Events

AI-Native NOW: San Diego

Not all AI is created equal.​
Experience AI-native networking that’s purpose-built to simplify operations, secure your environment, and elevate every user's experience. Join us in San Diego alongside AI visionaries, engineers, and IT leaders for hands-on learning, real-world insights, and meaningful connections.​
Come with questions. Leave with confidence.​

June 10 and 11 | The Lane, San Diego, CA

June 10, 2025
Topic
AI-Native NOW
Region
Americas

Innovation, technical depth, and hands-on training your way

Whether you’re looking for visionary insights, technical depth, or hands-on training, you can customize your experience. Attend for the full day, individual sessions, or stay for it all.

June 10: Technical deep dive + Waterfront reception

  • Technical Sessions: Go under the hood with Juniper experts to explore AI-native solutions across campus and branch, data center, and WAN.
  • Evening Reception: Unwind with an evening of networking, food, and great conversations during our waterfront reception

June 11: AI-native bootcamp

Designed to help you optimize performance, enhance security, and elevate the user experience.

  • AI-driven networking innovations across campus and branch
  • Wireless technologies
  • SD-WAN modernization
  • Migration strategies to AI-Native platforms

Why attend?

  • Choose your experience by attending the full event or just the sessions that matter most to you
  • Hear from visionaries including Juniper CEO Rami Rahim and other AI luminaries
  • Get tactical with sessions and bootcamps that translate AI strategy into execution
  • Network by the water with like-minded IT professionals and Juniper experts

June 10th Agenda

08:30 AM - 12:30 PM US/Pacific

Dive deeper with technical sessions

8:30 a.m. Campus and Branch | Sudheer Matta, Wes Purvis, Abhi Shamsundar

9:30 a.m. Data Center | Kyle Baxter

10:30 a.m. Security | Mike Spanbauer

11:30 a.m. AWAN | Amit Bhardwaj

01:30 PM - 01:45 PM US/Pacific

The Value of Innovation

Rami Rahim, CEO, Juniper Networks

01:45 PM - 02:05 PM US/Pacific

Driving Great Experiences with an AI-Native Networking Platform

Jeff Aaron, GVP of Product Marketing, Juniper Networks
Sujai Hajela, EVP of AI-Driven Enterprise, Juniper Networks

02:05 PM - 02:30 PM US/Pacific

Networking for AI: AI Data Centers that are Fast, Reliable, and Easy to Manage

Praveen Jain, SVP and General Manager, Juniper Networks

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM US/Pacific

Data Center Champions: Customer Panel

Sharon Mandel, CIO, Juniper Networks
Praveen Jain, SVP and General Manager, Juniper Networks

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM US/Pacific

Break

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM US/Pacific

AI for Networking: Journey to Self-Driving Networks

Sudheer Matta, GVP of Products, Campus and Branch, Juniper Networks
Tom Wilburn, Global VP of AI-Driven Enterprise, Juniper Networks

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM US/Pacific

Real Outcomes with Real AI: Customer Panel

Sudheer Matta, GVP of Products, Campus and Branch, Juniper Networks

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM US/Pacific

AI-Native Security: Zero Trust Protection Where and When You Need It

Shishir Singh, SVP and General Manager of Core Technologies and Security, Juniper Networks

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM US/Pacific

Evening reception​

Unwind with peers and AI industry leaders at our hosted waterfront reception—an evening of networking, food, and great conversation.

June 11th Agenda

June 11, 2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM US/Pacific

AI-Native Campus and Branch Best Practices and Updates Bootcamp

Dive into the latest advancements in AI-native networking solutions, including updates on campus and branch networks, wireless technologies, SD-WAN, and migration strategies, with a focus on optimizing performance, security, and user experience across environments.

Meet the Speakers

Get to know the AI experts, thought leaders, and specialists presenting at AI-native NOW: San Diego.

Rami Rahim

Speaker

Rami Rahim

Chief Executive Officer, Juniper Networks

Jeff Aaron

Speaker

Jeff Aaron

GVP, Product Marketing, Juniper Networks

Sujai Hajela

Speaker

Sujai Hajela

EVP of AI-Driven Enterprise, Juniper Networks

Praveen Jain

Speaker

Praveen Jain

SVP Data Center, Juniper Networks

Sharon Mandell

Speaker

Sharon Mandell

CIO, Juniper Networks

Sudheer Matta

Speaker

Sudheer Matta

GVP Campus & Branch, Juniper Networks

Tom Wilburn

Speaker

Tom Wilburn

Global VP of AI-Driven Enterprise, Juniper Networks

Shishir Singh

Speaker

Shishir Singh

SVP Core Technologies & Security, Juniper Networks

FAQs

AI-Native NOW: San Diego will take place at The Lane (900 Bayfront Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101). It’s a six-minute drive or 27-minute walk from the convention center to The Lane.

From the convention center, simply turn right onto Pacific Highway then left onto West Harbor Drive, which you’ll follow until you reach The Lane.

There’s a multi-level parking garage connected to the building The Lane is in (900 Bayfront Court) with ample parking spots.

Here’s what you’ll experience

A scenic venue steps from Cisco Live

Join us at The Lane, a sleek, light-filled space on San Diego’s waterfront—far from the expo chaos, but close enough to drop in between Cisco Live sessions.

Uber on us—your ride, covered

We’re offering complimentary Uber vouchers to make getting to AI-Native NOW easy. Step away from the noise and into focused conversations that matter.

A curated, high-impact experience

This isn’t a tradeshow. It’s an outcome-driven gathering built around real insights, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections—with room to breathe.