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Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.
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Reflections and Innovations from Cisco Live EMEA 2026 Join Gordon Thomson (EMEA President, Cisco) and Petra Jenner (SVP and GM EMEA, Splunk) as they reflect on the highlights, innovations, and key lessons from Cisco Live EMEA 2026 in Amsterdam and explore how the region is building the AI economy from vision to reality. Register now!
Reflections and Innovations from Cisco Live 2026 Amsterdam
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Don't miss our LinkedIn Live on Cisco’s 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, covering insights from 1000+ global professionals on AI readiness, cybersecurity urgency, and the need for IT/OT collaboration. ✨ Mark yourself as attending to get notified! 👇
The State of Industrial AI
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Live from the Cisco AI Summit, Chuck Robbins, Chair & CEO of Cisco and Jensen Huang, Founder, President & CEO of NVIDIA sit down for an exclusive fireside chat offering a rare, unfiltered look into the future of intelligence, infrastructure, and the global shift that is redefining every industry on the planet. And you’re invited. Watch it all live, no registration required. Check out the full lineup of Cisco AI Summit speakers and agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gvkr8jvw
Cisco AI Summit | Special live event with Jensen Huang
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Join us live for our afternoon agenda of this year’s Cisco AI Summit, featuring unfiltered fireside chats with executives from Andreessen Horowitz, Amazon Web Services, Intel, Google, HUMAIN, and so many more. Hosted by Chuck Robbins and Jeetu Patel, the Cisco AI Summit brings together the world’s most influential leaders to tackle the toughest AI questions, confront unforeseen challenges, and bring clarity to an AI-led future. You’ll hear exclusive insights into where AI is really headed—and what you need to do now to stay competitive in an AI-first world. View the full agenda of the event here: https://lnkd.in/gvkr8jvw
Cisco AI Summit | The Event Defining the Future of AI
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Join us live for our morning agenda of this year’s Cisco AI Summit, featuring unfiltered fireside chats with executives from OpenAI, World Labs, Figma, Box, and so many more. Hosted by Chuck Robbins and Jeetu Patel, the Cisco AI Summit brings together the world’s most influential leaders to tackle the toughest AI questions, confront unforeseen challenges, and bring clarity to an AI-led future. You’ll hear exclusive insights into where AI is really headed—and what you need to do now to stay competitive in an AI-first world. View the full agenda of the event here: https://lnkd.in/gvkr8jvw
Cisco AI Summit | The Event Defining the Future of AI
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Proud to partner with The Female Quotient in celebrating ten remarkable women who are not just embracing AI-they're shaping its future. Among these visionaries, Liz Centoni stands out for her forward-thinking leadership as EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco. Liz works with organizations globally to help them build, scale, and navigate complex transformations in the age of AI. Her leadership is rooted in conviction and empowerment-she acts decisively, trusts her instincts, and inspires others to lead without waiting for permission. For Liz, AI isn't just about automation; it's about elevating customer experiences to be more human, intuitive, and meaningful. Discover how Liz is shaping the future of the AI-powered enterprise. Read her full profile: https://lnkd.in/e3zqUcGt
The Female Quotient, in partnership with Cisco, is proud to spotlight ten visionary women who aren’t just adapting to AI, they’re architecting what’s next. Liz Centoni is setting the standard for customer experience in this new era. As EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, she’s guiding the organization through AI-driven transformation with the customer at the center. Liz is known for leading with conviction, trusting her instincts, not waiting for permission, and the knowledge that real transformation comes from empowering others to do the same. That philosophy informs her approach to AI: not as a tool for automation alone, but as a way to elevate customer experiences and make them more human, intuitive, and impactful. Read her full profile here: https://lnkd.in/e3zqUcGt
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The next era of innovation isn't just about faster systems, it’s about building the resilient, ethical foundations that make large-scale problem-solving possible. This is a future where technology isn't just powerful, but inherently more transparent and reliable in our daily lives. Learn how we’re exploring how this alignment of technical maturity and strategic vision is redefining what’s achievable in our latest issue of the Cisco Tech Pulse newsletter⬇️
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At Cisco, we're proud to partner with The Female Quotient to spotlight ten women leading the way in AI. Francine Katsoudas, our EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, is shaping an AI-first culture built on trust, opportunity, and human leadership. As Fran says, "Not everyone starts from the same place, but when you give people a platform to learn and grow, their full potential comes alive." Read her story: https://lnkd.in/gvhX7YZg
The Female Quotient, in partnership with Cisco, is proud to spotlight ten visionary women who, having already led their companies through multiple tech revolutions, now sit at the forefront of the AI revolution. They are ensuring the future of AI is not only fast, but thoughtful, ethical, and deeply human. Francine Katsoudas is one of the leaders pushing progress forward. As EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, Fran is shaping not just how organizations adopt AI, but how they bring their people along with it. She’s championing an AI-first culture that treats AI as a team sport, while keeping leadership deeply human at its core. Fran recognizes that real progress happens when people are given the tools, trust, and opportunity to grow. “Not everyone starts from the same place,” she says, “but when you give people a platform to learn and grow, their full potential comes alive, for themselves and for the company.” Read her full profile here: https://lnkd.in/gvhX7YZg
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