Bridging Strategy and Architecture: Navigating the Agentic AI Era with Cisco and Splunk
Organizations today are struggling to bridge the gap between high-level AI ambition and the fragmented technical architecture required to execute it. To help practitioners navigate this shift, Cisco and Splunk are hosting a premier event: Data Transformed, AI Elevated.
Key Takeaway
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Strategic Vision: Learn how a unified data strategy acts as a force multiplier for autonomous AI "agency."
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Scalable Architecture: Explore the Cisco Data Fabric and Machine Data Lakes powered by Splunk.
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Predictive Execution: See how AI Canvas and MCP Server move operations from reactive to predictive.
Day 1: Strategy – Making Data a Force Multiplier
The first day of the forum focuses on leadership and vision. To move beyond reactive insights, organizations must adopt a unified data strategy that powers predictive, AI-driven operations.
Keynote: The Power of Strategy
The opening keynote explores how a robust data strategy acts as a "force multiplier." In an era where AI systems are becoming increasingly autonomous, your data architecture determines the speed and accuracy of your AI’s "agency."
Real-World Success: The Autodesk Perspective
Theory meets practice as leadership from Autodesk shares their journey. Attendees will hear firsthand how the Cisco Data Fabric has enabled them to solve immense data complexity and drive breakthrough outcomes, proving that a unified foundation is the key to unlocking AI’s true potential.
The Analyst View
To round out the strategic discussion, industry experts from S&P Global 451 Research join Cisco for a fireside chat. They will dive into emerging trends, the challenges of scaling agentic AI, and the winning strategies that separate leaders from laggards.
Day 2: Architecture – Unveiling the Cisco Data Fabric
Turning AI ambition into real-world impact requires more than vision—it demands an architecture that can scale and adapt. Day 2 moves from strategy to execution, unpacking how the Cisco Data Fabric, powered by the Splunk platform, delivers the foundation needed to operationalize AI at scale.
Unified Intelligence at "Ludicrous Scale"
One of the biggest hurdles in AI is data fragmentation. Through Data Management and Federation, Cisco enables enterprises to unify intelligence across every domain without increasing cost or complexity. This allows you to bring analytics to where the data lives, rather than moving massive datasets.
Building an AI-Ready Foundation
A cost-effective data foundation is critical for long-term success. The sessions will explore the Machine Data Lake, a modern approach to storing and processing vast amounts of information while ensuring it remains accessible and "AI-ready" for governance and human oversight.
From Reactive to Predictive Operations
The ultimate goal of the Cisco Data Fabric is to evolve operations. By leveraging a suite of advanced tools, organizations can move from fixing problems to preventing them:
- AI Canvas & Splunk AI Assistants: Empowering users to interact with data through intuitive, natural language interfaces.
- Time Series Foundation Module & AITK: Providing the mathematical and machine learning backbone for deep analysis.
- Splunk MCP Server: Streamlining management and control across the entire ecosystem.
Join the Evolution
The agentic AI era is here, and the organizations that succeed will be those that treat their data as a strategic asset. Whether you are a business leader looking for a competitive edge or a technology professional building the next generation of infrastructure, this event provides the roadmap to move from strategy to execution.
Event Dates: March 3 – March4, 2026
Are you ready to elevate your AI? Register today to secure your spot in the leadership forum and technical deep dives.
