Scientists Break Down the Infrastructure Behind AI
Summary
What does it look like when AI delivers real scientific and industry impact? In this session, scientists, founders, and executives share how they’ve moved AI from experimentation into production environments where performance and reliability matter. Join a focused and interactive discussion on the AI infrastructure and tech stacks enabling large‑scale experimentation, faster iteration, and real R&D outcomes for leaders shaping what comes next. Attendees will have a chance to win prize packs.
- Format: Panel
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- Presented By: Microsoft
Contributors
- Jess Loren
- Rebecca Shaw
- Glen Gowers
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