Partner Summit 2026

Join us at the 2026 Rubrik FORWARD & Partner Summit to connect with leadership, gain exclusive insights, unlock growth, and equip yourself to elevate your partnership and lead the data security market.


 

What to expect

Let’s Build the Future of
Cyber Resilience

Hear directly from Rubrik leadership and gain first-hand insights into our vision, strategic priorities, and the massive market opportunity we’ll pursue together.

Learn about our product roadmap and hear how Rubrik is evolving to meet new market demands and learn where we’re headed next.

Engage with Rubrik’s leadership, customers, and your peers in an exclusive, high-level environment to deepen relationships and align on success.

Hear how our programs, partner-led services, and support offerings and other program updates are designed to maximize your earning potential.

Agenda

Get Inspired. Get Educated. Get Connected.
 

All Day
Attendee Arrivals

Touch down in Vegas and step straight into the heart of Forward as we welcome our global community all day long.

12:00pm
Registration Opens

Come grab your Forward badge starting at 12 PM to beat the rush and ensure you’re ready for the week ahead.

17:00 - 19:00
Welcome Reception

Kick off Rubrik Forward with an evening of live music, food & drinks, and the high-octane networking that turn industry peers into lifelong partners.

7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast

Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into a high-impact agenda.

8:30 - 10:15
Opening Keynote | Unbreakable: Building the Foundation for the Agentic Era

AI-powered attacks are escalating while enterprises race to adopt AI innovation. Rubrik executives and strategic partners from CrowdStrike, Microsoft, AWS, and Cognizant unveil the new era of agentic cyber resilience. Discover how Rubrik's unified platform addresses today's biggest challenges: defending against AI-fueled threats and safely scaling AI transformation. See breakthrough solutions that unify data security, identity protection, and AI resilience into one unbreakable foundation, giving you the confidence to build what's next. This is your blueprint for thriving in the agentic era.

10:45 - 15:45
Partner Summit

Hear from leadership, gain exclusive insights, and equip yourself to elevate your partnerships with Rubrik.

12:30 - 14:00
Lunch

Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.

16:15 - 17:15
Same Storm, Different Boats. Resilience in the New Age of AI

Join a powerhouse panel of cross-industry CXOs as they reveal the firsthand strategies used to architect a world-class cyber resilience blueprint. This session decodes the leadership philosophies and organizational shifts required to thrive amid AI-powered threats and constant disruption. Gain the insider perspectives needed to move beyond basic defense and turn cyber resilience into a definitive competitive advantage.

18:00 - 19:30
Flash Forward: Rubrik Practitioner Huddle

An exclusive gathering of Rubrik practitioners who protect, defend, and recover what matters most. Whether it's swapping stories, tackling challenges together, or simply enjoying good company with fellow practitioners in the trenches -  this huddle is built for you. Come for the conversations, stay for the connections, and leave with a circle of resilience that lasts.

7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast

Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into a high-impact agenda.

8:30 - 9:15
Closing Keynote: Human Resilience with John Cena

Global icon John Cena—celebrated actor and one of the world’s greatest WWE legends—joins Rubrik CMO John Koo for a high-impact fireside chat on Human Resilience in the face of global uncertainty. This session bridges the gap between the "Never Give Up" philosophy and digital security, diving into how mental grit and organizational fortitude transform a crisis into a comeback. Together, they will explore how a resilient spirit secures your future.

9:15 - 10:15
Harnessing Agentic’s Massive Scale, Speed and Breadth to Win

Join veteran journalist Quentin Hardy for a high-velocity exploration of the AI transformation journey. This session brings together top-tier C-suite leaders to reveal how they are scaling agentic AI to collapse innovation cycles and dominate their markets. By moving from simple adoption to the deployment of autonomous agents, these executives are leveraging massive scale and speed to secure a decisive competitive win. Discover the raw strategic maneuvers required to weaponize intelligence across the enterprise and outpace the field in the new autonomous era.

10:30am - 5:30pm
Rubrik Pavilion

The Hub of the Event. Stop by for exclusive sponsor access, live activations, and networking. It’s the one place you won't want to miss for a good time.

10:45 - 15:45
Hands-On Labs

Experience the Power. Get your hands on the tech with guided labs covering Azure, AWS, VMware, and M365. Build your skills in a live, risk-free environment.

Breakout Sessions

Master the Landscape. From AI and SaaS to Identity Resilience and Cloud, choose from a wide range of expert-led sessions designed to solve your toughest challenges.

Cyber Recovery Workshops

Real Scenarios. Real Solutions. Step into new interactive tabletop exercises designed for IT and security leaders.

12:30 - 14:00
Lunch

Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.

19:00 - 23:00
The Forward Party

Experience the ultimate Vegas takeover at the Rubrik Forward Party, featuring "can't-miss" entertainment and gourmet eats and drinks that will turn the night into a legendary celebration.

The Venetian, Las Vegas

Plan Your Stay

Make the most of your Forward 2026 experience by staying at The Venetian. Discounted room rates are available through May 13, 2026, or until the room block sells out. Reserve early to secure your stay.