Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood – Impressions from the CEO’s Cisco Live US 2026 Keynote (opens in new tab)

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins used his Cisco Live US 2026 keynote to forge an emotional, not just technical, connection with customers. Yes, that emotional connection is all to sell more gear, which makes it kind of icky and exploitative. But when you're navigating the waters of disruption, it can be very comforting to have someone say "Trust me, I know the way and we'll get through this together."