Ignite Innovation Across Industries at Cisco Live 2025

Get ready to explore the future of innovation and collaboration at Cisco Live 2025! From June 8-12 in San Diego—or virtually from anywhere—this premier event brings together thought leaders and forward-thinkers across various different industries. Whether you are driving advancements in government, healthcare, and education, shaping the future of retail, financial services, and hospitality, or transforming manufacturing, energy, and transportation, Cisco Live is your chance to connect with visionaries, gain actionable insights, and uncover solutions that move your industry forward.  

Unlock Opportunities and Drive Transformation

Cisco Live is where IT pioneers and industry leaders converge to explore the trends shaping our world. From digital resilience to future-proofed workplaces to AI, this event offers curated sessions, guided tours, and on-demand content tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities across your specific industry. Our own industry experts, Sarah Williamson and Scott Lantis, will be leading two must-see lightning talk sessions on Shaping the Future of Industries at Cisco. Register now to add this talk to your scheduler!

Throughout the event, we will spotlight inspiring customer stories and industry best practices to showcase innovation in action. Take advantage of exclusive networking opportunities, learn from subject matter experts, and engage with trailblazing partners who are redefining what is possible in your field. Dive into key sessions, activities, and customer recognition programs designed to maximize your experience. 

Plan Your Cisco Live Experience 

See how Cisco’s technologies are shaping industries and driving real-world results. Join us for a guided tour in the World of Solutions at Cisco Live, where our experts will present advanced solutions that transform companies like yours. Ready to connect? Click here to send us an email to sign up! Be sure to include your company name to reserve your spot. 

Innovation is limitless, and so is your potential. Together, we will explore what’s next for industries, drive meaningful change, and create a world of endless possibilities. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation that is shaping the future. Visit our consumer, industrial, and public sector industry webpages to start planning your Cisco Live 2025 experience today! 

Consumer Industries 

Discover how AI is transforming retail, healthcare, and financial services in these must-attend sessions. Cisco thought leaders will highlight innovative AI-powered solutions that drive personalized experiences, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making while prioritizing security and customer trust. 

• Retail: Derek Dykens, Splunk Industry Advisor for Retail & Hospitality at Cisco, will delve into how AI is revolutionizing retail with personalized shopping experiences, efficient supply chains, and robust cybersecurity measures to protect customer data and ensure business growth. 
• Healthcare: Kyle Roach, Healthcare Solution Architect will highlight how healthcare organizations are leveraging AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and securely manage data, improving outcomes across the sector.
• Financial Services: Al Slamecka, Global AI Sales Executive at Cisco, will explore how financial institutions are harnessing AI to enhance customer services, optimize processes, and balance innovation with robust security practices to maintain trust and resilience in a competitive market.

Be sure to attend these sessions to gain valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of these industries. 

Additionally, don’t miss the Cisco Store Tech Lab Tour, where you can experience Cisco’s innovation in action. The Cisco Store serves as a state-of-the-art showcase for groundbreaking solutions that transcend industries. See how AI-powered technologies, secure infrastructure, and data-driven insights are redefining the retail landscape and beyond during the following scheduled tours: 

Visit our Consumer Industries webpage to explore all the exciting additional sessions we have lined up for the retail, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, and sports, media, and entertainment industries.  

Industrials

Explore how manufacturing organizations are embracing the AI era with Carlos Rojas, Worldwide AI Solutions Sales Executive at Cisco. In this session, you will learn how AI technologies are revolutionizing operations through real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimization. Understand the importance of advanced security measures, such as AI-driven threat detection and employee training, to protect critical systems and maintain data integrity. Secure your place today and discover how to balance transformation and protection in manufacturing.  

Designing the Future: Secure, AI-Ready Manufacturing Networks 

Join industry experts Arun Siddeswaran, Alice Masini, and Prasham Maniar as they present a deep dive into AI-ready, secure industrial architectures. Using Cisco’s Connected Factory solution, they will guide you through creating a unified, rugged network that bridges plant operations and business needs. Gain insights into validated architectures, best practices, and real-world case studies to enhance connectivity, visibility, and efficiency. Do not miss this opportunity—register now to learn how to build a future-proof network for your manufacturing operations.

Intelligent Transportation with Cisco Splunk 

Discover how Cisco Splunk is transforming the transportation industry with Erling Hoie, Systems Architect. This session will display how real-time insights, and advanced analytics can optimize network performance, predict equipment failures, and improve roadway safety. By analyzing data from IoT sensors, cameras, and edge devices, Cisco Splunk empowers organizations to make timely decisions and drive innovation in transportation systems. Sign up today to see how edge data is unlocking smarter, safer, and more efficient roadways.  

Check out our Industrials webpage to dive deeper into the complete list of sessions we have for the manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, utilities, and transportation industries! 

Public Sector

Gain valuable insights into how AI is reshaping the public sector with two dedicated sessions focusing on government and education. Cisco experts will delve into the ways AI-driven technologies are enhancing efficiency, fostering transformation, and driving better outcomes, while also addressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and maintain trust. 

• Government: Matthew Dietz, Global AI & Security Leader at Cisco, will discuss how government agencies are leveraging AI to enhance service delivery, improve decision-making, and streamline operations. Learn how integrating AI with robust security protocols, real-time threat detection, and comprehensive training can help agencies safeguard critical infrastructure and build public trust. 
• Education: Mary Schlegelmilch, USPS Education BDM at Cisco, will share how AI is transforming education by personalizing learning experiences, streamlining campus operations, and improving administrative processes. Discover how educational institutions can implement strong security frameworks to protect sensitive student data while fostering innovation and trust within their communities. 

In addition to these sessions, don’t miss the Auxiliary Sessions and Activities designed to deepen your understanding of public sector challenges and solutions: 

• Enhancing Defense & Intelligence: Register now to learn about Zero Trust, digital resiliency, and routing innovations to drive mission success and cybersecurity modernization in the defense and intelligence sectors.  
• Federal Civilian Tech Forum: Register to engage in discussions with US federal experts about strategies and technologies to optimize Federal IT and address unique challenges in the civilian sector.  

Visit our Public Sector webpage to explore these sessions and more for the government, education, and healthcare industries. Add them to your scheduler and discover how Cisco’s leading-edge solutions are empowering the public sector to thrive in the AI era! 

Let’s continue the conversation… We can’t wait to connect with you in person in San Diego or virtually!

For insights into the transformative use cases and architectures shaping your industry’s landscape, browse through the Cisco Portfolio Explorer. 

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