Kong API Summit 2025: Navigating the Agentic AI Era
Kong Inc., a prominent force in cloud API and artificial intelligence technologies, has unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual API Summit, set to return in-person on October 14-15, 2025, in New York City at Convene Brookfield Place. The comprehensive conference is specifically designed to equip today’s API technology leaders for the emergent “agentic AI era,” emphasizing the critical role of robust API strategies in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Attendees will hear from a diverse lineup of visionary speakers, including AI luminary Cassie Kozyrkov, formerly Google’s Chief Decision Scientist; Emmy-nominated actor and former White House advisor Kal Penn; and renowned futurist and author Ray Kurzweil. Insights will also be shared by representatives from global brands such as BMW and ING Bank, offering real-world perspectives on integrating advanced technologies.
The two-day summit offers an immersive experience, providing opportunities to discover new API strategies, engage in hands-on technical workshops, and explore the latest API innovations. Key topics will span AI connectivity, cloud infrastructure, API security, and event streaming, with a particular focus on how these elements converge to enable sophisticated agentic workflows. Participants will also gain exclusive insights into Kong’s newest solutions, receive a preview of the company’s upcoming product roadmap, and learn best practices for leveraging Kong Konnect, its unified API platform, within the context of agentic AI.
Augusto Marietti, CEO and Co-Founder of Kong Inc., underscored the urgency of the moment, stating, “Now is the time for builders, developers, leaders, and platform teams to ask whether their API technology and strategies are ready for an agentic AI future — or whether they’re stuck in the past.” Marietti highlighted the unprecedented pace of AI advancement, describing it as a “Mosaic Moment” – a pivotal turning point that could determine the success or failure of companies globally if they fail to adapt. He concluded by emphasizing the indispensable link: “If you understand that there is no AI without APIs, then you’ll want to be at the API Summit this year!”
Beyond the main sessions, the summit will host two significant ancillary events. The Kong Innovator Awards, scheduled for October 15, will celebrate standout customer achievements in API and AI innovation, recognizing organizations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Kong’s platforms. Additionally, the fifth annual API Summit Hackathon, specifically focused on agentic AI, invites developers from the Kong community to unleash their creativity. Whether solving real-world problems or experimenting with bold new ideas, participants will compete for a prize pool of $10,000, with submissions accepted from September 15 to 30.
The event is supported by key industry sponsors, including cloud giants AWS and Google Cloud, alongside Harness. For technology leaders, developers, and platform teams navigating the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the API Summit 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for understanding and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.