AI Networking Summit Closing Party and Jam Party

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

Securing the Autonomous Network: Agentic AI Challenges and Solutions

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.

From NOC to AOC: Transforming Operations in the AI Era

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…

Agentic AI Overlays and Adaptive Networking Strategies

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…

AI and the Future of Work: Navigating Careers from Intern to the Boardroom When Entry-Level Roles Disappear

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…

Beating the 4%

Main Stage Keynote – Addressing Technical Debt in the AI Era

Welcome to Day 2 of the AI Networking Summit!

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.

Networking Reception and Best-in-Show Awards

Celebrate a successful first day of the AI Networking Summit with the Best in Show Award ceremony, 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 based on the following criteria: ⇒ Innovation – Breakthrough technologies, designs and implementations. ⇒ Differentiation: Products and solutions with unique value propositions. ⇒ Business Value: ROI realized in…

Networking in 2030: The Agentic AI Vision

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…