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CEO Forum - Panel DiscussionTechnology has become the digital nervous system of our world. Although tech is improving, it is still one of the worst sectors for gender equality. What are the opportunities and challenges facing women in tech today?At Cisco, diversity is a core value. It is our responsibility to include every person in the benefits and growth of the digital economy.

"Making women more prevalent will require tech companies to not only attract them. But also retain and develop their talents."

Gerri Elliott, EVP and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Cisco

Partnership with Techfugees: a tech community response to the needs of refugees (CSR)

Thumbs up from Cedric O at the announcement of the fellowship partnership between Techfugees and Cisco

"At Techfugees, we believe that technology is a powerful catalyst for inclusion for displaced people. We are therefore delighted to have found in Cisco a partner who shares this vision and is committed to working with us to support the return of refugee women to Paris."

Joséphine Goube, CEO of Techfugees

EcoTree: Planting trees to compensate IT carbon emissions

EcoTree, a French startup, conjures environmental awareness and virtuous investments by offering individuals and companies the opportunity to invest in tree planting and forestry management.

During Vivatech 2019, Baudouin VERCKEN, founder of EcoTree, presented this eco-friendly CSR initiative on our booth. He detailed the merited in planting trees and allowing businesses to make long-term investments. Learn more here.

Tech for Good

Cisco helps seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the unconnected.

Hence our attendance at the Tech for Good Summit, the evening prior Vivatech where French president, Emmanuel Macron, invited private stakeholders at the Elysée to talk about how technology can contribute to the common good.

Government AffairsBetween hope and possible, there’s a bridge. Cisco technology is creating a world of potential. Over 3 days at Viva Technology, we were privileged to host numerous members of the French Government such as Cedric O, Sophie Cluzel, Christian Estrosi, Renaud Muselier, Laure de la Raudiere, Eric Bothorel, Mounir Belhamiti, Christine Hennion