Alex Allen

Biography

Alex Allen is Global Head of Inclusion and Engagement at Cisco, where he leads global strategies that strengthen inclusive organizational culture, employee engagement, and lasting trust. A highly respected human capital strategist, he has earned three North American Employee Engagement Awards and a Bronze Stevie Award and was twice named among Inspiring Workplaces’ Top 101 global influencers. His leadership experience spans BroadSoft, Under Armour, Nestlé, The Home Depot, and GE. Alex holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Human Resource Management from Wilmington University and completed Wharton’s Chief Human Resources Officer program.

Sessions

1. Bridging the AI Divide: How Cisco Builds Trust Through Responsible AI and Reverse Mentorship Presented by Cisco

   Wed, Nov 4, 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM CT

   Track Future of Work

   As AI reshapes the tech landscape, industry leaders are faced with two core challenges: governing powerful new technology and ensuring that the workforce is ready to use it inclusively. In this 20-minute session, we break down Cisco’s "Trustworthy AI by Design" approach. We will explore how our Responsible AI Framework establishes the necessary guardrails for transparency and fairness, and how our Cisco AI Mentorship Program (CAMP) uses reverse mentorship to bridge the gap between executive strategy and innovation. Join us to learn how to move beyond policy to build real, scalable, and trustworthy AI practices.