Cisco Live US 2026 brought together leaders from across manufacturing, retail, financial services, and beyond—all navigating the same shift: thriving in the AI era requires secure, AI-ready infrastructure. Whether on the factory floor, in the retail aisle, or at the bank branch, our customers are turning that infrastructure into real-world impact. Here are the highlights.

A Standout Experience: The Cisco Store Tech Lab

A highlight for our retail attendees was the Cisco Store Tech Lab tour. By featuring the Cisco Portfolio Explorer as a dedicated demonstration, we gave visitors a hands-on look at how to create frictionless, omnichannel retail experiences that meet—and exceed—modern consumer expectations.

High Impact Sessions

Across the week, our manufacturing, retail, and financial services sessions delivered deep dives into how Cisco powers the AI era—each anchored by real customer stories and tangible use cases.

• Manufacturing – In his session, Powering the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Manufacturing, Carlos Rojas Carlos Rojas explored how Cisco’s AI-ready data centers and industrial IoT networks are transforming manufacturing operations. The session highlighted how integrations with Splunk and Meraki cameras for machine vision enable asset visibility, digital twins, industrial automation, inventory management, and advanced warehouse operations—all supported by Cisco’s validated designs, AI PODs, and Cisco Unified Edge.
• Retail: Derek Dykens’ session, Powering the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Retail, demonstrated how combining Splunk’s advanced observability and AI-powered analytics with Cisco’s secure, scalable networking delivers real-time visibility, proactive threat detection, and rapid incident response across retail environments. Together, Cisco and Splunk provide actionable business insights that help retailers optimize performance and improve customer experiences.
• Financial Services: In Powering the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Financial Services, William Nellis showed how financial institutions are using Cisco’s AI-powered infrastructure to combat fraud, enhance customer experiences, and enable real-time threat detection and compliance. The session addressed how Cisco’s solutions help organizations meet evolving regulatory and cybersecurity requirements while building trust, resilience, and long-term value.

Explore Cisco Live US 2026 On-Demand Sessions

Don’t miss the opportunity to catch up on all the valuable insights and innovations shared at Cisco Live US 2026 by exploring the Cisco Live on-demand session library. Whether you want to revisit your favorite presentations or discover new topics relevant to your organization, the on-demand sessions offer flexible access to expert-led discussions, product demonstrations, and industry best practices.

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