Kong Solution Day 2026 Winter: A Practical Event for Learning API and AI Integration

Kong Solution Day 2026 Winter: The Future of API and AI Integration

Kong, a leading company in the API management platform sector, is set to hold the inaugural "Kong Solution Day 2026 Winter" on January 21, 2026, at Tokyo Midtown Conference. Designed as an interactive learning experience, this event focuses on mastering the foundational principles of API and AI integration during a transformative era.

As businesses increasingly pivot towards AI agents, digitalization, and legacy upgrade, APIs have evolved from mere connectivity tools into valuable business assets. This event aims to elaborate on Kong's vision for a Unified API & AI Platform, bringing together experts and practitioners from innovative enterprises to share insights into integrated architecture design, operational practices, and technology selection related to API and AI systems.

Key Features of Kong Solution Day 2026 Winter

This one-of-a-kind event provides an opportunity for participants to deeply understand the latest advancements in the following areas:

1. Full Overview of Integrated API/AI Architecture
Understand the new architecture proposed by the Kong Unified API & AI Platform, emphasizing connectivity design that bridges APIs and AI while highlighting its impact on business value.

2. Live Demos of API Management Practices
From foundational management techniques to large-scale operations, the event will showcase Kong's product portfolio alongside API Gateway structures, demonstrating how governance and speed can coexist in practice.

3. Deep Dive into MCP and AI Gateway for Accelerated AI Agent Development
Learn about the principles and implementation strategies behind the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the supporting architecture for AI Gateway that facilitates agent operations.

4. Introduction of Automated API Operations with Konnect and Kai
Discover real-life examples of automated API operations, focusing on integrated management, observability, and metering utilizing AI optimizations.

5. Technical Panel on Real-World Applications of Kong
Hear from on-the-ground engineers about their decision-making processes and vantages derived from Kong, especially in relation to modernization and successful AI applications.

At the end of the event, a networking session will allow speakers, technicians, and participants to exchange ideas freely. This gathering presents a valuable opportunity for engineers involved in building and operating API/AI infrastructures to engage with one another and consult Kong’s experts on technical queries or implementation issues. The event promises to foster a vibrant community centered around knowledge sharing and collaborative growth.

Event Overview

- Event Name: Kong Solution Day 2026 Winter
- Official URL: Kong Solution Day
- Date & Time: January 21, 2026 (Wednesday), from 13:30 to 19:00 (Registration opens at 13:00)
- Venue: Tokyo Midtown Conference
- Organizer: Kong, Inc.
- Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
- Target Audience: IT departments, development platform managers, DX promotion teams, CCoE, VPoE, platform engineers, SRE, DevOps, API/AI infrastructure managers, and those leading AI-driven development efforts.

About Kong

Kong is a recognized leader in the API management platform space, acclaimed globally for its contribution to API management. The company is dedicated to empowering organizations worldwide to become “API-first” enterprises. Built on the world’s most widely adopted API gateway, Kong’s integrated cloud API platform enhances developer productivity by providing a comprehensive lifecycle for API creation, operation, and management. Additionally, through fast, secure, and scalable products and services, Kong aims to improve digital experiences and accelerate innovation. For more information, please visit our website and social media channels: