Public Sector at Cisco Live 2026

Use this guide to understand the key activities relevant to the government and education industries.

Featured customer sessions

Hear from your peers on how Cisco supported their success and goals.

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Revolutionizing Transit: How Cisco and WMATA Redefined Secure, Real-Time Rail Connectivity

Discover how WMATA modernized rail operations using Cisco IoT and SD-WAN to enable real-time CCTV and secure data offloading for enhanced passenger safety and efficiency.

Monday, June 1 | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PDT

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Beyond the Refresh: How Georgetown University is Redefining the Campus Experience

Georgetown University and Cisco partnered to transform campus learning through digital innovation. Join their CIO to learn how this strategic roadmap enhances higher education experiences.

Tuesday, June 2 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM PDT

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Student-Powered Security: LSU’s SOC with Splunk

Explore how LSU and Splunk built a student-driven SOC to enhance campus security and provide real-world cybersecurity training for the next generation of professionals.

Tuesday, June 2 | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PDT

Spotlight sessions by our experts

AI-ready infrastructure powering the future of higher education

Discover how Cisco helps universities like UNC Charlotte implement secure, agentic AI-ready infrastructure to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and meet evolving educational needs effectively.

Tuesday, June 2 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT

Powering the foundation for tomorrow’s government

Scaling AI in government requires balancing innovation with security. Learn how Cisco’s infrastructure supports agency digital transformation, cyber defense, and workforce preparation for new models.

Monday, June 1 | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

AI-ready infrastructure powering the future of learning

Personalize learning and streamline campus operations with AI. This session highlights Cisco’s secure, AI-ready solutions designed to boost productivity and efficiency in educational institutions.

Wednesday, June 3 | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Federal breakout sessions

Empowering Defense and Intelligence: Innovative Strategies for Mission Excellence and Cybersecurity Transformation

Monday, June 1 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Federal Civilian Tech Forum: Mission Modernize: Federal Networks & AI in Action

Monday, June 1 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

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Bringing Public Sector to life

Public sector experiences

Visit us in World of Solutions! Start your journey at the Industry Portfolio Explorer, located in the Future-Proofed Workplaces Showcase, and explore the use cases that are making a difference in your communities.

Lightning talks

Building Digital Resilience: Empowering Secure and Always-On Goverment Services

In an era of evolving cyber threats and infrastructure demands, government agencies must ensure that mission-critical services remain both secure and available. This session explores how to build digital resilience through a unified and integrated approach, while protecting sensitive resident data, maintaining operational continuity across hybrid environments, and modernizing your infrastructure to support the next generation of secure, responsive public services.

Modernizing the Classroom: Building a Resilient, Future-Ready Network for your School

Modernize your school's infrastructure to support high-bandwidth applications, enhanced security, and seamless connectivity, transforming your IT approach into an engine for educational success.

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Customer achievement awards

Save the date for the Cisco Customer Achievement Awards! On June 3, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, we will honor IT Leaders shaping the future of technology. Join us as we recognize outstanding achievements in AI-Readiness, Future-Proofed Workplaces, Digital Resilience, Sustainability Changemaker, CX Customer Hero of the Year, and Cisco Insider of the Year. Be inspired by the leaders who are redefining what is possible in the IT industry.