The Blueprint for AI at Scale: Direct Insights from NVIDIA and VAST Data

Conversations at NVIDIA GTC 2026 signaled a massive shift in the DNA of production-grade AI. As systems grow to meet ever-changing AI demands, the old playbooks for design and deployment are being rewritten in real time. Join us for an exclusive conversation featuring John Mao (VP of Global Business Growth at VAST Data) and Jason Hardy (VP of Storage Technology at NVIDIA), hosted by Nicole Hemsworth Picket (Head of Industry Engagement at VAST Data).

This is a zero-fluff discussion for AI technical leaders, practitioners, and architects on the breakthroughs VAST Data and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver around GPU-Accelerated AI and new storage architectures optimized for inference. We are diving deep into the next generation of accelerated AI pipelines and data paths, context-optimized inference, and the rise of unified compute-plus-data architectures. By showcasing the latest joint innovations from NVIDIA and VAST Data, we’ll show you exactly how industry leaders are solving the most grueling challenges in AI pipeline development, large-dataset management, and optimized AI infrastructure.

Why You Won't Want to Miss This:

This session is purpose-built for AI practitioners, IT infrastructure visionaries, and teams managing high-scale GPU environments. We’re cutting through the noise to deliver:

Architectural Clarity: Discover which emerging architectures are winning and why
Workflow Optimization: Learn how AI pipelines can be simplified and accelerated with software and hardware innovations + Foundation Stacks and AI blueprints that enterprises can adopt quickly for production us
A Modernization Roadmap: Get the practical and tactical steps required to future-proof AI powered innovations

Stop guessing and start building. By the end of this VAST Live webinar, you will possess a definitive understanding of the trends shaping next-generation AI and a concrete plan to build resilient, scalable infrastructure for the years ahead.