With a distinguished career leading AI infrastructure strategy at Microsoft Azure and overseeing global infrastructure at LinkedIn, Zaid Kahn has consistently been at the forefront of designing systems that support advanced applications. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder at Neuron Factory, he is focused on building an AI native knowledge graph platform for the construction industry, providing builders context to make decisions. At Atlantic Convergence 2025, Zaid Kahn discussed the significance of Atlantic digital convergence and outlined AI-driven requirements for cloud, subsea, and edge networks.
What does digital convergence across the Atlantic truly mean, and why is it such a critical theme for the industry right now?
Digital convergence across the Atlantic is about bringing together the core digital infrastructure of four continents. Over the past two decades, the expansion of internet infrastructure helped close the global digital divide—and the Atlantic played a foundational role in that progress by connecting Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Strengthening this transatlantic digital fabric is essential to sustaining global economic growth and ensuring equitable access to the next wave of technological transformation.
