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AI Networking Summit NYC – Fall 2025

October 21 : Pre-Conference Executive Roundtables and AI Training Workshops
October 22-23 : Keynotes, Panel Sessions, Triple- T Presentations and Networking
10:00 am

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SUB SESSIONS
10:00 am
Aligning AI Initiatives with Your Business Goals
Network Design, AI for Network Operations, Training and Education
Solutional
12:00 pm
Agentic AI in Network Operations: Harnessing AI Agents, MCP Servers, and the A2A Protocol
Network Design, AI for Network Operations, Training and Education
Solutional
2:00 pm
Modern NetOps Needs More from Network Engineers – Becoming a Next Gen Network Engineer (NGNE)
Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Emerging Technologies
Solutional
11:00 am

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11:00 am
Building Your First GenAI RAG Application
Product Marketing Evangelist
Selector AI
2:00 pm
Protocols in the Age of AI: A Cambrian Period of Innovation
Product Marketing Evangelist
Selector AI
11:00 am

SUB SESSIONS
11:00 am
Design-Driven Automation for IT & Network Leaders
Director of Strategic Transformation
Network to Code
Senior Technical Engineer
Network to Code
2:00 pm
Design-Driven Automation: Hands-On Labs with Nautobot & Digital Twins
VP of Strategic Accounts
Network to Code
Senior Solution Engineer
Network to Code
2:00 pm

SUB SESSIONS
2:00 pm
Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Lessons Learned from Our AI Hackathon for Network Operators
3:00 pm
Bring/ Build Your Own Agent: Enhance Your Network Automation Scripts with AI Capabilities
2:15 pm

In just 120 minutes, IT executives get a strategic perspective and competitive edge to design and refine their AI adoption roadmap using a practical framework that accelerates ROI and future-proofs your AI strategy. The workshop will walk through: Aligning Agentic AI with Business Vision, Mission, and Growth Objectives Value Engineering: Core Principles for Developing Brand-Centric AI Cultural Preservation and Ethical AI Governance Human-AI Collaboration Frameworks Value Engineering for High-Performance Workflows Participants will walk away equipped with a toolkit to scope their agentic project portfolio and... Learn More
Speakers:
Principal Virtual CTO / AI Consultant and Solution Architect
Pliris Technology Consulting
4:00 pm

Tailored for pharmaceutical and medical IT executives, this private, vendor-free, and peer-only session, will focus on how AI can drive innovation, optimize operations, and address industry-specific challenges.

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Speakers:
CTO and Head of Enterprise Technology Services (Infrastructure)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Senior Director of Cloud Security
Evernorth Health Services
Vice President - Global Technology & Cloud Transformation
Evernorth, Health Services
Director, Network Engineering
Pfizer
Associate Vice President of Cloud and Infrastructure Technology
Merck and Co., Inc.
4:00 pm

As AI transforms the way enterprises run IT, executives are being challenged to rethink operations at scale. In this closed-door session, leaders from FedEx, eBay, and RTX will share candid perspectives on how AI is reshaping infrastructure, automation, and service delivery. Attendees will benchmark strategies, explore real-world use cases, and discuss what it takes to build resilient, efficient, and adaptive IT operations in the age of AI.

To participate in this roundtable, please apply here.

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Speakers:
Technical Director, Global Network Architecture
FedEx
VP Network and Data Center Engineering
eBay
Corp VP, Enterprise Infrastructure Services
RTX
4:00 pm

This closed-door discussion brings together senior IT leaders from global financial institutions to examine how AI is reshaping infrastructure, operations, and innovation in the financial sector. Executives will exchange candid insights on modernizing legacy systems, enabling secure and compliant AI deployment, and unlocking new value streams in an industry defined by scale, regulation, and trust.

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7:45 am

This Roundtable is Invitation Only and open to CIO, CTO, Director, VP, Head of Network, SASE, and IT Infrastructure.

Click here to apply to attend (must be registered to attend the Summit)

 

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Speakers:
Vice President
Tata Communications
Managing Director, CTO, CISO, Distinguished Architect
JPMorgan Chase (retired)
CTO
Codesealer
8:15 am

Join our Emcees John and Jeremy to hear all about the upcoming keynotes and sessions that will explore how to unleash the power of AI in enterprise infrastructure and applications. Get ready for 2 full days of thought leadership from industry leaders across a wide range of major industries. Learn More
Speakers:
Chief Technical Evangelist - NetOps
Broadcom
Product Marketing Evangelist
Selector AI
8:30 am

As we stand at the dawn of the Agentic AI era, the future of enterprise IT is being rewritten in real-time. From the reimagining of network operations and infrastructure to the automation of security and the reinvention of the software ecosystem, Agentic AI will transform every layer of digital business. In this keynote, we’ll explore the tectonic shifts driving this transformation — why AI isn’t just augmenting workflows but fundamentally redesigning them through intelligent, autonomous agents. We’ll set the stage for the insights, architectures, and... Learn More
Speakers:
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
ONUG
9:00 am

Berta Rodriguez-Hervas, Pfizer’s Chief AI & Analytics Officer, brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic clarity to the challenge of enterprise-wide AI adoption. Drawing from leadership roles at Pfizer, Stellantis, NVIDIA, and Tesla, she will share how agentic AI systems, grounded in governance and human intent, are transforming everything from drug discovery to infrastructure. This keynote offers a masterclass in scaling AI with purpose—where measurable outcomes, ethical guardrails, and real-world impact converge. Learn More
Speakers:
Chief AI & Analytics Officer, SVP
Pfizer
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
ONUG
9:35 am

Speakers:
SVP & GM, Infrastructure & Security Group
Cisco
10:20 am

The enterprise network was designed for a world that no longer exists—a world of static branches, centralized apps, and rigid perimeters. But in the age of AI and hybrid work, organizations are reimagining how people, devices, and data connect. In this keynote, Jay Chaudhry, Founder and CEO of Zscaler, will explore how leading enterprises are replacing outdated network and security models with agile, cloud-native zero trust architectures that enable “café-like” branch experiences—simple, fast, secure, and cost-efficient.
Executive Level Track 

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Speakers:
CEO, Chairman & Founder
Zscaler
10:55 am

All industries are embracing AI. This keynote address will address problems and solutions in the rapid acceleration of new technologies. Learn More
11:25 am

The idea of self-healing, autonomous networks has always been a tantalizing goal. While businesses and technology leaders have been talking about it for a long time, true autonomous networks remain elusive in production. AI is reviving the idea of autonomous networks with new capabilities, but at the same time “AI washing” makes it difficult for businesses to tell what’s real. In this session we’ll assess the state of autonomous networking and look at the emerging technological elements which will turn it from science fiction into... Learn More
Speakers:
Product Portfolio Management and M&A
IBM
12:00 pm
1:00 pm

The promise of AI is not just in automation and efficiency—but in its potential to improve lives in deeply human ways. In this powerful 20-minute session, Daniel Conroy, along with a senior executive from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will explore how AI is being used to combat the growing mental health crisis, including depression and suicide among veterans and other vulnerable populations. From real-time monitoring to early intervention and support systems, attendees will learn how AI tools are driving meaningful improvements in... Learn More
Speakers:
Corp VP, Enterprise Infrastructure Services
RTX
1:20 pm

1:40 pm

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), the ability to move vast quantities of data efficiently and securely is paramount. Explore how Riverbed Technology, with its long-standing expertise in network acceleration and resilient networking, is at the forefront of this transformation for AI data movement.

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Speakers:
SVP and GM, Acceleration
Riverbed
2:00 pm

Join this session to hear how financial services company, Ameriprise and cosmetic manufacturer, Coty are building AI-ready networks through their journey to network observability maturity. In this session, you will hear how they went from completely reactive to reaping the benefits of full vendor coverage, client to cloud visibility and AI-powered intelligence. Follow their journey and you too can get to an AI-fueled network operations center.   Learn More
Speakers:
Chief Technical Evangelist - NetOps
Broadcom
Observability and Enterprise Management Architect
Coty
Network Design Engineer
Ameriprise Financial Services
2:00 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
2:00 pm
Cafe-like Branches: Zero Trust, Zero Legacy, AI-Ready – Zscaler Triple-T
Director, Product Marketing
Zscaler
2:25 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
2:25 pm
AI Networking: Connecting Innovation and Efficiency – Cisco Triple-T
Vice President, Product Management Data Center Networking
Cisco
2:35 pm

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are evolving into intelligent, autonomous systems. This panel explores the emergence of AI-driven, agentic SOCs—as envisioned in ONUG’s Security & Governance pillar—that can proactively detect, analyze, and respond to threats with minimal human intervention.

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Speakers:
Senior Director of Cloud Security
Evernorth Health Services
CEO and Co-Founder
Command Zero, USA
Founder and CEO
Specular
Cybersecurity Strategy Leader
Accenture
2:55 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
3:15 pm
Say Hello to NORM: Your AI-Powered NetOps Wingman – Broadcom Triple-T
Chief Technical Evangelist - NetOps
Broadcom
3:15 pm
Architecting Zero Trust Networks for the Agentic Era – Netskope Triple-T
CTO
Netskope
3:05 pm

As organizations shift towards autonomous, agent-driven architectures, the proliferation of independent AI agents fundamentally alters the cybersecurity landscape. This panel session explores how the rise of Agentic AI amplifies and reshapes enterprise security threats, moving beyond traditional perimeter defenses to dynamic, real-time protection strategies. Industry-leading experts will discuss critical challenges such as maintaining Zero Trust architectures when autonomous agents dynamically reconfigure networks, ensuring continuous compliance and governance, and preventing adversarial manipulation of AI-driven decision-making. Learn More
Speakers:
EVP & Head AI Innovations
Zscaler
Co-Chair
AI Networking Summit
Founder and CEO
Resolve AI
3:30 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
3:55 pm
AI-Driven Network Assurance: From Packets to Priorities with Pervasive Observability – cPacket Triple-T
VP of Strategy
cPacket
3:30 pm
Network Infrastructure for AI Factories: Edge-to-Core-to-Cloud – Tata Communications Triple-T
Vice President
Tata Communications
3:35 pm

As AI workloads explode across enterprises, networks designed for small, random, short-lived flows are being overwhelmed by the reality of modern AI traffic — massive, synchronized, long-lived flows that saturate links and expose the fragility of static architectures. Recent data shows that AI traffic is not just heavier, but fundamentally different: predominantly multicast or all-to-all, hypersensitive to latency, and able to turn traditional switch oversubscription and ECMP balancing into bottlenecks. This panel will examine why the industry’s traditional best-effort, entropy-dependent designs can’t support AI’s unforgiving... Learn More
Speakers:
Chief Technical Advisor and Vice President
World Wide Technology
4:10 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
4:10 pm
You Can’t Hide from Your Bad Data Anymore! – Network to Code Triple-T
VP of Marketing
Network to Code
4:15 pm

As we look toward 2030, enterprise networking is evolving toward fully autonomous data exchange, driven by intelligent, context-aware Agentic AI controllers. This forward-looking panel will explore how self-learning networks will integrate seamlessly with cloud infrastructure and quantum computing, reshaping the foundations of IT architectures and operations. Expert CTOs and Chief IT Architects will discuss strategic imperatives for organizations preparing to embrace this new era of adaptive infrastructure, highlighting the critical technological innovations, governance frameworks, and skills development required to lead in the next decade of... Learn More
Speakers:
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
ONUG
Senior Vice President, Networking
Nvidia
SVP & GM, Infrastructure & Security Group
Cisco
5:30 pm

Unwind with fellow collegues and business partners at The AI Networking Summit Day 1 Reception and Best in Show Award ceremony. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, lively music, and great conversations! The Best in Show awards recognize standout products that are easily deployable in large-scale enterprise IT environments and deliver tangible business value. Leading industry analysts and ONUG Board Members will judge entries and up to four AI Networking Sponsors will be chosen as award winners. Hear about breakthrough technologies and innovations in a fun relaxed... Learn More
8:30 am

Join our Emcees John and Jeremy to hear all about the upcoming keynotes and sessions that will explore how to unleash the power of AI in enterprise infrastructure and applications. Get ready for Day 2 of thought leadership from industry leaders across a wide range of major industries. Learn More
Speakers:
Product Marketing Evangelist
Selector AI
Chief Technical Evangelist - NetOps
Broadcom
9:00 am

Technical debt is a silent killer for many large enterprises globally. In today’s fast moving enterprise landscape, technical debt can silently drain resources, slow innovation, increase operational and security risk.

Despite its impact, technical debt remains difficult to measure and benchmark across industries—leaving many leaders without a clear path forward.

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Speakers:
Global Field CTO Cloud, ITO, Cybersecurity
DXC
Corp VP, Enterprise Infrastructure Services
RTX
10:10 am

Over 80% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to move beyond pilots, and only a rare 4% deliver meaningful ROI. This provocative panel confronts the hard truth behind AI project failures: misaligned goals, siloed teams, poor data quality, and a lack of governance and scalable infrastructure. But there is a path forward. Panelists will share firsthand how they’ve broken through the AI failure cycle by aligning AI with business outcomes, building agentic architectures, and embedding adaptive governance. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to... Learn More
Speakers:
CEO
Sand Hill East, LLC
Co-Chair
AI Networking Summit
EVP & Head AI Innovations
Zscaler
Co-Chair
AI Networking Summit
Associate Vice President of Cloud and Infrastructure Technology
Merck and Co., Inc.
10:40 am

11:15 am

Enterprise networking is at a tipping point. While cloud, compute, and security infrastructure have embraced automation, WAN procurement remains manual, opaque, and slow—out of step with AI-driven, real-time enterprise demands. This session introduces ONUG’s AI-Enabled WAN Connectivity API initiative: a collaborative, enterprise-driven effort to build an open API framework for automating WAN services procurement.

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Speakers:
Director, Citi Tech Fellow, Head of High Perf Arch Infra, STAC Fellow
Citi
Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
ONUG
Managing Director, CTO, CISO, Distinguished Architect
JPMorgan Chase (retired)
CTO
Codesealer
11:45 am
1:20 pm

1:20 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
1:20 pm
Building the Perfect AI Inferencing POD – Edgecore Networks, An Accton Company Triple-T
CMO
Edgecore Networks (An Accton Company)
1:20 pm
Agentic NetOps with AI for Real-Time Resolution – NetBrain Triple-T
Director, North American Sales Engineering
NetBrain Technologies
1:35 pm
Agile Deployment of AI Inferencing at the Edge – Dorado Triple-T
CTO
Dorado Software
1:50 pm

1:50 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
1:50 pm
Future-Proofing AI Infrastructure: Benchmark Networks Before You Burn GPUs – Keysight Technologies Triple-T
Director Business Development
Keysight Technologies
1:50 pm
Network Agility: The Hidden Accelerator for Enterprise AI – Alkira Triple-T
Co-Founder and CTO
Alkira
2:05 pm
Red Hat Ansible AI and Event-Driven Multivendor Automation – Red Hat Triple-T
Senior Principal Technical Marketing Manager
Red Hat Ansible
2:00 pm

The rapid integration of AI technologies is fundamentally reshaping career pathways in tech, especially by automating entry-level and foundational roles historically critical for skill development and upward mobility. This panel brings together industry leaders and workforce strategists to discuss the impact of removing these traditional “bottom rungs” and explores innovative strategies for nurturing talent from early career stages through executive leadership. Panelists will address critical questions around mentoring, reskilling, equitable career progression, and redefining roles to ensure both individuals and organizations can thrive in the... Learn More
Speakers:
EVP & Head AI Innovations
Zscaler
Co-Chair
AI Networking Summit
2:35 pm

In this session, experts will discuss ONUG’s “Agentic AI Overlay” concept for creating adaptive networks. The panel will explore how intent-based and policy-driven architectures enable networks that “sense and respond” to changing conditions without waiting for human input. Topics include using AI to dynamically optimize routing and provisioning (for example, intelligent NaaS), and ensuring network policies remain aligned to business intent. Speakers will highlight how embracing agentic overlays allows networks to reconfigure on the fly for fluctuating AI workloads – delivering agility and performance while... Learn More
2:50 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
2:50 pm
Bring/Build Your Own Agent: Enhance Your Network Automation Scripts with AI Capabilities – Aviz Networks Triple-T
Chief Technology Officer
Aviz Networks
3:05 pm
The 2025 Enterprise ISP Experience: Quoting, Implementation, and Experience Insights – Lightyear Triple-T
CEO & Co-Founder
Lightyear
3:05 pm

This forward-looking panel examines the evolution of traditional operations centers into AI-driven Agentic Operations Centers (AOCs). Panelists (including NOC/SOC leaders and AI ops specialists) will share how AI is being used today for predictive alerting and automated remediation, and envision next-generation centers where intelligent agents perform most monitoring and troubleshooting tasks. Discussion will cover blending NOC and SOC workflows, training staff to supervise AI workflows, and establishing reliability when machines make split-second decisions. Emphasis is on how enterprises can implement controlled-autonomy: letting AI handle routine... Learn More
Speakers:
VP, Cloud, Infrastructure, and AI Solutions
World Wide Technology
Founder and CEO
Precize
3:20 pm

ONUG Triple T presentations provide you with a unique opportunity to view Tools, Technologies and Techniques that map to solutions that enable trusted Infrastructure to drive business value in today’s Enterprise. From real-world NetDevOps to automating and securing multi-cloud deployments, you will find answers to your unique requirements and challenges.

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SUB SESSIONS
3:20 pm
Japan’s Autonomous Network Vision: Enterprise Demands in Focus – Net One Triple-T
Manager, Business Development
Net One Systems Co, Ltd,.
Cloud & Network Automation Architect
Net One Systems
3:20 pm
Building Self‑Healing Networks with Resolve’s Agent‑of‑Agents Orchestration – Resolve Triple-T
COO
Resolve Systems
3:20 pm
ClusterMAX Security for High Performance AI Networks – Hedgehog Triple-T
CEO and Founder
Hedgehog
3:35 pm
Optimize AI Networking with High-Definition Data – Riverbed Triple-T
Technical Director
Riverbed
3:35 pm
Quantum-Safe AI Infrastructure: Securing Data, Workloads, and Automation in the Quantum Era – Qrypt Triple-T
Co-Founder & CTO
Qrypt
3:35 pm

The rise of autonomous, AI-driven networks introduces unprecedented opportunities—but also significant security risks, compliance challenges, and governance complexities. In this critical panel, leading security experts and CISOs will discuss practical strategies to mitigate threats unique to Agentic AI deployments, from ensuring transparency and auditability in AI decision-making to implementing robust Zero Trust and continuous verification frameworks. Panelists will share best practices and actionable insights for maintaining rigorous oversight and governance in adaptive networks, ensuring enterprises can safely embrace the full potential of controlled autonomy. Learn More
Speakers:
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Kraken
CTO and Head of Enterprise Technology Services (Infrastructure)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Area Vice President of Global Cyber Advocacy
World Wide Technology
Chief Analyst
451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence
EY-Parthenon Managing Director, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Ernst & Young LLP
Founder and CEO
Precize
5:00 pm

It’s always a rockin’ party with great food, drinks and the Summit band – Bring you instrument and join in the fun! Learn More
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