Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Eric Chou is joined by returning guest, Danny Wade a.k.a. Devnet Dan, to unpack everything you missed from AutoCon 4. AutoCon 4 had a heavy focus on AI’s role in network automation and Danny was there in person, has already blogged about his insights, and is here to break down the trends, takeaways, and key moments that mattered to network engineers. Join Eric and Danny for a lively, practical recap of AutoCon4 for network engineers with a focus on actionable takeaways, the evolving conference landscape, and the central role that AI played at last November’s event.
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Links:
DevNet Dan AutoCon 4 Recap - devnetdan.com/2025/12/31/naf-autocon-4-recap-feat-ai
Episode 47: AutoCon0 Recap Insights with Danny Wade (DevNetDan) - podcast.networkautomationnerds.com/1864201/episodes/14120498-047-autocon0-recap-insights-with-danny-wade-devnetdan
AutoCon 4 Video Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13
Greg Freem Closing Keynote (Lumen) - youtube.com/watch?v=woGsjPS7cro&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=6
Cisco pyATS Network Test and Automation Solution: Data-driven and reusable testing for modern networks by John Capobianco and Dan Wade - ciscopress.com/store/cisco-pyats-network-test-and-automation-solution-data-9780138031671
Danny Wade on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/danielcwade
Danny Wade on YouTube - youtube.com/@DevNetDan
Danny Wade on X - https://x.com/devnetdan
Eyvonne Sharpe Talk “Beyond the Code” - youtube.com/watch?v=z7WWCMJVgZ8&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=3
Andy Lapteff "Confessions of a CLI Lifer Who Learned to Love Automation” - youtube.com/watch?v=tUPUlLKLrKU&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=6
The Cloud Gambit Podcast - packetpushers.net/podcast/the-cloud-gambit
Network Automation Forum Slack Signup - networkautomationfrm.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-3jzfd6hte-v_TQmi2sqdPilYJ6wwgZAg#/shared-invite/email.
Network Automation Nerds is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Eric Chou is joined by returning guest, Danny Wade a.k.a. Devnet Dan, to unpack everything you missed from AutoCon 4. AutoCon 4 had a heavy focus on AI’s role in network automation and Danny was there in person, has already blogged about his insights, and is here to break down the trends, takeaways, and key moments that mattered to network engineers. Join Eric and Danny for a lively, practical recap of AutoCon4 for network engineers with a focus on actionable takeaways, the evolving conference landscape, and the central role that AI played at last November’s event.
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter
Meter delivers full-stack networking—wired, wireless, and cellular—to leading enterprises. It’s a single integrated solution with everything included. Meter has designed the hardware, written the firmware, and built the software. Meter deploys and manages everything required at your site, or sites, so that you get performant, reliable, and secure connectivity. If you’re ready for fast, secure, and scalable connectivity without the complexity of managing multiple providers or tools, it’s time to check out Meter. Go to meter.com/nan to book a demo now!
Links:
DevNet Dan AutoCon 4 Recap - devnetdan.com/2025/12/31/naf-autocon-4-recap-feat-ai
Episode 47: AutoCon0 Recap Insights with Danny Wade (DevNetDan) - podcast.networkautomationnerds.com/1864201/episodes/14120498-047-autocon0-recap-insights-with-danny-wade-devnetdan
AutoCon 4 Video Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13
Greg Freem Closing Keynote (Lumen) - youtube.com/watch?v=woGsjPS7cro&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=6
Cisco pyATS Network Test and Automation Solution: Data-driven and reusable testing for modern networks by John Capobianco and Dan Wade - ciscopress.com/store/cisco-pyats-network-test-and-automation-solution-data-9780138031671
Danny Wade on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/danielcwade
Danny Wade on YouTube - youtube.com/@DevNetDan
Danny Wade on X - https://x.com/devnetdan
Eyvonne Sharpe Talk “Beyond the Code” - youtube.com/watch?v=z7WWCMJVgZ8&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=3
Andy Lapteff "Confessions of a CLI Lifer Who Learned to Love Automation” - youtube.com/watch?v=tUPUlLKLrKU&list=PLP6VWb4PEbErz7p-Oje6NGG6bKaVRyz13&index=6
The Cloud Gambit Podcast - packetpushers.net/podcast/the-cloud-gambit
Network Automation Forum Slack Signup - networkautomationfrm.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-3jzfd6hte-v_TQmi2sqdPilYJ6wwgZAg#/shared-invite/email.
Network Automation Nerds is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
