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12 days of App-Mas Academy Roadshow


 

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Twelve days. Three F5 solutions. One platform.

We’re closing out the year with a festive sprint of roadmaps, labs, and conversations that matter most to your business.  Join F5 for a sprint through what’s next: F5 BIG-IP strategy in the AI era, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), Grafana/OTel observability, F5 acquisitions direction, real-world customer stories, and a guided roundtable that addresses your top-of-mind challenges. Every stop along the way tackles a critical challenge facing organizations today—from AI delivery and security to PQC readiness to enhanced infrastructure visibility, this Roadshow is designed to help you drive growth in the AI era.

Challenges we’ll tackle together

AI meets AppSec: How do you balance the promise of AI with the risks it introduces—without blowing up your budget or security posture?

The quantum clock is ticking: Post-quantum cryptography threats are no longer a future concern…they’re here—what should you do to prepare?

Observability overload: Metrics, logs, and traces are everywhere. How do you turn complexity into actionable clarity across teams?

What you will learn

  • Future-proofing: Unwrap the future and see how F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform helps accelerate and scale AI-driven innovations.
  • Hands-on experience: PQC and Grafana/OTel labs to level up skills you can use right away.
  • Reality > theory: Customer stories or guided roundtable to unpack today’s toughest app and API challenges. Plus holiday cheer IRL.
  • Roadmap clarity: What we’re building, why we’re building it, and how recent acquisitions fit into our converged platform value prop.
  • Season’s greetings from the AppWorld team: Sneak peeks, perks, and how to make the most of it.

Who should attend

Architects, Platform/NetOps, SecOps, SRE/Observability, App Owners, and leaders who need a clean line of sight from roadmap to results.

Roadshow agenda snapshot

Timings will vary by city

10:00 – 11:30 Arrival, networking, and F5 strategy update
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch and F5 spotlights
12:15 – 1:30 Hands-on lab: PQC + Grafana/OTel interactive, guided session with practical takeaways
1:30 – 2:00 Customer roundtable: Trends and evolving threats—hear what’s top of mind for peers and share your perspective

FAQs

Is the lab beginner-friendly?

Yes - A laptop (Windows 10+ or macOS 12+). Chrome is recommended. Tablets aren’t supported, and we won’t have loaner devices onsite.
Will the content or topics vary by city?

 Slightly. Core content is consistent; labs and customer speakers may vary.
Can I bring my colleagues?

Please do—seats go fast in December. Just have them register on this page.
Do I earn any accreditations or a certificate for attending this event?

Yes! Attendance counts toward your badge progress in the Academy program.
What does the agenda look like?

Each stop is a half-day (about 4 hours) with a mix of roadmap sessions, hands-on labs, and a customer-led roundtable.
How much does it cost to attend?

Nothing—it’s free to attend, but registration is required.
Is lunch provided?

Yes, lunch (and coffee!) is included.
What makes this different from other F5 events?

The Roadshow is hands-on, intimate, and focused on the hottest challenges—AI, PQC, observability, and evolving security threats.
Will sessions be recorded or offered virtually?

Yes, we’ll offer two virtual options if you can’t join in person.

Upcoming cities

Date/Time Location Venue Address
11/25/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Vancouver, BC The Loft at Earls Yaletown 1095 Mainland St Second floor
Vancouver, BC V6B 6G9, Canada
12/02/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Dallas, TX Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 5752 Grandscape Blvd Suite 100
The Colony, TX 75056
12/02/2025
11 AM - 3 PM		 San Ramon, CA LB Steak - City Center Bishop Ranch 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd Suite #1614, San Ramon, CA 94583
12/03/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Montreal, QC Old Port of Montreal 2 de la Commune W, Montreal (Quebec)
H2Y 4B2, President's Lounge
12/03/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Minneapolis, MN Surly Brewing Company 520 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
12/04/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Houston, TX Fuse Workspace 12848 Queensbury Ln #208
Houston, TX 77024
12/04/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Columbus, OH The Conference Center at OCLC 6600 Kilgour Pl
Dublin, OH 43017
12/09/2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM		 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena 1001 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
12/09/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Kansas City, KS Chicken & Pickle

Be Amazing Room

15901 W 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223
12/09/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Charlotte, NC Rally Charlotte 101 Southside Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
"The Good Room", Court & Lounge 5, Court & Lounge 6
12/10/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Chicago, IL Crust Brewing 5500 Park Pl
Rosemont, IL 60018
12/10/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Las Vegas, NV Chicken N Pickle 3381 Saint Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052-3985
12/11/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Phoenix, AZ The Henry Phoenix 4455 E Camelback Rd. Suite # B100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
12/11/2025
10 AM - 2 PM		 Atlanta, GA Top Golf Alpharetta 10900 Westside Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30009
TBD Virtual TBD Check back soon!

Ready to secure what’s next?

Don’t miss The 12 Days of F5 festivities—your year-end chance to learn, laugh, and prepare ready for 2026.

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Questions? Email us here - f5academy@f5.com

 

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