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State of the State Networks
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V

Leaders from state research and education networks across the Great Plains Network region will give brief updates on what's driving their work and strategy. Each network representative covers the priorities, projects, and challenges shaping their state's R&E network, offering a fast-moving, multi-state view of where the region is headed.
Moderators
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John Hennessey

Asociate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology & OneNet | CIO, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Speakers
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Scott Ramoly

Chief Technology Officer, ARE-ON
Chief Technology Officer – ARE-ON
Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network
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Chris Kolsrud

Chief Technology and Security Officer, SD Board of Regents
avatar for Andrew Buker

Andrew Buker

Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Services, University of Nebraska System
Andrew is an Assistant Vice President at the University of Nebraska System, leading Infrastructure Services.
avatar for Natasha Angell

Natasha Angell

Executive Director, MOREnet
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Chris Crook

KanREN
KanREN, the national leader in public service connectivity, provides Internet and
network technologies to research, education, and public service institutions in
Kansas. Connect to the exclusive high-speed network that connects Research,
Education and Community Anchors throughout Ka... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936
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