FOCUS 12 is just days away, and our team is hard at work gearing up for McAfee’s biggest event of the year. With so many targeted breakout sessions, inspirational keynotes, networking activities, and a growing list of special events, we wanted to narrow down our FOCUS Top 5 for folks building out their schedules at home. We’ll also be covering all of these activities live on both Facebook and Twitter, so be sure to follow along with @focusconference and the hashtag #McAfeeFOCUS.
#5: Keynotes from President George W. Bush, Eva Longoria and More
This year’s lineup of FOCUS keynotes includes President George W. Bush, actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria, McAfee Co-Presidents Mike DeCesare and Todd Gebhart, and more.
10/23, 9:30am PT: Eva Longoria will discuss her experience with The Eva Longoria Foundation, and McAfee Co-President Mike DeCesare will take the stage to speak on the current threat landscape and how McAfee and Intel are working together to tackle emerging trends and challenges in the security industry.
10/24, 9:30am PT: Listen in as President Bush shares candid insights on his eight years in the White House. McAfee Co-President Todd Gebhart will discuss McAfee’s future strategy and how our company, in conjunction with Intel, will continue to influence the direction of the security industry.
#4: Over 70 Educational Breakout Sessions
Our McAfee social media team will be onsite at FOCUS 12 with live updates from key breakout sessions. Keep a lookout on the @focusconference handle to follow along, and feel free to jump in with updates and commentary of your own with the #McAfeeFOCUS hashtag. These are just a few of the over 70 breakout sessions showcased at FOCUS 12, so be sure to check out the full conference schedule for more.
10/23: FOCUS 12 Live-Tweeting Sessions:
- 2:40pm PT: The Future of Network Security: McAfee Executives Share Their Vision
- 3:50pm PT: Situational Awareness and Global Threat Intelligence Panel: The Next Wave in Improved Enterprise Security
- 5:00pm PT: Protecting Your Data in a BYOD World
10/24: FOCUS 12 Live-Tweeting Sessions:
- 2:40pm PT: Keeping Up With the Times – Web Attacks: Detection and Protection
- 3:50pm PT: The Business of Security – Increase Operational Efficiencies
- 5:00pm PT: In Cloud We Trust –Practical Steps for Securing the Client to Cloud Continuum
#3: Live Demos, Product Previews, and Networking Opportunities
This year’s Sponsor Expo will feature an impressive lineup of McAfee partners, including some of the world’s most successful businesses. This is your chance to network, ask questions, and check out the latest and greatest technologies first-hand from key players of the security industry. 
Something new to look forward to in the Expo Hall is the Innovation Fair – 15 demo stations built with the future in mind. Exhibited technologies are still 3-5 years out, and attendees will be able to schedule 1:1 in-depth demos with product experts on the show floor.
Additionally, McAfee customers can stop by The Place at McAfee East and West during the show to network with peers and share best practices.
#2: Prize Giveaways and a Furious FOCUS Foosball Tournament
We saved #2 and #1 on our list for the fun stuff – your chance to unwind and network with other FOCUS attendees (and possibly go home with a few fantastic prizes). Whether your forte is athletic skill, technical knowledge, or sheer luck, all attendees will have a chance to enter and win.
Furious FOCUS Foosball Tournament
Think you have what it takes? Monday night during the FOCUS Welcome Reception, 2-person teams can sign up at McAfee booth #300 to compete, with prizes going to the top 3 teams. Teams will face off on Tuesday and Wednesday while the Expo Hall is open, and the winning duo will walk away with a pair of Intel Ultrabooks. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early.
Social Media #MFEtrivia Giveaway
Follow the @focusconference Twitter handle and hashtag #MFEtrivia on Tuesday and Wednesday for your chance to take home some serious Vegas swag. Trivia questions will cover key FOCUS announcements, sessions and events live-tweeted from the @focusconference handle, and the first attendee to reply with the correct answer and the #MFEtrivia hashtag will take home a prize. Highlights include a dinner for two at Bouchon, 2 tickets to America’s Got Talent for October 23rd, and a pass for Canyon Ranch Spa.
McAfee Passport to Prizes Raffle
Sponsored by the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance partners, this “passport” game allows you to preview currently available and planned integrated solutions.
Instructions: Simply collect a stamp from 15 partners on the card and turn it in to the McAfee booth by 7pm on Wednesday, 10/24 to be eligible to win. Visit the Sponsor Expo Wednesday afternoon for the closing reception and drawing. Attendees must be present at the drawing to win, so don’t miss it!
#1: Unforgettable Special Events
Last but not least, FOCUS 12 will feature an array of receptions, gatherings and fabulous evening events – not to mention a private concert with Billy Idol! From the Welcome Reception on Monday night to The Place After Dark and the Global SecurityAlliance Partner Summit Reception, there’s no telling what might happen at this year’s conference. But one thing’s for sure – you won’t be dancing with yourself at any time.
