Kansas Hosts Pioneering AI Interconnection Summit to Drive Future Connectivity

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 27, 2025 — In an exciting development for technology enthusiasts, Kansas is preparing to host the first-ever AI Interconnection Summit on September 11. This event, organized by Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP) in collaboration with Wichita State University (WSU), aims to explore crucial aspects of internet infrastructure vital for advancing AI leadership.

Event Details

The summit will occur on Thursday, September 11, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM, with registration opening at 12:30 PM. It will take place at the cutting-edge NetApp Building located within the WSU Innovation Campus, situated at 1850 Innovation Blvd. in Wichita.

The gathering will focus on leveraging Kansas's unique position to lead in the rapidly evolving AI economy. Among the goals of the summit is to present actionable insights on enhancing network infrastructure to reduce latency, cut costs, and foster smarter connectivity across diverse sectors, including business, education, health care, and more.

Who Attends?

The summit is expected to attract both national and international experts in the realm of internet infrastructure. The leaders attending will not only discuss current innovations but aim to set a vision for Kansas’s role in the future of AI. Attendees will have the chance to connect, collaborate, and share insights that could potentially transform how communities interact digitally.

Spaces are limited, and interested individuals are encouraged to register for this free event by visiting the provided registration link, ensuring they don't miss out on a chance to learn from the experts leading the way in AI and internet connectivity.

The Importance of Infrastructure

As the event highlights, effective interconnection infrastructure is critical not just for local advancement but serves as a replicable model for states and communities nationwide. Participants will glean insights into how existing frameworks can be adapted and enhanced to spur wider economic competitiveness in the AI domain.

Wichita’s new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) serves as a perfect case study, demonstrating how infrastructure investment can lead to innovation and greater digital inclusion. With famous STEM resources, Wichita State University provides a robust environment where students can engage with leading technology and research, making it an ideal location for such a forward-thinking summit.

About the Host Organizations

Founded in 2001, Connected Nation’s mission focuses on enhancing lives through innovative broadband solutions, ensuring we bridge the digital divide—ensuring everyone, regardless of their background, has access to high-speed internet. WSU's unique position as the only urban public research university in Kansas contributes significantly to the educational and innovation landscape of the state, garnering attention from students globally.

The Future of AI and Connectivity

In summary, the AI Interconnection Summit embodies the spirit of innovation that Kansas aims to uphold as it drives into an AI future. The insights gained at this event will shape not only local developments but will also resonate across the entire nation as communities strive to harness the power of artificial intelligence for economic and social growth.

Join us for an event that will shape the connections of tomorrow, through leading voices in internet infrastructure dedicated to making AI leadership achievable for everyone in Kansas and beyond.