Cisco and WEF: aligned on purpose and positive transformation
Cisco News, Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting at Davos, Switzerland, is the premier event for brainstorming solutions to the planet's most critical challenges. And given WEF's emphasis on public/private-sector cooperation, positive tech solutions, and promotion of economic growth, Cisco has long been a natural fit for the event.
So, just prior to his departure for Davos, we spoke with Dr. Guy Diedrich, Cisco's SVP and global innovation officer, for his thoughts on some of the major issues that will be tackled at Davos this week - everything from artificial intelligence and cyberthreats to sustainability and education.
Diedrich also leads Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, which is working with governments in 50 countries to drive digital transformation; and the Cisco Networking Academy, which has empowered more than 20 million people around the world with IT, security, and other tech skills. So, he had plenty to say about Cisco's commitment to helping solve our biggest global problems.