Cisco at Upperside World Congress Paris 2026

March 24-26, Palais des Congrès de Paris | Booth 105

Unleash Innovation with Cisco in Paris!

Join Cisco at the Upperside World Congress Paris 2026 to discover the latest in Cisco’s strategies and solutions. We look forward to connecting with you, sharing our newest innovations, and offering valuable networking opportunities with other Service Provider leaders.

Visit Cisco at Booth #105 to see how our technologies are driving the next wave of digital transformation and unlocking new possibilities in an AI-powered world.

For the most up-to-date information on our event activities and presence, please visit this page.

Join the Cisco team for an informative workshop showcasing Cisco's latest and greatest strategies and offerings, followed by an optional reception from 17:00 - 18:00 with beverages and light hors d'oeuvres.

Workshop Details
Monday, 23 March | 14:00 - 17:00
Cisco Paris Office
20 Rue Washington, 75008 Paris, France

Optional Reception
17:00 - 18:00

Please RSVP by 9 March 2026. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Maximize your experience at the event by scheduling a dedicated 1-on-1 meeting with our team. These insightful sessions are tailored to your specific business needs, offering a unique opportunity to:

  • Discuss your current challenges
  • Explore innovative solutions
  • Connect directly with our experts

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and find solutions relevant to you.

Web, hyperscaler, & NeoCloud use cases: See how our solutions empower next-generation cloud and web-scale environments.

Agentic AI operations powered by Crosswork AI: Experience advanced network analytics and automation powered by AI for greater operational insight and efficiency.

Agile services networking & subscriber services: Learn about flexible architectures supporting dynamic service delivery and subscriber-centric solutions.

Simplify operating your network with Crosswork Automation and Assurance: Explore end-to-end automation with built-in assurance, presented through a unified storyboard.

Secure, scalable broadband with Cisco routed PON & DDoS protection: Discover cutting-edge approaches to secure and seamless network access.

Distributed congestion mitigation with SRv6: Dive into segment routing advancements and performance management for modern networks. 

We are excited to announce the following sessions from Cisco speakers at UWC Paris 2026 (formerly known as MPLS 2026):

Speaking sessions

SONiC in AI Front-End and Back-End Network - Evolution and Market Adoption

  • Speaker: Jiri Chaloupka
  • Track: AI-Ready Data Centers Design

Theory Meets Reality: AI Reference Architectures in the Wild

  • Speaker: Shelly Cadora
  • Track: AI-Ready Data Centers Design

Tuesday - 17:00

PANEL SRv6/AI Data Center Interconnect

  • Speaker: Clarence Filsfils
  • Track: SRv6 Session

 

SRv6 uSID Addressing Design

  • Speaker: Jakub Horn
  • Track: SRv6 Deployments

AI Networking Test Drive

  • Speaker: Meghan Kachhi
  • Track: AI-Ready Data Centers Design

From Automation to Autonomy: Identifying High-Value Opportunities in Network AI

  • Speaker: Daniele Ceccarelli
  • Track: Autonomous Networking / Automation

Implementing Self-Healing Networks with Agentic AI Based Approach in Controllers

  • Speaker: Krishnan Thirukonda
  • Track: Self-Healing Networks

Don't miss the opportunity to invite your customers to the upcoming SRv6 and IPM Lead Operators event in Paris.
The event will happen during the week of the Upperside conference.

During the event several lead operators will share updates on their SRv6 deployments journey and experience.
The speakers include top-tier Hyperscalers, NeoCloud, Service Providers and Large Enterprise.

Event details:
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:30
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Hotel Napoleon (40 Av. de Friedland, 75008 Paris, France).
Dinner: Cisco will host a dinner for attendees after the event.

The registration is available via this link https://forms.office.com/r/xTXD2AVz71