Cisco is gearing up for its second annual AI Summit, scheduled to take place on February 3, 2026, both in San Francisco and online. This event promises to be a pivotal gathering of industry leaders who are at the forefront of shaping the burgeoning trillion-dollar AI economy.
Hosted by Cisco's CEO Chuck Robbins and President Jeetu Patel, the summit aims to bring together the most influential figures in technology to engage in meaningful discussions that matter to the future of AI and its governance.
Key Speakers and Their Roles
The lineup of speakers is nothing short of impressive. Among those set to take the stage are:
- - Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, known for his transformative contributions to the field of graphics processing and AI.
- - Sam Altman, who leads OpenAI and has been instrumental in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems.
- - Marc Andreessen, a prominent venture capitalist whose insights into technology investing are highly sought after.
- - Dr. Fei-Fei Li, an influential advocate for ethical AI and co-founder of World Labs, will also share her expertise on responsible practices in AI development.
Additional thought leaders such as Matt Garman from AWS, Lip-Bu Tan of Intel, and many others from Google and GitHub will further enrich the discussions with their insights.
What to Expect at the Summit
The agenda for the AI Summit focuses on insightful fireside chats revolving around critical topics that influence the AI landscape today. Speakers will delve into how AI is being built, governed, and integrated into society, showcasing real-world impacts and implications of AI technologies.
Specific themes of discussion will include AI’s influence on sectors such as venture capital, design, and workforce dynamics, as well as broader aspects like geopolitics. The aim is to shed light on both the potential and challenges that come with AI's rapid development.
Accessing the Summit Globally
Cisco is committed to providing wide-ranging access to this event, thereby democratizing the knowledge shared during the summit. The entire program will be livestreamed without any registration barriers, ensuring that anyone interested can join in on these important conversations about the future of technology and its role in society.
Event Details
- - Date: February 3, 2026
- - Time: Starts at 9:00 AM PT
- - Location: San Francisco and online
For the latest updates and detailed programming information, interested participants are encouraged to visit Cisco's blog or the official AI Summit website.
About Cisco
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