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Managing the AI Tidal Wave With a Radically New Security Architecture – Main Stage Keynote

The onset of AI is happening at an unprecedented pace, and data demands-100x greater than traditional apps-necessitate a radically new security architecture. This keynote presents an integrated framework addressing securing access for humans, machines, and AI agents; distributing advanced security for robust application protection; and leveraging analytics for machine-scale threat identification. With this approach security becomes the strategic foundation that unleashes AI’s full potential.

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 Foundations: 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…

Building the Agentic AI Overlay Reference Architecture – Draft Framework & Community Input

The Agentic AI Overlay Working Group has been developing a vendor-independent reference architecture that defines how large enterprises can securely and effectively deploy agentic AI systems at scale. In this session, the Working Group will present its draft reference architecture to the ONUG community for open discussion and feedback. The objective is to ensure that the framework reflects the requirements and priorities of the user community, providing clear guidance to vendors on what is needed for interoperable, non-proprietary Agentic AI infrastructures. Attendees will have the…

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%: Why AI Fails—and How Enterprise Leaders Can Defy the Odds

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…

Addressing Technical Debt in the AI Era – Main Stage Keynote

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. This session goes beyond theory, offering a candid, real-world perspective on identifying, prioritizing and addressing tech debt at scale through real customer experience and actionable frameworks. This session will show how AI can accelerate assessments,…

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.