Know Before You Go

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre PIace
South Wharf, VIC 3006

To gain access to the event, all Cisco Live attendees and guests must present their government-issued photo ID to pick up your event badge. You will not be allowed access without a photo ID, even if a registration pass has been purchased. All Cisco Live attendees must be 18 years of age or older.

Monday, November 9

• World of Solutions open (from 12:00pm)
  Kick start your week in the World of Solutions, open from 12:00pm!
• Welcome to Country (5:00pm)
  Don't miss the Welcome to Country ceremony at 5:00pm on Centre Stage in the World of Solutions, delivered by Elder Stacie Piper, featuring musical performances by violinist/vocalist Eric Avery and Yidaki artist Paul Kelly. A Welcome to Country is delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners to welcome Visitors onto their ancestral lands. 
• World of Solutions Welcome Reception (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
  Enjoy music, food, and drinks as we cheers to a wonderful week ahead! 

Tuesday, November 10

• Keynote: Lead in the Agentic Era (10:30am – 12:30pm)
  Join us for the inspiring Keynote to hear how Cisco is delivering the critical infrastructure for the AI era. Learn how Cisco empowers you to accelerate AI initiatives securely, create agile and innovative workplaces, and build unstoppable digital resilience — delivering the connectivity, speed, security, and scale your organisation needs to thrive.

Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11

• Keynote Deep Dives (various times)
• Learn more about technology announcements and strategic directions delivered by Cisco’s senior technical leaders. Learn how Cisco's new products can align with your strategic goals, enhance your current infrastructure, and solve existing challenges. Topics include AgenticOps, collaboration, data centre infrastructure, networking, observability, and security.
• Centre Stage (various times)
  Hear from leaders and industry experts in panel discussions that will help you drive greater business impact and stay ahead of emerging industry trends including AI.

Wednesday, November 11

• Enterprise AI Builder Program (9:00am – 1:30pm)
  Don’t miss the Enterprise AI Builder session and networking lunch. This program is for the people creating, experimenting, and bringing AI solutions to life. Whether you're building your first production-ready solution or helping scale AI across your organisation, Cisco Live is an opportunity to learn, connect, and accelerate your impact. Add the session and lunch to your agenda now in the Session Scheduler.
• Cisco Live Celebration (6:30pm – 10:30pm)
  Join us for the ultimate evening to connect, unwind, and celebrate. Expect a spectacular night of world-class entertainment hosted by phenomenal MC, Brihony Dawson. Get ready to dance the night away with DJs, bands, and Cisco Live favourite Hot Dub Time Machine, plus some epic surprises in store.
  
  Celebration Guest Passes
  Bring a guest to join the fun! Guest passes cost AUD $395 (ex. GST). To purchase a pass, visit the Registration Desk or add one through the Attendee Dashboard.

Thursday, November 12

• World of Solutions Closing Lunch (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
  Recharge after an epic night at the Cisco Live Celebration with a hearty lunch in the World of Solutions.

All week long!

• World of Solutions 
  The World of Solutions is where innovation comes to life. Discover the latest Cisco technologies, connect with partners, and uncover tools designed to drive your business forward right at your fingertips. 
• Cisco Stand
  Join Cisco experts and gain access to over 100 demos, immersive experiences, and inspirational sessions designed to accelerate your business growth and unlock incredible value.
• Leading the Future Program
  The Leading the Future program focuses on topics to help you inspire bold ideas and actionable insights through digital innovation, purpose-driven impact, and human-centred leadership. Experience a variety of programs that will be on offer throughout the week and don’t forget to visit the give-back activity and assemble a Bear for Good. 
• Meet the Expert
  Meet the Expert (MTE) meetings provide you with the opportunity to meet 1:1 with the Cisco Live speakers to discuss your unique questions and challenges. It's simple! Pick your Expert based on their technical specialty – meet, greet, and whiteboard away! Schedule now.
• New! The Collective
  Ready for a break? Welcome to The Collective, your place to hang out, refuel and recharge! Grab a bite from one of our three food trucks, go head-to-head with fellow delegates in a game of digital chess, or escape to the Quiet Dome for a few minutes of calm. The Collective is located in the World of Solutions.
• Mix and Connect
  Take control of the DJ decks from Monday to Wednesday and showcase your mixing skills - book your session in the session scheduler today! Not looking to get behind the decks? You can still help build the official Cisco Live soundtrack onsite, by submitting your track requests through the Cisco Live Challenge! 

Hot beverages

Hot beverages are available throughout the venue during Cisco Live.

Water

At Cisco Live, we work hard to implement sustainable practices. We will be offering you a refillable water bottle so you can fill it at our water stations. Water bottles are first come, first served.

Find more details on these event amenities in the Cisco Events App under “Helpful Info”. Please refer to the venue floorplan for the exact location or ask one of our Cisco Live ambassadors.

• Parents’ Room 
• Gender Neutral Bathrooms 
• Prayer Room 
• Cloak Room 

Please note:

• Wheelchair and scooter rentals are available by contacting the Ronica Trade Mobility Scooters for hire +61 3 7036 4440. 
• For hearing accommodations that have not been pre-arranged, connect with the Melbourne Convention Centre Customer Service Desk and we can accommodate with a suitable ear piece.

Take Cisco Live on the go and download important event apps now. Find the Webex app and Cisco Events App in the Apple or Google Play app stores.

The Webex app allows you to collaborate directly with your session peers and presenters. Discuss session content, share information, and get important session announcements right at your fingertips.  

The Cisco Events App is an essential tool to maximise your time at Cisco Live. The app allows you to manage your schedule, access session details, find meal information, gamify activities throughout the week, and so much more!

New! Live AI Translation via Cisco Events App

Follow select sessions in the following 8 languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese, with real-time AI translated captions, accessible directly within the Cisco Live Events App or via a web browser.

Cisco Live provides wireless internet access in the convention centre spaces of MCEC. The Cisco Live wireless network has been fully migrated to the 5GHz and 6GHz spectrum to guarantee the best performance for our attendees. Dashboards and performance data are presented at the Cisco Live Network Operations Centre (NOC) wall inside the World of Solutions. Automatically onboard via the Cisco Events App using Cisco Spaces OpenRoaming, or manually join with the following:

Wireless SSID: #CiscoLive
Passcode: @ciscolive

For Wi-Fi 7-supported devices
Wireless SSID: #CiscoLive-WiFI7
Passcode: @ciscolive

This is a Public Internet Connection, and the use of a personal firewall is suggested. Cisco employees must use VPN connections for corporate connectivity and should contact GTRC for support needs at +612 8446 8888.

Secure your seat by registering ahead. Log in to "My Schedule" in the Attendee Dashboard or use the Cisco Events App to review sessions, networking events, and activities.

Plan to arrive at your scheduled session no later than 15 minutes prior to start. We will start seating standby attendees on a first come, first served basis 5 minutes before the session officially starts.

Cisco AI Assistant

Build your agenda with the Cisco AI Assistant for Cisco Live and receive highly personalised recommendations based on your interests.

Session PDFs

Presentation PDFs for Breakouts Sessions and Instructor-led Labs will be uploaded to Session Catalogue and the Cisco Events App from November 9 - November 12. Technical Seminar and 4-hour Instructor-led Lab PDF presentations will only be available in the Session Catalogue and on the Cisco Events App for those who have purchased the session.

Session surveys

Let us know about your session! Session surveys will be available in the Cisco Events App under "My Surveys" and in the Attendee Dashboard once you scan into a session. The overall conference survey will be released on Wednesday afternoon.

Complete your surveys to earn points toward the Cisco Live Challenge, climb up the leaderboard and get a chance to win a complimentary Full Conference pass for Cisco Live 2027 Melbourne. T&Cs apply. Learn more about the gamification details in the Cisco Events App.

Fill out four (4) session surveys and the overall conference survey to claim a special edition evaluation gift*. Redeem at the registration desk located at the Concourse, Ground Level, MCEC, from Wednesday afternoon.

^{*while supplies last}

Hospitality Suite 6, Level 1, MCEC

A complimentary Cisco Certification Exam is included in all Full Conference and IT Leadership Program packages. Exams must be scheduled through the link provided in your Cisco Live pass confirmation email and must be booked by November 8, BEFORE the conference starts. Once the conference starts on November 9, all conference attendees can register for exams onsite for 50% off the cost of the exam. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

No shows for scheduled exams will result in a USD $40 fee. If you cannot make your scheduled exam, please update your appointment online or stop by the Cisco Certification Testing Centre to cancel or change your appointment to avoid being charged.

Terms and conditions apply. Visit the website for more information. 

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