Internet2 empowers scholars, scientists, and researchers to advance their work through a trusted, secure network designed specifically for research and education. Enhanced by vibrant community events that foster collaboration and innovation that drive the future of discovery, Internet2’s value reaches far beyond the tech.
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Internet2 Annual Report
Enabling Research and Education Through Technology and Community
We are pleased to present Internet2 accomplishments in our 2025 Internet2 Annual Report. These achievements capture the value of your partnership, investment, and ongoing engagement with Internet2.
Safe, secure and scalable customized R&E services
Internet2 provides access to leading cloud, network, and security solutions customized for R&E.
83+
Higher Education Members
250+
InCommon Participants
400G+
Wavelengths of Network Capability
150+
NET+ Cloud Services Subscribers
Latest News
CEO Communications
A Message from Internet2’s President and CEO
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Cloud
A Preview of Cloud Technology Topics at TechEX26
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Advanced Networking
A Preview of Advanced Networking Topics at TechEX26
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Advanced Networking
Internet2 and Cisco Add AI Capacity to the National Research Platform
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InCommon
InCommon Round-Up: 3 Things You May Have Missed in August 2026
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Security
A Preview of Information Security Topics at TechEX26
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Meet Internet2 at EDUCAUSE 2026
Join us in Denver from Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, 2027, to connect with our team at EDUCAUSE and discuss cloud initiatives, security, and more. Find us at the Partner Pavilion on the main exhibit floor located in EDUCAUSE Commons.
Community Spotlight
We are better together! See how we showcase our community’s many contributions to R&E.
Get Set for Internet2 Events
Register for the 2026 Internet2 Technology Exchange, the premier annual technical event for the global R&E community, held Oct. 26-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.
— Register today!
— Explore the program
— Save the date for the 2027 Internet2 Global Summit
NET+ Persona Provides Identity Proofing Services
New NET+ service helps institutions meet identity verification and federal mandates.
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— Subscribe to NET+ Persona
— Meet identity proofing requirements
Government Relations Update
Get the latest on federal appropriations, OMB’s proposed changes to federal grant-making rules, executive orders on quantum information science and technology, and more.
— Read the blog post
— Meet Samuel Burns, Internet2 Senior Policy Advisor
Why Internet2? Hear from our leaders and community.
“The AI conversation in research and higher education (R&E) is shifting …. That shift matters, and it’s one the Internet2 community is uniquely positioned to address. For decades, we’ve been building shared infrastructure to connect R&E institutions to the resources they need to fulfill their missions. Now, we’re applying that experience to support AI innovation.