Supermicro hosts Open Storage Summit 2025 with 9 sessions, 23 companies.

Super Micro Computer is hosting its annual Open Storage Summit, a virtual conference with 9 sessions, 23 companies, and 40 speakers. The event focuses on AI workloads, including distributed infrastructure models for inference, enterprise AI via Agentic, RAG, and GenAI, and their impact on storage. Other topics include Storage-as-a-Service and software-defined storage. The summit will take place from August 12 to 28.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) is set to host its annual Open Storage Summit, a virtual conference scheduled from August 12 to August 28. The event features nine sessions, 23 companies, and 40 expert speakers, focusing on the impact of AI workloads on storage infrastructure [1].

The summit will delve into various aspects of AI workloads, including distributed inference infrastructure models, enterprise AI using Agentic, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Generative AI (GenAI). These topics are expected to significantly influence the future of storage solutions. Additionally, the event will explore Storage-as-a-Service (SaaS) and software-defined storage, offering insights into the latest advancements in these areas.

The conference will feature a mix of returning and new participants, including industry leaders such as AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Nutanix, as well as new additions like EDB, MinIO, Scality, and Hammerspace. These companies will provide concrete actionable advice for data center managers, addressing real technical challenges and offering practical guidance.

Michael McNerney, senior vice president of Marketing and Network Security at Supermicro, noted that the complexity of modern IT and AI solutions necessitates open solutions, with leaders collaborating to deliver the best customer solutions. Rob Strechay, Managing Director and Principal Analyst at theCUBE, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the depth of expertise and innovative thinking it brings to the table.

The summit will cover a wide range of topics, from tiered storage architectures to the impact of agentic AI on storage, and from modernizing enterprise applications for AI to the use of data lakes and RAG workflows. The sessions will be led by experts from various fields, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of storage workloads and AI.

Supermicro's commitment to innovation and collaboration is evident in the composition of the summit, which brings together complementary leaders across hardware, software, silicon, and customers. This collaborative approach is essential for addressing the complex challenges posed by modern IT and AI solutions.

For more information and registration, visit [https://www.thecube.net/events/supermicro/open-storage-summit-2025](https://www.thecube.net/events/supermicro/open-storage-summit-2025).

References:
[1] Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). (July 31, 2025). Supermicro Open Storage Summit Showcases the Impact of AI Workloads on Storage: Starts August 12. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/supermicro-open-storage-summit-showcases-the-impact-of-ai-workloads-on-storage-starts-august-12-302517108.html