By
Amber Rasche - Senior Communications Specialist, Internet2
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Key Takeaways
- Find out what’s next for the Internet2 national infrastructure, AI, and Insight Console.
- Gain insights into R&E policy priorities in 2025, from AI to routing security.
- Explore collaborative solutions and resources supporting U.S. and global research.
With just one week to go, anticipation is building for the 2025 Internet2 Community Exchange. The event will bring together the global research and higher education (R&E) technology community April 28 – May 2 in Anaheim.
“I’m particularly excited about the keynote address by AI visionary Noelle Russell,” said Hector M. Molina, vice chancellor for IT and CIO at Fayetteville State University and CommEX25 program committee member. “Her insights into the intersection of innovation and ethics are timely and relevant, especially as artificial intelligence continues to influence various facets of research and education.”
In addition to the keynote, the event features 60+ interactive sessions and five hands-on workshops across four tracks. Among the tracks, Leveraging Advanced Networking is where the community will share innovations in networking, automation, ecosystem-wide collaborations, routing integrity, trusted infrastructure, and tools that support research and scholarship.
Here, we highlight sessions where Internet2 staff and community collaborators will share insights into the latest priorities and initiatives shaping Internet2’s efforts in 2025.
What’s Next for Network Innovation, AI, and Insight Console
Join Internet2’s James Deaton and Karl Newell for Internet2 Network Services: Trusted Infrastructure and AI Applications at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. Deaton will share a roadmap of current initiatives, including the Trusted Infrastructure Platform and what it means for the R&E community. Newell will discuss the evolution of Internet2’s community-driven AI initiative and demo an AI chatbot designed for network troubleshooting.
Then, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Scott Taylor and Chris Wilkinson will present Internet2 Network Infrastructure and Insight Console: Current Capabilities and Future Developments. Taylor will showcase the Insight Console’s latest features that enhance network visibility and management. Wilkinson will offer Internet2 infrastructure updates, including infrastructure-sharing initiatives and new dashboard developments.
Engaging on R&E Policy Priorities
Join Internet2’s Government Relations team at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, for Exploring the R&E Policy Landscape. Matt Hall, Belinda Nixon, and Sam Burns will discuss the organization’s engagement with the Federal Government last year and share R&E policy priorities for 2025, including AI, BGP routing security, K-12 cybersecurity, the Universal Service Fund, and more.
Supporting Breakthroughs for U.S. and Global Research
Join Karl Newell, Internet2, and Chris Rapier, Carnegie Mellon University, for Breaking the Speed Limit: Solving Cloud Data Transfer Bottlenecks at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1. They will revisit the principles of the ScienceDMZ in the cloud era — offering practical solutions, implementation strategies, and new training resources to understand and troubleshoot large data transfers across wide area networks.
Then at 4 p.m. that day, hear from a panel of experts representing industry and national R&E networks involved in the 100G ANA Story and Its Evolution. Panelists from CANARIE, Ciena, ESnet, GÉANT, NORDUnet, Internet2, and SURF will share information about the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) consortium and its ongoing impact on the pace of global scientific discovery and research.
We’ll See You in Anaheim
With the conference only a week away, now is the time to plan your CommEX25 experience! Review the full program and download the event mobile app to stay up-to-date on the schedule, create your own agenda, and never miss a session or social event.
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About the Author(s)
Amber Rasche contributes to Internet2’s strategic communications and public relations efforts. She has 10 years of experience with the research and education community, serving previous roles in both higher education information technology and government high-performance network environments.