Direct from the Expo
Direct from the Expo
Podcast Description
Direct from the Expo is your front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the future of workspaces, workplace collaboration, and communication. Hosted by Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder of The Collab Collective, this podcast brings you exclusive conversations with industry leaders—VPs, SVPs, CTOs, and other key decision-makers—right from the expo floor.
Each episode dives into the cutting-edge products, solutions, and strategies that will transform how businesses connect, collaborate, and operate. Whether it’s advancements in AI-driven workplace technology, AV & IT integration, or smart office solutions, this is where you’ll hear firsthand insights from the companies leading the charge.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve and understand the trends shaping the modern workplace, tune in to Direct from the Expo—where innovation meets conversation.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as workplace collaboration, AI-driven solutions, and smart office technologies. Each episode dives into specific advancements and strategies, featuring discussions like how Shure is enhancing meetings with AI-driven audio solutions and HP | Poly's innovations for improving human connections in workspaces. Focus areas include AV & IT integration and the evolution of meeting technologies.

Direct from the Expo is your front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the future of workspaces, workplace collaboration, and communication. Hosted by Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder of The Collab Collective, this podcast brings you exclusive conversations with industry leaders—VPs, SVPs, CTOs, and other key decision-makers—right from the expo floor.
Each episode dives into the cutting-edge products, solutions, and strategies that will transform how businesses connect, collaborate, and operate. Whether it’s advancements in AI-driven workplace technology, AV & IT integration, or smart office solutions, this is where you’ll hear firsthand insights from the companies leading the charge.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve and understand the trends shaping the modern workplace, tune in to Direct from the Expo—where innovation meets conversation.
In this episode of Direct from the Expo, I sit down with Snorre Kjesbu, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Collaboration at Cisco, live from WebexOne 2026 in Austin, Texas. We delve into the concept of “connected intelligence,” exploring how the integration of people, AI, and data is transforming the workplace. Snorre shares insights on the shift from traditional contact centers to context-driven experiences and the significance of AI in enhancing both customer and employee interactions. We also discuss the evolution of the physical workplace, emphasizing the need for data-driven decisions to optimize experiences and efficiency. Join us as we uncover how these innovations are reshaping collaboration in today’s dynamic work environment.

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