Experience
Keynote
Keynote by Antonio Neri - Architecting AI starts with your network
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00-10:15 a.m.
AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in history, and the network is both its critical enabler and defining constraint. Join HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri as he explores why the network sits at the center of today's unprecedented AI opportunity.
Networking General Session The next generation of networking: From vision to self-driving reality
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Self‑driving networks are a business imperative in the AI era. Join this session, led by Rami Rahim, EVP, President & GM, Networking, as he highlights how self‑driving networks are moving from vision to reality, using experience‑driven data, agentic AI, and AI‑native architectures to help customers simplify operations, improve performance, and scale securely.
CTO General Session The path to an agentic enterprise
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:00-10:15 a.m.
AI is shifting to an inference-driven world, and enterprises are moving toward a new operating model where systems can observe, decide, and act. Join Fidelma Russo, Executive Vice President, President & General Manager, Hybrid Cloud & Chief Technology Officer, as she explores the journey to an agentic enterprise, from modernizing data and infrastructure to introducing intelligent operations across hybrid cloud, with practical steps you can take today to start achieving instant value.
One conference. Three programs.
At HPE Discover Las Vegas 2026, you can attend sessions and demos across three curated programs.
Networking
Networking. Connect & Protect.
The speed of AI relies on your network. Explore the industry’s first secure, AI-native networking portfolio—built with AI, for AI. Learn how innovations in connectivity, automation, and security are enabling real-time decision making and exceptional experiences for users and operators alike.
Content tracks include:
Cloud
Cloud. Modernize & Optimize.
Join us to explore how to accelerate your AI- and data-driven cloud transformation. Through customer- and expert-led sessions, discover how to unify data across hybrid IT, bring cloud agility to your legacy environments, and simplify the management of complex hybrid and multi-cloud estates—empowering you to do more with less.
Content tracks include:
AI
AI. Automate & Accelerate.
Accelerate AI across your enterprise as you learn best practices from customers and experts. Explore how to unify your data for AI, deploy turnkey private cloud AI solutions, and advance your Gen AI, Agentic AI, and Physical AI initiatives. Be among the first to learn about emerging AI use cases and stay ahead of the competition.
Content tracks include:
HPE Discover Showcase
Where ideas become tangible, conversations spark insight, and innovation comes to life.
Experience breakthrough technology up close and connect with the experts behind it in our Networking, Cloud, and AI Neighborhoods.
Kick the tires, ask the questions, and leave with new ideas
Jump‑start your show floor experience with a docent-led Guided Tour. Then, step into the action with interactive demos, hands‑on labs, and technical workshops. Catch a theater presentation or drop into a Tech Talk, where HPE technical leaders unpack big ideas in short, engaging sessions. And don’t miss the Emerging Tech Neighborhood—home to our Agentic AI Journey, Meet the Experts, and HPE Labs.
- 150
Live demos
- 24
Hands-on labs
- 3
Technical workshops
- 13
Tech talks
- 15
Theater sessions
- 16
Meet the experts sessions
- 400
Subject matter experts
- 3
Days of innovative ideas
HPE Technical Community Lounges
Our two HPE Technical Community Lounges are designed for meaningful conversations as well as relaxation
Pull up a seat, share experiences with fellow technologists, and build connections in an open, approachable space.
HPE Networking Community Lounge
HPE Discover Showcase, next to the Networking Neighborhood
The HPE Networking Community Lounge is the designated relaxation area for community members to engage with fellow HPE networking experts and practitioners. Stop by to interact with "Really Rami,” see the remote data center for the HPE Discover network, claim your member appreciation gift, and recharge your devices. Not a community member yet? Skip the line and join today!
Membership is free at airheads.hpe.com.
HPE Technical Communities Lounge
HPE Discover Showcase, in the Emerging Tech Neighborhood
The HPE Technical Communities Lounge, open to all conference participants, is a place to unwind, refuel, prep for certification exams, engage with technical cohorts, recharge devices, and learn more about the HPE community.
Don’t miss a book signing opportunity in the HPE Networking Community Lounge!
Zero Trust Done Right: A Practitioner's Guide to Zero Trust Security in the Age of AI
Authors:
John Spiegel, Gram Ludlow, and Jaye Tillson
Date/time:
Monday, June 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. during the HPE Discover Welcome Reception
Peer to Peer Meeting Program
Create meaningful connections and learn best practices from your peers
One of HPE Discover’s most in-demand programs, Peer to Peer meetings turn meaningful connections into real-world solutions.
Connect with industry peers who understand your challenges firsthand, share ideas, exchange best practices, and gain valuable insights that will drive success in your business.
Networking
Meet professionals who operate in your space—whether by industry, role, or strategic focus—to exchange ideas and build relationships that last beyond the event.
Outcome-driven lessons
Hear directly from HPE customers about what worked, what didn’t, and how they’ve turned technology into a competitive advantage.
Conversations that fit you
Choose a focused 1:1 discussion or join an informal roundtable. Sessions are thoughtfully matched to make sure you’re in the right room with the right people.
Insights you can run with
Leave with fresh perspectives, new strategies, and real takeaways you can put into action.
How to participate
Select the Peer to Peer program when you register for HPE Discover Las Vegas to secure your spot. Alternatively, contact us and we will add you.
Meet with experts
Meet with HPE executives and subject matter experts.
Get answers, insights, and guidance to help you reach your goals.
Attend HPE Discover Las Vegas 2026 to access the information and support you need to address your unique challenges and help you realize the full potential of your IT investments.
Two opportunities to connect
Digital Transformation Advisors and HPE Meeting Center are staples at HPE Discover. These programs offer a way for you to receive guidance from industry leaders.
Digital Transformation Advisors
Get dedicated 1:1 guidance to move your digital strategy forward.
Secure your slot with the Digital Transformation Advisors (DTA) and engage directly with a senior HPE strategist in a focused, 45‑minute conversation tailored to the outcomes your organization is driving. Together, we’ll connect your priorities across networking, cloud, and AI, identifying where HPE and our ecosystem can deliver the greatest value.
In this session, we’ll dive into your specific strategic initiatives, key challenges, and objectives to pinpoint the technologies and approaches that matter most to your success. You’ll leave with clarity on what to do next, and why, along with a customized Digital Journey Map designed to turn strategy into action, outlining both immediate next steps and longer‑term priorities.
DTA sessions can be requested here.
DTA meetings are available to registered HPE Discover attendees only.
HPE Meeting Center
Get personalized advice and recommendations from subject matter experts as well as HPE leadership.
The HPE Meeting Center is the perfect place for you to engage in individually-tailored discussions with HPE executives and hundreds of subject matter experts for personalized answers to your most important business and technology questions. Speak with THE people that can address your concerns, provide recommended paths forward, and help you grow your business.
Meetings can be pre-scheduled via sales reps and partner business managers or scheduled on-site at the Meeting Center reception desk.
More details coming soon!
Managing IT Economics with HPE Financial Services
Stalled due to budget gaps or refresh timing concerns?
HPE Discover provides a focused opportunity to connect financial strategy with technical planning.
HPE Financial Services (HPEFS) leaders will be available to discuss real-world financial and lifecycle challenges and help frame a path forward that is financially viable and operationally realistic. Be sure to check out the following:
Attend the IT Economics Panel Session
Wednesday, June 17
3:00-3:45 p.m.
Featuring HPE executive leaders Mark Bakker, Maeve Culloty, Sylvia Hooks, and Neil MacDonald, this panel will show you how to manage IT economics with precision—so you can reduce costs, optimize resources, and modernize on your terms.
Visit Booth D1593
Visit Booth D1593 in the HPE Discover Showcase to speak with experts about how to maintain momentum in economic uncertainty.
Meet with HPEFS
Meet with HPEFS in the HPE Meeting Center to dive into your unique situation and objectives and walk away ready to take action.
Women in Tech, sponsored by Intel
Open to all HPE Discover attendees.
Women in Tech Reception hosted at Allegiant Stadium
Wednesday, June 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for the Women in Tech Reception, sponsored by Intel. Hosted at Allegiant Stadium, you’ll get behind-the-scenes access to the field and locker rooms of one of Las Vegas’ most iconic venues — and more importantly, you’ll spend the evening alongside a remarkable group of women who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next in tech. Come ready to share, swap stories, and leave with new connections that extend beyond the conference. Refreshments and transportation will be provided. Please be sure to review the Allegiant Stadium bag policy.
After the reception, the fun continues at the HPE Discover Celebration, from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Space is limited. Sign up now via the Agenda Builder.
Shuttle service information:
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to Allegiant Stadium for the Women in Tech Reception. Conference badges are required to board the shuttles to and from the stadium. Please see the details below:
Before
Between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m., shuttles will run to Allegiant Stadium from these locations:
- The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Hall G
- Treasure Island Front Entrance/Tour Lobby
- The Wynn, South Entrance
After
After the HPE Discover Celebration is over, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m., shuttles will return from Allegiant Stadium to the following locations:
- The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Hall G
- Treasure Island Front Entrance/Tour Lobby
- The Wynn, South Entrance
Women in Tech Meet Ups
During the week, you’ll have other opportunities to connect with women leaders.
Held during lunch each day from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Hall G, we’ll be hosting Women in Tech Meetups. These casual gatherings are designed to connect and support women across the conference. Drop-in, meet peers and share experiences. No agenda, just community and connection. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early to grab a spot and connect.
Sign up via the Agenda Builder.
