Venue address

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

Event check-in and registration

To gain access to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Cisco Live registrants and guests must show their government-issued photo ID to pick up your event badge. You will not be allowed access without a photo ID, even if an event package has been purchased. All Cisco Live attendees must be 18 years of age or older.

Badge pick-up

Event check-in and badge pick-up will be open at the following times. Main registration desk is located at Exhibition Bay Foyer, Ground Level, MCEC.

Sunday, 9 November 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday, 10 November 7:30am - 7:00pm
Tuesday, 11 November 7:00am - 6:30pm
Wednesday, 12 November 8:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday, 13 November 8:00am - 2:30pm

 

Badge Requirement

You must wear a Cisco Live conference badge at all times for access to Cisco Live. If you lose or misplace your Cisco Live badge, there will be a $100 fee per reprint of your badge and issuance of new Cisco Live lanyard. Go to the main registration desk in Exhibition Bay Foyer, Ground Level, MCEC for assistance.

  • For security purposes, you will be required to show photographic identification, such as your passport or driver’s license, in order for your badge to be issued. Please carry this identification with you for the duration of the event as it may be required for an identity check when re-entering the event space on subsequent days.
  • Your event badge must be clearly displayed at all times during the event.
  • Transferring or sharing badges with others is not permitted.
  • All Cisco Live attendees must be 18 years of age or older.

 

Badge Scanning

Badge scanning may be optional in some areas and required in others.

Optional Scans (e.g., at booths or partner areas): If you choose to scan, Cisco or Partner representatives will receive your contact details from your badge and may send you information about their products and services. By scanning, you permit this contact and agree to their communications and privacy policies. You can modify your preferences directly with them later.

Required Scans (e.g., for entry, capacity, or density management): These are mandatory for access but do not share your contact details or result in follow-ups.

For more details on how Cisco handles your data, see the Cisco online privacy statement. A list of the sponsors and their privacy statements can be found here.

Activities you won’t want to miss!

World of Solutions Welcome Reception

Monday, 10 November (5:30pm – 7:00pm)

Connect with your fellow attendees and Cisco partners as you help us celebrate the opening day of the World of Solutions with music, food, and drinks.

 

Keynote

Tuesday, 11 November (10:30am – 12:30pm)

Join us for Keynote to hear directly from Cisco executives, customers, and thought leaders about the latest innovations that power AI-ready data centres, future-proofed workplaces, and digital resilience.

 

Keynote Deep Dives

Tuesday, 11 November and Wednesday, 12 November (various times)

Learn more about technology announcements and strategic directions delivered by Cisco’s senior technical leadership. Hear how Cisco's new products can align with your strategic goals, enhance your current infrastructure, and solve existing challenges. Topics include collaboration, data centre, networking, observability, and security.

 

Cisco Live Celebration

Wednesday, 12 November (7:00pm – 11:00pm)

It is a Cisco Live Celebration like no other! Join us for the community, epic live performances, games, rides, interactive zones and more. This is your invitation to have a blast and experience an unforgettable celebration at our annual event for our attendees!

 

World of Solutions Closing BBQ

Thursday, 13 November (12:00pm – 1:30pm)

Celebrate your week at Cisco Live at the Closing BBQ in the World of Solutions.

 

All week long!

Centre Stage

Tuesday, 11 November and Wednesday, 12 November (various times)

Hear from leaders and customers in sessions and panel discussions that will help you drive greater business impact and stay ahead of emerging industry trends including AI.

 

Inclusive Future program

Tuesday, 11 November and Wednesday, 12 November (various times)

Explore topics to help you inspire change with a focus on impact and purpose. Explore a variety of programs and sessions that will drive inclusive outcomes in the era of AI.

 

Meals and beverage service

Daily meal service times are available in the Cisco Events App under “Helpful Info”.  Meals will be served at the following times:

Monday, 10 November

Breakfast*

7:30am – 9:00am

  

Morning Tea*

11:00am - 11:30am

Healthy Snacks to Go

10:00am – 2:00pm

Calzone Truck 

From 12:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Walkers Donut Truck

2:30pm – 7:00pm

Afternoon Tea*

3:30pm – 4:00pm

Tuesday, 11 November

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

  

Morning Tea

10:00am - 10:30am

Lunch

12:30pm – 1:45pm

Healthy Snacks to Go 

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Walkers Donut Truck

From 1:00pm

Calzone Truck

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Afternoon Tea

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Wednesday, 12 November

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

  

Healthy Snacks to Go

10:00am - 2:00pm

Morning Tea

10:00am - 10:30am

Walkers Donut Truck 

10:30am - 5:00pm

Lunch

11:30am – 1:00pm

Calzone Truck

From 12:00pm

Afternoon Tea

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Thursday, 13 November

Breakfast

8:00am - 9:00am

  

Morning Tea

10:00am - 10:30am

Walkers Donut Truck

10:30am - 1:30pm

Closing BBQ 

12:00pm – 1:30pm

*for Technical Seminar and Breakout attendees

Hot beverages

Coffee and tea will be provided during meal service and daily breaks throughout the week.

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.

Event amenities

Find more details on these event amenities in the Cisco Events App under “Helpful Info”.

  • Parents’ Room – available at the MCEC, located in both the Convention and Exhibition.
  • Gender Neutral Bathrooms – available at the MCEC, Main Foyer between doors 9 and 10 and at the back of the exhibition hall.

Event apps

Find more information on Cisco Live event apps here.

Wireless access

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 WOS. Automatically onboard via the Cisco Events App using Cisco Spaces OpenRoaming, or manually join with the following:

Wireless SSID: #CiscoLive
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

 

 

Session attendance

Session schedule and attendance

Be sure to schedule your sessions before arriving onsite to guarantee a spot in the session. Log in to your Cisco Live account to find your schedule, or navigate to “My Schedule” within the Cisco Events App. Need help planning out your time at Cisco Live? Build your agenda with the Cisco AI Assistant for Cisco Live and receive highly personalised recommendations based on your interests.

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.

Session PDFs

Presentation PDFs for Breakouts Sessions and Instructor-led Labs will be uploaded to Session Catalogue and the Cisco Events App from 10 November -13 November. Technical Seminar PDFs 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. 

Fill out four (4) session surveys and the overall conference survey from the Cisco Events App to receive a limited edition Cisco T-shirt*. Visit the Cisco merchandise stand to collect your gift.

*T-shirt size upon collection is subject to availability, and on first come, first served basis.

 

Cisco Certification Testing Centre

Hospitality Suite 6, Level 1, MCEC

A complimentary Cisco Certification Exam is included in all Full Conference, Full Conference PLUS 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 9 November, BEFORE the conference starts. Once the conference starts on 10 November, 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 $40 fee. If you cannot make your scheduled exam, please update your appointment online or stop by the Cisco Certification Test Centre to cancel or change your appointment to avoid being charged.

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

See the Testing Centre hours

Instructor-led Labs

World of Solutions, MCEC

Instructor-Led Labs are hands-on training at its finest and included in all Cisco Live packages.  Taking place Monday – Thursday, session registration must be completed before arriving onsite. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

Find and register for available labs. Note: You may go on standby for an Instructor-Led Lab that you have not registered for. We will open seats for Instructor-led Labs 15 minutes after the session has started.

Cisco Live Online Broadcast

View the Cisco Live Broadcast agenda to see what sessions will be broadcast. You can watch onsite at the Livestreaming Lounge located on Ground Level, MCEC - outside of the plenary hall. If you are offsite, catch the online broadcast on the homepage of https://www.ciscolive.com/apjc.html. Cisco Live Keynote, Keynote Deep Dive sessions and Centre Stage sessions will also be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube.