Cisco Connect 2026 Greece: Critical Technology Infrastructure, Security and the Future of Work in the Age of AI - 12th. November 2026

On 12 November, at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, Cisco’s flagship annual event in Greece will explore the technologies shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Attendance is free of charge, subject to prior registration.

Cisco has announced the programme for Cisco Connect 2026 Greece, taking place on Thursday, 12 November, at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, under the theme “Accelerating the AI-Powered Future”. Featuring keynote presentations, three dedicated tracks and panel discussions, this year’s event will explore the key foundations that enable businesses and organisations to harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

Cisco executives, company partners and industry representatives will join technology professionals to exchange knowledge and insights on technology infrastructure, secure connectivity and digital resilience. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about developments shaping the way organisations operate and discover solutions designed to address today's evolving business needs.

Keynote Sessions

The keynote programme, moderated by journalist Apostolos Maggiriadis, will explore the AI era through a series of presentations.

The keynote sessions will feature Agostino Santoni, Senior Vice President, EMEA Sales at Cisco, and Panagiotis Golemis, General Manager, Greece, Cyprus and Malta at Cisco.

Odysseas Charalampous, Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Cisco, will deliver a presentation entitled “AI or IA?”, exploring artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents.

Jim Butler, Vice President, Networking Sales at Cisco, will focus on the critical infrastructure underpinning the transition to the AI era in his presentation, “The Critical Infrastructure for the AI Era”.

Minister Dimitris Papastergiou will address the importance of building trust in artificial intelligence, focusing on security, governance and resilience, in his presentation entitled “Building Trust in AI: Security, Governance and Resilience”.

The programme will also feature “One Team, One Platform: Cisco Cloud Control in Action”, a presentation by Cisco Solutions Engineers showcasing Cisco Cloud Control in practice.

The agenda will also include Executive Fireside Chats, moderated by journalist Dimitris Mallas, with Ioannis Mertzanos, CEO of Space Hellas; Giannis Vitzilaios, Chief Commercial Officer, Business Segment, at OTE Group; and Panos Chiras, Co-Managing Director of Smart NS Technological S.A.

The Executive Panel Discussion will bring together Katerina Christofalou, Sales Manager at Logicom Solutions; Evangelos Rozis, Chief Commercial Officer at Algosystems; and Andreas Tsagkaris, Chief Technology Officer at Performance Technologies, bringing the perspectives and expertise of Cisco's partners to the discussion.

Three thematic tracks addressing organisations' priorities

The programme will continue with three parallel tracks, allowing participants to select the topics most relevant to their needs and interests:

• AI-Ready Data Centers
• Future-Proofed Workplaces & Secure Networking
• Digital Resilience, Security & Sovereign Critical Infrastructure

At the same time, the World of Solutions exhibition area will give visitors the opportunity to explore solutions from Cisco and its partners and engage with specialists on how these can be implemented within their organisations.

Cisco Connect 2026 Greece is supported by SmartNS Technological S.A., Space Hellas and Telekom as Diamond Sponsors; ALEF, Algosystems, Info Quest Technologies S.M.S.A., Logicom Distribution, Logicom Solutions and Performance/Adaptera as Platinum Sponsors; BEWISE, Blend Technologies, Cosmos Business Systems, Panduit, Radware and Uni Systems as Gold Sponsors; and CLICO/OpenGear as Silver Sponsor.

Free Attendance – Registration Required

Attendance at Cisco Connect 2026 Greece is free of charge, but prior registration is mandatory. Those interested can visit the event's official website and select “Register Now” to secure their place.