The networking world is buzzing. If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, there’s no better place to be than Melbourne, where the tech community will converge for Cisco Live APJC, November 9–12, 2026. It’s fair dinkum—this is the event of the year for anyone serious about their career in tech.

Whether you’re joining us in person or online from afar, we’re framing this year around one massive shift: the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. We aren’t just talking about AI trends; we’re diving into the mechanics of digital resilience, the rise of AgenticOps, the future of cloud computing, and the backbone of it all—our infrastructure.

Inside the Learn with Cisco Booth at Cisco Live Melbourne

When you arrive, make the Learn with Cisco Booth your hub for growth. It's more than just an info point; it's where you can connect, compete, and certify.

If you hold a CCIE or CCDE certification, stop by for your special recognition swag and join us on Wednesday in the late afternoon for the CCIE Reception.

Not a Cisco Certified Expert yet? Don't worry—our team is ready to chat with you about the path to reaching the pinnacle of tech success.

Upskill in the Cisco U. Theatre

The Cisco U. Theatre is located in the Learn with Cisco area of the World of Solutions at Cisco Live Melbourne.

There's always something to learn in the Cisco U. Theatre. With 45-minute sessions and first-come, first-served seating, your next spark of inspiration is always just steps away at Cisco Live. (You can also tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel.)

Drop in and grab a seat to hear about our latest certification updates—like the OT Security Practitioner Certification. Explore agentic AI security strategies. Power up your Splunk skills. Build your enterprise network troubleshooting skills and more.

Trivia, anyone? Prove your tech skills with a round of 'What's the question?'

If you’re feeling competitive, jump into our Jeopardy-style game, "What's the question?" It’s running throughout the event—whenever you find two other challengers, you’re ready to prove your skills and maybe even walk away with a prize.

Turning knowledge into certification at Cisco Live APJC

Save on your exam with on-testing

Our Certification Exam Testing Centre is open daily, and if you have a Full Conference or IT Leadership package, your exams are on us. (Just be sure to register via your attendee dashboard by November 8, 2026.)

For those who want to add more to their schedule, we’re also offering 50% off on-site exam registration, space permitting.

Exam Safeguard for testing worldwide

Looking for a confidence boost? Don't forget to look into Exam Safeguard.

It’s one of our most popular ways to prep for CCNA, CCNP core, and Professional-level exams, giving you a second chance at success for one lower price.

Earn Continuing Education Credits at Cisco Live Melbourne

During Cisco Live, attendees can earn CE credits by completing eligible on-site activities, such as passing certification exams, attending Breakouts, Labs, and Seminars (including select Cisco U. Theatre sessions!), and completing Capture the Flag missions.

How to earn CE credits >>

Exclusive opportunities to level up

We’re bringing some serious value to Melbourne this year, whether you’re on-site or remote.

Save on Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)

Want to build a digital sandbox from anywhere? If you’re in Melbourne, get your badge scanned at the booth to receive a 50% discount code for CML-Personal or CML-Personal Plus.

If you can’t make it to the event, you can still grab 25% savings in the Cisco U. Store between November 9–12, 2026. Keep in mind that a major update is dropping on November 11, 2026, so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with the latest tools.

Rev Up to Recert: SP Cloud

Service providers, this one is for you. Now through December 10, 2026, get free access to the Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure | SPNCI Learning Path. You'll earn 40 CE credits and gain the knowledge you need to tackle the CCNP Service Provider concentration exam, 300-540 SPCNI: Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure.

For the full breakdown of the SPCNI Learning Path, what's covered, and how the material fits into today's transformative skills landscape for service provider cloud and modern enterprise connectivity, read Why Virtualization is No Longer Optional for Service Provider Engineers by Quinn Snyder, Senior Technical Advocate.

What’s next?

The energy in Melbourne is going to be electric. Whether you’re walking the floor in Melbourne or joining us online, we’re ready to help you push your boundaries.

Get all the details about Cisco Live here. This includes featured sessions plus details about our most recent certification announcements. Start planning your path to what’s next.