Panel: AI-First Networks - How do new AI data centers transform network design?

09 Feb 2027
Core Networks Stage
Design and Construction Summit

The transition to AI-first and AI-ready infrastructure requires more than just GPUs, memory, and a lot more power. The shift to AI dominance requires a complete rethink of network architecture, from high-speed fabrics to optical networking, the network is now the critical enabler of AI performance. This panel will explore how the rise of AI-first facilities is transforming network design and what operators must do to prepare for the next generation of AI infrastructure.

  • How are AI workloads changing the requirements for data center network architecture, capacity, and performance? '
  • What role will technologies such as high-speed interconnects, optical networking, and advanced network fabrics play in supporting AI at scale?
  • How can operators balance performance, resilience, energy efficiency, and cost as they design networks for the AI era?