We’ve all been to events that were more like fancy sales pitches than a strategic think tank. But Cisco Executive Symposium is different. We don’t aim to highlight products or bombard you with buzzwords. Instead, we focus on sparking genuine conversations about the changes shaping today’s business.
That’s right – conversations about things that matter: AI ethics, business resilience, hybrid workforce trends, and responsible innovation. With each speaker and session thoughtfully selected, the intent remains laser-like on what executives must know and why it’s relevant today. If you prefer dialogue to demo, this is your type of room. No filler, just future-oriented ideas.
- Date: June 9 – 10, 2025
- Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, California
- Optional Sessions: June 11, 2025
- Access: Invitation-only
Why This Symposium Is More Than Just Another Tech Event?
Executive-level attendees rarely describe an event as ‘transformational. Yet that’s precisely how past Cisco Executive Symposium attendees have distilled their experience. Why? Because it provides an unparalleled combination of strategic insight and practical application.
Rather than retracing yesterday’s news, the 2025 Symposium will take a deep dive into what’s on the horizon – everything from enterprise AI to reimagined digital infrastructure. Each conversation is curated to meet C-suite requirements, so leaders depart not just more knowledgeable, but equipped to confidently navigate complexity. Worth your time if you want substance with your thought leadership.
World-Class Speaker Lineup At Symposium 2025
The 2025 roster is a who’s who of tech leadership and international innovation. From Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins to futurist Sam Rad and AI advisor Nina Schick, every speaker comes with particular knowledge and a new perspective on the future. These aren’t pre-recorded scripts – they’re interactive, contextualized conversations based on real business issues.
Whether it’s Jeetu Patel on product strategy or Francine Katsoudas on purposeful leadership, expect unfiltered insights from people shaping the world’s digital and cultural transformation. Their stories, challenges, and wins provide lessons that resonate beyond the boardroom. You’ll walk away smarter, and maybe a bit inspired too.
No fluff. Just strategy. We designed the agenda specifically for senior decision-makers who don’t have time for fluff. Every minute delivers learning, insight, and strategic relevance. You won’t endure tired panels or formulaic slide shows. Instead, look for unvarnished fireside conversations, real-time Q&A, and impact-driven storytelling that shows you how others are tackling the same issues you’re dealing with today.
You’ll learn how top companies are managing new technologies, what’s paying off (and what isn’t), and how leadership is changing. It’s honest, relevant, and refreshingly authentic. The aim? Empower you with real-world insights that expand your vision and ignite action when you get back to the office.
Unmatched Networking Opportunities
In some cases, people make the biggest impressions not on stage, but during cocktail conversations, strolls between sessions, or while watching a ball game from a rooftop. That’s why networking is embedded throughout the Cisco Executive Symposium experience.
Whether you’re linking up at the evening reception in the Ultimate Skybox on June 9 or celebrating the block party at the Cisco Live Celebration on June 10, you’ll have unlimited touchpoints to form meaningful connections. You won’t simply exchange business cards – you’ll form relationships with industry colleagues, Cisco decision-makers, and strategists who can inform your future playbook.
Why Now? Why You?
In the high-speed digital economy of today, leadership is not just about decision-making – leadership is about direction-setting with clarity and perseverance. If you’re a tech leader, CIO, or strategy executive, this is the dialogue you’re looking for today.
The Cisco Executive Symposium provides you with unique insights, executive insight, and actionable strategies that you won’t get from LinkedIn threads or webinars. It’s perfect timing. The pace of innovation isn’t slowing, and neither should your leadership edge. You’ve earned your seat at the table. Now’s the moment to show up, contribute, and walk away with fresh clarity on what’s next.
The Human Side of Innovation: At the Symposium
Let’s talk about the bigger picture for a moment. While we all share a passion for infrastructure and innovation, most of us want to create teams that succeed, cultures that scale, and technology that serves humanity. That’s what the Cisco Executive Symposium does – it delves into not only what we’re creating but why.
From talks on AI ethics to human-centered design to inclusive leadership, the event showcases what it’s all about in a world ruled by rapid change. It invites leaders to ask the tough questions, embrace nuance, and lead with both intelligence and empathy. Because innovation without humanity isn’t leadership – it’s just technology.
How to Join The Cisco Executive Symposium?
If you’ve received an invitation, you’re already on Cisco’s radar as someone shaping tomorrow’s enterprise landscape. Don’t miss the chance to be in the room where today’s tech future is being discussed, defined, and challenged. Haven’t received an invite yet? Contact your Cisco account executive or email cxoevents@cisco.com to inquire.
The event is strictly invite-only, ensuring that every attendee brings value, insight, and a shared purpose. And yes, space is limited. So if you’re in, RSVP early, prepare to engage, and come ready to be part of conversations that will ripple far beyond San Diego.
Pro Tip: Make It Count
Staying through June 11? You’ll gain access to select Cisco Live sessions, further extending your learning and network. These are carefully selected to align with the executive lens, diving into case studies, future tech, and organizational transformation.
Use this as a bonus day to catch up with contacts, ask follow-up questions, and absorb the richness of one of the industry’s most anticipated annual gatherings. The energy you generate at the Symposium can carry over into Cisco Live, enabling you to return from San Diego with not only knowledge but a tactical plan you can execute right away. So make it meaningful.
Final Thought: Why This Matters
If the last few years have shown us anything, it’s that uncertainty is the new norm, and leadership is more critical than ever.
The Cisco Executive Symposium provides more than concepts. It’s an action compass. It doesn’t explain the world as it is – it reshapes how you see it.
It does this by making room for the conversations that all too often fall off the plate in the hustle and bustle. If you’ve been searching for a refresh, a recharge, or a realignment of your approach, this event may be exactly what you need. “The world is already in motion; your next move shouldn’t wait.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco Executive Symposium 2025?
The Cisco Executive Symposium is an invitation-only event where senior business and technology leaders come together to discuss emerging trends, exchange insights, and work collaboratively to solve strategic challenges for enterprise organizations.
Q2. Where and when does the event take place?
Mark your calendar: June 9-10, 2025, at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Cisco also opens doors to bonus sessions on June 11 for those eager to dive further into learning.
Q3. Who is invited to attend the Executive Symposium?
The event is designed for C-suite leaders, CIOs, CTOs, and other decision-makers who are charged with technology strategy and organizational innovation.
Q4. How do I receive an invitation or register?
This is an invite-only event. If you would like to attend, contact your Cisco account manager or email cxoevents@cisco.com to indicate interest.
Q5. What is the Executive Symposium experience?
The experience offers exclusive access to executive keynotes, strategic sessions, networking receptions (such as The Ultimate Skybox and Cisco Live Celebration), carefully curated insights, and VIP access to Cisco Live keynotes.
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