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Why Attend

Engage, discover, learn, and get inspired by industry experts, partners, and peers.

Why Attend Justify Your Trip Activity Highlights

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Travel

Start planning for Pure//Accelerate™ 2019! Meet. Greet. Build influence. Put yourself in front of the key stakeholders and decision makers across the entire industry.

Plan Your Trip Where to Stay Austin Attractions

Sessions

Get ready to dig deep. With more than 130 breakout sessions, you're going to need a plan of attack. Becoming a thought leader, challenger, and innovator doesn't happen by accident.

View Session Catalog Build Your Agenda View the Speakers View Sample Agendas

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Meet the leaders joining us to share their unique perspectives on our main stage.

2019 Keynote Speakers

Paint It Orange

You’re on the front lines. You know the potential of data. And you know that not all data is created equal. To build the most modern IT environments and get the greatest value, now is the time to go modern. Join us at Pure//Accelerate to chart your path.

Top Reasons to Attend

Go to Pure//Accelerate to get an edge and put your company in front. This is the place to be to get what you need to match technology to your business goals.

Get ahead. Gain strategies to become a thought leader, challenger, and innovator.

Choose from 130+ sessions to take your skills to a new level.

Take advantage of certification testing to show your expertise.

Get hands-on with demos that show you how you can move further, farther, faster.

Share ideas with industry experts, peers, and Pure experts from 70+ countries.

Socialize, experience the city of Austin, and keep that work-life balance in check.

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Keynote Speakers

From technology to business and outer space, we’re bringing leaders to inspire, provide unique perspectives, and deliver insights to help you drive your success.

Charlie Giancarlo

Chairman and CEO, Pure Storage

Leland Melvin

Engineer and Former NASA Astronaut and NFL Player

René López

Managing Director, Infrastructure, Delta Airlines

James Governor

Co-Founder of RedMonk

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Featured Talent

Join us for a night out with Weezer
at the iconic Austin City Limits venue.

Agenda At-a-Glance

Sunday Sept 15th

11:00am - 7:30pm

Registration Open

Welcome to Austin.

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Global Partner Forum Welcome Reception

^{(by invite only for Global Partner Forum attendees)}

Monday Sept 16th

7:00am - 7:30pm

Registration Open

8:30am - 6:00pm

Global Partner Forum Keynote + Breakouts

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Pure//Accelerate Welcome Reception

The Expo

Tuesday Sept 17th

7:00am - 5:30pm

Registration Open

9:00am – 10:30am

Opening Keynote

11:15am - 6:00pm

Breakout Sessions

Choose from interactive sessions and workshops filled with practical insights.

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10:30am - 5:30pm

Expo Open

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hoppy Hour

Discover the taste of Austin by unwinding with a local brew in the Expo.

Wednesday Sept 18th

7:00am - 7:00pm

Registration Open

7:00am - 8:50am

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Networking Breakfast and Panel

Join us for breakfast, networking and a panel discussion exploring diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) in IT.

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9:00am – 10:30am

Keynote

11:15am - 5:30pm

Breakout Sessions

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10:30am - 5:00pm

Expo Open

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Appreciation Party

Austin City Limits

Agenda subject to change at any time.

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"Pure Storage clearly understands the value of data as a strategic asset and I believe Accelerate 2019 promises to be the place to be for any enterprise, developer, analyst, or industry insider who shares this viewpoint."

Patrick Moorehead

Forbes Contributor

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