The D8AI Club : AI Infrastructure: Compute, Energy, Sovereignty & Supply Chains
AI is only as powerful as the infrastructure that supports it.
In 2026, the focus shifts from models and applications to the critical backbone powering AI: compute, energy, supply chains, and sovereignty. Organizations and governments must understand how infrastructure decisions affect performance, security, and strategic independence.
Join The D8AI Club for an exclusive session on AI Infrastructure. We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities in building resilient, efficient, and sovereign AI systems for enterprise, government, and global markets.
What to Expect :
📊 Forecasts & Strategic Trends
Insights into AI compute demands, energy efficiency strategies, supply chain dependencies, and national sovereignty considerations shaping AI deployment.
🎙️ Expert Panel Discussion
Leading voices debate how infrastructure choices impact scalability, sustainability, and security and which approaches will define the next wave of AI innovation.
💡 Signals to Watch
Early indicators, technological breakthroughs, and geopolitical trends that will shape AI infrastructure investment and strategy in 2026.
🤝 Interactive Dialogue
Challenge assumptions, share perspectives, and explore how compute, energy, and supply chain considerations influence AI adoption and enterprise strategy.
🍸 Networking & Connections
Conclude the session with conversation and community engagement over drinks.
Panel Themes :
Building resilient and scalable AI compute infrastructure
Energy efficiency and sustainability in AI systems
Supply chain and hardware dependencies for AI deployment
National and organizational sovereignty considerations
Preparing for enterprise and regulated AI adoption in 2026
Host:
Terence Tse, Advisor at Impact Fundry & Professor of Exponential Technologies, Hult Business School
Speakers:
To be revealed soon...
⚠️ Limited seats available — first come, first served.
Entry is subject to venue capacity. The D8AI Club and Barclays reserve the right to restrict access once capacity is reached.
👉 Secure your spot now to join a high-level discussion on AI infrastructure in 2026.
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