Partner Sync 2025 – North Asia Edition

Fortinet’s annual flagship event exclusively for our valued partners.

Partner Sync 2025 – North Asia Edition is Fortinet’s premier executive event for top partners across North Asia. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape—where security, networking, and operational technologies must converge—this exclusive gathering is a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and shared growth.

Rooted in strong partnerships, resilient in the face of change, and rising to meet tomorrow’s challenges, this event empowers you to explore how Fortinet and our ecosystem of solutions drive greater value and opportunity.

Our agenda is packed with insightful content, offering opportunities to engage with Fortinet experts and fellow partners through keynotes, market trends, strategic discussions, and networking — all designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to lead in a converging digital world.

Let's embark on a journey of unprecedented growth. Let’s unite to ignite your future.

Date: November 3 - 6, 2025
Location: InterContinental Century City Chengdu, China
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Agenda

Agenda at-a-glance

(The conference will be conducted in Mandarin and English with English and Korean translations provided.)
Morning and Afternoon Arrivals & Check-in 1/F Cha Lounge
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Welcome Cocktail Reception 5/F La Rôtisserie Steak House
Morning Agenda Locations Speakers
8:30 AM Registration 5/F IC Ballroom \
9:00 AM Opening & Welcome Keynote 5/F IC Ballroom Cherry Fung, Senior Regional Director, North Asia, Fortinet
9:25 AM Securing Tomorrow: The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity 5/F IC Ballroom Ir. Dr. Ted Suen, CEO, ASTRI
9:55 AM Securing the Enterprise
in an AI-driven Threat Landscape		 5/F IC Ballroom Filippo Cassini, GTO, SVP Consulting Systems Engineering, Fortinet
10:25 AM Break 5/F IC Ballroom \
10:45 AM Service-Defined Networks, Innovation-Defined Excellence 5/F IC Ballroom Jim Yao, Channel Director, Flinco
11:20 AM Countering latest Threat Landscape Through AI Innovation 5/F IC Ballroom Nick Ng, Regional Head of Cybersecurity Consultant, North Asia, Fortinet
11:45 AM Morning Wrap Up 5/F IC Ballroom ALL
Lunch      
12:00 PM – 1:40 PM Group photo and Lunch Break 6/F Jin Gui Room ALL
Afternoon      
1:50 PM Afternoon Opening 5/F IC Ballroom Kenneth Ma, Regional Channel Director, North Asia, Fortinet
1:55 PM Panel Discussion - From OT Vendors' Perspectives: Trends and Current Pain Points in OT Security 5/F IC Ballroom Moderator: Sting Wang, Business Development Manager, Fortinet
Panelists:
Johnny Cao, CEO, WitLinc
Wen Liu, Head of Process Industry Competence Center, Schneider Electric
Lex Zou, Senior Application Consultant, Rockwell Automation
2:35 PM Success Case Sharing on AI, GPUaaS 5/F IC Ballroom Kevin Li, General Manager, Mainland China, Fortinet
3:05 PM Break 5/F IC Ballroom \
3:25 PM Success Case Sharing on OT & SIEM 5/F IC Ballroom Eric Wu, General Manager, Taiwan, Fortinet
3:55 PM Success Case Sharing on SASE, Cloud & EA 5/F IC Ballroom Michael Fung, General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau and Mongolia, Fortinet
4:25 PM Success Case Sharing on SOAR 5/F IC Ballroom KyuSeok Jeong, Channel Team Manager, Korea, Fortinet
4:55 PM Wrap Up and End of Day 2 5/F IC Ballroom Kenneth Ma, Regional Channel Director, North Asia, Fortinet
Evening      
6:00 PM Country Partner Networking Dinners   By Country Teams
Morning Agenda Locations Speakers
9:00 AM Registration 5/F IC Ballroom \
9:30 AM Unlocking Growth Potential with Fortinet Channel Programs 5/F IC Ballroom Kenneth Ma, Regional Channel Director, North Asia, Fortinet
10:10 AM Panel discussion on Securing the Future: AI, Risk, and Executive Strategy 5/F IC Ballroom Moderator: Daniel Kwong, CISO, North Asia, Fortinet
Panelists:
Ir. Dr. Ted Suen, CEO, ASTRI
Grace Han, CEO, SSNC
Richard Yan, Co-founder, Dify.ai
10:50 AM Break 5/F IC Ballroom \
11:10 AM Excel Your Winning with Fortinet Services 5/F IC Ballroom Reuben Tan, Senior Director, Advanced Services, APAC, Fortinet
11:40 AM Global Expansion Program 5/F IC Ballroom Ulrick Chan, Deal Deck Commercial Lead, APAC, Fortinet, with
Ethan Yao, Senior Director, Cloud Network & Product Operation, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
12:10 PM Morning Wrap Up 5/F IC Ballroom Kenneth Ma, Regional Channel Director, North Asia, Fortinet
Lunch      
12:20 PM – 1:50 PM Lunch Break 6/F Jin Gui Room \
Afternoon      
2:00 PM Breakout 1A: Cloud Solution 5/F IC Ballroom Roland Zhang, Director of System Engineer, Fortinet, with
Joe Kwok, Country Manager, eCloudvalley Technology (HK) Ltd
2:00 PM Breakout 1B: OT Solution 5/F WuHou Room Sting Wang, Business Development Manager, Fortinet, with
Alex Zhao, Country Manager, China, Tenable
2:45 PM Breakout 2A: SecOps Solutions 5/F IC Ballroom Roland Zhang, Director of System Engineer, Fortinet, with
Guli Ding, MSS Product Manager, Binqsoft
2:45 PM Breakout 2B: MSSP Solutions 5/F WuHou Room Sean Hong, Regional Director, Service Providers & Strategic Alliances, Fortinet,
Liu Chang, Deputy General Manager and Head of Product & Technology, Chaoqing-I, with
Icon Chen, Solution Team Head - North Asia, Zenlayer
3:30 PM Afternoon Wrap Up 5/F IC Ballroom \
Evening      
6:00 PM Registration Shunxing Old Teahouse \
6:30 PM Opening & Toasting Shunxing Old Teahouse Fortinet's team
6:45 PM Partner Award Ceremony Shunxing Old Teahouse Fortinet's team
7:10 PM Networking Dinner  Shunxing Old Teahouse ALL
9:30 PM End of Dinner Shunxing Old Teahouse \
Departures   1/F Concierge 

 

Location

Welcome to Chengdu - Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is centrally located on the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. With over 2,000 years of history, it’s a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern vitality.

Known as the "Land of Abundance," Chengdu is home to iconic attractions like the UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan Irrigation System and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Its vibrant teahouse culture, bold Sichuan cuisine, and lively Jinli Ancient Street reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Today, Chengdu is also a rising tech and economic hub, hosting major global companies and innovative startups. It’s a place where history and progress go hand in hand. As you gather with Fortinet partners and industry leaders, take time to explore Chengdu—a city that welcomes you with tradition, innovation, and unforgettable charm.

More information about Chengdu here.

 

 

Hotel Information

InterContinental Century City Chengdu brings together the best of European tradition and Chinese hospitality. It stands out as an exciting new landmark in the capital of Sichuan province, offering a full range of guest rooms and suites. You’ll also find an array of outstanding restaurants and lounge areas and first-class event and business facilities. All of this can be enjoyed in luxurious comfort with a taste of true Sichuan hospitality.

 

Address:
No. 88 CENTURY CITY BOULEVARD Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 Mainland China

Contact:
(86) 28-85349999

 

 

Visit the hotel website here.

Travelling time to the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport: Approximately 1 hour drive

Travelling time to the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: Approximately 45 minutes drive

 

Shuttle Bus Schedule

Chengdu Airport Pickup Location Guide Chengdu Online Car-Hailing Guide


Nov 3 (From Airports to the InterContinental Century City Chengdu)

Chengdu Shuangliu
International Airport (CTU)

Chengdu Tianfu
International Airport (TFU)

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

10:40

10:40

6:45

12:05

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15:50

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14:50

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15:40

15:55

18:05

19:15

16:15

16:35

19:05

19:45

 

17:40

21:15

 

 

18:55

23:10

 

 

19:45

 

 

 

19:55

 

 

 

21:25

 

 

 

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23:35

 

 

 

Nov 6 (From InterContinental Century City Chengdu to the Airports)

Chengdu Shuangliu
International Airport (CTU)

Chengdu Tianfu
International Airport (TFU)

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

4:45

6:00

5:30

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8:35

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10:40

10:00

 

 

11:15

11:05

 

 

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11:45

 

 

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12:35

 

 

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15:00

 

 

 

15:45

 

 

 

Travel

Chengdu VISA Requirements

Before you travel to Chengdu, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period.

The hotel will also require a copy of the passport for pre-check in.

Please check if you need a visa to visit Chengdu here.

 

 

 

Arrival and Departure Arrangements

For your convenience, shuttle bus services will be arranged for arrivals and departures at both Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The shuttle buses will run on scheduled timings, which will be shared closer to the event date.

Please make sure to enroll for the shuttle service via the confirmation link provided after successful registration.

 

 

 

Weather and Packing

November in Chengdu is characterized by cool temperatures, with average daily highs of approximately 16 °C (61 °F) and lows around 10 °C (50 °F). The climate remains relatively stable, with minimal diurnal temperature variations, and freezing temperatures are uncommon throughout the month.

The weather is predominantly cloudy or foggy, with minimal rainfall. Despite the low precipitation, the persistent fog ensures that the air does not feel excessively dry.

 

 

 

Other Reminders

Please note that the import of alternative smoking products (including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, herbal cigarettes, etc.) are strictly prohibited in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions. Violations may result in confiscations, fines, or legal penalties.

Before departure, kindly verify the regulations of all transit and destination locations to ensure compliance.

 

 

 

Speakers

Ir. Dr. Ted Suen
CEO
ASTRI
Filippo Cassini
GTO, SVP Consulting Systems Engineering
Fortinet
Cherry Fung
Senior Regional Director, North Asia
Fortinet
Kevin Li
General Manager, Mainland China
Fortinet
Eric Wu
General Manager, Taiwan
Fortinet
Michael Fung
General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau and Mongolia
Fortinet
Daniel Kwong
CISO, North Asia
Fortinet
Reuben Tan
Senior Director, Advanced Services, APAC
Fortinet
Kenneth Ma
Regional Channel Director, North Asia
Fortinet
Nick Ng
Regional Head of Cybersecurity Consultant, North Asia
Fortinet
Sean Hong
Regional Director, Service Providers & Strategic Alliances
Fortinet
Roland Zhang
Director of System Engineer, Mainland China
Fortinet
Ulrick Chan
Deal Deck Commercial Lead, APAC
Fortinet
Sting Wang
Business Development Manager, North Asia
Fortinet
KyuSeok Jeong
Channel Team Manager, Korea
Fortinet
Jim Yao
Channel Director
Flinco
Richard Yan
Co-founder
Dify.ai
Liu Chang
Deputy General Manager and Head of Product & Technology
Chaoqing-I
Ethan Yao
Senior Director, Cloud Network & Product Operation
Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
Grace Han
CEO
SSNC
Wen Liu
Head of Process Industry Competence Center
Schneider Electric
Lex Zou
Senior Application Consultant
Rockwell Automation
Johnny Cao
CEO
WitLinc
Alex Zhao
Country Manager, China
Tenable
Joe Kwok
Country Manager
eCloudvalley Technology (HK) Ltd
Icon Chen
Solution Team Head - North Asia
Zenlayer
Guli Ding
MSS Product Manager
Binqsoft

 

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Conference Package

What’s included:

  • Single room for 3 nights at InterContinental Century City Chengdu (November 3-5)
  • Breakfast at the hotel (November 4-6)
  • Lunch at the hotel (November 4-5)
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception (November 3)
  • Country Networking Dinner (November 4)
  • Award Presentation Ceremony with Gala Dinner (November 5)
  • Attendance to the conference sessions (November 4-5)
  • Local airport pick up and drop off services on scheduled timeslot provided by Fortinet (November 3 and 6)
  • Welcome pack
  • Wi-Fi in all accommodation & conference areas

Conference Pass Value: USD 2,200 (By invitation only)


Remarks:
  • This event is by invitation only.
  • Successful registrant will receive a registration acceptance email with payment information. Once the payment is done, registrant will receive invoice and a digital conference pass.
  • Attendees are responsible for non-conference related activities and hotel incidental costs.
  • Accommodation beyond the scheduled conference dates is the responsibility of the attendee. Attendees wishing to extend their stay should contact and arrange with hotel directly.
  • For further information on the conference package, please refer to the FAQs section.

 

 

FAQs

  1. Is there a dress code for the event?
    The dress code for the event is business casual.
  2. I would like to arrive early, or extend my stay. Is this possible?
    For any extended stays at InterContinental Century City Chengdu, please refer to the reservation guide here and use these links for stays before Nov 3 and on or after Nov 6. Kindly forward your confirmation number, along with your passport name to winnie@wowservice.com.hk and vickyc@wowservice.com.hk.
  3. What languages will be spoken during the event?
    The primary language for the event will be Mandarin and English with Korean translations provided.
  4. Will there be any accommodation arrangements?
    Yes, accommodations are included in the conference pass for the duration of the event.
  5. How do I get to the venue from the airport?
    You can take the arranged transports provided by Fortinet. Or otherwise, you can take a taxi or book a shuttle for your convenience, which will be at your own expense.
  6. What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?
    Please inform us via the Travel and Accommodation Form sent in the confirmation email in advance, so we can accommodate your dietary needs.
  7. Can I bring a guest to the event?
    Due to seat limitation, this event is by invitation only, and we kindly ask that you confirm guest attendance with us beforehand.
  8. Who can I contact for more information?
    For any additional questions, please feel free to reach us at marketing_nasia@fortinet.com. .

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