KNIT13: Networking for the Future brings together the FABRIC community for a day of advanced training, plenary sessions, and hands-on exploration of cutting-edge research networking. Taking place in Washington, DC, KNIT13 is co-located with the PAWR PI Meeting, creating an opportunity for cross-community engagement and collaboration. Combined meals will facilitate networking across projects and disciplines.

What to Expect

  • Advanced Training & Hands-On Learning: Dive deep into FABRIC's most powerful features and emerging capabilities with expert-led technical sessions.
  • Thought-Provoking Plenary Sessions: Hear from visionaries shaping the future of programmable infrastructure and next-generation networking.
  • Impactful Research Showcases: Explore real-world experiments spanning scientific domains, from high-energy physics to AI-driven network optimization, and see how FABRIC is accelerating discovery.

Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue.


Note: The MERIF Workshop will follow KNIT13 and the PAWR PI Meeting and will be held at the same location in Washington, DC, September 29–30, 2026.