Eric Stewart: Running Off At The Mouth

#CLUS 2019 is approaching, June 9 through June 13. I’ve got another scoop, this time including the bands for the Customer Appreciation Event!

It’s that time again! The US edition of Cisco Live 2019 is in San Diego this year, and I’ll be there. Here’s the first little tidbit of information I’ve been dropped: Big Ideas speakers, Tweetup dates/times, photos, and social impact opportunities!

So my source at Cisco Live 2018 (who I think we all dearly love but also still are quite scared of) has sent me some more information.  It’s a veritable cornucopia of information, including tidbits about the the Customer Appreciation Event (CAE) bands (yes, plural), Cisco Store, Social Media Hub (including important times to be around), and even more about the Social Responsibility Opportunities.  So, in order of importance to me (interspersed with what people have actually been asking me about), here’s the new info!

Yes, it’s been a year, and I haven’t really touched the site all that much. But as Cisco Live is right around the corner, I did the Internet version of meeting in a dark parking garage with a source, and got some information about Cisco Live 2018. Check out the scoop!

Cisco Live was in Las Vegas again this year, and it was hotter (in more ways than the weather) than last year! I learned quite a bit and had a lot of fun. But fair is fair: There are things I would like to see changed. Still – if you’re a networking professional that touches Cisco equipment, going to Cisco Live is a benefit you can’t ignore.

So – I’m going this year. Flight, hotel, classes all booked (just need to squeeze in possibly a CCNP TSHOOT exam and I’m all set). But I have some news hot off the presses: I know who’s going to be giving the closing keynote! And of course, some additional social gaming has been added to this year’s event.

While not for certain yet, it’s at least in the plans that I go this year. Cisco Live is once again in Las Vegas this year, so read on for my preview, advice, and some official information courtesy of the Cisco Live team!

A) A Week With Friends
B) Summer Camp

C) A Learning Experience

D) Cisco Live 2016

E) All Of The Above

Cisco Live 2015. Yeah, there are things I can say about it that are negative. But even with all that, it was, for me, the best so far. Here’s my review and a few pictures …

I figured I should get this written while I can, and before it all fades away from my brain … here’s my thoughts on Cisco Live and some advice for future first-time attendees.