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Connect with people who share your passion for Cisco, and gain inside access to new concepts from Cisco product and experience teams.
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Enter the world of Cisco experiences

Cisco Insider is your central hub to connect with Cisco enthusiasts about topics that matter to you most. Discover opportunities to expand your network, learn alongside top experts in your field, and share feedback that fuels change.

Engage

Start, join, or lead the conversation on Cisco products and experiences through online forums, real-time discussions, and thought leadership opportunities.

Programs: Advocacy, Champions, User Group

Learn

See what Cisco’s experiences and product teams are working on next. Get inside access to upcoming concepts and enhancements through beta testing, feedback opportunities, webinars, and more.

Programs:  User Group, User Research

Influence

Impact the future of Cisco technology and experiences. Your unique insights and feedback will shape the solutions we build, and that you use.

Programs: Champions, User Research

Earn

Unlock unique rewards when you participate in fun challenges and friendly competition with Cisco customers and partners.

Programs: Advocacy

Explore Cisco Insider programs

From peer networking to product focus groups, each program supports a unique, interactive interest group.Explore the highlights and join any programs that align with your interests and expertise.

Advocacy

Advocate with Cisco and elevate your global profile​

Former names:
Cisco Gateway and Marketing Velocity Voice; also includes Cisco Insiders Executives, Cisco Meraki Insiders, and Cisco Insiders Small Business Partners

What to expect:
Join a global network of Cisco customers and partners to build connections, access Cisco industry news on a gamified platform, and see how peers are solving business challenges like yours

What you'll gain:
Elevate your professional profile through case studies, testimonials, and speaking engagements; earn points you can redeem for prizes

Experience focus:
Engage, Earn​​

Register for Advocacy

Champions

Share your passion for technology with a peer group of customers, partners, and other technical influencers​

Former name:
Cisco Champions

What to expect:
Talk about the future of technology, gain insights into upcoming announcements, and engage with Cisco experts through beta tests, feedback sessions, pre-briefings, and Cisco Champion Radio hosting opportunities

What you'll gain:
Opportunities to grow your professional network, your knowledge of Cisco technology, and your influence within the technical community

Experience focus:
Engage, Influence​

Apply for Champions

User Group

Accelerate your strategic planning​

Former name:
Cisco Customer Connection Program

What to expect:
Engage with product teams and share best practices around Cisco technologies in private community forums

What you'll gain:
Direct access to product owners, roadmap sessions, and technical briefings

Experience focus:
Engage, Learn​

Apply for User Group

User Research

Shape the products and experiences you need​​

Former names:
Cisco LabX and Cisco Insider

What to expect:
Participate in research opportunities that are most important to your role, the products you own, and your business

What you'll gain:
Influence the processes, experiences, and products we build

Experience focus:
Influence, Learn​​

 
Register for User Research

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