2026 INTERNET2
Technology exchange
Oct. 26 – 30 Minneapolis, Minn.
Real Technical Depth. Cross-Topic Discovery. Community-Driven Solutions.
The 2026 Internet2 Technology Exchange (TechEX26), Oct. 26-30 in Minneapolis, Minn., is the premier annual technical event for the global research and education (R&E) community. This is where chief technologists, engineers, cloud architects, security analysts, IAM professionals, researchers, and more come together to solve real-world challenges.
TechEX26 delivers interactive sessions, hands-on learning, working meetings, and unconference experiences that bridge the strategic and operational. Expect practical takeaways that you can apply immediately, plus meaningful collaboration with peers and industry experts who understand the R&E environment.
Shape the Program — Speak at TechEX26
Someone has to start the conversation. Why not you?
The Call for Proposals is open Feb. 23 – March 27 for sessions, tutorials, workshops, and co-located meetings. The call for poster sessions and working meetings will open April 27 – Aug. 28.
Featured topics:
- Advanced Networking
- Cloud Technology
- Identity & Access Management
- Information Security
Submit a proposal to showcase your organization and share actionable insights, case studies, technical deep dives, best practices, and emerging challenges.
Save the Date and Register Early
Registration opens in early May. Secure the best pricing by registering before June 26.
Join your peers at TechEX26 to gain fresh ideas, practical solutions, and renewed perspective for the work ahead.
“If I could only attend one conference a year, it would be TechEX. No other conference provides the R&E community with access to as large, diverse, intelligent, supportive, and collaborative a group as the Internet2 community.”
— Frank Seesink, UNC Chapel Hill
For more information about the event, contact meetings@internet2.edu.
