XPERTS Summit EMEA 2025, 30 June - 5 July

The Fortinet Xperts Summit is dedicated to our EMEA approved Partners with Fortinet NSE Certification FCX (formerly NSE8), FCSS (formerly NSE7) and FCP (formerly NSE4,5,6). As a Fortinet Network Security Expert certified professional, we are delighted to invite you to attend this year’s Xperts Summit at the Hilton Vienna Park, Austria, from 30 June to 5 July 2025.

The registration fee is €2,900 (+20% local VAT). For details, please check out the Event Information page.

Why attend in 2025? 

The Summit will provide you with 4 full days of in-depth workshops delivered by our world-class Fortinet Technical Security Experts. 

Register NOW and choose your sessions - space for each session is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so don’t wait.

The Ultimate Fabric Challenge (UFC) 

Don’t miss the official EMEA qualifying round for the Global Championship 2026!  The Ultimate Fabric Challenge is back! Be the first ever to receive the new medals, for the ultimate bragging rights!
For newcomers, the challenge is held at each worldwide Xpert Event throughout 2025. In the first round, you’ll form teams of 2 and compete in an eSports-style competition, to complete a series of technical objectives within a Fortinet customer environment. In this edition, we will explore the fundamentals of Security Operation, use FortiAnalyzer as the centralized device for threat hunting and use its fabric connectors to increase visibilities and use playbooks to automate the remediation tasks. We will also explore the latest advanced features in SASE. The top teams will move on to compete individually in the final round and top 10 finalists will qualify for the Global Championship, to be held at Accelerate 2026! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-year opportunity to be part of the challenge!

                                                                                                                    

Speakers 

Agenda

Time Name More Info Location Name
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMPlenary SessionPlenary Room - Grand Park Hall 1-3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWelcome Reception The Yard, Mezzanine Level
Time Name More Info Location Name
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMCombined DLP and Insider Risk Assessment SolutionGrand Klimt 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMBad actors ARE in... What happens next is up to your Fabric!Grand Klimt 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMBuilding LAN Infrastructure for Datacenters and Large DeploymentsGrand Park Hall 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiGate Hardware Evolution & FortiOS 7.6: Next-Gen Security UnleashedGrand Park Hall 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiMail Workspace Security: the most comprehensive offer to secure Email and WorkspaceGrand Park Hall 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiAppSec Unified Application SecurityPark Suite 5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMMastering FortiAnalyzer: Advanced Threat Intelligence with FortiAI, FortiTIP, In depth SQL Analytics & API AutomationPark Suite 7
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMAutomating Incident Remediation in FortiSIEM: Hands-On Playbook WorkshopPark Suite 8
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMManaged Secure SD-WAN 7.6.xPark Suite 9
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch Lenz Restaurant
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMCombined DLP and Insider Risk Assessment SolutionGrand Klimt 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSecuring the Modern Edge: Harnessing the Power of SSEGrand Klimt 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMBuilding LAN Infrastructure for Datacenters and Large DeploymentsGrand Park Hall 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiGate Hardware Evolution & FortiOS 7.6: Next-Gen Security UnleashedGrand Park Hall 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiMail Workspace Security: the most comprehensive offer to secure Email and WorkspaceGrand Park Hall 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiAppSec Unified Application SecurityPark Suite 5
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMMastering FortiAnalyzer: Advanced Threat Intelligence with FortiAI, FortiTIP, In depth SQL Analytics & API AutomationPark Suite 7
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMAutomating Incident Remediation in FortiSIEM: Hands-On Playbook WorkshopPark Suite 8
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSmarter Wi-Fi, Better Experiences: Unlocking AI/ML-Driven WLAN/WWAN Performance!Park Suite 9
Time Name More Info Location Name
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMA FortiOS Proxy Study and CompetitionGrand Klimt 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMBad actors ARE in... What happens next is up to your Fabric!Grand Klimt 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortinet Ultimate Fabric ChallengeGrand Klimt 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMEDR Evolved - Stop Breaches with FortiEDR v7Grand Park Hall 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMElevating Cloud Security: a deep dive into Lacework FortiCNAPPGrand Park Hall 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiAnalyzer in Action: Unleashing SOC Power with Advanced Analytics & Automated ResponseGrand Park Hall 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiAuthenticator: your Identity platform for on-prem and cloud deploymentsPark Suite 7
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI): Securing Digital Trust in a Connected WorldPark Suite 8
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMManaged Secure SD-WAN 7.6.xPark Suite 9
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch Lenz Restaurant
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMBoost Threat Hunting and Forensics capabilities with FortiSandbox Virtual Security Analyst for 0-day Malware DetectionGrand Klimt 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortinet Ultimate Fabric ChallengeGrand Klimt 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMEDR Evolved - Stop Breaches with FortiEDR v7Grand Park Hall 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMElevating Cloud Security: a deep dive into Lacework FortiCNAPPGrand Park Hall 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMInside FortiManager: What Every Admin Wishes They Knew SoonerGrand Park Hall 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMHow to efficiently use FortiFlex consumption modelPark Suite 5
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMLearn how to position FortiPAM on every Fabric projectPark Suite 7
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSecuring the Modern Edge: Harnessing the Power of SSEPark Suite 8
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSmarter Wi-Fi, Better Experiences: Unlocking AI/ML-Driven WLAN/WWAN Performance!Park Suite 9
Time Name More Info Location Name
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMBoost Threat Hunting and Forensics capabilities with FortiSandbox Virtual Security Analyst for 0-day Malware DetectionGrand Klimt 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMCode Security - fixing it at the source!Grand Klimt 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiAI-assisted Web, API, and Bot protection.Grand Klimt 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiDeceptor & Next-Gen Threats: Outsmarting Cyber Adversaries with Cyber DeceptionGrand Park Hall 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMThink Like a Pro: FortiManager ZTP for Every SituationGrand Park Hall 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMLacework FortiCNAPP getting started and win the Capture the FlagPark Suite 5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMOptimize Your Network with SD-WANPark Suite 7
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMNavigating the Life of an Attack & Fortinet Fabric Defense 2025Park Suite 8
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFortiClient – Unified Agent and a key component of FortiEndpoint, providing visibility and control, endpoint protection, and secure remote access through ZTNA technologies.Park Suite 9
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunchLenz Restaurant
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMEffortless DDoS Defense - Setup and forgetGrand Klimt 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiNAC: Enhancing Network Visibility and Access Control for Zero Trust SecurityGrand Klimt 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMHow to efficiently use FortiFlex consumption modelGrand Klimt 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiDeceptor & Next-Gen Threats: Outsmarting Cyber Adversaries with Cyber DeceptionGrand Park Hall 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMUnlocking the Power of SASE: Secure Connectivity for the Modern EnterpriseGrand Park Hall 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMLacework FortiCNAPP getting started and win the Capture the FlagPark Suite 5
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMOptimize Your Network with SD-WANPark Suite 7
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMOT CyberSecurity Use Case: Securing the Bulding Management SystemPark Suite 8
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiClient – Unified Agent and a key component of FortiEndpoint, providing visibility and control, endpoint protection, and secure remote access through ZTNA technologies.Park Suite 9
Time Name More Info Location Name
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMAchieving Network Traffic Visibility with FortiNDR for Network Attacks Detection and ResponseGrand Klimt 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMNavigating the Life of an Attack & Fortinet Fabric Defense 2025Grand Klimt 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMOT CyberSecurity Use Case: Securing the Electric Vehicle EcosystemGrand Klimt 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMImplementing Seamless SAML and OIDC Authentication with FortiProxyGrand Park Hall 1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMNavigate the dark web, social media, and your digital assets to contextualize threats with FortiReconGrand Park Hall 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMPublic Cloud and AutoscalingGrand Park Hall 3
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMSecure Access Simplified with new FortiADC AAGPark Suite 7
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMFlag The Hack with FortiSOARPark Suite 8
8:30 AM - 12:30 PMUniversal ZTNA: The Smartest Way to Secure Remote AccessPark Suite 9
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunchLenz Restaurant
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiAI-assisted Web, API, and Bot protection.Grand Klimt 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMPublic Cloud: Architectures and landing zones in Azure and AWSGrand Klimt 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMUniversal ZTNA: The Smartest Way to Secure Remote AccessGrand Klimt 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMUnlocking the Power of SASE: Secure Connectivity for the Modern EnterpriseGrand Park Hall 1
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMDeploy Smarter, Manage Better: Leveraging FortiCloud OU for Provisioning, SD-WAN Overlay Orchestration, IAM, and BeyondGrand Park Hall 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFortiManager Connectors: One Platform to Rule Them AllGrand Park Hall 3
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWhere and what data is in my environment?Park Suite 7
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFlag The Hack with FortiSOARPark Suite 8
2:00 PM - 6:00 PMRevealing Hidden Threats with FortiNDR Cloud Network Threat HuntingPark Suite 9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFortinet Ultimate Fabric ChallengeBallon Halle
6:45 PM - 11:00 PMXPERTS Fortinet FairBallon Halle

See You in Vienna in July!

Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant arts scene. Ultimately, if you are interested in history, culture, architecture, and culinary delights, Vienna will likely offer a rewarding travel experience. Vienna has been called the "City of Music" due to its musical legacy, as many famous classical musicians such as Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, and many more lived and worked there.

Hilton Vienna Park

Address

 Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Vienna, Austria

Contact
+43 1 71700

Distance

18 km from Vienna Airport

City Airport Train (CAT) information here