From AI Pilot to Production Designing a Fabric That Scales

Apr 23, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Here's what we talked about

Many AI initiatives stall not at compute, but at the network fabric.
- Where traditional spine leaf architectures struggle under GPU east west traffic
- How modern fabric designs, including Cisco HyperFabric, are reducing congestion, improving job completion times, and increasing end to end throughput
Moving AI from pilot clusters to production environments introduces operational risk.
- Strategies for phased fabric evolution without disrupting mission critical workloads
- How organizations are integrating architectures such as HyperFabric into existing Cisco environments while maintaining stability
AI workloads create unpredictable traffic patterns across training, inference, and mixed environments.
- Performance tuning techniques that reduce latency variability and improve consistency
- Observability best practices that expose bottlenecks before they impact model performance
Right sizing infrastructure for AI requires precision, not overprovisioning.
- How leaders are balancing cost, performance, and scalability across GPU clusters
- Where high performance networking architectures can eliminate hidden fabric constraints
An AI optimized data center starts with an honest assessment.
- Key indicators that your current fabric is not AI ready
- A practical readiness checklist to evaluate fabric maturity and identify immediate next steps

Event Partners

Insight Enterprises

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey to modernize their business and maximize the value of technology. Insight’s technical expertise spans cloud and edge-based transformation solutions, with global scale and optimization built on 33+ years of deep partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging technology providers.

Cisco

Cisco engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry.

Guest Speaker

Dean Chyla LinkedIn

Solutions Director for Compute & AI at Insight

A distinguished Principal Architect at Insight with over 20 years of experience in IT specializing in data-center technologies, Dean excels in leading senior architect and engineering teams for complex projects. His expertise extends to cross-functional collaboration, evident in his strategic partnerships with global teams, driving cross-sell opportunities and significant business growth. Dean's ability to convey complex concepts effectively has been honed through his dedication to understanding client businesses and market dynamics, ensuring alignment with client strategies for optimal outcomes. His proficiency spans various technologies, including Cisco converged architectures, Nutanix hyperconverged solutions, data storage from Pure Storage and NetApp, and VMware products. Currently, he is engaged in designing private and hybrid cloud architectures to meet clients' evolving needs.

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

Event Moderator

Dean Chyla LinkedIn

Solutions Director for Compute & AI at Insight

A distinguished Principal Architect at Insight with over 20 years of experience in IT specializing in data-center technologies, Dean excels in leading senior architect and engineering teams for complex projects. His expertise extends to cross-functional collaboration, evident in his strategic partnerships with global teams, driving cross-sell opportunities and significant business growth. Dean's ability to convey complex concepts effectively has been honed through his dedication to understanding client businesses and market dynamics, ensuring alignment with client strategies for optimal outcomes. His proficiency spans various technologies, including Cisco converged architectures, Nutanix hyperconverged solutions, data storage from Pure Storage and NetApp, and VMware products. Currently, he is engaged in designing private and hybrid cloud architectures to meet clients' evolving needs.

BWG Connect

Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert

Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.

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