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General Schedule

Join us for four days in Philadelphia, packed with an executive track, plenaries, keynotes, track presentations, and working meetings.

April 5 – 8, 2027 All times Eastern (ET)

At a Glance

Presentations Run in Three Tracks

Track 01
AI Strategy and Governance for R&E

How the R&E community adopts, governs, and leads responsibly through AI disruption.

Track 02
The Future of R&E Infrastructure

Network, cloud, connectivity, and quantum technology.

Track 03
Data Privacy, Compliance & the Future of Research Collaboration

The future of trusted, cross-border research collaboration.

Schedule subject to change

All times are shown in Eastern Time (ET). This is the high-level schedule; the full agenda, with session details, speakers, and rooms, publishes closer to the event.

01

April 5, 2027

Monday

Arrive and connect. Pre-conference working meetings and workshops, plus the Executive Track and its welcome reception.

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Working Meetings / Workshops
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Working Meetings
Meal
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Working Meetings / Workshops
12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Executive Track
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Executive and Global Welcome Reception
02

April 6, 2027

Tuesday

The Internet2 Global Summit opens. Welcome Plenary, Opening Keynote, and the first track sessions.

7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Working Meetings
Meal
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Welcome Plenary
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Opening Keynote
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Working Meetings
Meal
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
3:20 – 4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
03

April 7, 2027

Wednesday

The heart of the program. A Community Plenary, five session blocks, and the Sponsor Social.

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Working Meetings
Meal
8:40 – 9:30 a.m.
Community Plenary
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Working Meetings
Meal
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
2:40 – 3:30 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Sponsor Social
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Working Meetings
04

April 8, 2027

Thursday

A strong finish. A closing Community Plenary and two morning session blocks.

7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Working Meetings
Meal
8:40 – 9:30 a.m.
Community Plenary
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Presentations in All Tracks
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Presentations in All Tracks

Join us April 5 – 8, 2027.

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