Enterprise AI Builder Grant Application

Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations innovate, automate processes, and solve business challenges. If you're building AI-powered applications, intelligent workflows, automations, agents, or solutions that drive real business outcomes, you're more than just a user of AI. You're an Enterprise AI Builder.

The Cisco Live Enterprise AI Builder Grant was created to recognise and support practitioners who are turning AI into practical solutions within their organisations. Selected recipients will receive a complimentary explorer pass to Cisco Live 2026 Melbourne and gain access to a dedicated Enterprise AI Builder experience featuring exclusive learning opportunities, hands-on workshops, and networking with fellow builders from across the region.

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.

Event Details

Event: Cisco Live 2026 Melbourne

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia

Cisco Live Event Dates: November 9-12, 2026

Enterprise AI Builder Program Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The dedicated Enterprise AI Builder program takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Grant recipients will also receive a complimentary Explorer Pass, providing access to Cisco Live 2026 Melbourne throughout the event from November 9-12, 2026.

Agenda:

  • Morning – Enterprise AI Builder sessions featuring Cisco experts and practitioner insights

  • Afternoon – Networking lunch with fellow Enterprise AI Builders

  • Afternoon – Exclusive hands-on Enterprise AI Building workshop

Applications are now open!

Applications will close by October 8 with recipients notified from October 14 of their application status.

What Grant Recipients Receive

Selected recipients will receive:

  • One complimentary Explorer Pass to Cisco Live 2026 Melbourne. To see all Explorer Pass inclusions, visit the website.

  • Access to exclusive Enterprise AI Builder experiences and content

  • Invitations to Enterprise AI Builder networking events and community activities

  • Participation in hands-on Enterprise AI Builder workshops and challenge-based learning experiences

Please note: Recipients are responsible for all travel, accommodation, visa, transportation, and other associated expenses.

Who Should Apply

This program is intended for technology practitioners who:

  • Have familiarity with IT environments (application, networking, security, hosting infrastructure)

  • Have not previously attended Cisco Live

  • Are interested in learning, building, and sharing ideas with a community of fellow AI innovators

  • Want to explore how AI, automation, security, networking, and infrastructure come together to power modern enterprise solutions

  • Have an AI harness subscription (Claude, Codex, etc) and are comfortable using it

Helpful but not required:

  • Are actively using AI to build, automate, or enhance solutions within their organisation

  • Have hands-on experience building, deploying, integrating, or operating AI-powered solutions, workflows, agents, automations, or applications beyond basic prompt usage

Our Vision

The Enterprise AI Builder Grant is more than a conference scholarship. It is an investment in a growing community of enterprise innovators who are helping their organisations embrace AI and accelerate digital transformation.

We are not simply looking for attendees. We are looking for builders. Those who are creating, experimenting, and helping define the future of AI within the enterprise.

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