Cloud architects, don’t miss these Google Cloud Next sessions

Google Cloud Next ‘24 is coming to Las Vegas and this year’s offerings are packed with exciting experiences for cloud engineers of every type. In particular, cloud architects have a lot to choose from — Spotlights, Showcases, Breakouts, and the Innovator’s Hive. Hot topics include networks, storage, distributed cloud and of course, AI. You can view the entire session library here, but here are a few that  you should be sure to check out: 

• Spotlight SPTL204 AI and modernization on your terms: from edge to sovereign to cross-cloud: Join VP/GM of Infrastructure Sachin Gupta to learn about leveraging AI in public cloud, edge, and sovereign cloud use cases.

• Spotlight SPTL205 Modern cloud computing: workload-optimized and AI-powered infrastructure: Here, VP/GM Compute ML Mark Lohmeyer shows how to build, scale modern AI workloads and use AI to optimize existing infrastructure.

• Showcase Demo INFRA-104 Simplify and secure cloud networks with Cross-Cloud Network: Come to this Infrastructure Showcase to see how Cross-Cloud Networking can simplify your architecture.

• Breakout ARC215 AI anywhere: How to build Generative AI Applications On-Premises with Google Distributed Cloud: Join this breakout to learn how to deploy and operate generative AI applications on-premises.

• Innovator’s Hive Lightning Talk IHLT103 7 tips and tools to choose the Right Cloud Regions for your AI Workloads: This Lightning Talk will give you tips on how to deploy your AI workloads right the first time. 

• Breakout ARC218 Accelerate AI inference workloads with Google Cloud TPUs and GPUs: In this breakout session, learn the finer points of scaling your inference workloads using TPUs and GPUs.

• Breakout ARC108 Increase AI productivity with Google's AI Hypercomputer: Learn the latest about Google’s new AI Hypercomputer 

• Breakout ARC208  What's new in cloud networking: All the latest from Cloud Networking with VP/GM Muninder Sambi and team

• Breakout ARC204 How to optimize block storage for any workload with the latest from Hyperdisk: Learn how to accelerate your AI inference workloads with optimized block storage using Hyperdisk.

But these are just a handful of the amazing sessions we’re offering this year — be sure to add them to your personal agenda. And if you’re a networking person, be sure to check out my networking session recommendations. See you at the show!