Does future of AI belong to Space? | Conversation with Philip Johnston, co-founder and CEO of Starcloud (YC S24) (подія в архіві)

As AI models grow exponentially in complexity, Earth’s infrastructure is reaching its limits.

The next step? Moving computation beyond our planet.

We are hosting Philip Johnston, co-founder & CEO of Starcloud (YC24)—a company pioneering megawatt-scale data centers in orbit, designed to scale to gigawatt capacity. Starcloud aims to solve the pressing constraints of terrestrial computing—power availability, cooling efficiency, and land scarcity—by leveraging the unique advantages of space-based infrastructure.

And they’re not just theorizing. In just 18 months, Starcloud went from concept to first launch, making it one of the fastest-moving companies in space technology today.

What’s on agenda?

Why space? The physics, economics, and feasibility of orbital compute.

What are the engineering challenges of deploying AI infrastructure in extreme conditions?

How do we rethink power generation, thermal regulation, and data transmission in orbit?

What does this mean for the future of AI, cloud computing, and high-performance systems?

This is a deep dive into the future of large-scale computing infrastructure, where aerospace and AI intersect. If you’re working with distributed systems, HPC, or infrastructure engineering, this session is essential.

Date: March 19
Time: 20:00

Location: LIFT99 Kyiv Hub
Registration — lift99.typeform.com/how-its-done

Join us as we explore a paradigm shift in compute—beyond the cloud, into orbit.