API Summit 2025 in New York City was a pivotal event where experts in APIs and AI convened to explore the role of APIs in advancing AI connectivity and the emergence of the "agentic era." With APIs acting as neural pathways in AI systems, the summit highlighted how organizations are increasingly adopting AI agents, with a significant shift toward immediate and intelligent experiences. The event featured key discussions on AI integration, data quality, and infrastructure, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to adapt to this paradigm shift or risk obsolescence. Kong introduced several innovations, including the Kong Konnect platform for unified API and AI management, and highlighted the launch of tools aimed at monetizing AI and improving API governance. Notable speakers, such as Ray Kurzweil and Cassie Kozyrkov, shared insights on AI's future while the event also recognized various companies and partners for their innovative use of Kong’s technologies. The summit underscored the importance of a unified approach to managing digital assets and API traffic to ensure organizations are prepared for the evolving landscape of AI and connectivity.