Save the Date! March 29-April 1, 2026

Join us as we return to Monterey for "The Right Connection," a conference created by and for the CENIC community.

Join us as we return to Monterey for "The Right Connection," a conference created by and for the CENIC community.

Why attend

CENIC's "The Right Connection" conference is created by the CENIC community for the CENIC community.
Network with colleagues from all of CENIC's segments, including public and private research universities; public libraries; science and cultural institutions; technology businesses; healthcare; public policy and government.
Attend engaging presentations, share insights and opinions, discover opportunities for collaboration, and see live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology.
Hear from noted experts about innovations that support vibrant and diverse California research and education communities, and learn about new strategies to ensure all California communities have access to secure high-speed broadband.
Participate in a CENIC Technical Advisory Meeting.

State-of-the-art and future network technologies including wireless technologies
Innovative applications in areas such as teaching, research, and public engagement
Strategies to ensure all California communities have equitable access to reliable broadband

Digital literacy and fluency
Cybersecurity and privacy protection
New statewide, national, and global collaborations supported by an interconnected R&E world
Other current topics of interest to conference participants

#CENIC2026

Check in on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Sessions begin on Monday, the 30th, and continue through Wednesday, April 1, 2026
8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Hyatt Regency
1 Old Golf Course Rd
Monterey, CA 93940

Conference Planning
Jaime Augst
jaugst@cenic.org

Conference Director
Lee Ann Weber
lweber@cenic.org