Upcoming Events

During SNIA's Cloud Object Storage (COS) multi-vendor compatibility plugfests, it became apparent to the community that a lack of commonly accepted open-source COS test tools is one of the more obvious pain points for the industry. The consensus from the plugfest participants is that we need to collaborate on test tools because often tools are proprietary and biased, and given the number of tools, it is nearly impossible to test them all. Participants found that working together, using other people's test code and results, was highly beneficial, providing broader coverage vs. testing solely with their own tools.

With this ongoing COS Plugfest effort, SNIA member companies aim to create and publish COS interoperability test software suites that help automate protocol compatibility testing for popular industry cloud object storage APIs, wire protocols, and services. If you’re curious about cross-vendor S3 compatibility, join us to learn about the work within our community. 

The rapid growth of AI is driving unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth, high-capacity memory solutions. Compute Express Link (CXL) is emerging as a key enabler in 2025, unlocking new levels of memory scalability and efficiency. Join experts as they discuss how CXL-based solutions are addressing memory bottlenecks and capacity constraints in modern data centers.

Attendees will:
- Learn about real-world applications and customer platforms using CXL
- Gain insights into benchmarks for CXL performance and latency
- Understand how OEM customers are leveraging the CXL solution

In this webinar, we’ll introduce the PCI Express (PCIe) interface which is an essential component of AI systems due to its ability to provide high bandwidth and low latency over short distances. We’ll introduce the basics, then discuss the evolution, requirements and benefits. We’ll cover features in PCIe Gen6 including bandwidth, AER (Advanced Error Reporting), DPC (Downstream Port Containment), different modes and signaling techniques. We will also cover PCIe switching and its applications for AI. Join us for an insightful discussion on:

• What is PCIe and why it matters?
• Discovery/Enumeration and Hot-plugging
• NTB (Non-Transparent Bridging) applications and uses
• Shared credit/received buffer
• Selective NAK vs. Standard NAK for Flits replay
• PCIe Gen6 Enhancements
• PCIe Switch and applications for AI

FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage has expanded the scope of Flash Memory Summit to encompass all tiers of Memory and Storage. FMS is now in its 19th year, offering enhanced support to the industry.

This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). We will explore the basic concepts, history, and applications of AI/ML, setting the stage for more advanced topics in subsequent webinars. Attendees will gain insights into how AI/ML technologies are transforming industries and everyday life and have the opportunity to see one of the earliest AI experiments: Training a neural network to recognize written letters.

Key Concepts:
• Definition and History of AI and ML
• Differences Between AI, ML, and Deep Learning
• Real-World Applications of AI/ML
• Basic Terminology and Concepts

Originating as the AI Hardware Summit back in 2018, the summit has evolved from a semiconductor conference into a full-stack AI infrastructure event. The 2025 summit will attract 3,500 attendees and over 100 partners, with content designed for hardware providers, hyperscalers, and all enterprise IT and AI infrastructure specialists building fast, efficient, and affordable AI.

Three days of Cloud Object Storage Interoperability Testing. Taking place at SDC'25, the Cloud Object Storage Plugfest is a unique open forum opportunity for industry innovators to collaborate and enhance interoperability among private and public cloud object storage solutions. If your organization is developing S3-compatible object storage or develops other cloud software APIs that deploy object storage in any use case, your participation would be invaluable.

SNIA Storage Management will host a SNIA Swordfish® Plugfest the week of September 15-17, 2025, in conjunction with SNIA Developer Conference in Santa Clara, CA.

The collaborative event targeted at client users will include hands-on access to Redfish and Swordfish systems in the SNIA Innovations Lab. Attendees will be able to participate in interactive sessions for consuming the Swordfish API.

The IO Lab is for vendors to bring their implementations of SMB3 to test, identify, and fix bugs in a collaborative setting with the goal of providing a forum in which companies can develop interoperable products. SNIA provides and supports networks and infrastructure for the IO Lab. The participants of the IO Lab work together to define the testing process, assuring that objectives are accomplished.

Join SNIA in Santa Clara, CA for SDC'25. The the annual conference FOR developers BY developers. It's the destination for expert technical discussions and education on the latest technologies and standards.

This 2025 OCP Global Summit will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to share the latest advancements, forge new partnerships, and define the community developed standardizations that will power the AI-driven future. By embracing openness and inclusivity, OCP is not only meeting the needs of today’s AI transformation but also laying the foundation for a resilient and digital infrastructure.

The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis