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Preventive Automation Accelerated by Agentic AI

Uncover risks and achieve proactive observability with NetBrain's turnkey network automation platform for outage-free operations.

Sep 23 – 25
Boston, Massachusetts

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Why Attend?

Learn from Success Learn from Success Customer stories on solving tough network challenges.
Get Inspired Get Inspired Keynotes from NetBrain execs and industry leaders.
Break Through Break Through 1-on-1 sessions with NetBrain experts to overcome blockers.
Deep Dive Tracks Deep Dive Tracks Explore 4 breakout tracks aligned to your goals.
Hands-On Learning Hands-On Learning Join full-day, immersive workshops on automation and AI.
Unwind & Connect Unwind & Connect Enjoy food, fun, and great convos with top network leaders.
Industrial Leaders
AI + Automation
12+ Speakers
Boston Harbor Cruise
Lasting Contacts
Real World Challenges
Industrial Leaders
AI + Automation
12+ Speakers
Boston Harbor Cruise
Lasting Contacts
Real World Challenges
KEYNOTES AND FIRESIDE CHATS

Meet the Visionaries

Lewis Hardy Network Automation Leader at British Telecom
Cheng Wu Serial Entrepreneur and NetBrain Board Member
Demetrio Leon Guerrero Global Networks Expert at MSCI Inc
Paul Smith Director of Network Connectivity at CSL
Arun Bali Director of Architecture & Engineering
Stewart Loftis Senior Engineer
Rahul Gundani Vice President Network Services
Lewis Hardy Network Automation Leader at British Telecom

Lewis Hardy is a leader in Business Managed Services at British Telecom, where he oversees Tooling Systems and Automation. He ensures top-tier networking, voice, IT, and security services for both commercial and public sector clients.

Cheng Wu Serial Entrepreneur and NetBrain Board Member

Cheng, General Partner at Taiwania Capital Management & NetBrain’s newest board member, is a successful serial entrepreneur and well-acclaimed industry veteran, having founded and led numerous businesses spanning a range of different industries. His entrepreneurship began in 1995. He founded Arris Networks, a startup that developed high-density Internet access products that was acquired by Cascade Communications for $217M in May 1996. In 1997 he founded ArrowPoint Communications, where he served as CEO, leading the company to a successful IPO and was acquired by Cisco Systems for US$5.7 billion in 2000. Through this acquisition, he joined Cisco Systems and held various positions, including Group VP. In 2002, he founded Acopia Networks with US$65M and was acquired by F5 Networks for US$210M in 2007. In the same year, Wu founded Azuki Systems with US$6M specializing in broadband wireless multimedia data transfer software, which was subsequently acquired by Ericsson for US$100M in February 2014.

Demetrio Leon Guerrero Global Networks Expert at MSCI Inc

Demetrio Leon Guerrero is the Executive Director and Head of Global Networks at MSCI Inc. With extensive experience in financial services and telecom, he excels in Networks, IT Service Management, and Data Center operations.

Paul Smith Director of Network Connectivity at CSL

Paul Smith is the Director of Network Connectivity and Monitoring at CSL, bringing extensive experience in managing complex network architectures. His expertise spans Higher Education, Healthcare, Global Pharmaceuticals, and Enterprise environments, aligning cybersecurity with business goals.

Arun Bali Director of Architecture & Engineering

Arun Bali leads architecture and engineering at AT&T Solutions, driving innovation and operational excellence. He oversees strategic direction and technical execution of projects that propel AT&T forward in automation adoption.

Stewart Loftis Senior Engineer

Stewart is a seasoned Networking Solutions Consultant with 24 years of experience deploying Cisco technologies in enterprise environments. He possesses a deep expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of data communications solutions, specializing in software defined networking and wireless networks. With a proven track record across various industries, Stewart excels in delivering tailored networking solutions that drive operational efficiency and business success.

Rahul Gundani Vice President Network Services

Education: MBA In Data Analytics from Rutger Business School Certification: CCIE & CISM
Rahul, is an innovative, distinguished, and results-driven IT/Data Center/Network Leader with a strong track record of delivering on-time, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs and drive profit margins. A CCIE# RS-certified professional with 18+ years of experience in the telecom and service provider industry, offering deep expertise in network operations, low-latency, high-performance core, and backbone infrastructure. Currently overseeing the design and architecture of MetTel's Core & backbone services, including Data Center, SDWAN, Security, Voice, Mobility, and Cloud Services. Cross-functional leadership in network capacity planning, automation & zero-touch network deployment.

Learn, Experience, and Be Inspired

Over 30 sessions to enable you to drive preventative automation with Agentic AI in your organization.

Map and Visibility

Get full hybrid visibility across devices, paths, topologies, and intent.

Troubleshooting Automation

Use AI and automation to slash MTTR and eliminate manual troubleshooting.

Change Automation

Automate changes using intent and AI for faster, safer deployments.

Outage Prevention

Spot and fix risks early with AI-powered root-cause prevention.

Full Day Hands-On Workshop

In addition to our interactive sessions, we’ll offer 6 hands-on-workshops designed to deepen your expertise in specific areas of network automation.

  • Apply Agentic AI to Troubleshooting
  • NetBrain Rule Discovery and Golden Assessment Library
  • Network Wide Remediation
  • AI Ticket Analysis
  • Automate Post Mortem Assessment
  • Intent-Based Change Automation

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Who Should Attend?

  • Network Operations Engineers
  • Network Security Engineers
  • Cloud Operations Engineers
  • Network Architects
  • IT Operations Leadership
  • Network Devops Engineers
  • Network Automation Engineers
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Get Inspired With Exclusive Use Case Book

Attendees of NetBrain Live 2024 will receive a special edition use case book featuring top Network Automation strategies. Organized into three key areas—Troubleshooting, Triple Defense Change Automation, and Network Observability—each use case provides a detailed overview, adoption workflows for all users, and a QR code linking to step-by-step guides. Start implementing as soon as you return home!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTS

DINNER CRUISE

Join us for a Boston Harbor dinner cruise on Day 1 of NetBrain Live! Enjoy dinner, drinks, stunning views, and great conversations with fellow automation pros—right near the Marriott Long Wharf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend NetBrainLIVE virtually?

No, NetBrainLive is an in-person only event, although many of the written materials will be made available to existing customers after the event has completed (on request).

Are substitution permitted after I have registered?

Yes, Substitutions will be permitted by written request to [email protected]

Will meals be provided with the paid registration?

Yes, NetBrain will provide breakfast and lunch each of the three days, and will conduct a cocktail network reception and a boston dinner cruise on the first two days, respectively.

Do I need to reserve a seat for breakout sessions?

No. Seating will be sufficient for the expected attendance in various breakout sessions. Additional seating will be provided if demand exceeds estimates.

What is the dress code?

Most attendees will be wearing business casual, which is preferred.

Where can I find helpful information for things to see while the Boston area?

While there are many sites that can be found on the internet, the USNEWS.com site is particularly concise and can be found here: https://travel.usnews.com/Boston_MA/Things_To_Do/

What is the weather expected to be during the conference?

Fall weather is usually mild to cooler, with temperatures during the day averaging the upper 60s F (19C to 20C). Nights are cooler by 15 degrees

Which airport should I travel into and how do I then reach the Marriott venue?

The closest airport is BOS Logan Airport. The venue can be reached in 20 minutes by Taxi and Uber. You can also take the BLUE line subway two stops. To do so, board the BLUE line in the airport loop, and take it two stops to the Aquarium Station. The Marriott is then 500 feet away.