What’s Next: Building Enduring AI Products in a Shifting Market

Join AWS, Madrona, and OpenAI for a panel discussion, startup spotlights, and networking — exploring how founders and technology leaders are navigating one of the fastest-moving markets in history. The AI industry has moved beyond the “just ship it” era. As models improve, costs evolve, and infrastructure choices become increasingly strategic, the most important questions for builders right now are practical ones: How do you approach evals and reliability? What does real portability look like? And where can teams actually differentiate as model capabilities keep moving? Hear from leaders at AWS, Madrona, and OpenAI as they share perspectives from cloud infrastructure, venture capital, and frontier model development — followed by startup spotlights featuring founders building and scaling AI-native companies today. Whether you’re a founder, builder, investor, or technology leader, join us for a candid look at where the AI ecosystem is headed — and how to place the right bets for what comes next. Agenda 12:30 –1:00 pm: Check-in & arrivals 1:00 – 1:45 pm: Welcome & Panel discussion 1:45 – 2:15 pm: Startup spotlights 2:30 – 4:00 pm: Refreshments & networking