F5 Academies Are Back – And We’re Coming to a City Near You

Got plans this summer? Cancel them. Unless those plans involve hands-on tech sessions, networking with your fellow F5 nerds, and leveling up your cloud and security game—then you’re good. The F5 Academy Roadshow is rolling into 19 cities (plus two virtual stops), and if you work with apps, APIs, or infrastructure, this event was built for you.

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So, what is an F5 Academy?

Think of it as your ultimate field trip—but for grownups who like load balancers, secure apps, and sweet swag. Each stop on the Academy tour is a half-day event packed with content that’s actually useful.

We’re talking hands-on demos, practical use cases, and expert insights tailored for real-world deployment—not just theory and buzzwords.

For more on what to expect at F5 Academies, check out the latest DevCentral Livestream with JRahm​ and Joe Hermes.

So what’s on the docket? 

Web app scanning: Spot the gaps before the bad guys do 

Whether you’re spinning up new apps daily or babysitting a legacy beast, vulnerabilities are inevitable. Our Web App Scanning session shows how to continuously and automatically crawl and test your web apps—without requiring substantial time, resource investment and security expertise. You’ll learn how to:

• Continuously scan your web apps for OWASP Top 10 threats
• Get context-aware visibility (no more “what is CVE-2023-blahblah”)
• Integrate findings directly into your CI/CD pipeline, feeding critical insights back to improve code 

It’s fast. It’s smart. It’s DevSecOps-approved.

AST (Application Study Tool): Visibility You Can Actually Use

Think of this as your control tower. The Application Study Tool gives Dev, Sec, and NetOps teams a unified view of app behavior across environments—so you’re not guessing when something breaks, slows down, or gets weird.

You’ll see how AST helps you:

• Understand your app’s security and performance posture at a glance
• Correlate data across layers to speed up troubleshooting
• Improve decision-making around app deployments, patching, and scaling

Observability meets intelligence—with no fluff and all the signal.

AI Gateway: Effectively Manage Your AI Applications

AI is here. And it’s hungry. Our AI Gateway session explores how to manage, observe and secure ever-expanding AI applications. You’ll see how to:

• Identify and observe AI-specific traffic
• Apply context-based routing and security to incoming prompts
• Build your AI applications without blocking innovation

It’s like a velvet rope for your backend—only the VIPs get in.

 

Who is this for?

Whether you're a cloud architect, app developer, NetOps wizard, or just curious about what’s next in digital transformation—there’s something here for you. Bring your questions. Bring your team. Bring your boss (so they see you’re investing in your professional development—wink).

 

Why should you attend?

Because:

• You’ll get a front-row seat to the latest in-app security, performance, and reliability.
• You'll learn how F5 Distributed Cloud Services helps you simplify, scale, and secure across environments.
• You’ll meet F5 experts, ask the real questions, and finally get that “aha” moment.
• There’s usually good coffee, and if we’re being honest—some excellent lunch options.

 

Where are we headed?

We’ve got 19 cities, including some Canadian ones (plus two virtual stops) lined up. From San Jose to Charlotte and everywhere in between, we're making this summer all about connection and innovation.

 

Bottom Line: You Need to Be There

Whether you're deploying apps, locking down APIs, or just trying to keep everything running smoothly—F5 Academies are where the tools meet the talent. Join us for a half-day of meaningful insights and actionable takeaways.

Come for the tech. Stay for the community. Leave smarter.

Click here to register for the city near you. 

We’ll save you a seat (and maybe a cookie). 🍪