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AI Networking Summit – Dallas Agenda
3:00 pm
Exclusively for IT executives and select invited guests. No vendors or analysts will be present, adhering to the Chatham House Rule for confidentiality.
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3:00 pm
This private, peer-only session will address the urgent reality that quantum computing is advancing faster than anticipated. This is exemplified by breakthroughs like Amazon’s Ocelot, Microsoft’s Majorana 1, Google’s Willow, IBM’s Heron R2, Zuchongzhi-3, Intel’s Tunnel Falls Next, Rigetti’s Aspen-M2, and Quantinuum’s Helios-Q. These innovations signal the rapid approach of a quantum-powered future. On the downside, as hackers and rogue nation entities harvest passwords awaiting “Q-Day,” the window to secure digital assets is closing. This roundtable will confront and discuss the following pressing questions: How... Learn More
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Vice President - Global Technology & Cloud Transformation
Evernorth, Health Services
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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Head of Customer Strategy for Digital Infrastructure, Americas
Tata Communications
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 2 full days of thought leadership from industry leaders across a wide range of major industries. Learn More
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9:00 am
Hear from ONUG Co-founder and Co-chair Nick Lippis on the power of The AI Networking Summit to bring together AI business leaders and technologists to build futuristic corporate infrastructures that support AI workloads and transform networking and security in today’s enterprise. Learn More
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9:30 am
James Beeson will share his profound insights on navigating today’s rapidly shifting tech landscape—where AI is a double-edged sword, offering unprecedented opportunities but also heightening risks. James will delve deep into issues around How to secure organizations amidst evolving cyber threats Leveraging AI responsibly to stay ahead of attackers The future of technology risk management in the age of AI James Beeson is one of the most influential voices in cybersecurity today. A winner of the prestigious Super Global ORBIE Award, he has been recognized as a... Learn More
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10:20 am
Presented by visionary leaders, this keynote address will focus on the complexities of AI transformation while presenting action plans for embedding AI technologies into your organization. Hear from these renowned leaders from diverse sectors, as they share strategic insights, real-world applications and future trends. Learn More
10:55 am
Over the past decade, AI has undergone a seismic shift, from the early days of GPT-1 to today’s trillion-parameter models. Yet, this revolution follows familiar industry patterns—initial underestimation, rapid acceleration, and emerging disruptions like DeepSeek and Agentic AI. This panel will explore AI’s historical cycles, the compute-cost dynamics driving innovation, and the next wave of GenAI advancements, from RAG-based search to Agentic flows. We’ll tackle critical questions: What compute models will power AI’s future? How do privacy, security, and infrastructure evolve in this new era?... Learn More
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11:40 am
Enjoy networking, eating and visiting our sponsors! Learn More
12:45 pm
Join us to hear from two industry leaders discussing a hot industry topic. Learn More
1:00 pm
Presented by visionary leaders, these keynotes address the complexities of AI transformation while presenting action plans for embedding AI technologies into your organization. Hear from these renowned leaders from diverse sectors, as they share strategic insights, real-world applications and future trends. Learn More
1:20 pm
In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), the ability to move vast quantities of data efficiently and securely is paramount. Consequently, the question of how to move data becomes a strategic one for network architects, who must carefully plan this movement and placement to optimize for performance, cost, and regulatory considerations. In this session we 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. Learn More
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1:40 pm
Legacy network and security architectures extend your network to branches and the cloud, enabling threats like ransomware to move laterally. Internet-facing firewalls and site-to-site VPNs expand your attack surface, and increase costs and complexity, putting your organization at greater risk. Join this session to discover an agile approach to securely connect users, devices, and workloads within and between the branch, cloud, and data center. You’ll see how to: Stop ransomware: Prevent lateral movement by segmenting users, devices, and workloads in days, not months or years.... Learn More
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2:15 pm
84% regularly learn about issues from end-users instead of their monitoring tools. While 95% say they don’t get ISP/Cloud data they need to effectively triage issues. An AI-driven NOC is only successful when it is fueled by intelligent data collected and analyzed from every hop in the client to cloud network path. In this session, learn how to mature your Network Observability practice so it intelligently feeds your AI-driven NOC-bot and provides the breadcrumbs you need to prove your innocence or pinpoint the root cause... Learn More
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2:15 pm
Review of off-the-shelf AI solutions including Co-Pilots and startup products like Glean. Should you adopt these or build custom GenAI solution? Learn More
2:15 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak... Learn More
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2:40 pm
Celestical Triple-T Presentation
2:45 pm
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and networking, leveraging AI co-pilots to drive network automation is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. This panel discussion aims to delve into the practical applications and strategic implications of using AI co-pilots to automate network operations at scale. Our panel of experts will share insights on the integration of AI-driven solutions, explore the challenges and benefits of adopting these technologies, and discuss real-world case studies of successful implementations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding... Learn More
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2:45 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak... Learn More
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3:10 pm
Fortinet Triple-T Presentation
3:15 pm
In the era of accelerated AI advancements, many enterprises face complex challenges and critical decisions when deploying Generative AI applications at scale. This panel brings together industry pioneers and IT leaders who have successfully integrated GenAI solutions within their organizations, aligning them with existing infrastructure and achieving measurable outcomes. Participants will gain actionable insights into overcoming barriers like scalability, compliance, talent shortages, and cost-effectiveness. Panelists will share strategies to navigate the technical, ethical, and operational hurdles inherent to GenAI, empowering organizations to maximize the transformative... Learn More
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Vice President - Global Technology & Cloud Transformation
Evernorth, Health Services
3:15 pm
Reviewing top case studies for GenAI solutions with tangible ROI, from custom Chatbots, Contact Centers, RFP Automation, and AI-co-pilots for Software Code Generation. Learn More
3:15 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak... Learn More
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3:30 pm
Zscaler Triple-T Presentation
3:45 pm
This panel will explore the critical infrastructure and operational needs for deploying Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions in large enterprise environments, especially as they embrace the transformative power of AI. Panelists will discuss real-world examples of how NaaS can meet high demands for scalability, security, and resilience in enterprise networks, while addressing cost, agility, and data governance. The conversation will touch on practical challenges and success stories around scaling NaaS, compliance hurdles, AI-enhanced cybersecurity, and the evolving role of IT leaders in shaping AI-ready... Learn More
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3:45 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak... Learn More
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3:45 pm
Tata Communications Triple-T Presentation
4:05 pm
World Wide Technology Triple-T Presentation
4:15 pm
As enterprises increasingly integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, network capacities and topologies face unprecedented demands while resiliency becomes critical to sustaining operations. This panel discussion will explore the profound impacts of GenAI on network infrastructures, emphasizing the intersection of capacity planning, topology design, and AI-enhanced resiliency. Expert panelists will discuss strategies for addressing data traffic, processing power, and latency challenges, while incorporating AI-driven solutions to fortify networks against failures and security threats. Key topics will include understanding bandwidth and processing requirements, identifying bottlenecks,... Learn More
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4:15 pm
Breakdown the architecture of an Agentic AI solution. How does it differ from non-agentic and a typical RAG solution? What are the challenges with Agentic AI and solutions? Learn More
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4:45 pm
As enterprises navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, quantum computing is not a distant future issue, it’s a CTA today. The discussion will frame the pressing questions: How do we evaluate current vulnerabilities, and what actionable steps can organizations take now to prepare for a post-quantum world? With real-world examples like recent penetration operations underscoring our vulnerabilities, it’s time to transition from ‘if’ to ‘when’ and ‘how’ in our quantum journey. We will also explore groundbreaking quantum chip advancements from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and more... Learn More
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Vice President - Global Technology & Cloud Transformation
Evernorth, Health Services
5:15 pm
AI workloads can be run in the Cloud, in private Data Centers, in GPU-aaS providers, in Colos – or all of the above. What are the factors you should consider when deciding where to scale your AI workloads? Learn More
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Principal Solutions Architect - AI and High Performance Architecture
World Wide Technology
5:15 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak directly to the suppliers and technologists rolling out solutions. More details on these sessions are forthcoming.
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5:25 pm
cPacket Triple-T Presentation
5:35 pm
Network to Code Triple-T Presentation
5:40 pm
IP Fabric Triple-T Presentation
5:45 pm
Celebrate a successful first day of the AI Networking Summit with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, lively music, and great conversations! 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
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9:00 am
As the leader of Merck’s Cloud Migration Strategy, Sean Finnerty will share how this initiative became a catalyst for transformation across research, operations, and manufacturing. Discover how Merck has harnessed AI-driven methodologies to expand compute capacity—empowering scientists to accelerate groundbreaking pharmaceutical research and optimizing manufacturing operations for greater efficiency and innovation. Learn More
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9:35 am
Presented by visionary leaders, these keynotes address the complexities of AI transformation while presenting action plans for embedding AI technologies into your organization. Hear from these renowned leaders from diverse sectors, as they share strategic insights, real-world applications and future trends. Learn More
10:10 am
Presented by visionary leaders, these keynotes address the complexities of AI transformation while presenting action plans for embedding AI technologies into your organization. Hear from these renowned leaders from diverse sectors, as they share strategic insights, real-world applications and future trends. Learn More
11:00 am
This two-hour instructor-led workshop is designed to provide network engineers with foundational skills in Generative AI Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. Aligned with the AI Networking Summit’s mission to empower enterprises through innovative AI technologies, this session offers a practical introduction to integrating AI-driven insights directly within network engineering contexts. Participants will explore key RAG concepts, understand their application in enhancing network operations, and work hands-on to build a basic RAG implementation. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working prototype, bridging the... Learn More
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11:10 am
Presented by visionary leaders, these keynotes address the complexities of AI transformation while presenting action plans for embedding AI technologies into your organization. Hear from these renowned leaders from diverse sectors, as they share strategic insights, real-world applications and future trends. Learn More
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12:00 pm
John and Nick have an informative and lively discussion on where the industry is and where it is headed. Learn More
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12:35 pm
Enjoy the break! Grab a lunch, network and visit our sponsors. We have more great content coming up this afternoon. Learn More
1:00 pm
Students will work through a hands-on mini-project that brings the entire AI prototyping workflow to life: Starting with a foundation model API (large language model), integrating an orchestration tool like LangChain or LlamaIndex to handle prompts and data retrieval, storing and querying user-generated data in a vector database such as ChromaDB or Pinecone, and finally delivering an interactive interface via Streamlit or Gradio. By working through each piece of this stack, participants will gain practical experience deploying a simple, yet complete AI-powered application—reinforcing core concepts... Learn More
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1:30 pm
As cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, enterprises are under growing pressure to deploy robust, adaptive AI-driven security measures. This panel will explore the critical role of AI in transforming cybersecurity practices, equipping organizations with the tools to anticipate, detect, and neutralize next-generation threats in real time. Drawing insights from leading experts in AI-powered defense, we’ll delve into the advantages and potential limitations of integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation into security operations. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the... Learn More
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1:30 pm
Infiniband networking has been the gold standard for AI clusters. But Ethernet is quickly emerging as a more widely adopted standard. How do the two compare and what do you need to know about AI Networking? Learn More
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1:30 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak... Learn More
SUB SESSIONS
1:30 pm
Broadcom Triple-T Presentation
1:30 pm
NetBrain Triple-T Presentation
1:45 pm
Netskope Triple-T Presentation
1:45 pm
Open Infrastructure, Simplified – Accton-Edgecore Triple-T
2:00 pm
This panel delves into the transformative potential of AI-powered Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) frameworks, examining how AI integration is redefining security paradigms for the cloud-based, multi-device enterprise of 2025. Moderated by an expert in AI and network security, this discussion will bring together industry leaders and practitioners to explore the evolution of SASE/SSE powered by AI, covering real-world deployments, success stories, and hurdles. Key topics include automated threat detection, adaptive policy frameworks, and AI-driven insights for robust, scalable cybersecurity.... Learn More
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2:00 pm
How many GPUs do I need to solve a particular AI use case? We give practical advice and introduce an estimation model to guide the sizing and scaling for GenAI solutions. Learn More
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Principal Solutions Architect - AI and High Performance Architecture
World Wide Technology
2:30 pm
This session will explore how AI can revolutionize network monitoring and incident response by providing real-time analytics, anomaly detection, and automated remediation. Attendees will learn about the latest AI tools and techniques for enhancing network visibility, reducing response times, and improving overall security posture. Case studies and best practices will be shared to illustrate the practical implementation of AI in network monitoring and incident response. Learn More
2:30 pm
Deep-fakes are quickly becoming very sophisticated thanks to AI, making their detection much more difficult. We share practical solutions we’ve evaluated. Learn More
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3:00 pm
As enterprises embrace the transformative power of Agentic AI, the integration of autonomous, distributed, and federated AI agents demands an infrastructure that balances scalability, security, and agility. This moderated panel will explore how the convergence of edge computing and multi-cloud environments drives real-time decision-making by delivering low-latency, AI-powered insights directly to the point of action. Panelists will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of deploying these advanced AI systems, including data governance, cost efficiency, compliance, and security. Attendees will gain actionable insights into implementing scalable,... Learn More
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3:00 pm
In today’s rapidly evolving AI-enabled networking landscape, APIs are transforming how network engineering professionals optimize and manage infrastructure. This interactive, two-hour workshop demystifies APIs for network engineers, offering practical insights and hands-on experience in using APIs to enhance infrastructure efficiency. Through guided exercises and real-world examples, participants will learn to leverage APIs from leading network infrastructure vendors, unlocking new capabilities in automation, monitoring, and configuration management. By the end of this session, attendees will have a foundational understanding of API integration, empowering them to streamline... Learn More
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3:00 pm
AI is being used by both the good guys and bad actors to improve attack sophistication. What are the top issues and risks, and how do you mitigate them? Learn More
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3:30 pm
As the power limitations of classical computing force AI to evolve, quantum technologies are poised to both disrupt and enhance our cybersecurity paradigms. Today’s discussion is about understanding the dual-edged nature of quantum-AI convergence: while offering transformative capabilities, these advancements introduce new compliance challenges and potential threats like difficult-to-detect AI data poisoning and novel AI-powered cryptanalysis. Let’s explore how enterprises can protect their digital ecosystems in a rapidly changing threat landscape. Learn More
4:00 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. Suppliers have been challenged by ONUG to present solutions that help the enterprise overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. These are interactive sessions, bring your questions and speak directly to the suppliers and technologists rolling out solutions. More details on these sessions are forthcoming.
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4:00 pm
Lightyear’s 2025 State of Connectivity Report – Lightyear Triple-T
4:00 pm
Aviz Networks Triple-T Presentation
4:15 pm
Grokstream Triple-T Presentation
4:15 pm
Highway 9 Triple-T Presentation
4:30 pm
Nile Triple-T Presentation
4:30 pm
Riverbed Triple-T Presentation
5:00 pm
We will head off to Pegasus City Brewery for another great party with drinks, food, and the ONUG Band – Bring you instrument and join in the fun! Learn More