The Kong Partner Summit is a global event where partners discover new cutting-edge products, learn how to bring more value to their customer base, gain expert insights, and network with industry leaders. Through keynotes, interactive roundtables, and business impact sessions, partners will expand their expertise, accelerate growth, and strengthen partnerships with Kong.

Kong Partner Summit will take place on Sept. 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. API + AI Summit Live takes place following this event on Sept. 30–Oct. 1 in the same location for an added cost.

The partner appreciation event will be held on the evening of Sept. 29. Location will be announced at a later date. All partners attending the Partner Summit are encouraged to attend, enjoy live music, network, and celebrate. Partner Awards will be announced at the reception.

Yes! Certification training will be held on Sept. 29, 2026, at the same venue of Partner Summit. To add on certification training please connect to your regional partner sales manager.

Your pass to Partner Summit is covered by Kong for being an approved partner.

Passes to [_API + AI Summit Live _](https://konghq.com/events/conferences/ai-api-summit)_API + AI Summit Live _start at $449. Reach out to your regional Partner Sales Director for a discount code.

The event will be taking place at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown (900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA). Limited guest rooms are available at the hotel for attendees. Visit our [_venue & travel_](https://konghq.com/events/conferences/api-ai-summit/venue)_venue & travel_ page for more information.

The Kong Events Team is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter, and other online media. API + AI Summit by Kong participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the event organizers.

Event staff will be available and monitoring communication channels throughout the conference. We value your attendance. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please email summit@konghq.com.

These rules are intact throughout the duration of the conference. See full Code of Conduct and Attendee Terms and Conditions [_here_](https://konghq.com/events/conferences/api-ai-summit/codeofconduct)_here_.

The Partner Summit pass provides access to the Sept. 29 Partner Summit programming and Certification Training only. It does not include access to API + AI Summit.

The Full Experience + Partner Summit pass provides full access to the onsite conference experience plus, an additional day of deeper learning specifically for our partner ecosystem in Los Angeles, including:

• - Extra day of Partner Summit sessions plus, access to certification training (if added) on Sept. 29
• - All keynote sessions
• - Breakout sessions and panels
• - Hands-on workshops
• - Networking events and receptions
• - Sponsor showcase access
• - Meals and refreshments during the conference
• - Virtual access and on-demand recordings after the event

Yes! We encourage you to stay throughout the [_API + AI Summit Live_](https://konghq.com/events/conferences/ai-api-summit)_API + AI Summit Live_ event. Reach out to your regional Partner Sales Director for a discount code!

The agenda and other announcements will be released as we get closer to this year’s event. Updates on the Kong Partner Summit will be in the partner newsletter.

Yes, sponsorships are open. To learn more, please email [_sponsorships@konghq.com_](mailto:sponsorships@konghq.com)_sponsorships@konghq.com_ or reach out to your regional partner sales manager.