FY27 SALES KICKOFF

Let’s Ride!

Get ready to kick off FY27 with focus, momentum, and a partner-first mindset. 

Sales Kickoff is our opportunity to align as one team, strengthen the partnerships that power our success, and gain the strategies and tools needed to win the year ahead.

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Tuesday, March 10 –
Wednesday, March 11

(2 full days)

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Live By Loews
1660 Randol Mill Road,

Arlington, TX 76011

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Organized by
Karen Mattice and

Lizette Hubert

Sessions

Monday, March 9

12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaddle Up
Registration
📍 Arlington Foyer
5:00 PM – 10:00 PMTeam Dinners

Speakers

Marcin Kleczynski

Founder &
CEO

Kendra Krause

General Manager, ThreatDown

Pedro Bustamante

Chief Research & Innovation Officer

Lee Wei

Senior Vice President, Customer & Product

Rumna Mishra

Vice President, Product Management

Brian Kane

VP Global
MSP Channels

Shawn Dorsey

Senior Director, Global Managed Services

Alessandro Di Carlo

Sr Product Manager,
MXDR

Travis Furlan

Director, Product Management, Cloud Products

Clint Gibson

Americas Distribution Manager

Alexandra Pearson

Senior Director, Customer Experience

Matt Cerone

VP, Retention

Dave DeHaven

VP, Channel Sales

Paul Sexton

Director, EMEA New Business

Travis Gibler

Senior Program Manager, Digital Customer Success

FAQ

📍 Live! by Loews, Arlington, TX 
1600 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011 
(682) 277-4911 
 
In the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex 
 
NOTE: There is a Loews hotel directly across the street from the Live! by Loews, please ensure you arrive at the correct hotel. 

🗓️ Event Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 
 
Travel Dates: 
✈️ North America Attendees: 
Arrival: Monday, March 9 
Departure: Thursday, March 12 

✈️ ROW (Rest of World) Attendees: 
Arrival: Sunday, March 8 
Departure: Thursday, March 12 

✈️ Executive Attendees: 
Arrival: Sunday, March 8 or Monday, March 9 
Departure: Thursday, March 12 
 

There are two major airports convenient to Live! By Loews Arlington, TX: 

✈️ Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) is located approximately 10-12 miles and 17-20 minutes away. 

✈️ Dallas Love Field (DAL) is located approximately 20-25 miles and 35-50 minutes away. 
 

✈️ Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) is located approximately 10-12 miles and  17-20 minutes away. 

✈️ Dallas Love Field (DAL) is located approximately 20-25 miles and 35-50 minutes away. 
 

No, you do not need to book your hotel room. Lizette Hubert will book all rooms according to the flights you booked 

Check-in after 4:00 pm.
Check-out is before 11:00 am.
Video checkout is available in all rooms on the TVs introduction channel.

The hotel offers a fitness center located on the 3rd floor and is available 24/7 with key card access. Equipped with state-of-the-art Techno Gym strength-building and cardio machines, including Peloton Bikes. 

There is a jogging route across from the hotel in Richard Greene Linear Park. There are two different routes: Blue is 1.34 miles and Red is .63 miles for a total of roughly 2 miles. For a copy of the route map, contact your conference manager or Guest Services. 

Flights will be covered when booked through the personalized Egencia link provided by email or through FROSCH. ThreatDown will cover your travel to and from Dallas. Please refer to the T&E Policy Guidelines to remind yourself of traveling guidelines.
 
Hotel accommodations will be covered for the dates of Sales Kickoff. Please refer to the approved travel dates for more information around when you should arrive and depart.
 
Ground transportation will be covered for transportation between the airport and hotel.
 
If you extend your stay outside of SKO approved dates, you will be responsible for covering all expenses related to the extra days.

Hotel accommodations are reserved for registered SKO attendees only and are booked as standard rooms to ensure consistency and cost management. Room upgrades and guest accommodations are not supported as part of the SKO booking.
 
Any personal travel or accommodations outside of the SKO program must be arranged and paid for independently.

ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application is an online request for citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to get permission to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a traditional visa, determining their eligibility through biographic and travel info, with approvals typically granted quickly but recommended at least 72 hours before travel. 
 
Applying for an ESTA
Most travelers from EMEA and Australia are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you are traveling under the VWP, you must submit an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application.
You can submit your application here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
This website also contains a list of all qualifying countries and detailed information about the application process.

Key Details:
Application Cost: $21.00 USD (This cost may be expensed.)
Information You May Need for the Application:
Traveler’s Employer Address: 2445 Augustine Drive, Suite 550, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Traveler’s Employer Phone Number: +1-408-852-4336
Traveler’s U.S. Point of Contact Name: Malwarebytes
Traveler’s U.S. Address: 2445 Augustine Drive, Suite 550, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Traveler’s U.S. Phone: +1-408-852-4336

Lyft and Uber are the most cost effective way to get from the Airport to the hotel and vice versa, with a fare of $25 to $30 dollars.
 
Taxis are on standby at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), offering service to and from Live! By Loews Arlington, TX for an approximate fare of $35 each way, depending on traffic conditions. Standard taxis can accommodate up to four people. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes (14 miles).
 
Please coordinate with your peers to take rides together to save on travel costs. You may expense these trips post event.

Yes, all Sales Kickoff (SKO) attendees are required to stay at the Live! By Loews Arlington, TX.
 
Your room accommodations will be booked for you. Please do not reach out to the hotel or book your room via Egencia.

The average monthly high and low temperatures in Arlington during March are:
High: 69°F / 21℃
Low: 49°F / 9℃
Rainfall: 2.3″ / 58cm

The agenda includes inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, a welcome reception, and a formal awards dinner. A full agenda will be shared closer to the event.

Sales Kickoff is for the sales organization, including the new business team, the retention team, solution engineers, revenue operations, supporting marketing personnel, and our executive leadership guests.

The dress code is business casual for sessions, with cocktail attire for our awards dinner.
 
For our welcome reception, dress with a western flair, if you choose. I encourage you to bring something warmer as we will be outdoors.

Please email salesenablement@malwarebytes.com or message Karen Mattice or Lizette Hubert via Slack.
 
We also have a Slack channel for any questions that may arise also: #sko-fy27

Please indicate any dietary or accessibility needs during registration.

This event is fully in-person. There will be no virtual or hybrid options available. We look forward to seeing everyone face-to-face in Texas!

Karen Mattice at +1-949-887-8236

Threats Down, Partner Up! Let’s Ride!