The countdown to Cisco Live Las Vegas is officially on. From May 31 to June 4, 2026, we are bringing together thousands of technology leaders, partners, and innovators to learn how Cisco helps connect, protect, and thrive in the AI-driven world. 

At Cisco, we securely connect everything to make anything possible, and our Purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All. The Purpose Pavilion, located within the World of Solutions, showcases how we put these values into practice to drive real, tangible growth for our business, our people, and our global communities.  

What to Expect at the Purpose Pavilion Theater 

The Purpose Pavilion Theater is a hub for bold ideas and actionable insights, featuring sessions on digital skills, AI, sustainability, and more. Attendees will learn how Cisco solutions empower organizations to drive innovation, optimize operations, and achieve your business goals. 

Here are just a few sessions that you won’t want to miss:  

• Closing the AI Skills Gap: Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Workforce with Marci Paino, Chief Learning Officer, Cisco  

• Legacy Tech, Modern Threats: The Risks You Can’t Ignore with Jeremy Marcus, Director, Sustainability and Purpose Growth Strategy, Cisco  

• Inspired by F1: How Purpose Drives Peak Performance with Laura Geyer, Director, People and Communities, Cisco 

• The Solutions Engineer of the Future: Leading Technical Talent in the Age of AI Agents with Alex Pujols, VP, Sales Solutions Engineering, Cisco and Matt Gillies, VP, Global SE Chief Architect, Cisco  

• Designing Better AI: How Agent Observability Drives Trust and Quality with Saumya Dubey, Customer Experience Customer Success Specialist, Cisco and Amish Servansing, Development Product Manager, Cisco  

Experience Innovation in Action 

Beyond the theater sessions, the Purpose Pavilion offers hands-on opportunities to see how Cisco technology drives impact. These demos include: 

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  Sustainability Circular Transformation: Cisco’s circular transformation brings sustainability and cost-efficiency together, through smarter design, product takeback, and reuse programs that extend the life of technology. From remanufactured Cisco Refresh equipment to innovative packaging and recycling efforts, see how Cisco reduces waste while delivering value. 

• Cisco Crisis Response – Network Emergency Response Vehicles: See how Cisco provides fast, secure, and reliable communications during disasters or when existing infrastructure is compromised. Meet the team, tour the vehicle, and learn how technology connects communities when it matters most. 

• The Future of Work – Augmented Reality Experience: Step into the future of hybrid work through an immersive augmented reality experience showcasing Cisco’s most innovative global workplaces. See how technology is shaping more sustainable, inclusive, and collaborative environments that enhance well-being and productivity. 

How to Join 

The Purpose Pavilion Theater will be buzzing throughout the event in the World of Solutions. Ready to plan your experience? 

1. Explore all the sessions in the Cisco Live Session Catalog.  
2. Sign up for your favorite sessions so that your agenda is ready to go in Las Vegas. 
3. Spread the word on social with #CiscoLiveAMER to join the discussion. 

Check out the progress we’ve made to Power an Inclusive Future for All in our latest  FY25 Purpose Report. 

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