Speakers

Robert Alred – Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco Systems
Robert Alred is a Technical Solutions Architect specializing in collaboration and AV integration for secure and large-scale environments. With over 15 years at Cisco and a prior career in the U.S. Navy, Robert brings deep expertise in designing and deploying resilient communication systems that bridge IT and AV.

He has led numerous multi-classification and enterprise conferencing projects across the Department of Defense, public sector, and commercial markets, focusing on simplification, standardization, and user experience. Robert’s approach blends technical precision with hands-on creativity—translating complex architectures into practical, repeatable solutions that work in the field.

A frequent collaborator with partners across the AV ecosystem, Robert is passionate about the convergence of collaboration technology, control systems, and automation. He believes the future of AV lies in making powerful systems feel effortless for end users.