Test Drives

Hands on. Real lab experience.

Learn. Build. Test. Deploy.

Test Drives are hands-on, instructor-led technical workshops that immerse you in real lab environments to build, configure, and validate HPE Networking solutions.

  • Architect deep technical understanding of HPE Networking solutions, including AI-driven operations, data center fabrics, and integrated security.
  • Execute hands-on labs, guided configurations, and real-world troubleshooting exercises alongside engineers and technical peers.
  • Validate solution performance through live  demos, immersive use-case simulations, and solution aligned technical scenarios.

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AI for Networks

AI for Networks test drive event series

Learn. Build. Test. Deploy.

Join us for a series of free technical workshops, featuring a hands-on guided lab experience showcasing the industry's leading AI-native networking platform. This unique event offers you the opportunity to explore Wired and Wireless functionality in a live environment.

 

Strengthen every connection with an AI-native, self-driving network.

Experience HPE Networking’s AI native networking firsthand in an exclusive, hands on Mist Test Drive built to show you exactly how fast and simple modern wired and wireless can be.

What you'll experience & gain:

  • Hands-on labs: Work directly with a live access switch and AP to explore Mist's AI-driven capabilities.
  • Day 0/Day 1 deployment: Learn how to onboard an AP and configure wired connectivity from initial setup through activation.
  • AI-powered operations: See how Mist AI delivers automated event correlation, root cause identification, and proactive anomaly detection.
  • Smarter insights with Marvis: Understand how the industry's first AI-native virtual network assistant improves visibility while saving time and effort.

Special offer: Qualifying attendees* may keep the AP used during the session and receive a 90-day evaluation license at no cost.
 

*To receive the qualifying promotion, recipients must agree to the program terms and conditions.

North America

Alpharetta, GA

April 23, 2026

EMEA

Oslo, Norway

May 7, 2026

Espoo, Finland

May 20,  2026

LATAM

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APJ

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Networks for AI

Networks for AI test drive event series

Join us for a series of free technical workshops to discover how fast and easy it is to deploy and manage high performing data center solutions.
 

Powering AI data centers at scale, without complexity.

Join us for a deep dive into what AI-Native means for your data center network. Get hands-on with Apstra, learn about new AIOps tools for data center network management, and have your questions answered by industry experts.

This event will include:

  • A comprehensive demo of Apstra, the fabric management and automation solution that helps customers reduce OpEx by up to 80% and MTTR by 70%.
  • An introduction to Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (VNA) for Data Center, a powerful AI-Native tool that provides proactive and prescriptive data center actions.
  • An open discussion of the challenges facing network teams on their journey to automation.
  • See firsthand how AI-Native Networking can help your data center network become more agile, more reliable, and simpler to operate.
North America

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EMEA

Madrid, Spain

May 26, 2026

Milano, Italy

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LATAM

Lima, Peru

April 29, 2026

Bogota, Colombia

May 20, 2026

APJ

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Integral Security

Integral Security test drive event series

Join us for a series of free technical workshops, featuring a hands-on guided lab experience and deep dive into SASE.


End-to-end security for today's hybrid enterprise.

Join our SASE experts for a hands-on, guided lab experience. You'll have the opportunity to learn and experiment with a complete SD-WAN fabric combined with a powerful SSE solution in a single environment.

About Security Test Drives:

  • Get an overview of architecting and operating a unified SASE environment.
  • Take a deep dive into core SD-WAN and SSE features and capabilities.
  • Learn how to successfully deploy SD-WAN and SSE through a series of interactive labs.
  • Practice real-world scenarios to become an expert in operations and troubleshooting.
North America

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EMEA

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LATAM

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APJ

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