WMCUG October Event

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Gerald R. Ford International Airport. International Room A & B | Grand Rapids, MI

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About this Event

Looking to Step Up Your Networking Skills?

For many, the thought of network programming and automation can seem like a daunting hill to climb. We’re here to show you how to take those first steps and tackle the hill one section at a time—together!

Are you curious about what network automation can do for you? Join us for the next West Michigan Cisco Users Group Meeting. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your automation journey further, this is the place to be!


What’s Happening?

We’ve lined up two awesome speakers with experts who will share their knowledge, answer your questions, and show you tools you can use right away.


Getting Started with Network Configuration Automation

Presented by Josh Sprang - Cisco Solutions Engineer

What network automation is and why it matters

Easy ways to get started—no experience required!

What to expect as your automation projects grow

Watch a live demo: Building templates & pushing configs at scale


Unleashing Your Automation Potential with a Network Source of Truth

Presented by Jake Herioux - Hagerty Infrastructure Engineer II

What’s a “Network Source of Truth” (NSoT) and why you need one

How NSoT makes automation easier and more reliable

See it in action: Device lifecycle automation with NetBox and Ansible


Why Join?

Learn by doing: See real demos and walk away with practical tips.

All levels welcome: Whether you’re just curious or already automating, there’s something for you.

Connect: Meet peers, ask questions, and get inspired.

Get future-ready: See how automation is shaping the future of networking—and how you can be a part of it!
Dinner and random draw swag provided by Cisco


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Where is it happening?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport. International Room A & B, 5500 44th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States

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