Unlocking the Future: Why You Can’t Miss the Partner Experience at .conf26

The convergence of Cisco and Splunk is accelerating, and it’s creating unprecedented opportunity for our partner ecosystem — especially in security and observability, helping your customers build real digital resilience. As we head into .conf26, I'm excited to invite our partner community to a dedicated afternoon built to help you grow, sharpen your expertise, and get more value out of our combined ecosystem. Come see what this partnership means for your business in the AI era.

The .conf26 Partner Afternoon: Your Roadmap To Growth

On Monday, September 14, join us for an afternoon focused on turning the Cisco and Splunk integration into a competitive advantage. We will kick off with "The AI-Ready Ecosystem: Driving Scalable Growth with Cisco and Splunk." I’ll be joined by Tim Coogan (SVP, Global Partner Sales), Justin Barney (SVP, Splunk Global Sales), and Cory Minton (Splunk Field CTO), to walk through how we're transforming the market together and how you can use our combined solutions to deepen customer loyalty and expand your footprint.

From there, Elisabeth De Dobbeleer (SVP, Sales Strategy and Planning), Fred Farges (Partner Performance Sr. Director), and Jennifer Carle (Sr. Global Programs Manager, Splunk) take the stage for “Mastering the Transition from Partnerverse to Cisco 360." They'll break down how badges are shifting to competencies, what happens to your existing investments, and how to turn your capabilities into real growth and profitability across Cisco's portfolio.

We'll close things out with Wendy Holmquist (Splunk Partner Sales Director) and Aly Shivji (GVP, Global Partner Sales and Engineering) in "Unleashing Synergy: The Cisco and Splunk Practice Building Playbook," a deep dive into co-selling frameworks, new training, and practical strategies for building a business that scales in the AI era.

Experience the Partner Lounge

Stop by the Partner Lounge in the Pavilion. It's your spot for networking, collaboration, and face time with experts who can help you scale. I'd encourage you to stop by our "Meet the Experts" tables for guidance tailored to where your business is headed.

Whether you want to learn more about the Cisco 360 Partner Program, tap into new incentives and rebates, or build out your practice through our Center of Excellence, our team will be there to help. You can also find our experts at the Partner Marketing Center for tips on streamlining campaigns and driving demand with our newest assets. Come with questions and leave with a plan.

Join Us at .conf26

Between the sessions and the Partner Lounge, .conf26 is going to be a great chance to sharpen your strategy, connect with our leadership team, and set your practice up for growth. Register for .conf26 today. I look forward to seeing you there!