Webinar
Latency kills: Solving the bottleneck of RTD to unlock the future of AI
Join DE-CIX and Connected Nation for a dynamic conversation about tackling Round Trip Delay (RTD), a critical challenge for AI performance. Explore how IXs, edge strategies, and smarter interconnection can help enterprises reduce latency, boost resiliency, and power next-generation AI infrastructure.
Tuesday 13 May
8am PDT | 11am EDT | 5pm CET
Topics we’ll cover:
- Why Round Trip Delay (RTD) is a critical bottleneck for AI performance
- How RTD impacts GenAI training, inferencing, and real-time decision-making
- How agentic AI relies on ultra-low RTD for real-time task execution
- The role of Internet Exchanges (IXs) in reducing latency for AI workloads
- How edge interconnection and computing can help enterprises minimize RTD
- The impact of network architecture on high-performance GPU clusters and AI infrastructure
- What businesses need to know about optimizing network performance for AI
- Innovations shaping the next generation of low-latency AI environments
Speakers
Tonya Witherspoon
AVP, Industry Engagement at Wichita State University
Tonya Witherspoon is a tech entrepreneur, innovator, and connector whose passion for technology, education, and community has shaped a career spanning startup founder, technology executive, and university leader – bringing industry and education together at Wichita State University while drawing on her experience building companies, leading tech teams, and driving high-impact innovation both on campus and in the broader business community.
Ivo Ivanov
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board at DE-CIX
Ivo Ivanov is CEO of DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange operator, where he leads global expansion and drives innovation in digital infrastructure across nearly 60 markets worldwide. With a background in law, business, and technology, Ivo is a frequent industry speaker and founder of the DE-CIX Interconnection Academy, and has been named one of the telecom industry’s 100 most influential leaders for the past four years in a row.
Hunter Newby
Owner Newby Ventures, JV Partner in Connected Nation IXP
Hunter Newby is an American entrepreneur, investor, and conservationist focused on network infrastructure. As Co-Founder of Telx, he helped pioneer carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms and data centers across the U.S. He continues to develop and invest in network-neutral infrastructure across North America. A recognized industry authority, he’s a board member, speaker, author, and has been featured in major publications like WSJ and NYT.
Hosted by
DE-CIX (pronounced DEE-KICKS) is a global leader in Internet Exchanges, offering interconnection services at 60 locations across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in Frankfurt in 1995, DE-CIX now connects thousands of networks from over 100 countries and supports services like peering and cloud interconnection. Its Frankfurt IX is among the world’s largest, handling nearly 45 Exabytes annually. With 250 staff from 35+ nations, DE-CIX plays a key role in shaping the Internet’s future.
Connected Nation is a national nonprofit based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, dedicated to expanding broadband access, adoption, and usage across the United States. For over 20 years, they have collaborated with community, state, and federal entities, as well as public and private partners, to bridge the Digital Divide. Their initiatives include digital literacy programs, local and regional broadband planning, and geospatial services. Connected Nation believes that everyone, regardless of location or background, should have the opportunity to leverage technology to enhance their lives and communities.