Connect | New York // Welcome Panel: AI unleashed - Data, compute and the future of everything

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  • Main Stage
  • Investment & Markets
  • Compute, Storage & Networking
  • Open Session

Speakers

George Rockett

Founder at Large, InfraXmedia

Tarif Abboushi

Chief Technology Officer, Flexnode

Tom Garvens

Vice President - Advanced Technology Innovation, Google

Wellington Lordelo

Global Director of AI & Innovation, Digital Realty

Varun Sivaram

CEO & Founder, Emerald AI

Anuj Saharan

Anuj Saharan

Compute and Infrastructure, OpenAI

Welcome to the conversation at the intersection of data infrastructure, connectivity, and compute technology. Wonder at the immense impact that AI has had, and will have, on our industry. With AI rapidly evolving, every aspect of the data center world is under significant transformation. But what does this shift mean for business strategies, investment in hardware, and experimental technologies? Join our Welcome Panel as it sets the stage for our event by examining:

  • AI’s place in the data economy: How is AI reshaping business models in real-time, and how will it disrupt existing norms in data centers?
  • Infrastructure demands: With AI's increasing hunger for specialized hardware, how can data centers ensure they're keeping up with demand?
  • Partnerships & prize winners: Who do you need to work with to make it to the top?