{"id":12953,"date":"2016-03-31T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T20:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/?p=12953"},"modified":"2016-04-04T20:54:56","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T03:54:56","slug":"top-5-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-ignite-conference-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/top-5-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-ignite-conference-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things to Know Before You Go to Ignite Conference 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are days away from <a href=\"http:\/\/go.paloaltonetworks.com\/ignite2016\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Conference 2016<\/a>! Take a look at the top five things you need to know before heading to our biggest security conference of the year.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Build Your Agenda<\/h3>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/seats-fill-up-fast-personalize-your-learning-with-ignite-conference-2016-agenda-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Agenda Builder<\/strong><\/a> 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\u2019ll get an integrated approach to preventing cyber breaches and securing your organization. Don\u2019t forget to register for the sessions that interest you and reserve your spot before heading to the event.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/seats-fill-up-fast-personalize-your-learning-with-ignite-conference-2016-agenda-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a> about the Agenda Builder, available tracks and sessions, and event highlights.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Check Out Cyber Range<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Come watch our <strong>Cyber Range Threat Prevention <\/strong>workshops in the Expo Hall and cheer on your favorite team. Don\u2019t forget to follow along and join the conversation on Twitter using the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IgniteRanger?f=tweets\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">#IgniteRanger<\/a> hashtag.<\/p>\n<p>Session Times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, April 5 | 12:30 \u2013 3:30 PM PT<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, April 6 | 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Get Certified<\/h3>\n<p>We are offering a special rate to all\u00a0Ignite 2016 attendees \u2013 <strong>50 percent off <\/strong>your Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) exams\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Exam times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday, April 3 | 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM PT<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, April 6 | 1:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/huge-savings-on-pcnse-exams-at-ignite-conference-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\">taking your PCNSE exam at Ignite 2016<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Access Ignite Conference 2016 Anytime, Anywhere<\/h3>\n<p>With the Ignite 2016 mobile app, you\u2019ll 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/igniteconf16\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">#igniteconf16<\/a> Twitter conversation.<\/p>\n<p>To download the Ignite 2016 mobile app:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/install.events\/slepa16\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/install.events\/slepa16<\/a> on your smartphone or tablet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Install the app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Open the app and input your activation code you were emailed, or input your email address and you will be emailed your code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Win Great Prizes<\/h3>\n<p>We have two contests this year where you\u2019ll have an opportunity to win some great prizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passport to Prizes contest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Access your \u201cdigital passport\u201d from the <a href=\"https:\/\/install.events\/slepa16\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">Ignite 2016 mobile app<\/a> and scan each sponsor booth\u2019s QR code by <strong>6:00 PM PT on Tuesday, April 5<\/strong>. Once you scan all 27 QR codes, you\u2019re automatically entered to win this Sphero BB-B App-Enabled Droid.<\/p>\n<p><div style=\"max-width:100%\" data-width=\"500\"><span class=\"ar-custom\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12954 lozad\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-500x360.png\" alt=\"Ignite KBYG 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-500x360.png 500w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-230x166.png 230w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-417x300.png 417w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1-56x40.png 56w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ignite-KBYG-1.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>The drawing for each booth will take place in the Expo Hall at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 5.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Most Active Mobile App User contest <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be a power user of the <a href=\"https:\/\/install.events\/slepa16\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">Ignite 2016 mobile app<\/a> and be eligible to win a $250 gift certificate to the Palo Alto Networks Ignite Shop.<\/p>\n<p>Point system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get 4 points for every completed survey<\/li>\n<li>Get 2 points for every post to the activity feed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You have until <strong>5:30 PM PT on Tuesday, April 5<\/strong> to complete your surveys and your submit your posts. The lucky winner will be announced at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking forward to seeing you next week at Ignite Conference 2016!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.paloaltonetworks.com\/ignite2016\" target=\"_blank\"><div style=\"max-width:100%\" data-width=\"500\"><span class=\"ar-custom\" style=\"padding-bottom:33.4%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12021 lozad\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now-500x167.png\" alt=\"Ignite 2016 register now\" width=\"500\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now-500x167.png 500w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now-230x77.png 230w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now-510x170.png 510w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now-120x40.png 120w, https:\/\/origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Ignite-2016-register-now.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About Ignite 2016<\/h3>\n<p><em>April 3-6, 2016 at The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Ignite is a live, four-day conference designed for today\u2019s 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\u00a0Ignite 2016 website\u00a0for more on tracks, workshops and marquee sessions, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/go.paloaltonetworks.com\/ignite2016\" target=\"_blank\">register today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us:\u00a0@Ignite_Conf\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/igniteconf16?f=tweets&amp;vertical=default\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener\"  target=\"_blank\">#igniteconf16<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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