An AI Interconnection Summit: Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership in Kansas and Beyond

Exploring how America can lead in the emerging AI economy

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP) in partnership with Wichita State University (WSU) is hosting a first-of-its-kind summit titled "An AI Interconnection Summit: Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership in Kansas and Beyond."

The summit brings together experts in internet infrastructure to explore how America can lead in the emerging AI economy

The summit will take place on Thursday, September 11 from 1pm to 430pm (registration opens at 12:30pm). It will be held at the NetApp Building on the WSU Innovation Campus located at 1850 Innovation Blvd. in Wichita, Kansas.

There is limited space available. Those who are interested in attending register now for free by heading to this webpage: bit.ly/CNIXPWichitaSummit.

This one day, no cost summit will bring together national and international experts in internet infrastructure to explore how Kansas--and America--can lead in the emerging AI economy.

The event will highlight the interconnection infrastructure that is needed to reduce network latency, lower costs, and enable smarter connectivity across all sectors -- from business and education to healthcare and beyond.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how local and regional leaders can leverage the new Wichita IXP to drive innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness, and expand digital opportunity.

Just as this infrastructure is transforming the connectivity landscape in Kansas, it presents a replicable model for communities and states across the country seeking to compete in an AI-driven future.

About us: Connected Nation is a national nonprofit, founded in 2001, with a mission to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people - no matter where they live or how they began. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation. connectednation.org

About Wichita State University: Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of its students.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn (Wichita State University); Instagram (@wichitastateu); YouTube (@wichitastateu); X (@WichitaState); Facebook (@wichita.state)

About Newby Ventures (CNIXP partner): Newby Ventures, LLC is a personal holding company for interests held in a variety of carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection facilities. Hunter Newby is its founder, chairman, and CEO. Mr. Newby has over 20 years of ownership and management experience in the network interconnection industry.

He is both an active and former owner, co-founder, partner or board member in numerous carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection businesses including: ColoATL, DataVerge, Fibre Centre, Netrality Properties, NJFX and The Telx Group, Inc. For more information, please visit www.newby-ventures.com and follow Mr. Newby on LinkedIn.

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