2027-03-19 • San Francisco
An event for
AI builders.
Two days of model architectures,
agentic workflows, and zero fluff.
Overview
Most tech gatherings drown in synthetic marketing, surface-level slides, and pitch decks. We believe real progress happens when engineers, researchers, and founders open codebases, critique architectures, and share what actually broke in production.
Begin is engineered as an antidote to presentation fatigue. Over two intense days, we bring together the builders training modern models, optimizing edge inference, and designing dynamic generative interfaces from the ground up.
No sponsored keynotes or corporate buzzwords. Every session is led by hands-on practitioners who value clarity, technical rigor, and honest collaboration—giving you battle-tested mental models you can ship immediately.
The Lineup
World-class minds
shipping real models.
Marcus Vance
Co-Founder & CTO, Kernel Labs
Elena Rostova
VP of Research, Nexus Systems
David Kross
Engineer, Synthetix
Sarah Lin
Founding Engineer, Luma AI
Julian Ward
Head of AI, Form & Function
Aria Thorne
Lead ML, OpenLayer
Agenda
09:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Systems Architecture
How do we orchestrate deterministic workflows on models?
Marcus Vance
10:45 AM — 11:45 AM
Infrastructure & Performance
What does it take to compress and execute sub-10ms model?
David Kross
12:00 PM — 01:00 PM
Generative Interfaces
How do we craft software when interfaces adapt in real time?
Julian Ward
02:00 PM — 03:00 PM
Frontier Safety & Evals
Can autonomous multi-agent networks be reliably benchmarked?
Elena Rostova
03:15 PM — 04:15 PM
Real-Time Multimodal
How do latent space video models transition from offline rendering
Sarah Lin
04:30 PM — 05:30 PM
Context & Memory
How do we structure long-term associative memory for AI agents?
Aria Thorne
Venue
1992 Framer Avenue
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
About the Space
Historic architecture meets modern design in a venue known for hosting global technology and design events. The space offers multiple stages, workshop rooms, lounges, and immersive demo areas to support a full day of learning and collaboration.
What to Expect
Easy access via public transport
On-site coffee, food, and networking areas
Dedicated workshop and demo spaces
Priority seating for Creator Pass holders
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the venue
Recap
Moments from
last year’s floor.
Tickets
Join the room
where AI gets built.
Sponsors
Supported by
frontier leaders.
Got Questions?
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