Questions and Answers
To help you learn everything you need to know about IT Executive Symposium, we have provided answers to some frequently asked questions. Please select from the list below. If you do not find the answer to your question, contact our Executive Relations team at suzanne.oleary@itexecutivesymposium.com or call 408.853.4831 or 877.692.5972 (toll free).
General Information
What is the IT Executive Symposium at Cisco Live?
Answer: The IT Executive Symposium at Cisco Live will bring together over 100 senior technology executives for an intensive three-day educational program designed to help you hone your strategic business skills and expand the value to your organizations. Instructors and discussion leaders at the IT Executive Symposium will include admired thought leaders from universities and the corporate world.
Who should attend the symposium?
Answer: Participation is by invitation only and is limited to individuals with CIO, CTO, CSO, CISO or equivalent Public Sector titles who are interested in expanding their value to the organization.
Where and when is the IT Executive Symposium?
Answer: The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, beginning Monday, June 28, through Wednesday, June 30, with optional attendance at Cisco Live on July 1. The sessions will be held in an exclusive area of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the venue for all Cisco Live activities. Participants can reserve accommodations at the Mandalay Bay Hotel or THEhotel at Mandalay Bay property, whichever is preferred.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-7777
www.mandalaybay.com
Why is attendance at the conference "by invitation only?"
Answer: Part of the value of this type of executive educational program is the dialogue with, and direct access to, Cisco, corporate, and academic leaders. To preserve the value of the program, we are limiting attendance to 125 total attendees who meet the job level/function, company size, and annual revenue qualifications established.
Can I send a colleague in my place if I cannot attend?
Answer: If you received an invitation to the symposium, but cannot attend, please contact our executive relations director at suzanne.oleary@itexecutivesymposium.com or call 408.853.4831 or 877.692.5972 (toll free). You may send a colleague in your place only if your colleague meets the attendance criteria. If qualified, your colleague will be required to submit a registration form.
How much does it cost to attend the IT Executive Symposium?
Answer: There is no registration fee for qualified guests. Travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. All meals during the symposium sessions are covered by Cisco.
Does registration in the IT Executive Symposium include access to Cisco Live?
Answer: The IT Executive Symposium is complimentary for qualified guests and includes access to Cisco Live keynotes, exhibit hall, and social events, but not the technical sessions. ITES guests will be escorted to Cisco Live for VIP seating during John Chambers’ and Padmasree Warrior’s keynotes.
When does registration open for the IT Executive Symposium?
Answer: You may register online immediately upon receiving your invitation. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to register shortly after receiving the invitation.
What is the recommended attire for the IT Executive Symposium?
Answer: Business casual attire is appropriate for the sessions and events.
Can I bring a guest to the symposium?
Answer: IT Executive Symposium is a business event; guests are not permitted to attend symposium functions.
A guest pass is available to attend the Cisco Live Customer Appreciation Event for a fee of $295. These passes can be purchased at the Cisco Live registration counter.
Social Event Pass
$295
*Learning Credits cannot be applied. No discounts available. Guests must be 21 or older.
Includes:
- World of Solutions Receptions (Monday & Tuesday)
- Customer Appreciation Party (Wednesday)
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World of Solutions Expo Pass:
- Access to World of Solutions Expo, during show hours only (Monday - Thursday)
- Access to Keynotes and Super Sessions (Tuesday - Thursday)
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in June?
Answer: Las Vegas average temperatures in June are 99°F (37°C) high and 68°F (20°C) low.
What is the time zone in Las Vegas?
Answer: Las Vegas is in the Pacific time zone.
