Building the Next - Gen Network for Enterprise AI Adoption


Frisco | Dallas - May 13–14, 2026

Build the Foundation. Enable the Fabric. Power the AI Future

Don’t miss the next AI Networking Summit, where enterprise IT leaders learn how to evolve their networks into AI-Native Infrastructure. Join us to go beyond theory and discover real-world frameworks from the experts leading the AI-native transition.

In 2026, the AI Networking Summit series will help enterprises move from AI experimentation to true AI readiness; equipping IT leaders, architects and practioners with the frameworks, architectures and operational models needed to build and scale AI  inside the enterprise.

Taking place May 13-14 at The Hyatt Regency Frisco | Dallas, the Summit is conveniently located close to the DFW metroplex, the Stonebriar Centre Mall and The Ford Center.

Join the biggest names in Industry and Enterprise IT as we move towards successful AI implementation and adoption.
Register Today 

Key AI Networking Summit Topics - Building the AI-Native Enterprise Network Fabric

  • Agentic Overlays & Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Fabrics
  • Building Trustworthy, Network-Ready AI Agents
  • Agent governance patterns to safely orchestrate NaaS, routing, and provisioning.
  • SONiC Innovations supporting AI-era workloads
  • Build vs. Buy – Token Consumption models or private AI infrastructure?
  • Roadmap to private AI infrastructure
  • GPU FinOps & NVIDIA Alternatives – Minimizing vendor concentration risk
  • Scaling AI in real production environments
  • Evolving from NOC to AOC – Agents impact on eliminating toil
  • What to Automate (and What Not To)
  • Human-in-the-Loop for the AI Era
  • Building Trust in Closed-Loop Automation
  • Skills, Roles & Team Design for AOCs
  • Securing the Rise of Autonomous AI Agents
  • Zero-Trust for Non-Human Actors
  • Guardrails for Adversarial and Rogue Agents
  • Enterprise-Wide Agent Observability & Auditability
  • AI-Safe Infrastructure for the Global 2000
  • Open Source Networking in the Age of AI
  • Simplifying and accelerating SONiC adoption
  • Why SONiC is the future of the AI-Enabled Enterprise
  • Executive Level Roundtables on October 21
  • AI Executive Workshop – AI & Agentic Agents: Executive Bedrock for Insight, Impact, and ROI
  • Real-World AI Use Case Sessions Led by Enteprise Leaders
  • Strategic Frameworks for you AI Roadmap
  • View all Executive Content Here 
  • Agentic Overlays & Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Fabrics
  • Building Trustworthy, Network-Ready AI Agents
  • Agent governance patterns to safely orchestrate NaaS, routing, and provisioning.
  • SONiC Innovations supporting AI-era workloads
  • Build vs. Buy – Token Consumption models or private AI infrastructure?
  • Roadmap to private AI infrastructure
  • GPU FinOps & NVIDIA Alternatives – Minimizing vendor concentration risk
  • Scaling AI in real production environments
  • Evolving from NOC to AOC – Agents impact on eliminating toil
  • What to Automate (and What Not To)
  • Human-in-the-Loop for the AI Era
  • Building Trust in Closed-Loop Automation
  • Skills, Roles & Team Design for AOCs
  • Securing the Rise of Autonomous AI Agents
  • Zero-Trust for Non-Human Actors
  • Guardrails for Adversarial and Rogue Agents
  • Enterprise-Wide Agent Observability & Auditability
  • AI-Safe Infrastructure for the Global 2000
  • Open Source Networking in the Age of AI
  • Simplifying and accelerating SONiC adoption
  • Why SONiC is the future of the AI-Enabled Enterprise
  • Executive Level Roundtables on October 21
  • AI Executive Workshop – AI & Agentic Agents: Executive Bedrock for Insight, Impact, and ROI
  • Real-World AI Use Case Sessions Led by Enteprise Leaders
  • Strategic Frameworks for you AI Roadmap
  • View all Executive Content Here 

AI Networking Summit Co-Chairs

Nick Lippis
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
Phil Tee
EVP & Head AI Innovations
Co-Chair
Andy Brown
CEO
Co-Chair
Tony Farinacci
Managing Director, CTO, CISO, Distinguished Architect
CTO
Brian Gilbert
Chief Technical Advisor and Vice President
AI Networking Summit 2026: Conference Pass

JOIN US in Frisco | Dallas !

Single, In-Person Conference Pass, Team Conference Pass and Vendor Pass includes access to all sessions and events May 13-14  including:

  • Thought Leadership Keynotes, Main Stage and Panel sessions
  • Invitation-only sessions led by ONUG Executive Board Members
  • Over 40 Tools, Technologies and Techniques Presentations from leading vendors
  • Solutions Showcase – Meet with more than 40 IT Suppliers including SONiC providers
  • All meals, refreshments and networking reception on Day 1 and Closing Party on Day 2
  • Networking opportunities and Events
  • Access to Mobile App to network with attendees, sponsors and speakers
  • Access to all post-event archived sessions
  • Welcome Gift upon arrival (while supplies last)

*Super Early bird pricing through April 2, 2026

FULL CONFERENCE PASS Enterprise IT Only
$1399
$1999 reg
REGISTER
TEAM PASS Enterprise IT Only (Up to 3 Team Members)
$2799
$3999 reg
REGISTER
VENDOR CONFERENCE PASS
$2399
$2999 reg
REGISTER

Catch the Highlights from 2025's AI Networking Summit in New York

The 2025 AI Networking Summit in New York was a breakout event. With over 1,000 attendees, 45+ sponsors and a speaker line up filled with the Industry’s brightest minds, this was the place to learn about the monumental impact AI will have on the future of the digital enterprise. Don’t miss the 2026 event in Dallas, May 13–14, 2026.

Thought leader
Innovator
New Idea
Partners
Interested in becoming a sponsor?