Valentin DURAND
CDA Program Lead
CISCO
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Artificial Intelligence
Deep Tech & Quantum Computing
Space, Aeronautics & Defense
About Me
Hervé Muyal is a technology leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of innovation, product strategy, and entrepreneurship. At Outshift by Cisco - Cisco’s emerging tech incubator - he leads cross-functional teams that explore, build, and scale disruptive technologies, turning early-stage concepts into enterprise-grade solutions.
Prior to Cisco, Hervé co-founded and scaled multiple startups across Europe, the US, and Latin America, leading several to acquisition. This hands-on entrepreneurial journey informs his approach to corporate innovation - merging startup agility with enterprise rigor. Hervé’s deep expertise spans AI, Data, Mobile, and Media-tech, and he holds patents and publications in these domains. Beyond tech, he’s a Grammy-nominated music producer,
Latin music DJ, and passionate mountaineer - bringing a creative edge to all his ventures.
At VivaTech, Hervé brings the Outshift spirit of experimentation and transformation offering insights into how global enterprises can stay agile and relevant in the face of continuous
disruption.
Hear My Insights
Inside Outshift - Cisco's Incubation Engine: From quantum networking to building the Internet of Agents
Join Hervé Muyal, Director of engineering of Outshift by Cisco, for an exclusive look inside Cisco’s innovation powerhouse. In this keynote, Hervé reveals how Outshift is incubating the next generation of disruptive technologies—from the transformative potential of quantum networking to the rise of the Internet of Agents, where AI-powered systems collaborate, learn, and act on our behalf. Discover how Cisco is redefining what's possible in networking, security, and intelligence—turning bold ideas into real-world impact. This is more than a glimpse into the future—it’s the blueprint for building it.