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 Science Congress Center, Munich
# Arista Innovate 2026
Innovate is coming to Munich. Join the Arista team at the Science Congress Center for a series of technical deep-dives, leadership updates, and peer networking. This year's event is designed to give you direct access to our latest strategy and engineering insights.
**Time:**
**September 16:** Beat the rush with early registration followed by a welcome reception.
**September 17–18:** A full roster of visionary leadership insights, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
[Register to Event](https://events.arista.com/emea-innovate-2026#register)
[View Full Agenda](https://events.arista.com/emea-innovate-2026#agenda)
Why attend Arista Innovate?
## Unlocking the Future of Networking: Your Reasons to Attend
#### Hear from Arista's Leaders
Gain exclusive insights from Arista's Executive Team, including President and CEO Jayshree Ullal. Learn about our vision for the future of networking and how Arista is driving innovation.
#### Network & Share Knowledge
Engage with industry peers, technology partners, and Arista experts. Share knowledge, discuss challenges, and discover new perspectives on the future of networking.
#### Comprehensive Learning
Immerse yourself in two days of in-depth sessions, covering the latest trends in AI and data center networking, campus solutions, and security.
#### Customer Success Stories
Listen to real-world examples of how organizations are leveraging Arista solutions to transform their networks and achieve their business objectives.
## A Look Back:
## Last Year's Innovate
**Are you new to Arista Innovate?** Discover what awaits you at our flagship EMEA User Conference. Check out our Innovate 2025 London recap to see the highlights for yourself.
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## Agenda
Note: Agenda and speaker line-up are subject to change.
### Registration Opens: September 16, Wednesday
## 16:00 - 17:15
#### Early Registration
Beat the morning rush, pick up your badge early, and get ready for the main event.
Ground Floor Foyer
## 17:15 - 19:00
#### Networking Drinks
Join us for welcome drinks and light bites to connect with fellow attendees and the Arista team.
Foyer 1 & 2
### Day 1: September 17, Thursday
## 08:30 - 10.30
#### Registration and Networking Coffee
Grab your badge at our registration desk, visit our sponsors booths and enjoy a few snacks while networking.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 10:30 - 10:40
#### Welcome and Opening Remarks
Paul Jordan, Vice President, EMEA
Audimax
## 10:40 - 11:10
#### Arista CEO Update
Jayshree Ullal, CEO and Chairperson
Audimax
## 11:10 - 11:40
#### State of the Union Software Update
Ken Duda, President, Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Audimax
## 11:40 - 12:10
#### DC Evolution and AI Fabrics
Alex Nichol, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer
Hugh Holbrook, Chief Development Officer
Audimax
## 12:10 - 12:40
#### Campus, AI & DC Alignment with CloudVision
Jeff Raymond, VP / GM, EOS Software And Services
Audimax
## 12:40 - 13:40
#### Networking Lunch
Visit our Partner Village, connect with your peers, and enjoy lunch while networking.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 13:40 - 14:10
#### Cognitive Campus
Sriram Venkiteswaran, Senior Director, Product Line
Alessandro Barbieri, Product Line Director
Audimax
## 14:10 - 14:30
#### Voice of the Customer: Real-World Insights from Commerzbank
Audimax
## 14:30 - 15:00
#### Zero Trust Networking
Alessandro Barbieri, Product Line Director
Audimax
## 15:00 - 15:20
#### Voice of the Customer: Real-World Insights from CDW & Nebius
Audimax
## 15:20 - 16:00
#### Networking Break
Visit our Partner Village, connect with your peers, and enjoy light refreshments.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 16:00 - 16:20
#### Voice of the Customer: Real-World Insights from T&A Systeme
Audimax
## 16:20 - 16:50
#### Customer Panel
Moderator: Chris Schmidt, Chief Sales Officer, Arista
Almaz Rahimbekov, Uber
Andy Kivell, Vodafone
Gerd Brauner, Commerzbank
Nir Antebi, Nuvei
Audimax
## 16:50 - 17:10
#### Arista Awards 2026
Paul Jordan, Vice President, EMEA
Jayshree Ullal, CEO and Chairperson
Chris Schmidt, Chief Sales Officer
Audimax
## 17:10 - 19:00
#### Networking Reception & End of Day 1
Visit our Partner Village, connect with your peers, and enjoy light refreshments.
Foyer 1 & 2
### Day 2: September 18, Friday
## 08:30 - 09:00
#### Registration and Networking Coffee
Grab your badge at our registration desk, visit our sponsors booths and enjoy a few snacks while networking.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 09:00 - 09:05
#### Day 2 Welcome & Housekeeping
Colin Wrightson, Associate Vice President, Customer Engineering
Audimax
## 09:05 - 09:30
#### Using open source software to plan, build and run Datacenter Networks by Rohde & Schwarz
Audimax
## 09:30 - 09:45
#### Room Switch
Select your track below and move to the corresponding stream.
Room Switch
## 09:45 - 10:30
#### Breakout Sessions #1
Stream 1: Why is an AI GPU DC different from a CPU DC **- Room: Venus (3rd Floor)**
Stream 2: Automation and the use of digital twins **- Room: Mars (3rd Floor)**
Stream 3: 101 Sessions - DC Architecture **- Room: Audimax**
Assigned Rooms (Details Above)
## 10:30 - 11:00
#### Networking Break
Visit our Partner Village, connect with your peers, and enjoy light refreshments.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 11:00 - 11:45
#### Breakout Sessions #2
Stream 1: Zero Trust Network Security for the Mythos World **- Room: Venus (3rd Floor)**
Stream 2: Data Plane best practice (VXLAN, MPLS, SR) **- Room: Mars (3rd Floor)**
Stream 3: 101 Sessions - Campus Architecture - Wired and Wireless **- Room: Audimax**
Assigned Rooms (Details Above)
## 11:45 - 12:00
#### Room Switch
Select your track below and move to the corresponding stream.
Room Switch
## 12:00 - 12:45
#### Breakout Sessions #3
Stream 1: Campus (General update and demo) **- Room: Venus (3rd Floor)**
Stream 2: AVA & AI Ops **- Room: Mars (3rd Floor)**
Stream 3: ASIC Strategy and Hardware Philosophy **- Room: Audimax**
Assigned Rooms (Details Above)
## 12:45 - 13:45
#### Networking Lunch
Visit our Partner Village, connect with your peers, and enjoy lunch while networking.
Foyer 1 & 2
## 13:45 - 14:15
#### Keynote Session
Todd Nightingale, President & Chief Operating Officer
Audimax
## 14:15 - 14:30
#### Room Switch
Select your track below and move to the corresponding stream.
Room Switch
## 14:30 - 15:15
#### Breakout Sessions #4
Stream 1: Data Centre and Optics (Ciena presentation) **- Room: Venus (3rd Floor)**
Stream 2: 101 - Fabric building and monitoring with Cloud Vision (Live walk through - no AVD) **- Room: Mars (3rd Floor)**
Stream 3: 101 Sessions - EVPN **- Room: Audimax**
Assigned Rooms (Details Above)
## 15:15 - 15:30
#### Room Switch
Move to Audimax for the final presentation.
Room Switch
## 15:30 - 16:00
#### Arista Optics Roadmap & Close of EMEA Innovate 2026
Andreas Bechtolsheim, Chief Architect
Audimax
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