Join Us at Cisco Live 2026!
Connection is showing up for Cisco Live like never before! Join our team at one of the industry’s most exciting events as we celebrate all things Cisco. As a Cisco Gold Partner, Connection will be on-hand throughout the conference to help you discover valuable insights, connect with engaging sessions, and get the most out of this premier event.
What To Expect From Us
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CommunityConnect and network with the brightest minds to tackle your toughest tech and business challenges. |
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EducationHear from subject matter experts across our Industry Solutions Group and Security Center of Excellence as they lead an open, insightful discussion about why secure networking has become a critical infrastructure priority in healthcare—and how Connection is enabling customers to take meaningful action. |
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InspirationExplore the latest technologies we are investing in, and learn about the unique tools and capabilities that differentiate our team. Join us at the Connection booth #2305 for a series of brief tech talks, where we will discuss our technology strategy from services, healthcare, security, and more. Learn from Connection experts in the energetic heart of Cisco Live—the World of Solutions! |
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FunGet ready for an evening of networking and making connections at our happy hour! Enjoy exceptional food and great company as we reflect on highlights and share insights from Cisco Live 2026. |
Content Corner
Secure Infrastructure in Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing verticals for cybersecurity investment, driven by expanding regulatory pressure, escalating ransomware threats, and landmark federal funding programs. In this session, our Industry Solutions Group and Security Center of Excellence will lead a candid conversation about why secure networking is the defining infrastructure priority in healthcare right now—and how partners like us can help your organization act on it.
Why this Conversation, Why Now
Our experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of modern healthcare, including:
- Ransomware and breach risk
- HIPAA modernization
- Federal funding activation
- AI and connected devices
Tuesday, June 2 · 4:00 p.m. PST
Location: Village Theater 2
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Johnson
Director of Healthcare Strategy
Kimberlee Coombes
Sr. Security Solution Architect
Meet the Connection Team
Business Operations
Sam Holmes
Director Product Management - Cisco
Anna Philbrick
Vice President Client Experience
Andre Stoykovich
Manager, Services Portfolio
Emily Sloan
Sr. Marketing and Brand Manager
Marco Nielsen
Sr. Offering Manager
Traci Charney
Sr. Client Success Manager
Danielle Stockman
Sr. Security Solutions Specialist
Keri Harrington
Sr. Program Manager
Linda Moya
Sr. Business Development Specialist
Sales
Dennis Riseman
Sr. Vice President Public Sector Group
Marty Calambro
Director Federal Sales – Civilian
Frank Sancho
Sr. Vice President Enterprise Solutions Group
Frank Conforti
Sr. Director Business Solutions Sales
Anya Turzhanskaya
Director, Inside Account Management
Greg Geeve
Enterprise Account Executive
Nicole Pregent
Business Development Manager, National Sales
TECHNICAL EXPERTS
Kimberlee Coombes
Sr. Security Solution Architect
Andrew Feland
Sr. Field Solution Architect
John Murdoch
Sr. Field Solution Architect
Greg Reed
Principal Field Solution Architect
James Linden
Sr. Inside Solution Architect
Robert Di Girolamo
Sr. Security Solutions Architect
David A. Smith
Sr. Inside Solution Architect
Faisal Memon
Lead Systems Engineer
Dinesh Patel
Sr. Field Solution Architect
Practice Leaders
Travis Cook
Director, Industry Solutions Group
Jennifer Johnson
Director of Healthcare Strategy
Chi Chung
Director, Solution Architects
David Booth
Manager, Field Solutions Architects
Timothy Allen
Sr. Director, Professional Services and Delivery
Scott Crawford
Director, Modern Infrastructure COE
Connect and Unwind
Happy Hour at Cisco Live
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Mandalay Bay—Libertine Social
5:00–7:00 p.m. PT
Join us for an exclusive happy hour during Cisco Live! Enjoy an evening of networking and meaningful conversations with peers, industry leaders, and the Connection team. This event is the perfect opportunity to build new relationships, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration as we celebrate the future of technology in a relaxed, vibrant setting.
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