No AI without APIs — Everything about API Governance, Security, and Orchestration for AI
Session Overview
As AI advances, the phrase “No AI without APIs” is becoming reality. All components that make up AI are interconnected through APIs. Before enterprises can fully commercialize AI, they must address critical challenges around governance, security, orchestration, cost reduction, and unified management systems.
In this session, Kong will explore the deeper meaning of “No AI without APIs” and demonstrate how to build AI infrastructure through a practical demo.
Key Takeaways
- No AI without APIs: The role of APIs in the AI era
- Kong AI Gateway Demo: A live demonstration of Kong’s AI Gateway
Speakers
Robin is a Senior Solution Engineer at Kong and an expert in cloud connectivity and platform engineering. At Kong, he supports customers in designing next-generation platforms. Previously, he worked as a platform engineer at DBS, GovTech Singapore, and Thales Airlab. He holds a Master’s degree in Technology from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s in Information Systems from Singapore Management University.
Director Kan Jong-seok leads Kong’s business in Korea, bringing expertise in Cloud Computing, Data, Service Connectivity, MSA, and API Management Platforms. With APIs expanding beyond simple connections to AI agents, MCP, multi-cloud, and event streaming, he contributes to industrial innovation through real-world application cases.