How AI Really Works: From Infrastructure to Real-World Applications

Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-07:00

Crusoe | San Francisco

French Tech SF
Publisher/HostFrench Tech SF
How AI Really Works: From Infrastructure to Real-World Applications
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How Energy, Data Centers, GPUs, Models and Agents Are Shaping the Future of AI
About this Event

What does it truly take to build and scale AI — from the ground up?

Join us on May 13, 6–8:30pm at Crusoe's San Francisco office for an intimate evening bringing together leaders across the full AI stack. From power infrastructure to GPU orchestration, from model economics to real-world AI deployment, we'll explore the building blocks that make modern AI possible, and what comes next.

The conversation will cover:

  • Energy availability and power constraints
  • Data center design for the AI era
  • GPU access and orchestration at scale
  • Model training and inference economics
  • Enabling developers and businesses to build AI experiences

Speakers:

  • Audrey Bascoul, Founder of Fieldworks AI (formerly Tesla) — large-scale infrastructure expertise
  • Erwan Menard, SVP Product at Crusoe (formerly Google) — building the cloud provider purpose-built for AI
  • Laurent Hautefeuille, COO at Bedrock Robotics (formerly EVP at Uber Freight) — scaling autonomous systems and AI-driven operations
  • Houda Nait El Barj, Experience and Research Lead at OpenAI — shaping how users interact with AI systems at scale

The panel will be followed by a cocktail networking session, a chance to connect with founders, operators, investors, and tech leaders in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. With thanks to Crusoe for their valued partnership.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crusoe, 225 Bush Street, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85

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