Special Events
Meet and mingle with industry peers during networking events, birds-of-a-feather, and more than 80 other industry-specific breakout sessions and keynotes. When sessions are over, unwind at social activities that will allow you to experience the best of the Gaylord Resort and the surrounding National Harbor area.

Welcome Reception
September 13
7:00 – 10:00pm
Start off ArcSight Protect ’09 in a relaxed outdoor setting. Join your peers and ArcSight executives in the Colonial Garden. Take in views of the Potomac River and mingle in this classic New England style setting. Feast on tasty cuisine and learn more about those with whom you’ll be spending your week.
Partner Showcase
September 13 – 16
Open duration of conference
The ArcSight Partner Showcase highlights the many ways in which ArcSight partners can help you protect your business. This is your opportunity to interact with key ArcSight partners and see what their solutions can do for you. The showcase is open during breakfast, lunch and breaks, so make sure you stop by to view the latest demos and offerings.
ArcSight Customer Care Lounge
September 14 – 16
Open duration of conference
Hang out at the Customer Care Lounge and meet the ArcSight services teams. This is a one-stop, all-inclusive learning center where you can hear about the ArcSight education offerings, ask support questions specific to your environment, take a self-assessment survey, and gain deeper insight on how ArcSight Services can help you better protect your business. Your time at ArcSight Protect ‘09 would not be complete without a visit to the Customer Care Lounge. Take advantage of this opportunity to stay involved with ArcSight!
Product Showcase
and Innovation Lab
September 14 – 16
Open duration of conference
The Product Showcase and Innovation Lab will feature new products and those currently under development at ArcSight. This is a great opportunity to see what’s on the horizon for ArcSight products and give feedback to the ArcSight product and technical teams.
Partner Showcase Cocktail Reception
September 14
6:00 – 8:00pm
At the Partner Showcase Cocktail Reception, we make it easy for you to meet our partners—with a drink in hand and delectable food. Come meet our sponsors, see their demos, and learn how they can help you protect your business. Take part in the passport-for-prizes and earn the chance to win new tech gadgets!
Networking Dining Hall
September 14 – 16
Daily breakfast and lunchtimes
Indulge in great conversation while you recharge for the day. During breakfast and lunch, tables will be designated by geographic region, industry, or topic allowing you to connect with people who share your interests.
Protect ’09 Gala Dinner
September 15
6:30 -10:00pm
There’s something for everyone at the annual gala dinner. Join us aboard The Odyssey, the only vessel designed specifically to travel beneath the historic bridges spanning the Potomac. This year’s dinner cruise will offer exclusive river views of the nation’s greatest monuments as well as a variety of entertainment. Place your bets in the casino room, dance to the sounds of our live cover band, showcase your musical skills with the newest version of Rock Band–the Beatles catalogue, or sing your heart out at our Karaoke station. And of course, enjoy a delicious array of food and drink. Don’t forget about the amazing prizes when we end the evening with our biggest raffle drawing yet!


