Event Central
Schedule for the week
| 6:00 PM | Partner Advisory Forum (PAF) Dinner6:00pm – 8:00pm | Invite only |
| 9:00 AM | Partner Advisory Forum (PAF)9:00am – 1:00pm | Invite Only |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch PAF & DRT1:00pm – 2:00pm | Invite Only |
| 2:00 PM | Distribution Roundtable (DRT)2:00pm – 4:45pm | Invite Only |
| 2:00 PM | Executive 1:1 Meetings2:00pm – 4:30pm | Invite Only |
| 3:00 PM | Marketing Forum3:00pm – 4:30pm | Invite Only |
| 5:30 PM | Welcome Reception5:30pm – 7:00pm | All invited |
| 7:00 PM | Regional Dinners7:00pm – 9:00pm | All invited |
| 9:00 AM |
Main Conference9:00am – 12:30pm |
All invited |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch12:30pm – 2:00pm |
All invited |
| 2:00 PM |
Main Conference2:00pm – 4:30pm |
All invited |
| 5:30 PM |
Women in Cyber Networking5:30pm – 6:30pm |
Invite only |
| 7:00 PM |
Gala Dinner7:00pm – 10:00pm |
All invited |
| 9:00 AM |
Regional Breakouts9:00am – 12:00pm |
All Invited |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch12:00pm – 2:00pm |
All Invited |
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, 6 September
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
| Section | Topic | Key Messages | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy for Success | Opening | Welcome to the Check Point APAC Partner Conference | Pankaj Narayan |
| Check Point Corporate Strategy | Check Point corporate transformation, and the key imperatives for the Global Commercial Organization | Rupal Hollenbeck | |
| Revolutionizing Our Partner Program | Check Point’s Next Gen Partner Program to drive partner growth and profitability | Francisco Criado | |
| APAC Sales Strategy | APAC strategy to deepen existing customer relationships and broaden relevance to new customers | Sharat Sinha | |
| Break | |||
| Securing our Customers | The Cyber Security Platform | Exploiting AI through ThreatCloud and the Quantum platform to keep your customers secure | Avi Rembaum |
| Let’s Cloud | Securing our existing customers in the Cloud and expanding our reach with the full CloudGuard portfolio | TJ Gonen | |
| Check Point & AWS “Better Together” | Leverage the best security on the leading cloud platform for through a variety of models, including CPPO and BYOL | AWS – Aurelie Marguet | |
| Winning with Harmony | Unleashing the power of Harmony to protect the widest attack surface, and secure new customers with HEC | Dave Meister | |
| Lunch | |||
| Collaboration in Action | Lowering Security TCO | Future-proofing your customers’ security posture and cost of ownership with Infinity | Keith Holtham |
| Engaging with Next Gen CISOs | Leveling Up the C-Level engagement and responding to key CISO concerns | Vivek Gullapalli | |
| Level Up Marketing | Leverage marketing and enablement assets to create a wider funnel in existing and new customers | Lauren Ventura / David Tiong | |
| Achieving Customer Success | Working together with Check Point’s support organization to delight our customers | Harkant Singh | |
| Break | |||
| Level Up… Together! | Partnering with Check Point | Conversation with partners on how best to increase the top line and reduce costs in their security practice | Pankaj Narayan (Host) |
| Level Up with Check Point | Closing Thoughts and Asks for 2H and FY24! | Pankaj Narayan | |
| Topic | Opening |
|---|---|
| Key Messages | Welcome to the Check Point APAC Partner Conference |
| Who | Pankaj Narayan |
| Topic | Check Point Corporate Strategy |
| Key Messages | Check Point corporate transformation, and the key imperatives for the Global Commercial Organization |
| Who | Rupal Hollenbeck |
| Topic | Revolutionizing Our Partner Program |
| Key Messages | Check Point’s Next Gen Partner Program to drive partner growth and profitability |
| Who | Francisco Criado |
| Topic | APAC Sales Strategy |
| Key Messages | APAC strategy to deepen existing customer relationships and broaden relevance to new customers |
| Who | Sharat Sinha |
| Topic | The Cyber Security Platform |
|---|---|
| Key Messages | Exploiting AI through ThreatCloud and the Quantum platform to keep your customers secure |
| Who | Avi Rembaum |
| Topic | Let’s Cloud |
| Key Messages | Securing our existing customers in the Cloud and expanding our reach with the full CloudGuard portfolio |
| Who | TJ Gonen |
| Topic | Check Point & AWS “Better Together” |
| Key Messages | Leverage the best security on the leading cloud platform for through a variety of models, including CPPO and BYOL |
| Who | AWS – Aurelie Marguet |
| Topic | Winning with Harmony |
| Key Messages | Unleashing the power of Harmony to protect the widest attack surface, and secure new customers with HEC |
| Who | Dave Meister |
| Topic | Lowering Security TCO |
|---|---|
| Key Messages | Future-proofing your customers’ security posture and cost of ownership with Infinity |
| Who | Keith Holtham |
| Topic | Engaging with Next Gen CISOs |
| Key Messages | Leveling Up the C-Level engagement and responding to key CISO concerns |
| Who | Vivek Gullapalli |
| Topic | Level Up Marketing |
| Key Messages | Leverage marketing and enablement assets to create a wider funnel in existing and new customers |
| Who | Lauren Ventura / David Tiong |
| Topic | Achieving Customer Success |
| Key Messages | Working together with Check Point’s support organization to delight our customers |
| Who | Harkant Singh |
| Topic | Partnering with Check Point |
|---|---|
| Key Messages | Conversation with partners on how best to increase the top line and reduce costs in their security practice |
| Who | Pankaj Narayan (Host) |
| Topic | Level Up with Check Point |
| Key Messages | Closing Thoughts and Asks for 2H and FY24! |
| Who | Pankaj Narayan |
Hotel Map
Did you know that the Ayana Estate comprises of three different resorts? Ayana Resort, Rimba and Segara. Explore our stylized hotel map to pinpoint the venues for every conference session and activity.
When moving around the property, be sure to give yourself ample time for travel between each resort using the hotel provided shuttle service.
FAQs
The dress code is business casual. Please keep in mind that Bali’s weather can be hot and humid, so we recommend wearing lightweight and comfortable clothing.
Check-in time is from 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
Yes, while you are on the hotel premises you will have access to complimentary Wi-Fi.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, along with morning and afternoon refreshments are supplied throughout the duration of the conference.
Any dietary requirements should be communicated to our event team via email and on-site at our Hospitality desk. We will endeavour to ensure any allergies are acknowledged and supported throughout the event.
Complimentary airport transfers are available if the arrival date falls between 4 September and departure date falls before 7 September.
Partner Advisory Board Delegates – 3 nights (4-7 September), Distributor Roundtable Delegates – 2 nights (5-7 September), General Delegates – 2 nights (5-7 September).
Yes, you are responsible for booking and paying for your own flights.
You should plan to arrive in time for your first scheduled meeting or session. Please refer to your invitation email and the conference schedule. If unsure, please speak to your respective Channel Account Manager.
If you are not a national of the 9 ASEAN countries or Timor Leste, you NEED a Visa to enter Indonesia and Bali. Which visa depends on your nationality, travel purpose and length of stay. Visit here for more information on visas.
As of 9th of June, travellers do NOT need to show proof of vaccination anymore. However the Indonesian government “suggests” to be fully vaccinated. Here is the link to the official statement from the government (in Bahasa Indonesia & English).
Yes, both events are mandatory for all conference delegates.
The Check Point APAC Partner Conference 2023 is a by-invite-only business event for business professionals. Family members and/or friends may join you after the event is over, on 7 September, Thursday, should you choose to extend your stay.
All registrations must be submitted by 11 August 2023, Friday. To do so, please complete the registration form found on this page, together with your flight details.
The cancellation deadline is 11 August 2023, Friday. For all cancellations, we require you to propose a substitute to take your place at the conference and represent your company. All substitutions are subject to approval by Check Point. A fee of USD $1,200 will be charged for all cancellations after 11 August 2023, Friday.
Airport Transfers
Complimentary airport transfers are offered from Monday, September 4th, to Thursday, September 7th.
Arrival Transfers
For arrivals within the indicated dates, enjoy a complimentary transfer from Bali International Airport to each of the Ayana Estate hotels. Upon clearing immigration and customs, locate our event staff in Pink ‘Crew’ shirts in the arrival hall. Inform them of your conference attendance and follow their guidance for the transfer service.
Departure Transfers
On Thursday, September 7th, the departure shuttle service will operate from the lobbies of Ayana Resort, Rimba, and Segara. The service will commence at 1:00 pm and conclude at 5:00 pm. Kindly make your way to the hotel lobby and look out for our event staff, who will assist with your transfer. For transfers beyond this shuttle service schedule, our team will reach out to you individually to confirm the timing of your transfer.
Event Support
Have a question or need some assistance? Contact our event team by email support@checkpointapc23.com or visit one of our Hospitality counters at the conference.