Name
AI upstream: infrastructure and innovation
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers
Jenny Leahy, Freshfields
Andrea Appella, OpenAI
Kirsten Edwards-Warren, Econic Partners
Ingrid Vandenborre, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Jenny Leahy Andrea Appella Kirsten Edwards-Warren Ingrid Vandenborre
Description
  • Examine competition and regulatory concerns across the upstream AI value chain - chips, data, cloud, and models
  • Can current regulatory frameworks keep pace with rapid innovation and shifting market dynamics?
  • Implications of foundation model development and infrastructure access in AI ecosystems