A Cybastion delegation participated this week at Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026 to explore the future of technology and talent with a focus on building future-ready workforces, scaling responsible and inclusive AI adoption, and strengthening partnerships to advance Africa’s digital sovereignty.

Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026, which took place from Feb. 10–12, served as a strategic convening for tech leaders shaping the next phase of digital transformation.

At the Purpose Pavilion, Patrick Fouda, Managing Partner of Cybastion’s Education Business Unit and Marie-Pascale Eyok, a senior architect with Cybastion’s Real Estate, joined senior Cisco leaders for a discussion on the structural shifts reshaping the digital economy.

Cisco speakers included Chris Reeves, Vice President of Cisco’s Digital Impact Office; Amreen Kana, Events and Marketing manager for Cisco in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and other team leaders from Cisco’s Digital Impact Office.

The session examined how accelerating artificial intelligence is redefining workforce requirements and creating new demands on skills development frameworks. Participants discussed supporting talent through rapid technological disruptions and aligning infrastructure investments with human capital development.

Panelists emphasized that digital transformation requires coordinated investment in education and resilient digital infrastructure and highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration to drive scalable and sustainable impact.

Cybastion’s participation highlighted its long-term commitment to building digital skills and advancing a more connected approach to digital transformation through innovation, education, and strategic alliances.

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