Converge 2024 Recap: Top 5 Takeaways (In Case You Missed It)

Converge 2024 was an unforgettable event with many exciting announcements, insightful sessions, and memorable moments.

From the groundbreaking news of Tanium Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) and the latest product roadmap plans to an inspiring discussion with guest speaker Mayim Bialik, Converge attendees were kept on the edge of their seats this year – especially when riding attractions at the exclusive Universal Studios party!

Apart from our action-packed agenda and keynotes during days one and two, we also celebrated our incredible Tanium partners at the Global Partner Summit during Converge. This event brought together partners from around the world to discuss current industry trends, showcase the latest innovations, and recognize their remarkable achievements.

Let’s dive into these five key takeaways that made Converge 2024 an event to remember.

1. Introducing Tanium AEM

At Converge 2024, we unveiled Tanium AEM, marking a significant evolution in our converged endpoint management platform. Tanium AEM leverages AI and machine learning capabilities to enhance asset discovery, inventory, vulnerability management, endpoint management, incident response, and digital employee experience to enable faster and better decision making and deliver significant business outcomes for our customers.

Tanium AEM Solution Brief

The best news? If you have Tanium, you already have Tanium AEM.

You can read more about the unveiling of Tanium AEM and other notable highlights from day one at Converge.

2. Product roadmap and updates

Several product updates and roadmap announcements were made at Converge this year, including Cloud Workloads – a solution that provides visibility and control for containerized environments. We also announced our vision for Endpoint Expansion, which will enable seamless management and security across all connected devices regardless of whether the Tanium agent is deployed on the device.

Read the summary of day two at Converge to learn about these and other exciting product plans.

3. Global Partner Summit

The Converge week kicked off with Tanium’s Global Partner Summit, which was hosted by Tanium’s SVP of Global Partner Sales, Tony Beller, who encouraged partners to get involved, get ready, and get excited about the game-changing potential of Tanium AEM. Other partner themes included ways of unlocking customer value via Tanium’s Global Executive Engagement team, demonstrating why customers buy Tanium, and highlighting Tanium’s commitment to our partners.

Keynote speakers at the Global Partner Summit included Tanium’s leadership team members and product experts, who provided valuable insights into our vision and future direction, including:

• VP, Product Marketing Vivek Bhandari
• Chief Revenue Officer Ty Fagg
• VP, Global Executive Engagement Erik Gaston
• VP, Customer Service Operations Darin Hamilton
• Senior Director, Global Partner Marketing Kim Harris
• Chief Customer Officer Charles Ross
• AVP, Enterprise Partner Services Natasha Stitch
• CEO Dan Streetman

Throughout the session, emceed by Paul Mayes, head of global partner development and strategy, great importance was placed on the year-over-year increase in Tanium services growth rate and how AEM will help accelerate partner-led services attachment. New for this year’s event, the Global Partner Summit concluded with afternoon business and technical breakout tracks. Partners were able to dive deeper into the resources available to drive their success.

Introducing the new Partner Portal

During the Business Leader Track breakout session, partners were treated to a walk-through of a new Partner Portal, which follows a refreshed Tanium Partner Advantage program that occurred earlier in the year. The portal launch, scheduled for December 17, enhances Tanium’s digital presence and improves partner engagement through a more intuitive and personalized experience.

Global Partner Awards

Attendees also helped celebrate the winners of Tanium’s third annual Global Partner Awards across various categories. This year’s Partner of the Year winners demonstrated unprecedented growth, driving expansion into international markets and acquiring new customers across all segments. Check out the full list of 2024 winners.

Partner sponsor booths and breakout sessions

At Converge 2024, partner sponsors showcased a variety of innovative solutions and services at their booths located in the Partner Pavilion, providing attendees with interactive demos and hands-on experiences.

The Global Partner Summit also featured partner breakout sessions that offered deep dives into various topics, valuable knowledge, and practical insights. Here’s an overview of some of what was discussed during breakout sessions from these Platinum partners:

• Chuco hosted an engaging breakout session titled, “Chuco gives a FAQ,” where they addressed the most frequently asked questions about Tanium administration
• ServiceNow presented “Optimizing Your Security Posture with Tanium + ServiceNow,” a must-watch session for security teams about how to harness the power of both solutions to collaborate better and deliver impressive results
• PwC delivered the breakout session, “Revolutionize Your Security: Utilizing Automate for More Efficient Operations,” about how PwC enables leaders to streamline recurring tasks and concentrate on what truly matters
• Microsoft hosted a breakout session called “Tanium + Microsoft: Defense in Depth,” which explored how Tanium can seamlessly complement and enhance the Microsoft unified SOC platform and other solutions
• AHEAD presented “Driving Innovation Across IT Ops and Sec Ops: Real-World Insights from Standard Industries and AHEAD,” which provided insights from real practitioners about how organizations are using the Tanium platform to its full potential

For those who may have missed any of our Platinum partner breakout sessions, we encourage you to register for Converge to access them on demand.

Interested in learning more about the Tanium Partner Advantage program? Visit our Become a Partner page.

4. Guest Keynote Mayim Bialik

Well-known for her acting roles in “Blossom,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and as a host of “Jeopardy!”, Mayim Bialik is also an accomplished neuroscientist and best-selling author. At Converge, she delivered an inspiring keynote that captivated the audience and focused on mental health and building trust in AI.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining mental well-being in the fast-paced tech industry and why building trust in AI is crucial to making many processes more efficient and transparent. The session was a highlight of the conference, leaving attendees with valuable takeaways and a deeper understanding of the intersection between technology and mental health.
 

5. Universal Studios party

The Universal Studios party at Converge 2024 brought attendees together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and networking opportunities.

Converge attendees received exclusive access to Universal CityWalk venues, rides, and attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^TM and Jurassic Park^TM, which also included plenty of karaoke, live DJs, and food options!

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Have FOMO? Don’t miss out on product insights and other highlights from this year’s event by registering for the on-demand content available now. Converge attendees can also rewatch content using their existing logins.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Converge 2025! We’ll be back in Orlando on November 17 – 20, 2025.