Mission Critical: Addressing the Talent Black Hole in Network Engine

The network engineering and interconnection industry faces a critical and growing challenge: the decline of experienced engineers alongside an acute shortage of new talent entering the field. This presentation shares a practical initiative aimed at making it easier for new entrants to find the right resources and streamline their career paths in interconnection and peering. By partnering with universities and industry experts, the project seeks to build a more accessible, structured and collaborative learning ecosystem — ensuring the next generation of engineers is equipped to carry forward the essential work of interconnection and peering.