Welcome to Versatility 2026! We look forward to you joining us May 11-13 in Santa Clara, CA.
Welcome to Versatility 2026! We look forward to you joining us May 11-13 in Santa Clara, CA.
Our annual user conference brings together innovators, customers, and partners to explore how AI-powered security and networking are redefining the enterprise edge. Gain hands-on insights from the Versa team, connect with peers shaping the future of secure connectivity, and build a roadmap to defend smarter, adapt faster, and automate everywhere.
The latest industry trends and best practices in security and networking
How Universal SASE can protect and connect every part of your business
Understanding all the ways VersaONE™ with VersaAI™ delivers smarter security, more resilient networking, and automated operations
Deep-dive technical breakouts to get the most value from your Versa products
Supporting solutions and services from Versa partners
Versatility 2026 will kick off with a welcome reception and the partner expo hall on Monday, May 11 from 6-7:30pm. The registration desk will also be open.
An attendee pass is $279 and includes all sessions, meals, and evening events, as well as access to the partner expo hall. May 4 is the online registration deadline.
The Santa Clara Marriott is where you will attend all conference sessions and activities and can also stay onsite for $312 plus taxes per night.
If you have questions or requests, reach out to our team at versatility26@versa-networks.com.
General Sessions
Egon Steinkasserer, Swisscom
Small businesses are dealing with the same kinds of cyber threats as large enterprises, but without dedicated IT teams or the ability to manage complex security tools. Most solutions still expect them to bolt on protection after the fact – and then maintain it themselves. Comcast Business approached the problem differently by building security directly into the network, so protection is there from the start rather than something customers must add and manage separately.
In this fireside chat, Swisscom CTO of B2B Egon Steinkasserer joins Versa CEO Kelly Ahuja for a candid conversation about how Swisscom built beem, a plug-and-play, unified networking and security solution powered by Versa at its core — and why sovereign SASE has become the defining strategic priority for organizations navigating an increasingly complex compliance and threat environment.
General Sessions
Christian Nascimento, Comcast Business
Small businesses are dealing with the same kinds of cyber threats as large enterprises, but without dedicated IT teams or the ability to manage complex security tools. Most solutions still expect them to bolt on protection after the fact – and then maintain it themselves. Comcast Business approached the problem differently by building security directly into the network, so protection is there from the start rather than something customers must add and manage separately.
In this session, Christian Nascimento, Senior Vice President of Connectivity & Digital Customer Solutions at Comcast Business, will share how that thinking led to Security Edge Preferred – a cloud delivered, zero touch security service built on the VersaONE platform. Designed to deliver always on protection without new hardware, on site installation, or ongoing hands on management, the service uses the scale of Comcast Business’ network and the flexibility of Versa’s SASE architecture to bring enterprise grade security to small businesses.
Christian will walk through how it came together – from the role of network native security and Versa’s cloud platform in stopping threats earlier, to the decisions behind making activation effectively hands off, to the challenge of giving customers meaningful visibility without overwhelming them. He’ll also discuss what it takes to deploy and operate a solution like this across a large and diverse customer base, where simplicity isn’t just a feature — it’s a requirement.
Breakout Sessions
As generative AI tools become more common across your organization, you face risk from unsanctioned and unmanaged usage. In this session, you will learn how to discover Shadow GenAI across cloud and on-prem environments, how to apply access control, content control, and monitoring, and get an introduction to the Versa GenAI Firewall.
We will explore how to extend Zero Trust principles across your entire branch network, unifying wired, wireless, LAN, WAN, and security controls. The session covers best practices for building a Zero Trust branch and practical guidance for implementing consistent policy, access control, and monitoring.
This session will demonstrate how to hunt for threats and investigate potential compromises using capabilities across the VersaONE platform, including UEBA, firewall, SSE, IDS/IPS, and ATP. We will also explore integrations with other tools in your ecosystem, including endpoint risk scores and third-party threat intelligence, and feature an early introduction to Versa XDR.
Attend this session for an update on Versa’s evolving hardware portfolio across WAN, LAN, wireless, modem, and Smart NIC form factors. We will highlight architectural changes, performance enhancements, and deployment considerations across branch, campus, and edge environments.
Breakout Sessions
In this session, you will learn what to do when your network relies on multiple identity sources to enforce security, access, and Zero Trust policies. We will cover identity brokering, SCIM protocol support, and integration with popular identity providers (IDPs) to help you effectively manage authentication and policy enforcement.
Attend this session to learn how to use VersaAI to optimize Day 1, 2, and 3 operations across your network and applications. Topics include VANI, Agentic Verbo with Zero Trust MCP, network and application performance, digital experience monitoring (DEM), and how Versa protects AI infrastructure. We will also feature demos highlighting real-world use cases for operational optimization.
This session will take a deep dive into how Versa enables unified visibility from the user to the application, combining Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), UEBA, and XDR with rich telemetry from the Versa fabric. We will also cover how Versa integrates with third-party platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike and other security ecosystems) to create a single, actionable view of performance and risk.
Attend this session for a technical update on how Versa integrates with leading security platforms — including CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and Zscaler — to deliver stronger Zero Trust, more effective detection and response, and automated best-of-breed dual-vendor SASE. We will also examine integration patterns and how Versa fits within broader enterprise security ecosystems.
General Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Attend this session to learn how to implement unified, network-wide data protection across your entire organization. We will cover AI-driven, context-aware protections, including inline and API-based controls, real-time enforcement for data in transit and at rest, and access management for employees and external users accessing SaaS data.
Discover how Versa Wireless Access Points simplify branch networking by providing a single platform for identity, policy, and network management. Use cases covered diring this session range from café networking to fully integrated branch deployments, delivering simplified management, consistent security, and seamless connectivity.
Learn how Versa helps meet data sovereignty and compliance requirements through Sovereign SASE. This session will provide practical approaches to deploying secure, compliant networking and security solutions while maintaining control over data location and handling.
Be part of a technical and strategic deep dive into how Versa helps organizations secure the data center against modern threats through Zero Trust principles, robust data center edge protection, and fine-grained microsegmentation using SD-NIC. This session will cover practical design patterns, risk reduction, and operational considerations for protecting critical workloads.
Learn how Versa’s vulnerability management process works end-to-end — from detection and triage to disclosure, patching, and customer notification — and how the Security and Trust Center operationalizes this for you. During the session, you will gain practical insight into timelines, severity ratings, and best practices for consuming Versa advisories.
Join this session for a practical overview of Versa’s reference architecture for next-generation branch and campus networking, integrating wireless access, secure LAN, and SD-WAN. We will highlight how this approach scales across different branch sizes while reducing complexity and cost, with a highlight on "Cafe Networking."
This session will provide you with strategies to extend Zero Trust to the browser, including comparisons between RBI and Enterprise Browser, and approaches to securing AI browsers. We will also cover integrating Endpoint DLP to protect data and enforce policies while enabling secure web access.
Versatility 2026 sponsors connect directly with influential customers, showcase their innovations alongside Versa, and position their brand at the center of the SASE and AI-driven transformation shaping the industry.
We appreciate all of their support!
Neeco is a leading provider of complex, global ICT services. We leverage the knowledge of local environments to supply our customers with the most effective hardware and software implementations, services, maintenance, and additional support. Our unique central management allows us to deliver our premium, value-added services anywhere, within the shortest possible delivery times, cost-effectively, and at the highest levels of quality.
Consulting Services Group, LLC (CSG) provides highly specialized and innovative communications-based technology solutions and services to the public and private sectors, supporting their endeavors worldwide with a client-centric focus and innovative solutions. Together with Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, and combined U.S. Government integration expertise, CSG offers Alliance Network‑as‑a‑Service, a next-generation, best-in-class network solution, providing a modern, secure, and scalable foundation tailored to the evolving needs of mission-critical government and enterprise customers.
CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments.
Technology drives human progress. This tenet is the core of our business and vision. Our customers and team members are integral to our continuing success as we provide the essential infrastructure for organizations to transform their digital futures.
Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2023 sales of $33 billion, Arrow's portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets.
CTG Federal, a Cohesive Technology Group company, provides customers with best-in-class information technology. Our experienced team of sales and elite engineering professionals design and deliver IT hardware and software solutions that save time and money for our customers. Headquartered in Virginia, we have dedicated resources in all regions across the continental United States.
Lanner Electronics Inc (TAIEX 6245) is a world leading provider of design, engineering and manufacturing services for advanced network appliances and rugged applied computing platforms for system integrator, service providers and application developers.
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supporting Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, Customer Experience and more.
ThunderCat Technology is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers technology products and services to government organizations, educational institutions, and commercial companies. Led by a combat-wounded CEO, ThunderCat is a systems integrator that brings an innovative approach to solving customer problems in and around the datacenter by providing strategies for Data Storage, Networking, Cyber Security, and Cloud Transformations.
The Santa Clara Marriott is offering a discounted nightly rate of $312 plus taxes between May 10 and May 14. April 20 is the last day to secure this special group rate based on availablility.
Inspired by the pioneering spirit of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Marriott blends California living with high-tech services and amenities. Find us in the heart of Santa Clara, CA, only a 10-minute drive from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Our relaxing, resort-style hotel appeals to business and leisure travelers alike. Exercise in our fitness center overlooking our outdoor pool or relax in one of our 766 contemporary hotel rooms. Each accommodation at Santa Clara Marriott features modern furnishings, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and pillowtop beds.
2700 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Telephone: 408-988-1500
Onsite self-parking group rate: $20 per room/vehicle per night
EV charging stations available
Smoke-free property
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
May 11 is the welcome reception and partner expo hall from 6-7:30pm. May 12 is a full day of general sessions and breakout sessions, along with the partner expo hall, followed by the Versa Vision Awards dinner event. May 13 continues with a half day of sessions and the partner expo hall, concluding with a grab-and-go lunch.
Click here to view the detailed agenda.
View some of the presentations from Versatility 2025 here.
Versatility 2026 is where a worldwide community of executives, decision makers, and technical leaders from leading enterprises, service providers, and technology partners come together for three action-packed days of discovery, education, and networking. An attendee pass is $279 and includes all sessions, meals, and evening events, plus access to the partner expo hall.
“Versatility gave me the chance to meet interesting new people, learn new things about Versa products, and have that all in one box.”
“The conference is currently at the right level in every way. You have major decision-makers who are still technical enough to gain value.”
“It was wonderful to be able to interface directly with the product managers and experts on the products.”
“As always, collaborating with the Versa team and customers between sessions and at the bar following the event were greatly informative and valuable.”
