be available nearer to the event!​

No, Accelerate25 is 100% in-person. To take full advantage of the experience, join us in Berlin.

Yes, you will be able to accrue 20 CPE credits for attending Accelerate25. After the event, Fortinet will submit the credits to ISC2 on your behalf. 

During the registration, please indicate that you would like to accrue CPE credits and enter your ISC2 member ID. The first and last name entered in your event registration must match your name in your ISC2 member profile. 

Fortinet will submit the information to ISC2 within 6 weeks after the event. The CPE credits will be posted in your ISC2 member's account within 5-10 business days. 

Only members with an active ISC2 membership and the activity date within their current three-year certification cycle will have the CPEs applied to their records.

Please visit the German Federal Foreign Office - Federal Foreign Office for entry requirements to Germany and Visa Application specific to your country of residency.

UK and EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany.

Visa letters can be provided once you have registered to attend Accelerate25. you can request the visa letter during registration. 

If you cannot attend due to your visa being refused, please provide proof to fortinetaccelerate@touchassociates.com and we will be able to assist with a refund of the registration cost.

Yes! Please visit the hotel page for details of the Accelerate25 event hotels and the special rates negotiated for all attendees.​ 

We recommend booking your hotel room as soon as possible so that you can secure your preferred option. Hotel reservations for Accelerate25 event hotels will close on 7 March 2025 or when all rooms are sold out, which ever comes first.

We recommend booking your hotel room as soon as possible so that you can secure your preferred option. Hotel reservations for Accelerate25 event hotels will close on 7 March 2025 or when all rooms are sold out, which ever comes first.

No, you are free to stay wherever is convenient for you. However, the benefit of booking one of the official hotels via our registration site means you will be able to register for the event at the hotel and collect your Accelerate25 badge and avoid any potential queues at the venue. All official hotels will also have a dedicated event representative to assist you throughout your stay.

Pending hotel availability, you may have the option to secure the negotiated room rates for additional nights in Berlin. The earlier you register and make your hotel reservation, the greater chance you will have of extending your stay. Please request the additional nights required during registration or email fortinetaccelerate@touchassociates.com and the team will be able to assist you.​

Yes, the pre-conference workshops are an opportunity to receive more in-depth training on multiple topics in a training environment separate from the Accelerate25 conference. Attendees will pay an additional charge of €500 and receive 2 additional days of training, and a free exam voucher for use after Accelerate25.

A detailed agenda will be published for both pre-conference workshops and conference training opportunities nearer to the event dates. At this time, you will be able to select the specific training sessions you wish to attend.

Email us at fortinetaccelerate@touchassociates.com and we'll take care of you!

Yes, there will be a proctored exam room available at specific times throughout the conference. Attendees will need to register for their desired exam time from several exam sessions available.

Any 2-hour or shorter written exam that is currently available through the Pearson VUE testing center will be available at no extra cost. Registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

You must bring your own laptop to run the exam.

Pre-conference workshop attendees will also receive a training voucher for use after Accelerate25.

Visit https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/fortinet/client-proctored.html for system requirements, system check and to download a secure browser (Fortinet.exe) app to your desktop. 

You will be able to sign up for any of the available testing sessions similar to how you will sign up for any of the breakout sessions. 

Once you have secured a seat during one of the available testing sessions it will be your responsibility to confirm that your laptop is able to run the Pearson VUE browser lock software necessary for taking the exam. We will have an NSE Exam Check-in and Laptop Check-up room open all week and staffed to help you prepare your laptop. 

PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT have time to check your laptop immediately before your scheduled test time. It is critical that you have your laptop checked at least 2 hours before your scheduled test time. We will be placing stickers on all laptops that have been checked and confirmed to support the Pearson VUE browser lock software. 

At your scheduled test time you will select and register for your exam during Accelerate25. 

At Check-In, you must:  

1. Display the laptop check sticker which you obtained earlier  
2. Confirm that your Pearson Vue account is active  
3. Be able to authenticate (you cannot create or recover your user account in the exam room). 

Do not book an appointment and register for the exam at Pearson VUE prior to Accelerate25. All the necessary information for registering and taking your test is provided at the event.  

A promo code for exam payment is provided at your exam session and only valid during Accelerate25. Ensure that you have an active Pearson Vue account prior to arrival. It may take up to three days to create the account. 

Because you are using your own laptop to take the exam at Accelerate25, you will need to download the Pearson Vue browser lock. The browser lock is a small executable that creates a secure connection to the Pearson VUE test administration system, while temporarily disabling other computer functions during your exam. 

Both Windows and MAC versions are available.

Check system requirements to ensure a smooth exam experience. You will need to confirm proper functionality at the NSE Exam Check-In and Laptop Check-up room at least 2 hours prior to sitting your exam.  

Test takers can confirm their laptop compatibility prior to Accelerate25 by following the instructions at the following link: https://www.pearsonvue.com/

All exams that are currently available at Pearson VUE are available at the event. See Pearson VUE - Find an exam for more information. 

Exams are administered at set times throughout the event programme and these will be confirmed and available to book in due course.

READY - Once session sign-up is open, sign up for one of the available time slots. 
SET - At Accelerate25 visit the NSE Exam Registration and Laptop Check room at least 2 hours prior to your exam time to confirm laptop compatibility. 
GO - Come back to the NSE Exam Registration and Laptop Check room at least 15 minutes prior to your exam time to sit the exam of your choice.  

Remember to bring a valid picture ID and your laptop when checking in for your exam.  

Yes, all paid attendees to the pre-conference workshops will receive (1) exam voucher via email 2-3 weeks after Accelerate.  Any exam that is currently available at Pearson VUE can be used with the voucher provided.  See Pearson VUE - Find an exam for more information.

Should you have any inquiries related to the event or registration, please do not hesitate to contact our EMEA Events Team on fortinetaccelerate@touchassociates.com.