The hidden secret of AI acceleration
The Hidden Secret of AI Acceleration
Meetup of the Matzov Alumni Organization and ICDA in partnership with WEKA
Everyone talks about models and edge hardware, but the real secret to accelerating and optimizing large-scale language model systems lies deep within the infrastructure and storage layers.
Join us for an evening where we'll reveal the architecture that enables the world's most critical systems to work faster, smarter, and more reliably.
What’s on the Agenda?
1. Opening Session: Smart Storage & The WEKA Solution A short opening lecture diving into the core of modern storage architectures. We'll explore how WEKA's solution powers the next generation of AI and seamlessly manages massive data pipelines. 🎙️ Speakers: Jacob Broido (VP Product) & Eyal Lotem (Filesystem Tech Lead)
2. Keynote Session: The breakthroughs behind agentic engineering
We'll pull back the curtain on designing systems that scale to exabyte dimensions. Learn how modern storage architecture can cut AI model training time by 50% and drive unprecedented performance. 🎙️ Led by: Dr. Itamar Zimerman (Head of AI Research & Matzov Alumnus)
3. Expert Panel: An Unfiltered Discussion on Developers in the AI Era: Jobs, Startups, and Israel’s Edg
A professional, unfiltered discussion on the engineering challenges facing organizations today as they push AI systems to the edge and beyond. 🎙️ Moderator: Ofek Tikotzky (Engineering Manager & Matzov Alumnus)
👥 Panelists:
Dr. Edo Cohen (VP AI & Matzov Alumnus)
Kariel Sandler (VP Engineering Weka)
Daniela Rijaman Aharonov (VP Engineering Weka)
Eyal Lotem (Filesystem Tech Lead)
Event Schedule
18:00 – 18:45 | Networking, Pizza & Beer 🍕🍻
18:45 – 19:00 | Opening Session: Smart Storage & WEKA Solution
19:00 – 19:30 | Keynote: AI Research & Acceleration
19:30 – 20:00 | Expert Panel: Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure
20:00 – 20:30 | Q&A and Final Mingling
📅 When? Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 20:30
📍 Where? WEKA Offices, HaArba'a 28, Tel Aviv, North Tower, 12th Floor
⚠️ Note: This event is intended for a strictly technical and professional audience. Seats are limited and entry is subject to registration approval.