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AI INFRA SUMMIT RECAP //
A Day of Impactful AI Conversations

The AI INFRA SUMMIT just took place in San Francisco, and we rocked the house! With 22 incredible speakers and over 500 attendees, it was a full day of knowledge sharing, ecosystem building, and powerful networking. The event captured the essence of the current AI era, with the key theme focusing on ecosystem & optionality—demonstrating how flexibility and choice can drive innovation forward in leaps and bounds.

Key Speaker Highlights

• Sylvia Acevedo spoke on the importance of sovereign AI and why it’s crucial for us to proactively invest our time, talent, and expertise in shaping a connected AI future where collaboration is key.

• Jeremiah Owyang painted a vivid picture of the future, signaling the rise of ubiquitous AI agents and declaring that "Future customers won’t be human" as AI-driven executive assistants become the norm.

• Peter Voss challenged the reliance on large language models (LLMs) as a long-term solution. He made a compelling case for adopting a first-principles approach if we aim to develop true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

• Andy Hock from Cerebras showcased their groundbreaking wafer-scale engine, which delivers over 10x performance improvements, surpassing competitors and advancing AI infrastructure week by week.

The CXO Roundtable added intentional friction, simulating the real-life executive discussions surrounding AI transformation initiatives. CIO Tim Crawford, CISO Victor Chang, and CAIO Pankaj Kedia engaged in a lively debate, exploring the tension between the thirst for progress and the need to manage risks in the enterprise. Google Gemini’s Mahak Sharma masterfully moderated the conversation, cutting through the surface to get to the heart of these critical issues.

All of these incredible talks will be available for online streaming in the coming weeks—stay tuned for updates! The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, making it clear that this dialogue is essential in these rapidly changing times.

THE BUZZ AROUND TOWN

BE A PART OF THE NEXT AI INFRA

Given the fast-paced evolution of the AI market, we are thrilled to announce that the AI INFRA SUMMIT will now be held twice a year to continue fostering collaboration across the Bay Area's diverse ecosystems. Mark your calendars for April 30th in Silicon Valley and September 3rd back in San Francisco.

We can’t wait to see you there! 

Sign up: https://lu.ma/aiinfra3

Unleash the Power of Vultr: The Rise of the AMD AI Cloud

Vultr provides a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of modern businesses. From application development to AI/ML model deployment and global infrastructure management, Vultr's high-performance solutions offer unmatched power, flexibility, and control, empowering organizations to scale and innovate seamlessly.

This week, Vultr made an exciting announcement—integrating AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators and ROCm open software into its composable cloud infrastructure. This enhancement significantly boosts global AI cloud inference capabilities, delivering exceptional cost-to-performance ratios, high memory capacity, and energy efficiency. This partnership positions Vultr at the forefront of sustainable innovation, providing customers with a highly optimized environment for AI development.

With the power of AMD ROCm, Vultr enables rapid AI deployment, offering access to thousands of open-source models. Paired with Vultr’s Kubernetes Engine for Cloud GPU, this collaboration delivers scalable, efficient AI and machine learning solutions, allowing businesses to harness the power of AI with improved sustainability.

Why Choose Vultr?
With over 45 million cloud servers launched, Vultr has earned the trust of businesses and developers around the globe. Their platform is engineered to support modern cloud applications with flexibility, scalability, and enhanced security, making Vultr a go-to partner for today’s digital enterprises. www.vultr.com 

Around The Valley

BRAND + COMMUNITY = NEW MOAT

AND THE GRAND FINALE…

BE A PART OF THE NEXT AI INFRA

Given the fast-paced evolution of the AI market, we are thrilled to announce that the AI INFRA SUMMIT will now be held twice a year to continue fostering collaboration across the Bay Area's diverse ecosystems. Mark your calendars for April 30th in Silicon Valley and September 3rd back in San Francisco.

We can’t wait to see you there! 

Sign up: https://lu.ma/aiinfra3

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