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Supermicro's Open Storage Summit 2025

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), an authority in IT solutions focused on AI, machine learning, high-performance computing, cloud storage, and 5G technologies, is set to host the sixth edition of its Open Storage Summit from August 12 to August 28, 2025. This free virtual conference has seen a significant expansion from previous years, presenting nine sessions, featuring forty industry experts and twenty-three notable companies. The summit provides a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into the integration of AI workloads and their profound effects on modern storage infrastructure.

Key Highlights of the Summit

The Open Storage Summit is crafted to facilitate in-depth discussions with a primary focus on various AI workload models, including distributed inference frameworks. Topics such as Software-Defined Storage and Storage-as-a-Service will also feature prominently, catering to industry players and decision-makers seeking actionable insights.

Michael McNerney, Senior VP of Marketing and Network Security at Supermicro, emphasizes the critical nature of these discussions: "The evolving complexities in AI workloads particularly influence data management and storage technologies. Our summit stands as a vital platform for collaboration among leaders in these sectors to curate optimal solutions for our customers."

Engaging Sessions: An Overview

Each of the nine sessions aims to explore specific use cases and innovations in the storage sector. Here’s a rundown of the planned sessions:

1. Tiered Storage for AI Workloads (August 12)

Collaborators: Supermicro, NVIDIA, Scality, WEKA, Kioxia
- This session will delve into tiered architecture’s role in harnessing parallel file systems and object storage for AI training tasks, ensuring optimal performance and management.

2. Agentic AI Storage Solutions (August 13)

Collaborators: Supermicro, AMD, DDN, Sandisk
- A focus on how autonomous agents employ reasoning and planning within data storage environments will be explored, enhancing storage efficacy.

3. Storage-as-a-Service for CSPs (August 14)

Collaborators: Supermicro, Intel, Iron Mountain, Scality, Lightbits, Western Digital
- This discussion introduces Iron Mountain’s recent Iron Cloud platform, discussing the benefits and approaches to integrate Storage-as-a-Service within existing compute infrastructures.

4. Storage to Enable Inference at Scale (August 19)

Collaborators: Supermicro, NVIDIA, Solidigm, Cloudian, Hammerspace
- Participants will discuss the implications of distributed inference frameworks alongside new storage protocols essential for scalability.

5. Modernizing Enterprise Applications for AI (August 20)

Collaborators: Supermicro, AMD, EDB, Lightbits Labs
- Focused on transitioning legacy systems, this session provides insights into database re-platforming and the adoption of new software-defined architectures.

6. Generative AI Enterprise Infrastructure (August 21)

Collaborators: Supermicro, Intel, MinIO, Nutanix
- Best practices for leveraging Generative AI tailored to enterprise needs will be discussed, covering model development and deployment strategies.

7. Data Lake and Lake Houses for Enterprise AI (August 26)

Collaborators: Supermicro, AMD, EDB, MinIO
- This session emphasizes the role of data lakes in establishing a solid foundation for implementing AI applications at the enterprise level.

8. Enterprise AI using RAG (August 27)

Collaborators: Supermicro, NVIDIA, Voltage Park, Solidigm, VAST Data, Graid Technology
- Experts will share insights on implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and its significance in inference queries.

9. Software Defined Storage Solutions (August 28)

Collaborators: Supermicro, DDN, NVIDIA, SteelDome, OSNexus
- A deep-dive into joint reference design solutions, particularly for large-scale deployments, will mark the final session of the summit.

The Summit Experience

Participants are encouraged to sign up for the summit through theCUBE's event page. Joining experts from established names like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and newcomers like Hammerspace and Scality ensures a rich exchange of ideas. Rob Strechay, Managing Director and Principal Analyst at theCUBE, notes the summit's uniqueness: "The collaboration among leaders across technology sectors ignites innovative thinking and solutions, making this summit essential for any professional aiming to navigate the future of open storage successfully."

Conclusion

Supermicro continues to embrace the rapidly evolving demands of the IT landscape, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability within the storage realm. The Open Storage Summit serves not just as a conference but as a collaborative environment fostering industry advancements and tailored solutions for current and future technology challenges.