F5 User Group Meeting - Boston 2025

Join F5 and a lineup of technical experts for an immersive day of insights, learning and networking with other F5 users. In addition to covering the latest F5 technical updates, we will have discussions on the new AI attack surface, F5 services at the Edge, the new Application Study Tool (more visibility and insights into your BIG-IP estate), and an Ask Us Anything session with our solution architect panel.

Lastly, there will be a technical hands-on lab opportunity for deploying Web Application Firewall and BOT/API protection. We are hosting this F5 User Group meeting at Level 99 one of the most unique experiential venues in the Boston area.

Agenda Highlights

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Securing the AI-Driven Attack Surface & Preparing for the Quantum Dawn 
Corey Marshall, Senior Solutions Architect, F5 
Explore how AI and quantum computing are changing the threat landscape—and what steps security teams must take now to prepare. 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Deploying F5 at the Edge: Cloud WAF, Bot Mitigation & API Protection
Rich Schaller, Director, Distributed Cloud
Dive into F5’s edge capabilities to simplify, secure, and scale your app infrastructure.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch and discussion on F5's Application Study Tool. (Gain visibility and insights in your BIG-IPs, that will make your life a lot easier).
Fuel up with great food while connecting with peers and F5 experts.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
F5 expert panel featuring Tony Marfil, Corey Marshall, Richard Schaller, & more!
Ask us anything - AI got you down? iRules not working? Bring your most gnarly questions!

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hands on Lab
Lab participants will dive right into Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) within F5 Distributed Cloud. Participants will be hands-on, deploying and managing a Web Application Firewall, while gaining experience with F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense and Malicious Users. Participants will also understand the benefits of continual application scanning to ensure security posture.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Level 99 Free Play + Refreshments
Unwind with arcade-style games and networking in a one-of-a-kind space

Why Attend?

• Meet and network with other F5 users in a relaxed, tech-forward environment
  
• Learn how to gain visibility and insights into your BIG-IP devices with the AST tool.
  
• Get early insight into F5’s updates and specific AI-era innovations
  
• Gain real-world strategies to protect against today’s most sophisticated threats
  
• Experience an interactive lab designed to strengthen your security stack
  
• Spots are limited—register now to secure your seat!