Cisco stock rises as Jensen Huang and Sam Altman join Cisco AI Summit lineup
New York, January 15, 2026, 13:53 EST — Regular session ongoing Cisco Systems, Inc. shares gained roughly 1.8% to close at $75.74 on Thursday. The networking giant announced it will host its second annual AI Summit on Feb. 3. Notable speakers lined up include Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (Cisco Investor Relations) The event arrives amid a rush for AI-related plays, with traditional tech suppliers eager to prove they’ve got a role beyond just chips. For Cisco, the message is clear: increased AI computing drives demand for networking, security, and handling greater complexity. This matters because