CENIC 2024 Conference program

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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8:00 - 9:00 am

Regency Foyer

Ask a CENIC Engineer

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Innovative applications

8:00 - 9:00 am

Regency Foyer

Breakfast

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Meal/Break/Reception

9:00 - 9:10 am

Ballroom

Announcements

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Welcome

9:10 - 10:10 am

Plenary

Ballroom

A Community of Innovation: National Research and Education Networks in North America

Kathryn Anthonisen , Inder Monga , Howard Pfeffer , Moisés Torres Martínez , Sylvie Cosgrove

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This panel will focus on global grand challenges — the climate crisis, our need for clean energy, public health emergencies like COVID-19, conserving our marine resources, and many others. These challenges require global scientific collaborations supported by robust broadband networks. To ensure we meet the future data transfer needs of big science, collaborative research, cultural and artistic exchanges, transnational education, global scale scientific instruments like the Square Kilometer Array of telescopes, and to foster more multidisciplinary partnerships and data-sharing in and among numerous disciplines — all of these require a global fabric of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), a resilient, coherent, and secure architecture that provides reliable high-speed connectivity and customized services that ultimately bolster scientific discovery and innovation.

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These NRENs, in turn, support regional networks, like CENIC, and collaborations that allow their constituents to be part of this global fabric. In this session, leaders of North American NRENs will discuss their partnership with each other and reflect on innovations, new directions, common and unique challenges, and ways that those participating in the CENIC community can participate in this regional and global R&E fabric, if they are not already so engaged.

International

Innovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

10:10 - 10:40 am

Plenary

Ballroom

Next-Gen Stewardship of Urban Sea Systems: Balancing Economic Vitality, Environmental Decline, Homeland Security, and Social Justice

John Delaney

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Many large port-related communities across our planet play vital roles in regional and global supply-chain economies. However, these urbanized coastal centers suffer severe environmental and ecological decline and are vulnerable to natural and manufactured disasters. Rising sea levels and intense storms may soon render low-lying, near-shore urban enclaves unlivable for lower-income communities. This session will discuss how next-generation stewardship of heavily populated shorelines requires bold strategies and cutting-edge technology to ensure constant, up-to-date assessment of rapidly changing conditions triggered by the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change.

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Two vital assessment strategies include:

Strengthening each community’s sense of ownership and level of awareness and
Computationally linking interactive feedback loops that allow researchers to examine the interdependence that any single activity might have on any of the others.

Digital Twins is a computational model of real-time, real-world entities that could have the capacity to inform teams of citizen experts and policymakers committed to collaborative engagement. Implementing a dynamic model for knowing all forms of process interplay and placing it in the hands of specially trained decision-makers can launch a new era of insightful, balanced stewardship directed at managing the full complexity of the entire Urban Sea Systems.

Innovative applications

10:40 - 11:00 am

Ballroom

Meet the Speakers

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Statewide, national, and global collaborations

11:00 - 11:15 am

Regency Foyer

Break

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Meal/Break/Reception

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Demonstration Lecture

Ballroom

Automated Volumetric DDoS Mitigation in Research and Education

Paul Murray

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This session will examine Stanford University’s successful implementation of Corero's automated DDoS mitigation tool, Smartwall Threat Defense Director (TDD).

TDD uses telemetry, machine learning analytics, and network programmability to protect the network automatically.

Unlike traditional methods of DDoS defense, such as RTBH routing, the use of out-of-band scrubbing centers, or other manual interventions, Stanford’s Corero solution from Juniper Networks automatically identifies and immediately mitigates volumetric attacks within seconds, protecting the Stanford network from sophisticated and malicious attacks without interrupting operations.

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The solution uses Corero's out-of-band NETconf control plane to signal defensive measures and uses sampled network traffic to identify incoming DDoS attacks. After identifying the attack pattern, Corero creates granular flex filters in Juniper hardware at the network edge. The flex filters protect the target of a DDoS attack, eliminating the need for source filters and immediately dropping the attack traffic. Telemetry from the border routers towards the TDD signals when the attack has subsided.

This solution protects the Stanford network while permitting legitimate traffic to and from the DDoS target and ensures uninterrupted operations.

This talk will:

• Differentiate the TDD solution from other DDoS solutions.

• Describe how Corero uses Juniper's flexible match filters.

• Discuss how Juniper’s ephemeral database architecture is uniquely positioned to support TDD.

• Describe how Corero seamlessly integrates with Juniper MX hardware.

• Detail the installation efforts and challenges of implementing TDD in an R&E network.

• Illustrate and review the Stanford TDD architecture.

California University

CybersecurityFuture network and wireless technologiesInnovative applications

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Panel

Regency 1/2

Quantum Networking

Corey McClelland , Kirk McGregor , Frank Narducci , Michael Wood

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While California hosts several national laboratories, other states’ NLs have garnered more traction in developing quantum networks. Private-sector partners have also made advancements in making quantum networking more accessible to various telecommunication networks, such as with Toshiba, NuCrypt, and HyperLight in the Illinois‐Express Quantum Network (IEQNET) and Advanced Quantum Networks for Scientific Discovery (AQNET-SD) project (ANL, FNAL, and its AT&T/Caltech/NASA-JPL extension), Chattanooga’s EPB Quantum Network (ORNL, LANL) supported by Aliro and Qubitekk, and Brooklyn’s GothamQ (BNL) by Qunnect. Several consortia have even been formed, such as six U.S. Government agencies under the DC-QNet, and IEQNET/AQNET-SD. The INQNET consortium is linked to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED‐C), and the AT&T/Caltech/NASA-JPL extension is one of the few examples of a California project.

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What still appears to be missing is a technical consideration as to if or when CENIC members can try out new quantum networking technologies for themselves more independently. To develop initial conversations on needs for technical documents, standards, or specifications about if, what, or how quantum networking could be used, Iff Technologies, as an R&D affiliate of UC Davis and member of QED-C, has invited fellow QED-C members Qubitekk and Aliro Quantum to present on their activities in quantum networking with examples from Tennessee’s expansion of the EPB Quantum Network. The Naval Postgraduate School is also invited to discuss its experiences with developing quantum networking proposals. Our hope is that an initial discussion panel can springboard productive conversations and education to make quantum networking projects and proposals more tractable.

California UniversityGovernmentCorporateNationalCross-Segment

Future network and wireless technologiesInnovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Panel Roundtable discussion

Regency 4/5

Balancing Virtual and In-Person Programming in Cultural and Educational Institutions

Mount Allen III CFE , Jeannette Godbey , Todd Swanson , Ryan Wyatt

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Pandemic closures prompted cultural and educational institutions to shift resources to virtual programs and online content. Now that doors have reopened and crowds are returning to museums, science centers, and theaters, many students have returned to their educational institutions in person. Money and staffing are needed elsewhere, but the demand for virtual and online experiences hasn’t disappeared. This moderated discussion will explore the issues this shift raises.

Session attendees will be invited to share their stories and brainstorm ways to deliver relevant, timely, and accessible content to our diverse audiences.

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Representatives of major cultural institutions on CalREN will help the group explore these issues. The session will begin with brief presentations by representatives from the California Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium, the J. Paul Getty Trust (the Getty), and SFJAZZ. These leaders will share their insights on audiences and expectations, focusing on how content offerings have transformed and refocused as we emerge from the pandemic.

Then, the group will consider questions such as:

How do institutions balance limited resources with expanded demand?
How do business models need to evolve to support these efforts?
How can virtual and in-person offerings align for maximum value?

Cultural Organization

Innovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

12:05 - 12:35 pm

Ballroom

"Oh, the AI Things You'll See in Higher Ed Tech!" A Guide to Navigating AI Technologies in University Networks

Sudheer Matta

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Your students and faculty are demanding seamless connectivity. Your university network is tasked with supporting an ever-growing number of devices and applications, putting strain on resources, and affecting productivity. How can you effectively manage these challenges within the confines of limited resources? An AI-driven educational enterprise can optimize user experiences and preemptively address potential issues. Leveraging a microservices cloud platform, you can ensure that your university network is consistently reliable, and a virtual network assistant can proactively troubleshoot issues, preventing them from escalating into major problems.

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AIOps tailored for your university network can significantly enhance productivity by identifying and resolving problems before users are even aware of their existence. With AIOps implementation, you can potentially reduce support tickets by up to 90%, allowing your IT team to redirect their focus towards more strategic initiatives. Gain insights into and optimize every user experience across wired, wireless, SD-WAN, and the data center to create a seamless educational environment. Join this session to discover the unique benefits of AIOps in the higher education landscape, exploring how intent-based technology provides the scalability and agility required to deliver an enhanced network experience. Additionally, learn how to effectively secure users, applications, and devices without imposing additional operational overhead on your university's IT infrastructure.

CybersecurityInnovative applications

12:05 - 12:35 pm

Regency 1/2

CENIC Services

Christopher Bruton , Nick Plunkett

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In this session, we'll explore CENIC's NGI Services from SPaaS to L3VPNs. We'll cover use-cases and benefits these technologies can bring.

Innovative applications

12:05 - 12:35 pm

Lecture

Regency 4/5

Navigating the Post-COVID Landscape with Transformations for Sustainable Student Internet Access

Misty Roton , Russ Selken

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Join us for a compelling session as we delve into the transformative journey of K-12 IT departments in the wake of the COVID paradigm shift. Navigating the challenges of ensuring home internet access for students post-pandemic, Modesto City Schools encountered uncertainties and hidden complexities within the Federal E-rate program, specifically the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). Faced with the potential sunset of ECF, the district sought a more reliable solution and successfully collaborated with local ISP Ayera to provide free internet to 600 families and the district. Learn firsthand the strategic steps taken to secure no-cost internet access and ensure equitable connectivity for educational success.

California K-12

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluency

12:35 - 1:30 pm

Regency Foyer & Terrace

Lunch

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Meal/Break/Reception

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Panel

Ballroom

Bootstrapping Cyberinfrastructure in the CSU: Making the Right Connections to Networks, Hardware, and Collaborators

Gerard Au , Mike Farley , Luwen (Vivian) Huangfu , Jerry Sheehan , Mary Thomas , Frank Würthwein , Haley Ye

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The multi-institution panel will discuss a collaborative effort within the CSU system, the largest public university system in the United States, to leverage existing state and federal investments in cyberinfrastructure to provide shared services to the research community across our campuses.

Panelists will share insight on the multiple strategies undertaken to understand the research infrastructure needs of faculty on our campuses, the collaborative development of specific and funded NSF proposals to support these efforts, an elaboration of the services and infrastructure open to CENIC members now available, and a set of emerging best practices for other campuses as they begin their researcher engagement journey.

California University

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyFuture network and wireless technologiesStatewide, national, and global collaborations

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Lecture

Regency 1/2

Broadband Innovations in Rural California

Brian Boomer , Jeff Seed , Keith Taylor , Linda Thomas , Robert Tse

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This session will examine two projects in rural Fresno County that positively impact the lives of residents.
Rural Broadband Cooperative
Brian Boomer, Jeff Seed, Keith Taylor, and Robert Tse will highlight the West Hills Broadband Cooperative (Co-op). This project aims to create a locally controlled broadband Co-op that identifies and focuses on unserved populations, with the outcome of providing equitable and affordable broadband service to all.
Wireless Broadband Connection to Farm Field Precision Agriculture
Linda Thomas will discuss how the Cal.net – Microsoft – Terranova Ranch Project is bringing fixed wireless internet access and LoRaWAN to 100 acres of working tomato fields on the West Side of Fresno County.

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The West Hills Broadband Cooperative: West Hills College is leading the development of a broadband cooperative in western Fresno County. This project involves partners in education, government, the private sector, and communities. In particular, West Hills College Farm of the Future and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources are contributing their expertise. Resources are being drawn from federal agencies, including the USDA. This project includes private sector partnerships, which include Geo Partners, among others. Most importantly, this project doesn't solely focus on the underserved; it opens access and provides training to the unserved.

The Cal.net – Microsoft – Terranova Ranch Project: In August 2023, rural internet service provider Cal.net partnered with Microsoft and Terranova Ranch. Cal.net installed soil moisture sensors and enabled automated controls for Terranova's water valves. The results of this project were tremendous. During this project and as a direct result of these precision ag applications, Terranova Ranch saw a 10% reduction in water usage for these acres. Cal.net provided workforce development training to Terranova to up-skill their incumbent workers using the new technology. In addition, the fixed wireless tower that Cal.net installed on the land for this project provided internet access to rural and low-income workers, students, and families living nearby. As a Microsoft Airband partner, Cal.net can provide Affordable Connectivity Program training and digital literacy/fluency training to rural residents who subscribe to the services. This project demonstrated that rural broadband supports sustainable farming and thriving rural communities. This project caught the attention of the FCC, the Governor's Office, the CDFA, the USDA, the US Congress, Western Growers, and West Hills Community College.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12Cultural OrganizationGovernmentCorporateNationalCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyFuture network and wireless technologiesInnovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Panel

Regency 4/5

Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Underserved Families Through Innovative Education Initiatives

Jason Borgen , Amy Hamblin , Rommel Hidalgo , Kevin Miller

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In today's increasingly technology-driven world, access to digital resources and connectivity is not a privilege but a necessity for educational success and social mobility. However, many families, particularly in underserved communities, lack access to reliable internet, affordable devices, and the digital literacy skills to fully utilize these resources. This digital divide exacerbates existing educational disparities, hindering students' ability to engage in online learning, access essential educational materials, and prepare for a future increasingly reliant on technology.

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This panel discussion will bring together four leading organizations in the education sector to explore innovative approaches to bridging the digital divide and connecting underserved families. Representatives from each organization will share their unique perspectives and experiences in addressing this critical issue, highlighting successful strategies, challenges faced, and lessons learned. Through this engaging dialogue, participants will gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of digital equity and the transformative impact that effective interventions can have on the lives of underserved families. Panel Objectives:

Foster a deeper understanding of the digital divide and its impact on underserved families in the education landscape.
Showcase innovative initiatives and programs implemented by leading education organizations to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved families.
Identify critical challenges and opportunities in addressing digital equity and promoting connectivity for underserved communities.
Share best practices and lessons learned from successful digital equity initiatives.
Inspire collaboration and partnerships among stakeholders to advance digital equity and connectivity for underserved families.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California Library

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluency

2:35 - 3:20 pm

Demonstration Panel

Ballroom

Broadening the Path of Totality: Sharing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse as a Live Experience

Robyn Higdon , Laura Peticolas , Ryan Wyatt

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There are few more awe-inspiring and educational experiences than a total solar eclipse. Still, one must typically be in a narrow strip of Earth’s surface – the path of totality – to experience it.

This session will outline and, where appropriate, demonstrate how this experience and its educational value can be shared well beyond the path of totality, including but not limited to:

Livestreams on eclipse day
Downloadable, free educational materials and curricula
Utilizing OpenSpace software to create an eclipse experience

The session will also discuss collaborative “citizen science” projects, such as gathering data on flora and fauna before, during, and after totality and measuring other environmental responses that can be made more powerful with broadband connectivity.

California Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryCultural OrganizationNationalCross-Segment

DemoEquitable access / digital literacy and fluencyInnovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

2:35 - 3:20 pm

Regency 1/2

CENIC Network Automation

Vanessa Bernabe , Dennis Cagampan , Josh Dickman , Brian Ismay , Cameron Nemo

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In this session, software and network engineers from CENIC will discuss two recent areas of advancement. One is a new system built to standardize and streamline configuring network devices to manage connections by taking laborious use of device command lines out of the picture. How does this system interact with devices, how did we build the web UI, and how are existing network services being brought into this new system?

Innovative applications

2:35 - 3:20 pm

Lecture Roundtable discussion

Regency 4/5

ConnectEd Nebraska: Bridging the Digital Divide through Innovative eduroam Expansion

Brett Bieber , Becca Kingery

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Nebraska’s statewide education network, Network Nebraska, has made great strides in expanding broadband services and fostering digital equity in the state. By significantly expanding access to eduroam* in community anchor institutions, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, and libraries.

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ConnectEd Nebraska has made an important impact on the state’s educational landscape. In addition, ConnectEd Nebraska is piloting innovative collaborations between school districts and local ISPs to expand access to eduroam in unique ways that go beyond traditional anchor institutions, reducing barriers to broadband access and enhancing educational opportunities.

* eduroam is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyFuture network and wireless technologiesStatewide, national, and global collaborations

3:20 - 3:35 pm

Regency Foyer

Break

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Meal/Break/Reception

3:20 - 3:35 pm

Regency Foyer

Ask a CENIC Engineer

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Innovative applications

3:35 - 4:05 pm

Demonstration Lecture

Ballroom

ESnet's OSCARS Modernization for LHC Data Challenge and IRI

Evangelos Chaniotakis

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This session will present the recent developments in ESnet’s OSCARS software, and our Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) resource scheduling and service provisioning application.

ESnet expert will explain the capabilities that OSCARS has provided to the US and international scientific community for its almost 20-year lifespan, its niche in the upcoming LHC data challenge and IRI ecosystem, and its integration with co-scheduling applications such as SENSE / RUCIO.

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ESnet will provide context on their recent network configuration automation efforts, explaining how we utilized the SURFnet Orchestrator, our in-house authoritative source of truth ESDB and the Cisco NSO network configuration platform to deploy ESnet6, and we will give a quick overview of ESnet’s software development lifecycle and application deployment scenario.

We'll then remark on the integration between the OSCARS software with that toolchain and our custom topology collection, including our Kafka message bus, as well as the new capabilities we developed in preparation for the new challenges for 2024.

The session will end with a short demonstration of the application’s browser interface as ESnet’s engineering staff uses it, and we will close the presentation by discussing future plans for development and areas of potential collaboration with the CENIC community.

NationalInternational

DemoStatewide, national, and global collaborations

3:35 - 4:05 pm

Lecture

Regency 1/2

Leveraging Technological Advancements for a New and Inclusive Era in Education: A Rural Counties Perspective

Geoff Belleau , Roy Sims

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Imagine a world where the color blue didn't exist. It's a fascinating thought that takes us back to when certain things were yet to be discovered or defined. Similarly, in education, there was a time when schools operated without the lightning-fast broadband speeds and robust cybersecurity measures we now consider essential.

Just as the discovery of blue marked a turning point in our perception of color, the advent of high-speed internet and cybersecurity represents a transformative era in education. The analogy of the "new blue" perfectly aligns with introducing advanced technological infrastructure in schools. In San Benito County, we've harnessed these technical connections to redefine education and create a metaphorical "new blue" for our community.

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Our journey involved installing enterprise systems in small rural locations, ensuring that even the most remote schools were included in the digital age. The process was guided by unique contracts and collaborative efforts that aggregated resources, allowing us to bridge the connectivity gap cost-effectively and efficiently.

As we reflect on this chapter of progress, we pose the question: What comes next in our journey of discovery? What is the next frontier where we can say, "Did you know there was a time when this 'new blue' did not exist?" The answer lies in continued innovation, adapting to emerging challenges, and ensuring that our educational landscape evolves to meet the needs of every student.

In San Benito County, the narrative is not just about technological advancements; it's about leveraging them to define a new and inclusive era in education. By connecting schools, implementing enterprise solutions, and fostering collaboration, we are embracing the "new blue" and setting the stage for future chapters of discovery and progress in education for our community.

California K-12

Statewide, national, and global collaborations

3:35 - 4:05 pm

Demonstration Lecture

Regency 4/5

Top Findings from Three Years of Penetration Testing in K-12 Schools

Kevin Riley

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Our mission is clear: to protect the next generation by identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening defenses. Join us as we reveal the top vulnerabilities encountered from extensive penetration testing experience in educational institutions. These findings shed light on the challenges unique to school districts and offer actionable solutions to mitigate risks effectively.

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From the ever-present threat of ransomware to the perils of unsecured IoT devices and the often-overlooked human element, we will explore the multifaceted landscape of cybersecurity in education. Learn how these vulnerabilities are exploited and discover practical strategies to fortify your school district's defenses.

Join us on this educational journey as we share real-world examples and the tools attackers use to access your network and cause mayhem.

California K-12

Cybersecurity

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Cypress 1

Ask a CENIC Engineer

Christopher Bruton

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Bring your questions about RPKI, MANRS, IRR, and ARIN resources. This interactive Q&A session will focus on the technical challenges that CENIC associates may face in implementing routing security best practices.

Innovative applications

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Presidio Board Room

Q&A with Tom DeFanti & Larry Smarr: All about the CENIC-AI Resource (CENIC-AIR)

Tom DeFanti , Larry Smarr

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Tom DeFanti & Larry Smarr, architects of the National Research Platform (NRP), will be available to answer questions about the California portion, the CENIC AI Resource (CENIC-AIR), its infrastructure, and the communities that already use it.

CENIC-AIR provides California’s research and education communities a platform to enable their faculty and students to contribute constructively to this transformation and collaborate extensively with colleagues nationwide over the same infrastructure. For California to continue its leadership in AI, faculty, and students need access to training, research, and class lab facilities in a persistent, sustained infrastructure that will continue to evolve well into the future.

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Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science research and education applications need access to GPUs and other advanced compute technologies that CENIC-AIR will support. With the CENIC-AIR Platform, researchers and educators can also easily access cloud offerings such as Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure, as well as NSF HPC centers, should they need to scale beyond the National Research Platform (NRP) set of resources and have the allocations, funds, or cloud credits to use HPC cloud services.

Community EngagementEquitable access / digital literacy and fluency

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Regency 1/2

Segment Meeting: California Community Colleges

Ken Roberts

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Join CENIC's California Community Colleges Project Manager, Ken Roberts, as we speak about CENIC's current service offerings. Afterward, participants will meet fellow members of the California Community Colleges community and members of the CENIC Program Management Office, Operations, Engineering, and Security teams.

Community Engagement

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Regency 4/5

Segment Meeting: California Universities & Research Institutions

Tristan Gaspas , Lisa Purewal

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This session will be presented by CENIC's CSU Project Manager, Lisa Purewal, and CENIC's Associate Project Manager, Tristan Gaspas, who assists with the UC and Private Segments. They will discuss CENIC's current service offerings, including High-Performance Research (HPR), DDoS Mitigation Service (DMS), and Cloud Services. Afterward, participants will meet fellow members of the California universities community and members of the CENIC Program Management Office, Operations, Engineering, and Security teams.

Community Engagement

4:10 - 5:30 pm

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Segment Meeting: K12 & Libraries

Stella Kwon , Son Nguyen

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Meet CENIC's K-12 Project Manager, Son Nguyen, and CENIC's Libraries Project Manager, Stella Kwon, as we introduce our partners at the California State Library and Imperial County of Education, the K-12 High-Speed Network manager, and the new aggregator for libraries. This casual session is a chance to mingle with your fellow K-12 and library community and members of the CENIC Program Management Office, Operations, Engineering, and Security teams.

Library members, please bring a library card for your respective jurisdiction, as we would like to display them!

Community Engagement

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Monterey Ballroom & Terrace

Cocktails, Dinner, & Networking

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Meal/Break/Reception

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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8:00 - 9:00 am

Regency Foyer

Breakfast

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Meal/Break/Reception

9:00 - 9:10 am

Ballroom

Announcements

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Welcome

9:10 - 10:10 am

Plenary

Ballroom

Advances in the CENIC-AI Resource (CENIC AIR)

Christopher Bruton , Larry Smarr

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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) research and development (R&D) in the United States is advancing rapidly, and they present opportunities to pursue cutting-edge research and education and open new career paths for students who will become the next facilitators of academic research and private sector innovation, with the potential to transform society in positive and beneficial ways. To facilitate this transformation, there is a need for a national-level cyberinfrastructure that is open-access, scalable, and grown through the contributions of its user community.

This resource, the infrastructure, and the communities that use it already exist in the United States in the form of the National Research Platform (NRP), and the California portion called the CENIC AI Resource (CENIC-AIR).

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The National Research Platform (NRP), is led by UC San Diego Professor and San Diego Supercomputing Center (SDSC) Director Frank Wuerthwein. NRP currently enables user access to over 1,300 GPUs, 20,000 CPU cores, 32 FPGAs, and over 10,000 Terabytes of 40-100Gbps-connected high-speed storage, thus creating a national Cyberinfrastructure Commons (CI Commons) and in California, the CENIC-AI Resource (CENIC-AIR).

CENIC-AIR consists of high-performance compute and storage resources initially funded by the NSF and voluntarily expanded by resources contributed by members of the CENIC community. It’s designed to enable both research and education community members to contribute to the evolving big-data-fueled AI ecosystem while learning from it. All of this is supported by the same shared network infrastructure.

This keynote session will cover the advances in the CENIC-AIR and how now all members of CENIC have access to this powerful resource. Faculty and students in California’s community colleges, the CSU system, as well as the UC and private college members can access the resources of CENIC-AIR.

National

Innovative applications

10:15 - 10:45 am

Lecture

Regency 1/2

Pushing 400 Gbps Domestically and Internationally

Thomas Araneta , Chris Wilkinson

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This talk will showcase developments on the Internet2 domestic and international infrastructure to support 400 Gbps applications for commercial cloud and research computing. We will discuss how the confluence of emerging optical technologies (pluggable optics on flex grid), submarine transport, innovative architectures, and new software developments (Insight Console) is being applied to meet the needs of the R&E community.

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Additionally, Internet2 is partnering with our domestic community for new collaborations - NA-REX for International Research facilitation and MetrANOVA for the development of analytics pipelines - with the hope of further boosting access to network research and analytics; these efforts will also be discussed.

GovernmentNationalInternational

Future network and wireless technologiesInnovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

10:15 - 10:45 am

Lecture

Regency 4/5

AMON-SENSS DDoS Detection Use at CENIC

David Han , Jelena Mirkovic , Philip Romero

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This session will cover AMON-SENSS DDoS Detection and how CENIC worked with developers to tune it for its use in our environment. Jelena will cover the background and development of the tool and explain how it got to where we are today. We will show the progress of how CENIC has moved away from our Machine Learning DDoS detection model to a new and improved method using this tool.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California Library

CybersecurityInnovative applications

10:45 - 11:05 am

Regency Foyer

Break

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Meal/Break/Reception

11:05 am - 12:05 pm

Panel

Ballroom

Safeguarding Academic Ecosystems: Navigating the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Landscapes in Education

Rachelle Chong , Anthony Giandomenico , Jim Richberg

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Join this panel discussion on current threats, incident response, data privacy, and mandatory reporting requirements. What threats target higher education and research networks, and what are some approaches and best practices for responding to problems? What are the implications of new Federal requirements such as CIRCIA and the SEC ruling on mandatory incident reporting? How do California data privacy requirements affect CISOs and CIOs? Please bring your questions to this interactive discussion with our cybersecurity practitioners and experts.

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We’ll address the dynamic cybersecurity threat landscape that universities encounter, sharing up-to-date intelligence and emerging trends from Fortinet’s Threat Labs, illustrating how malicious actors employ increasingly sophisticated techniques – ranging from ransomware and phishing to data breaches. Educational institutions already work tirelessly to fortify both their IT and OT infrastructure against cyber threats – but is it enough to prepare universities for 2024 and beyond? Anthony Giandomenico, Fortinet Vice President of Cybersecurity Consulting, will guide us in dissecting the current and future trends that universities can prepare for right now. Along with Jim Richberg, Fortinet’s Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO, he will talk about best practices and common problems in integrating security in complex environments such as universities.

Former Federal Communication Commissioner Rachelle Chong will highlight the intricacies of data privacy in educational settings. As universities increasingly rely on digital platforms for administration, research, and learning, collecting and storing vast amounts of personal and academic data pose significant challenges. We will examine the implications of data privacy regulations, the ethical responsibilities of handling student and faculty information, and the imperative to balance technological advancement and protecting individual privacy rights.

The panelists will also discuss new Federal cyber incident reporting requirements, especially the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) and the SEC’s recent rule on disclosure of both ‘material’ cyber incidents and annual reporting
on the cybersecurity posture of publicly traded companies.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryGovernment

Cybersecurity

11:05 am - 12:05 pm

Panel

Regency 1/2

Empowering Libraries: Navigating Grant Opportunities for Enhanced Technology and Networking

Amanda Armitage , Josh Chisom , Donna Ohr

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The recent influx of state and federal grant monies for broadband plays a crucial role in supporting advancements in library technology and funding for library network improvements. Many of these grants boast a significant monetary match, reaching as high as 97-100%. However, the challenge lies in choosing the most fitting ones. In this session, we will explore several key grants, such as California Library Connect (CLC), California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BiL), and possible future opportunities for funding.

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Our panel aims to bring together experts from the California State Library, potentially accompanied by library technical staff who have successfully secured grant funding for technology and network improvements. Attendees can expect valuable guidance on what grants to pursue, navigating the application process, understanding the expectations of grant providers, and optimizing their chances of success in accessing these crucial funding opportunities.

California Library

Innovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

11:05 am - 12:05 pm

Workshop

Regency 4/5

AI's Transformative Role in Education

Julie Judd , Dana Thompson

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How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming education? In today's tech-driven era, AI offers significant enhancements in teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. This session emphasizes AI's ability to create tailored student learning experiences and optimize professional development.

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Addressing the ethical challenges associated with AI is crucial, including data privacy concerns, potential biases, and the risk of digital disparities. This session is targeted at IT professionals, educators, and administrative leaders. It offers a clear overview of AI's present and prospective influence on education, highlighting its importance in shaping modern educational methods and guidelines.

California K-12

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyInnovative applications

12:10 - 2:00 pm

Regency Foyer & Terrace

Innovations in Networking Awards Luncheon

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Meal/Break/Reception

2:10 - 3:10 pm

Lecture

Ballroom

Hop on the HPC Highway with California State University San Bernardino

Youngsu Kim , Samuel Sudhakar , Dung Vu

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California State University, San Bernardino, is a preeminent intellectual and cultural activity center in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

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In this session, we present a brief history of our High-Performance Computing Program with challenges and success and how CSUSB has leveraged high-performance computing resources at the Pacific Research Platform, now a National Research Platform, to accelerate faculty/student research and support Data Science/Machine Learning classrooms, and labs.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCross-Segment

Statewide, national, and global collaborations

2:10 - 3:10 pm

Workshop

Regency 1/2

AMON-SENSS DDoS Detection Hands-On Setup Workshop

David Han , Jelena Mirkovic , Philip Romero

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California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California Library

CybersecurityInnovative applicationsWorkshop

2:10 - 3:10 pm

Panel

Regency 4/5

Federal Broadband Programs

LCDR Jenna Cope , Gladys Palpallatoc , Anna Read , Frances Sakaguchi , Robert Tse , Rufus Washington

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The panel presents an opportunity to learn about these broadband programs from senior representatives of six agencies - USDA RUS, DOC NTIA, DOC EDA, HUD, Treasury, HHS HRSA. This opens the door for network collaborations among federal, state, local, tribal, and telecommunications organizations.

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Many people know federal broadband programs administered by the USDA, such as the ReConnect Program, and the Department of Commerce NIST BEAD Program.

However, there are resources available from many federal agencies. Some programs do not have the word “broadband” in them. This is a reflection of the importance of broadband across the spectrum of socioeconomic and quality of life intertwined with federal agency missions.

Government

Statewide, national, and global collaborations

3:15 - 4:00 pm

Panel

Ballroom

Digital Navigators: Bridging the Broadband Divide in California

Tamara Broman , Amy Hamblin , Jarrid Keller , Brandie Nonnecke

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This session brings together experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by digital navigators in expanding broadband access across California, focusing on the contributions of higher education institutions, public libraries, and other anchor institutions.

The panel will provide a comprehensive understanding of how digital navigators, supported by educational and public institutions, are essential in driving broadband adoption and addressing the digital divide in California.

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The panel will address:

California's Current Broadband Landscape: Disparities in access between urban, rural, and underserved communities.
Role of Higher Education and Public Libraries: Panelists will delve into how universities, community colleges, and public libraries serve as vital hubs for internet access, digital literacy training, and technology resources.
Digital Navigators in Action: We will share stories of navigators working in diverse settings, assisting individuals in internet adoption, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and educating on digital safety.
Challenges and Opportunities: A critical part of the panel will address the challenges faced, such as funding limitations, technological barriers, and the need for tailored outreach strategies. Concurrently, it will explore opportunities arising from state and federal support, technological advancements, and collaborative efforts.
Future Directions: We will explore potential policy initiatives, increased collaboration between educational institutions and public libraries, and innovative approaches to ensure equitable broadband access across California.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryCultural OrganizationGovernmentCorporateNationalCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluency

3:15 - 4:00 pm

Lecture

Regency 1/2

Addressing the Future Needs of Regional Education Networks and their Customers

Michael Beesley

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Regional research and education networks are increasingly tugged in different directions. The R&D community at research universities requires the highest level of performance. At the bleeding edge of research are emerging communication technologies such as quantum computing and networking; however, the same network must often support K-12 and library establishments with different needs and use multiple types of wired or wireless technology. In addition, these regional networks are often called to support middle-mile connectivity for access networks to close the digital divide, enable distance learning, and provide remote healthcare for all. Moreover, the network must protect all users from rogue agents while protecting the environment. How to accomplish all of those needs? The answer, of course, is a secure, multi-service, and multi-access high-performance network that serves a broad and ever-increasing set of demanding customers who all deserve the best and most suitable connectivity options. But how does one build and design such a network? In this presentation, we describe our view of the evolutionary opportunities and the innovations necessary to fulfill the secure, multi-service, and multi-access vision common to all Regional Education Networks and their customers.

Cross-Segment

Future network and wireless technologies

3:15 - 4:00 pm

Lecture

Regency 4/5

The Impact of Latency - Esports' Perspective

Anjali Jauregui

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This presentation explores the pivotal connection between low latency and students' success, particularly regarding esports. As we delve into the world of competitive gaming, it becomes evident that a seamless, high-performance internet infrastructure is not only desirable but imperative. This proposal outlines the significance of low latency in esports and advocates for continued investment in superior internet capabilities for the optimal development of esports and other online programs in education.

California Community College

Innovative applications

4:00 - 4:15 pm

Regency Foyer

Break

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Meal/Break/Reception

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Panel

Ballroom

Network Orchestration Panel Discussion

Johannes Houen , Marc Koerner , Markus Krogh , Karl Newell

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Network orchestration plays a key role in creating a reliable network and handling modern operational challenges. ESnet, Internet2, and NORDUnet leverage network orchestration to automate large parts of their network deployment and operation. All three organizations started with very similar technological approaches but advanced their software tooling in different directions.

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Panel participants will elaborate on the benefits of network orchestration and discuss the commonalities of their solutions and where their approaches diverge. The panel will provide a productive, perhaps even controversial, discussion around different requirement-driven approaches and the established tooling. It will further deliver opportunities for the audience to ask questions and get additional insights about particular production solutions.

GovernmentNationalInternational

Future network and wireless technologiesInnovative applications

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Roundtable discussion

Regency 1/2

Broadband Infrastructure Grants in K-12 Education

Timothy Chia , Luis Wong

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Luis Wong from K12HSN and Tim Chia from CENIC will lead a discussion on how broadband infrastructure grants have benefited California K-12 schools and improved connectivity across the state. Several grant recipients will share how these programs helped schools and students and enhanced instruction and learning.

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Since 2014, CENIC and K12HSN have been working to connect K-12 schools in underserved, hard-to-reach communities using state-funded broadband infrastructure dollars. The BIIG (Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant) program brought faster, more reliable broadband to 438 school sites serving 167,877 students. The BIG (Broadband Infrastructure Grant) has served 34 school sites, with more ongoing projects.

California K-12

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyStatewide, national, and global collaborations

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Panel Roundtable discussion

Regency 4/5

Strategies for Public Computer Management

Tamara Broman , Jarrid Keller , Graham Trettin

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Access to the Internet and computing devices is a central service in public and academic libraries. Join us for an engaging session where we explore impactful strategies for delivering secure and dependable internet access to our users. This session will be a brief presentation followed by an open discussion, inviting valuable insights from all participants. During our conversation, we'll delve into several key areas: device functionality, security measures, privacy, web filtering, inclusive technologies, and more.

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As part of our open discussion, we encourage you to share your library's practices and experiences as we answer the following questions:

How does your library implement security measures to protect the devices, network, and patrons?
How does your library manage your public sessions?
What are your pain points for managing public sessions?
What printing options does your library offer?
What are your pain points for public printing?
Share any innovative ways your library maximizes the use of high-speed internet to benefit patrons.

Let's exchange ideas and insights, fostering a collaborative learning environment for enhancing public computer access in our respective libraries.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryCross-Segment

CybersecurityEquitable access / digital literacy and fluency

4:15 - 5:30 pm

Windjammer Meeting Rooms

CENIC Community Technology Affinity Group Meeting

Stanley Han , Erik Latrope

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Join the new CENIC Community Technology Affinity Group (C2 TAG) for our first meeting.
The C2 TAG has been created to foster an R&E community of networking enthusiasts at all levels. While the purpose of the CENIC TAC was for our members to provide technical guidance to CENIC, the C2 TAG aims to establish a dynamic, bi-directional collaborative discussion. Join the new CENIC group and share your ideas for strengthening our R&E community.

Community Engagement

5:15 - 7:00 pm

Regency Foyer & Terrace

Reception

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Meal/Break/Reception

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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8:00 - 9:00 am

Regency Foyer

Breakfast

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Meal/Break/Reception

8:00 - 9:00 am

Regency Foyer

Ask a CENIC Engineer

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Innovative applications

9:00 - 9:10 am

Ballroom

Announcements

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Welcome

9:10 - 10:10 am

Plenary

Ballroom

Connecting California: From Community Perspectives to Funded Project

Rachelle Chong , Sylvie Cosgrove , Barbara Hayes , Erik Hunsinger , Kim Lewis , Tony Naughtin , Matt Rantanen , Connie Stewart

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California, the world’s fifth biggest economy, is 30 months into the state’s $6.8B digital equity initiative, including the $3.8B middle-mile component and $2B last mile grants, significantly exceeding the available funding with 483 proposals totaling $4.6B.

Join community and broadband leaders from California for a conversation about creating the state’s middle-mile and last-mile networks. Learn about key strategies, lessons learned, next steps in creating digital opportunities, and roles that community anchor institutions might play to ensure digital equity in California and beyond.

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The panel will address the following topics:

Successful strategies that are applicable in other environments
Braiding together funding and programs from multiple sources
Strategies for sustainability beyond federal and state capital funds
Approach of the State’s Indigenous Tribes
Public and private partnership strategies

GovernmentCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyInnovative applicationsStatewide, national, and global collaborations

10:10 - 10:30 am

Ballroom

Meet the Speakers

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Statewide, national, and global collaborations

10:30 - 10:45 am

Regency Foyer

Break

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Meal/Break/Reception

10:45 - 11:45 am

Panel

Ballroom

Leveraging Private Networks for Campus Future Data and Networking Requirements

Bill Britton , Jonathan Polly , Carl Temme , Andrew Wiedlea

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Deploying a private network in an academic setting allows educational institutions to enhance campus networking four-fold. The panel will discuss how private networks allow commercial technology adoption, neutral host network implementation, bandwidth slicing for efficient spectrum use, and digital campus transformation. Private 5G opens the doors to campus improvements for a digital campus, graduation experience, digital ID, lab-based research, remote field research, and enhanced learning experiences.

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From introducing emergency service access on popular but remote hiking trails to safeguarding sensitive student data and research, this session will explore Cal Poly’s private network use cases to illustrate how other academic institutions can apply private network solutions on their campuses. The other panel members will discuss their deployment and move to Private 5G.

California University

CybersecurityFuture network and wireless technologiesInnovative applications

10:45 - 11:45 am

Panel

Regency 1/2

EPOC’s Network Assistance Assessment, and How it Impacts CENIC Users

Nathaniel Mendoza , George Robb , Jason Zurawski

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This session will discuss the longitudinal analysis of 6-years of data resulting from the problems and questions submitted to the Engagement and Performance Operations Center (EPOC) project for Roadside Assistance and Consulting. EPOC is a US National Science Foundation supported Center to support data sharing for research and education, and has worked with hundreds of users over its lifespan. EPOC staff have worked with network engineers, application scientists, and resource owners to respond to concerns across the spectrum. These have ranged from basic requests for information (“What is a Science DMZ?”, “Where can I find more information about perfSONAR?”), to multi-week interactions, such as when a team asked for help planning and moving 2.5 PB of data from a facility that was being shuttered, which in the end involved a multi-month data transfer effort and shipping 6,500 tapes to a new site. More information about the Roadside Assistance and Consulting process is available: https://epoc.global/wp-content...

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This session will focus on some of the issues where we’ve supported CENIC users and sites to increase their data capacity, debug problems on the networks, and support collaborating scientists. This session will be relevant to network owners, operators, engineers, and end users to help them better understand common problems and practices when supporting large-scale data transfers between institutions.

California UniversityCalifornia Community CollegeCalifornia K-12California LibraryCultural OrganizationGovernmentCorporateNationalInternationalCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluencyFuture network and wireless technologiesStatewide, national, and global collaborations

10:45 - 11:45 am

Panel

Regency 4/5

Countywide Partnerships Addressing the Digital Divide

Wanda Bowles , Dima Khoury , Anna Sawamura

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The state of California launched the Access To Technology (ATT) program to reduce learners’ isolation, increase their social connections, and enhance their self-confidence and self-sufficiency in navigating digital and online resources. San Mateo and Sonoma Counties selected Community Tech Network (CTN) to manage the program and have done so by partnering with over a dozen local social service agencies. In this session, you will learn how these partnerships have led to thousands of older adults and people with a disability receiving a tablet, digital literacy training in five languages, and assistance signing up for low-cost/free home internet access. Hear how the program is structured and leave with best practices and lessons learned to support your journey to close the digital divide in your community.

Cultural OrganizationGovernmentNationalCross-Segment

Equitable access / digital literacy and fluency

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Lecture

Ballroom

CENIC 400GZR Opticals

Fady Bekhit , Alaa Shaheen

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In this session, we'll explore CENIC's journey to implement IP over DWDM (IPoWDM) technology by integrating CalREN IP routers and Optical Transport Network. We'll also discuss the developments throughout the CalREN, such as moving to the Next-Generation Optical Line System, 400G Router Interfaces, and using innovative pluggable optics to solve different use cases. Lastly, we will cover the use cases, challenges, and opportunities the team at CENIC experienced in the process and a demonstration.

Cross-Segment

Innovative applications

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Lecture

Regency 1/2

Towards an Interoperable Wireless Environment for Field Science

Andrew Wiedlea

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As environmental and energy field science data production increases and workflows become more complex, there are increasingly emerging demanding requirements for data backhaul and integration between Research and Engineering Networks (REN), field sensors, edge compute resources, and high-performance compute capabilities. At the same time, wireless capabilities in the form of private cellular, non-terrestrial networks, LoRa, and other technologies are providing new options for REN support to these science communities.

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ESnet has an Advanced Wireless research program underway exploring the development of new products and services - this talk will describe progress made working with field scientists and other REN over the past year, as well as an emerging vision of an interoperable private cellular infrastructure between participating Labs, universities and field sites. Made possible by a combination of dynamic RF spectrum allocations, neutral host Multi-Core cellular networks (MOCN), and new ways to manage device SIMs, this interoperable vision may allow greater efficiencies in data backhaul options supporting climate change and energy research use cases.

Cross-Segment

Future network and wireless technologies

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Lecture

Regency 4/5

San Mateo Community College District and the Experience Economy in Higher Education

Alessandra Carreiro , Daman Grewal

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We now live in an experiences economy where data-advised personalized interactions create opportunities for lifelong engagement. Future-ready universities are delivering the personalized experiences your students have come to expect.

Salesforce provides universities the tools to strengthen student engagement, understand students more deeply, close equity gaps, and build more robust paths through graduation. By connecting Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services, Athletics, Faculty, and other student support services, Salesforce empowers staff with a 360-degree view of their students. Hear how San Mateo Community College District and Salesforce are bringing the same Experience Economy leveraged by Marriott and Disney to higher education.

California Community College

Innovative applications

12:30 - 12:45 pm

Ballroom

Closing Remarks

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Closing Remarks

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Regency Foyer & Terrace

Lunch

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Meal/Break/Reception

CENIC 2024 Conference program

Monday, March 25, 2024

8:00 - 9:00 am

Ask a CENIC Engineer

8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 - 9:10 am

Announcements

9:10 - 10:10 am

A Community of Innovation: National Research and Education Networks in North America

10:10 - 10:40 am

Next-Gen Stewardship of Urban Sea Systems: Balancing Economic Vitality, Environmental Decline, Homeland Security, and Social Justice

10:40 - 11:00 am

Meet the Speakers

11:00 - 11:15 am

Break

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Automated Volumetric DDoS Mitigation in Research and Education

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Quantum Networking

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Balancing Virtual and In-Person Programming in Cultural and Educational Institutions

12:05 - 12:35 pm

"Oh, the AI Things You'll See in Higher Ed Tech!" A Guide to Navigating AI Technologies in University Networks

12:05 - 12:35 pm

CENIC Services

12:05 - 12:35 pm

Navigating the Post-COVID Landscape with Transformations for Sustainable Student Internet Access

12:35 - 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Bootstrapping Cyberinfrastructure in the CSU: Making the Right Connections to Networks, Hardware, and Collaborators

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Broadband Innovations in Rural California

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Underserved Families Through Innovative Education Initiatives

2:35 - 3:20 pm

Broadening the Path of Totality: Sharing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse as a Live Experience

2:35 - 3:20 pm

CENIC Network Automation

2:35 - 3:20 pm

ConnectEd Nebraska: Bridging the Digital Divide through Innovative eduroam Expansion

3:20 - 3:35 pm

Break

3:20 - 3:35 pm

Ask a CENIC Engineer

3:35 - 4:05 pm

ESnet's OSCARS Modernization for LHC Data Challenge and IRI

3:35 - 4:05 pm

Leveraging Technological Advancements for a New and Inclusive Era in Education: A Rural Counties Perspective

3:35 - 4:05 pm

Top Findings from Three Years of Penetration Testing in K-12 Schools

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Ask a CENIC Engineer

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Q&A with Tom DeFanti & Larry Smarr: All about the CENIC-AI Resource (CENIC-AIR)

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Segment Meeting: California Community Colleges

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Segment Meeting: California Universities & Research Institutions

4:10 - 5:30 pm

Segment Meeting: K12 & Libraries

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Cocktails, Dinner, & Networking

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 - 9:10 am

Announcements

9:10 - 10:10 am

Advances in the CENIC-AI Resource (CENIC AIR)

10:15 - 10:45 am

Building Public-Private Partnerships to Close the Digital Divide

10:15 - 10:45 am

Pushing 400 Gbps Domestically and Internationally

10:15 - 10:45 am

AMON-SENSS DDoS Detection Use at CENIC

10:45 - 11:05 am

Break

11:05 am - 12:05 pm