Businesses across the world are turning to automation to drive efficiency and simplicity. But for many, automation doesn't work as quickly or seamlessly as they'd like. In most cases, that's because leaders are thinking of operations from an operations and infrastructure perspective. There's a third equally critical component — automated platforms — that must be considered. Join WWT Senior Practice Manager for Automation Phillip Palmer as he discusses how automated platforms relate to other core areas of automation, such as infrastructure and operations. Phillip also talks about the teams and roles that stand to be most impacted by automation initiatives and how organizations can work toward automation unlocking a self-service model moving forward.

Cloud marketplaces are designed to help optimize cloud costs. But for all the potential they offer, we've found our client base can struggle to extract the full value of cloud marketplaces. Join WWT's Joshua Bushman and Lauren Fleming, both authors of the recently published Cloud Marketplace Maturity Model report, as they talk about a framework for simplifying, streamlining and scaling how organizations buy, deploy and manage cloud solutions across their business.

The relationship between AI and cloud is increasingly sybmiotic. Growing investment in cloud is driving faster adoption and spend on artificial intelligence (AI), while the majority of AI applications are developed in the cloud. AI can be used to automate complex tasks in cloud computing, optimize system performance, and improve user experience; while cloud computing provides the computing resources and infrastructure needed to train and deploy AI models at scale. Join Neil Anderson, who leads WWT's cloud and infrastructure practice, as he dives into the implications AI is having on cloud, and vice versa. Neil talks with detail about how AI is affecting cloud cost management and optimization, how IT leaders can secure use of AI in their cloud solutions, how high performance architectures needed to run AI will impact cloud strategies and common AI applications best suited for the cloud.

As AI adoption accelerates, so do the threats targeting its infrastructure. Join Cisco and WWT for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI security. This virtual event will explore how organizations can defend against AI-specific threats like data poisoning, model tampering, and prompt injection. Learn how Cisco's AI Defense platform — integrated with tools like Splunk and ServiceNow — provides real-time visibility, model validation, and runtime protection to secure AI systems at scale. Discover how to future-proof your enterprise with a security-first architecture designed for the speed and complexity of modern AI.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce Red Team Tools Bloodhound and Impacket that are within the Security Testing Suite learning path. These mini-labs walk users through post-exploitation security tools that they may use during a Cyber Range red team event. This learning path will teach you the fundamentals of comprehensive penetration testing tools such as Bloodhound, Impacket and other tools like Mimikatz and BurpSuite.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Cisco Passive Optical Networks (PON) learning path and lab. Cisco's Routed Passive Optical Network (PON) solution differs from traditional PON solutions by having the Optical Line Terminal (OLT) exist as a pluggable transceiver in a router rather than a dedicated device. This learning path will cover the basics of how Cisco's Routed PON solution works and how to operate it.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Aruba SD-Branch with CX, ECS and Aruba Central Learning Series. In this Learning Series, the user will experience: Aruba ECS (SilverPeak Configuration. Aruba CX Switching Configuration. Aruba Central Configuration. Aruba CX Switching is a series of network switches that are built for enterprise and data center settings, providing high-performance, dependable, and secure networking solutions. Aruba CX supports open standards and can integrate easily with third-party tools and software. Aruba ECS (SliverPeak) is a comprehensive platform that focuses on enabling edge computing capabilities in networking environments. Aruba Central is a cloud-based network management and monitoring platform that provides centralized management for wired, wireless, and SD-WAN network infrastructure.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the NVIDIA Base Command Manager version 10. This Learning Series was created for DGX admins and operators to explore tasks required on Day 2 when administering DGX SuperPod and BasePod environments with BCM (Base Command Manager). We will walk through the Base View lab and touch on some CMSH basics Lab.

Today's digitally savvy consumer expects businesses to know what they want — in some cases before they know themselves. To do that, organizations must adopt a more data-centric approach that can deliver personalized experiences in real time. Join Salena Malik, Director of Digital Products, as she talks about what it means to have purpose-built solutions and the importance of having a product mindset when it comes to planning and executing with strategic intent. She also walks us through real-world examples of where personalization is making an impact in the market.

Automation is gaining momentum and rapidly becoming a top priority for business leaders looking to drive growth, simplicity and efficiency. Yet developing a comprehensive automation strategy remains a struggle for many. The key lies in prioritizing the right automation initiatives and executing them effectively. Join WWT Senior Practice Lead Phillip Palmer as he presents six fundamental principles to guide organizations on their automation journey. Whether you're just beginning or looking to enhance existing automation initiatives, Phillip's expertise can help you build a successful automation strategy aligned with business goals, empower your teams, and ensure project success.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During the event, the lab creator will introduce the Okta Foundations Lab, a premier capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC). This innovative lab provides an immersive virtual environment allowing participants to gain hands-on experience with the essential features of the Okta solution, free from the constraints of physical hardware.

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, businesses face unprecedented challenges in securing their AI-driven transformations. In this exclusive fireside chat, Cisco EVP and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel and WWT Co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh discuss the latest breakthroughs in AI security and how enterprises can more confidently innovate while safeguarding their AI applications. Jeetu and Jim will also explore the global landscape and its impact on the future of enterprise AI; provide practical guidance on how to craft an AI strategy that balances the need for speed with the necessity of caution; and talk about emerging AI solutions and how they can integrate into your IT strategy.