SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2008) - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)
WHO:
Al Gore, Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Vice President
John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco
Sue Bostrom, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Cisco
WHAT:
Al Gore, John Chambers and Sue Bostrom will come together in a virtual
unified communications environment before a live audience of technology
leaders to examine the critical role that innovation can play in mitigating
climate change. The virtual discussion will also be streamed live via a
webcast session for general viewing. Key discussion topics will include:
-- the latest observations of the effects of global warming and the impact
of information technology
-- how businesses can reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovation
-- how the technology industry can help create the most sustainable model
for addressing global climate change
The public is invited to submit topic ideas and panel questions to:
ecopanelquestions@external.cisco.com
HOW:
This event marks a technological breakthrough showcasing a new way of
communicating and collaborating in which the panelists will appear as if
they are in the same room even though they will be thousands of miles
apart. This unique virtual discussion will take place via the Cisco
TelePresence system with John Chambers, Al Gore and Sue Bostrom addressing
live audiences simultaneously in London, England, Orlando, Fla.,and several
other locations around the world.
WHEN:
March 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT /15:00 GMT)
WHERE:
Technology leaders attending the communications industry conference,
VoiceCon, in Orlando, Fla., will have the opportunity to watch the
discussion live via a Cisco TelePresence system that will be placed on
stage. The event will take place during Cisco's keynote session hosted by
Cisco chief marketing officer Sue Bostrom.
WEBCAST:
To register for the webcast, go to www.cisco.com/offer/ecopanel
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