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# Why AI Connectivity Matters

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February 2, 2026

## From Fragmented Pilots to Unified Production AI

AI is reshaping enterprise connectivity — turning it into a strategic lever for speed, cost control, and competitive advantage. But fragmented infrastructure is holding you back.

This live conversation breaks down how leading enterprises are unifying their AI connectivity to move confidently from experimentation to production.

### Today’s Challenge

Disconnected tools, scattered policies, and siloed teams create friction at every connection point. Latency compounds, costs spiral, and governance becomes nearly impossible as AI systems scale.

### Your Roadmap to Production AI

Learn how to unify your entire AI data path — from agents to models to tools — and move from pilot experiments to production scale with controlled costs.

_News_
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The Age of AI Connectivity

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The Age of AI Connectivity

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Augusto Marietti
CEO & Co-Founder of Kong

_Presented By_
Augusto Marietti
CEO & Co-Founder of Kong
Marco Palladino
CTO and Co-Founder of Kong
Reza Shafii
SVP of Product
Alex Drag
Head of Product Marketing
Lélio Renard Lavaud
VP of Engineering, Mistral AI
James Kaplan
CTO, McKinsey Technology
Mark Roper
Sr. Director, Product and API Platform, Capital One
Murali Kurukunda
Senior Director, Capital One

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### AI Cost Governance

Real-time visibility and control over AI spend, from model inference to data and tool usage.

## Where AI Strategy Meets Reality

Hear from Kong leaders to see how enterprises are moving AI from pilot to production — fast.

[Watch Now](#)Watch Now

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