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.
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.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.
Topics
- 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
Kicking off the CENIC 2026 Program: Monday Keynote & Plenary
AI Infrastructure for All
Eminent San Diego Supercomputer Center Director, Frank Würthwein’s keynote presents the argument for expanding CENIC AIR beyond its role as a research platform into an important role for AI education. Beyond presenting the rationale for CENIC AIR as an important experiential education tool that can promote social mobility, Würthwein will make the case for the economic impact for students at community colleges and CSUs.
Beyond Connectivity and Access: Operationalizing Networks and Platforms as AI Innovation Infrastructure
Leading-edge UCSD data scientist, Ilkay Altıntaş, will make the case for evolving R&E networks beyond the transportation of data into an active infrastructure of innovation with AI-enabled data platforms, such as the National Research Platform, that are usable, trustworthy, and impactful.
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When and Where
Check in on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Sessions begin on Monday, the 30th, and continue through Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Hyatt Regency
1 Old Golf Course Rd
Monterey, CA 93940
Contact
Conference Planning
Jaime Augst
jaugst@cenic.org
Conference Director
Lee Ann Weber
lweber@cenic.org