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Welcome to the GPN & ARE-ON Joint Conference 2026 schedule. Use this page to browse sessions, view speaker and session details, and build your personal agenda for June 22–24 in Rogers, Arkansas. Check back through May as additional sessions and details are added.
Audience: Network Engineers clear filter
Monday, June 22
 

9:30am CDT

*Workshop: Setting Up and Maintaining a Science DMZ - Part I

If you need a secure network that firewalls research activities from your enterprise network, this is a workshop for you. Providing a framework for implementing segmented, locally managed academic technology environments for cybersecurity, networking, wireless, and advanced computing programs, a DMZ allows researchers to engage freely with their data without the concerns faced on the larger campus network. The proposed architecture uses isolated wired and wireless zones, internal firewalls, localized virtualization, and edge-level administrative control to support hands-on instruction — including red/blue team exercises, wireless security testing, and data-intensive computing — while protecting institutional systems.


Max Attendee Tickets Available: 25
*IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendees must first complete their Joint Conference registration prior to attending this workshop. In addition, pre-registration for this workshop session is required at: https://gpnandareonjointconference2026.eventbrite.com/


Speakers
avatar for Jason Zurawski

Jason Zurawski

Science Engagement Engineer, ESnet
Monday June 22, 2026 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
NWACC Shewmaker Center For Global Business Development-Peterson Auditorium 900 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA

12:30pm CDT

*Workshop: Setting Up and Maintaining a Science DMZ - Part II

Continuing the morning session.

If you need a secure network that firewalls research activities from your enterprise network, this is a workshop for you. Providing a framework for implementing segmented, locally managed academic technology environments for cybersecurity, networking, wireless, and advanced computing programs, a DMZ allows researchers to engage freely with their data without the concerns faced on the larger campus network. The proposed architecture uses isolated wired and wireless zones, internal firewalls, localized virtualization, and edge-level administrative control to support hands-on instruction — including red/blue team exercises, wireless security testing, and data-intensive computing — while protecting institutional systems.

Max Attendee Tickets Available: 25
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendees must first complete their Joint Conference registration prior to attending this workshop. In addition, pre-registration for this workshop session is required at: https://gpnandareonjointconference2026.eventbrite.com/
Speakers
avatar for Jason Zurawski

Jason Zurawski

Science Engagement Engineer, ESnet
Monday June 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
NWACC Shewmaker Center For Global Business Development-Peterson Auditorium 900 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
 
Tuesday, June 23
 

8:15am CDT

Keynote: The State of Fiber with Its Role in Building A.I. Infrastructure

The United States is experiencing unprecedented investment in fiber infrastructure, with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment accelerating toward near-universal coverage of homes and businesses by the end of the decade. At the same time, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of demand for high-capacity fiber networks to connect data centers and support next-generation digital infrastructure. What do these converging investment cycles mean for the future of broadband, networks, and the broader technology ecosystem? As you're planning your campus and state infrastructures, renewing your leased broadband services, and navigating the emerging landscape of a BEAD universal connectivity deployment, learn what this means for you, your campus, and your students. 
Speakers
avatar for Gary Bolton

Gary Bolton

President and CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Gary Bolton is President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), the largest industry association dedicated to advancing all-fiber-optic broadband networks. Prior to joining FBA, he held senior executive roles at both venture-backed technology startups and large publicly... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

8:45am CDT

Beyond the Campus: Securing Student Data Across Third‑Party Apps and Cloud Platforms

As higher education institutions expand their digital ecosystems, student data is increasingly shared across third-party applications and service providers, SaaS platforms, and cloud repositories—often outside direct institutional control.
This session explores how campuses can regain visibility and control over sensitive data by monitoring usage, enforcing security policies, and mitigating risk across external applications. Learn practical strategies to address key concerns such as access control, data movement, and application security—without hindering academic innovation.
Speakers
BS

Brian Scharlin

Director of SLED Capture, Higher Education, Fortinet
Sponsors
avatar for Fortinet

Fortinet

Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Learn more... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

8:45am CDT

Campus Under Pressure: Practical DDoS and Application Security Readiness for Research and Education Networks

Research and education networks are built to be open, collaborative, and high-performing, which also makes availability protection uniquely challenging. This session will walk through practical DDoS and application security readiness for higher education and regional networks, using real-world incident lessons and an operational decision framework attendees can take back to campus. We will cover how modern attacks combine volumetric floods, DNS pressure, application-layer disruption, bots, and API abuse; what teams should know before an incident; how to structure the first 15 minutes of response; and how shared infrastructure and Internet2-aligned services can improve resilience across member institutions.
Speakers
avatar for Geoff Kreiling

Geoff Kreiling

Director, MSSP Routes to Market, Radware
I help connected institutions think through service continuity, DDoS, AppSec, APIs, and shared-infrastructure readiness.

Talk to me about keeping critical services online, clarifying who owns what, improving response handoffs, making incidents less chaotic before they happen, or what record I’m currently wearing out at home... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Radware

Radware

Radware’s provides end-to-end coverage across DDoS mitigation, WAF, bot management, and our enhanced API Security Service, which provides full lifecycle security based on runtime traffic. Our innovative LLM Firewall protects against prompt injection, data leakage and abuse, while... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

11:00am CDT

GlobalNOC Gateway Overview & Announcement of Release for ARE-ON Member Institutions

The presentation will provide an overview of the new GlobalNOC Gateway application. The application is intended to be used by members of GlobalNOC supported networks. The initial release of the application will allow for members to gain visibility into a high level status of the network, ongoing outages, upcoming maintenances, manage contact information at their institution for notification purposes, amongst many more exciting features! In this same presentation, ARE-ON Chief Technology Officer, Scott Ramoly, will announce the release of the application for use by ARE-ON's member institutions.
Audience: CIOs / CTOs, IT Directors and Managers, Network Engineers and Administrators, Faculty and Academic Researchers
Moderators
avatar for Scott Ramoly

Scott Ramoly

Chief Technology Officer, ARE-ON
Chief Technology Officer – ARE-ON
Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network
Speakers
avatar for Ben Geels

Ben Geels

Manager: Monitoring and Information Systems Team, GlobalNOC at Indiana University
Ben Geels joined the GlobalNOC in 2012 as a full-stack developer on the software development team, building tools for monitoring, measurement, visualization, and information systems that support computer network management. He now serves as manager of the Monitoring and Information... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

11:00am CDT

Phantoms in the Portal: Ghost Students and Financial Aid Fraud

Higher Education is under attack by ghosts. I know how crazy that sounds, but according to a U.S. Department of Education press release form May 2025, approximately $90 million in federal student aid has been awarded and released to ineligible recipients in the prior three years. Your institution may have already dealt with this, is currently dealing with this, or could fall victim in the future.  Our goal in this session is to learn who these ghosts are, what they want, and discuss methods used by other institutions to stop them and mitigate resulting damage left behind.
Speakers
avatar for Natalie McNish

Natalie McNish

Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management, Missouri State University
Natalie B. McNish serves as the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management at Missouri State University, where she leads efforts to strengthen governance, ensure compliance, and promote effective risk management practices. With a strong background in auditing and organizational... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

11:00am CDT

Moving Beyond Pain Points in the University Data Center

Higher-education data centers are expected to support increasingly demanding workloads while operating within tight budget, staffing, and infrastructure constraints. At the same time, universities depend on their data centers to deliver always-on services that support teaching, research, and core institutional operations, making reliability and operational stability mission-critical. Clearly understanding and addressing key pain points is essential to sustaining these environments over time.

In this session, we will explore the most common data center fabric challenges facing higher-education institutions today and discuss practical ways to mitigate them. Rather than focusing on specific technologies or architectures, this session highlights the core considerations universities should keep in mind when planning for a more resilient and efficient data center fabric.
Speakers
TG

Trini Grinspan

Consulting Engineer, Nokia

Sponsors
avatar for Nokia/PIER Group

Nokia/PIER Group

Nokia/PIER Group
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, providing the critical network infrastructure the world relies on. Every day, we’re powering our customers with advanced connectivity across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, delivering the performance and security they... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

1:00pm CDT

Keynote: Internet2's Support for State Networks

Tripti Sinha, President and CEO of Internet2, discusses Internet2's role in supporting state research and education networks and the evolving national R&E infrastructure landscape. From network infrastructure and cloud services to identity, research computing, and community programs, this session offers a direct look at how Internet2 and networks like GPN and ARE-ON work together to serve institutions of every type. The session also explores why collaboration is the foundation of a competitive R&E ecosystem and offers a practical look at emerging technologies that every institution should have on its radar.
Speakers
avatar for Tripti Sinha

Tripti Sinha

President and CEO, Internet2
Tripti Sinha is the President and CEO of Internet2, where she champions the organization’s core mission of enabling U.S. higher education and research institutions to collaborate on mission-critical technology services.Sinha is a leader in information technology, operations, governance... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

2:00pm CDT

Leveraging Layered Storage Architectures for Scale & Performance

As data demands continue to outpace traditional storage budgets, organizations are searching for ways to extract more performance and cost efficiency from their infrastructure without sacrificing reliability. In this talk, we explore how ZFS and Ceph — two of the most powerful open-source storage platforms available — can be scaled to new levels by adopting the same layered fault tolerance strategies that underpin the world's largest public cloud providers.
Rather than relying on a single, monolithic protection scheme, we'll examine how combining multiple levels of fault tolerance across tiered storage architectures unlocks dramatic improvements in throughput, latency, and cost-per-gigabyte. Attendees will learn how to architect storage systems that intelligently balance redundancy across media types and failure domains, mirroring the approaches used by hyperscalers to serve billions of requests daily — at a fraction of the assumed cost.
Whether you're managing a growing on-premises environment or building a private cloud alternative, this session will give you a practical framework for rethinking how your storage stack is structured, protected, and optimized for the workloads of today and tomorrow.
Speakers
SU

Steven Umbehocker

CEO / CTO, OSNexus
Sponsors
avatar for OSNexus

OSNexus

OSNexus helps organizations manage and scale storage with its QuantaStor platform. QuantaStor is a unified file, block, and object storage solution used across healthcare, energy, media & entertainment, transportation, higher education, government, and more.
Built on an open archi
... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

2:00pm CDT

M365 A3 vs. A5: Making Informed Decisions Around Security, Compliance, and Budget

As K–12 districts and higher‑education institutions face increasing cybersecurity threats and compliance obligations, choosing the right Microsoft 365 licensing strategy is more important than ever. This session provides a clear, practical comparison of Microsoft 365 A3 and A5, with a focus on security capabilities, compliance requirements, and budget impact. Attendees will gain an understanding of where A3 meets institutional needs, when A5 delivers measurable value, and how to align licensing decisions with risk tolerance, staffing, and long‑term technology strategy. Participants will leave better equipped to make confident, defensible Microsoft 365 licensing decisions for their institutions.
Speakers
CJ

Christopher Jennings

Account Executive, Pinnacle Business Systems
Sponsors
avatar for Pinnacle Business Systems

Pinnacle Business Systems

Pinnacle Business Systems
Pinnacle Business Systems is an industry-leading IT solutions provider with more than 37 years of experience helping organizations implement scalable, cost-effective technology strategies. Headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma,

Pinnacle works with organizations across the Central and... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

2:00pm CDT

Securing the AI Era: Infrastructure Evolution and Operational Reality

This panel style session will cover how AI is reshaping the enterprise from the app layer down to power, cooling, and transport. This session maps the new threat surface created by AI agents, the rapid evolution of AI infrastructure, and the operational complexity that emerges when reliability and security become inseparable.
Moderators
avatar for Steven Karp

Steven Karp

Senior Network Engineer, ARE-ON

Speakers
avatar for Bernard Morvant

Bernard Morvant

Sr. Account Manager, Lumen
MR

Michael Renshaw

Director, Lumen

avatar for Brady Bell

Brady Bell

Director Engineering, Ciena

AG

Anthony Gloriana

Principal Engineer, Ciena

Sponsors
avatar for Ciena/Lumen

Ciena/Lumen

Ciena/Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

4:00pm CDT

ARE-ON Technical Updates

Scott Ramoly, Chief Technology Officer of ARE-ON, presents the latest updates on ARE-ON's network infrastructure, services, and technical roadmap. This session covers recent enhancements, upcoming changes, and the engineering priorities shaping how ARE-ON serves its member institutions.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ramoly

Scott Ramoly

Chief Technology Officer, ARE-ON
Chief Technology Officer – ARE-ON
Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network
Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

4:00pm CDT

Building Collaborations Using Non-Research Funding Mechanisms

Building collaborations by using non-research funding mechanisms
Using federal and state funding sources to imagine sustainability, collaborations, customer engagement.
Audience: CIOs / CTOs, Grant Administrators and PIs, Faculty and Academic Researchers
Speakers
avatar for Michael Wallace

Michael Wallace

Asst. Director, UAMS IDHI e-Link
MM

Martin Maize

Sr. PM, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

4:30pm CDT

Coherent Optics Transforming Regional Networks

High-performance networking is evolving rapidly, delivering dramatically more capacity while fundamentally changing the cost model. This technical session examines how high-speed coherent optics are being deployed across ARE-ON's metro and regional infrastructure — what the technology enables, how it's being implemented, and what it means for the institutions and research communities ARE-ON serves.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Karp

Steven Karp

Senior Network Engineer, ARE-ON

Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

4:30pm CDT

GPN Statewide Initiatives in Quantum Technologies

The Statewide Quantum Computing Working Group is a multi-disciplinary collaborative initiative launched in March 2026 to establish an integrated educational framework for quantum computing curricula across Arkansas. Led by the Emerging Analytics Center at UA Little Rock, the group brings together academic faculty from the Arkansas Quantum Network, industry partners, and technical experts to bridge expertise gaps in the field. Its primary goal is to develop shared instructional materials and identify best practices for research data management and cyberinfrastructure to prepare a highly skilled STEM workforce.

The key takeaway for attendees is the opportunity to participate in the co-development of a foundational Quantum Computing Curricula designed for use by academic institutions throughout Arkansas.

Audience: CIOs / CTOs, VPs of IT, IT Directors and Managers, Network Engineers and Administrators, Cybersecurity Professionals, HPC & Research Computing Professionals, Grant Administrators and PIs, Faculty and Academic Researchers, New and Emerging IT Professionals
Speakers
avatar for Tom Coffin

Tom Coffin

EAC UA Little Rock
virtual reality; quantum; viz
Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

9:45am CDT

State of Research Cyberinfrastructure

Find out the latest on research computing in your state, including what's available for you, your students, and your researchers. 
Moderators
avatar for Frank Wuerthwein

Frank Wuerthwein

Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center; CEO, Open Science Grid and the National Research Platform, University of California at San Diego

Speakers
avatar for Derek Weitzel

Derek Weitzel

University of Nebraska Lincoln

avatar for Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Director of Research Computing, University of South Dakota
avatar for Matthew Keeler

Matthew Keeler

Director, IT Research Support Solutions, University of Missouri
avatar for Dan Andresen

Dan Andresen

Professor, Computer Science, and Department Head, Institute for Computational Research, Kansas State University
Daniel Andresen is a professor of computer science at Kansas State University and director of the Institute for Computational Research.  Andresen’s research is in distributed systems, ranging from sensor networks monitoring bovine health levels to high performance computing systems... Read More →
avatar for Brian Burkhart

Brian Burkhart

Chief Technology Officer, OneNet
Brian Burkhart joined the OneNet team in November 1999 as a systems engineer. He currently serves as chief technology officer and coordinates the overall technical direction of OneNet. He also serves as principal investigator for OneNet’s National Science Foundation grant award... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Grand Ballroom V 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

9:45am CDT

Designing Networks for Student Housing

This presentation will explore how Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking solutions are helping transform student housing environments through AI-driven connectivity, automation, and security. We’ll discuss how modern campus networks can improve resident experiences, streamline IT operations, and support the growing demand for smart devices and high-bandwidth applications. Attendees will also learn how AI-powered analytics and management tools can proactively identify issues, optimize performance, and enhance operational efficiency across student living communities. The session will include practical use cases, emerging trends, and strategies for building scalable, future-ready housing networks.
Speakers
avatar for Zak Chalupka

Zak Chalupka

HPE Networking Principal Architect, HPE
Sponsors
avatar for HPE

HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE is the global leader in secure, intelligent edge-to-cloud networking solutions that use AI to automate the network, while harnessing data to drive powerful business outcomes. With Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) and as-a-service options, Aruba takes a cloud-native approach... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

9:45am CDT

Infrastructure Engineering for Efficiency and Performance

As organizations scale AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and data-intensive workloads, traditional air-cooling methods are increasingly challenged by rising power densities and thermal demands. Liquid cooling technology offers a transformative approach to data center infrastructure, enabling organizations to achieve higher performance while improving energy efficiency and sustainability outcomes. This session explores how Lenovo's advanced liquid cooling solutions help organizations optimize compute performance, reduce energy consumption, and increase rack density without compromising reliability.
Speakers
KG

Kevin Grissom

HPC Solution Architect, Lenovo
Sponsors
avatar for Lenovo

Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

10:45am CDT

State of the State Networks

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
avatar for John Hennessey

John Hennessey

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

Scott Ramoly

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

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
avatar for Chris Crook

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

10:45am CDT

OAK Supercomputing Center: Resources Overview

The OAK Supercomputing Consortium's Cimarron high-performance computing system is nearing operational status and will be available at no cost to researchers at institutions across Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Chris Frennell, Interim Director of the OAK Supercomputing Consortium, provides an overview of Cimarron's capabilities, how regional researchers can gain access, and what the consortium's shared infrastructure model means for HPC availability across the three-state area.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Fennell

Christopher Fennell

Interim Director, OAK Supercomputing Consortium, OSU

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador C 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758-8936

10:45am CDT

Resilient IT: Winning with People and Process

This keynote presents research on how IT organizations can build resilience in the face of environmental turbulence by focusing on the foundational pillars of IT service quality (people) and IT governance (process). Drawing on a study of 157 IT leaders, it demonstrates that resilience is not reactive, but proactively developed through mature governance practices and a strong service culture. Attendees will gain practical, research-backed insights on how to strengthen their IT organizations to adapt, recover, and lead through disruption.

Attendees will leave with a clear, actionable framework to strengthen IT organizational resilience by intentionally advancing IT service quality (people) and IT governance maturity (process), enabling them to lead their organizations more effectively through disruption.

Meeting Audience: CIOs / CTOs, VPs of IT
Speakers
avatar for Wesam Helou

Wesam Helou

Chief Information Officer, Cleveland State University
Dr. Wesam Helou is a cabinet-level Chief Information Officer, national speaker, and practitioner-scholar whose career sits at the intersection of enterprise technology leadership and organizational resilience. Known for building high-performing organizations and driving transformational... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

11:30am CDT

Birds of a Feather: Resources and Funding to Support Advanced Cyberinfrastructure

Join this conversation with veterans and newcomers to the field of project management and grants acquisition to explore ideas and options as the funding scenarios for science and education evolve. 
Speakers
avatar for Dana Brunson

Dana Brunson

Executive Director for Research Engagement, Internet2
Dr. Dana Brunson is Executive Director for Research Engagement at Internet2, where she leads a team that advances research and education through national cyberinfrastructure. She is an advocate for researchers, educators, and the research computing and data (RCD) professionals who... Read More →
avatar for Amy Apon

Amy Apon

Program Director, National Science Foundation
Amy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University... Read More →
avatar for Dan Andresen

Dan Andresen

Professor, Computer Science, and Department Head, Institute for Computational Research, Kansas State University
Daniel Andresen is a professor of computer science at Kansas State University and director of the Institute for Computational Research.  Andresen’s research is in distributed systems, ranging from sensor networks monitoring bovine health levels to high performance computing systems... Read More →
avatar for Nick Eggleston

Nick Eggleston

IT Architect, Kansas State University

Wednesday June 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA

1:15pm CDT

*Workshop: perfSONAR Workshop

*Max Attendee Tickets Available:30
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendees must first complete their Joint Conference registration prior to attending this workshop. In addition, pre-registration for this workshop session is required at: https://gpnandareonjointconference2026.eventbrite.com/

Description:  This hands-on tutorial will walk participants through the process of setting up a perfSONAR test point, central archive and dashboard to make measurements and view the results.  The tutorial will be led by one of perfSONAR's core developers and will also be a great chance to ask questions.  Participants will need to provide a laptop with a working secure shell (SSH) client.  Mac users will have one built in; Windows users can install PuTTY, available at https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html
Speakers
avatar for Mark Feit

Mark Feit

Principal software engineer, Internet2

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Conv. Center - Ambassador A & B 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, USA
 
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