First Time Attendees

Will you be attending Cisco Live for your first time? Here are some to-do’s and tips to help you prepare so that you can maximize your time at Cisco Live San Diego.

Welcome

We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining us in San Diego and we hope you’ll check this page often for information for first time attendees. We know that there is a lot to explore at Cisco Live, so we want to make your experience easier. Each month you will receive a newsletter from us called the News Flash. Make sure to read this to stay up to date on the latest updates for Cisco Live!

Your To-Do List

1

Register for Cisco Live

Select your Full Conference Pass or IT Management Pass for access to Breakout sessions, Keynotes, World of Solutions, DevNet Zone and Meals or start with an Explorer Pass.

2

Purchase Labs and Technical Seminars

Choose from four- and eight- hour additional paid training offered throughout the week. Learn more about labs and technical seminars.

3

View the Week at a Glance

Make sure you plan your week. Review the Week at a Glance and see what we have to offer throughout the week in San Diego.

4

Book your hotel and travel

Take advantage of our special discounted rates for attendees. Hotel registration will open in January 2019.

5

Follow us on Social Media

Connect with others attending the event. Expand your professional network before your trip using your favorite social media channel, read what bloggers are saying about Cisco Live, then meet your new colleagues onsite.

6

View sessions from previous events

Catch-up with on-demand content that interests you from previous Cisco Live events.

Tips from Past Attendees

  • Wear comfortable shoes! – It can be tough to master advanced networking concepts when your feet hurt.
  • Bring a portable power strip. – It’s easier to plug in to the energy of Cisco Live when it’s easy to plug in your mobile devices.
  • Don’t forget to pick up your official Cisco Live t-shirt. – It’s the must-have fashion statement of today’s top IT professionals.
  • Follow @CiscoLive and #CLUS on Twitter. – Come to the event armed with the latest updates.
  • Book sessions and labs early. They fill up quickly. – The early bird gets the seat.
  • Tweak your schedule onsite. – Plans change. Keep it flexible. Find out what interests you and build your week around it. It’s your conference. Attend it your way.
  • Read past attendee blogs. – Learn more about the conference from first-timer tips, event insights, and more.

Videos

Opening Keynote with Chuck Robbins
Opening Keynote at Cisco Live 2018 in Orlando.
Cisco Live US 2018 Highlights
Highlights from Cisco Live Orlando.
Cisco Live 2019
A quick look at Cisco Live 2019.

Testimonials

#HOOKED #COOLNERD

“See you later @CiscoLive. This was my first Cisco live ever and I learned so much. Until we meet again next year...and the year after that...and the year after that :-) #CLUS #HOOKED #COOLNERD”
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE

GREAT SOCIAL EVENTS

Winding down my first Cisco Live Conference. I must say it has been a terrific one! Cisco knows how to put on a conference and offer some great social events! Great job Cisco! Learned a lot...like drinking from a firehose! #CLUS #CiscoLive Orlando 2018!
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE

AMAZING TIME

"Amazing time @CiscoLive #clus My first time at this conference and I will never miss another one! Great job!"
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE

FIRST TIME ATTENDING

“For a first time attendee I was amazed at this conference overall. Cisco really holds nothing back in giving a breadth of knowledge to be gained at this event. I will go away even more excited and interested in my job duties, and feeling more confident in how my system works.”
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE

WELL EXECUTED

“Cisco Live was a great event as always, and very well executed. I always expect great things from Cisco and they never cease to deliver.”
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE

EPIC AWESOMENESS

“I’ve learned so much this week at Cisco live! Here’s to new friends, renewed relationships, and epic awesomeness.”
— CISCO LIVE ATTENDEE
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