Thomas Wolf to Explore the Future of Open AI at Disrupt 2025
Thomas Wolf to Explore the Future of Open AI at Disrupt 2025
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly, but the conversation around who shapes, shares, and scales this technology is just as critical. This October, Thomas Wolf, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Hugging Face, will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, highlighting what it really takes to make AI research and models truly open and accessible.
Why This Session Matters for the AI Community
The future of artificial intelligence will not be dictated solely by closed corporate labs or massive R&D budgets. Instead, it will emerge from collaborative open-source projects, global research alliances, and bold experiments that invite participation from around the world. Thomas Wolf is uniquely positioned to discuss how to bridge research, community, and real-world applications, offering insights that matter for founders, developers, and investors alike.
- Learn how open-source initiatives are shaping the next wave of AI breakthroughs
- Understand the role of community-driven research in accelerating innovation
- Discover practical ways to contribute to and benefit from open AI ecosystems
About Thomas Wolf: Architect of Modern AI
Wolf has played a pivotal role in many of today’s most influential AI advances. At Hugging Face, he was instrumental in launching the Transformers and Datasets libraries, and he led the BigScience Workshop that produced BLOOM, a milestone open-source large language model. Beyond his research, Wolf co-authored key resources like Natural Language Processing with Transformers and The Ultra-Scale Playbook, helping educate and inspire the next generation of AI professionals.
What to Expect at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, running from October 27–29 at Moscone West, gathers over 10,000 startup and venture leaders for headline sessions, hands-on discussions, and high-impact networking. Thomas Wolf’s session on the AI Stage is expected to be a highlight, offering a clear vision of where AI is heading and how openness can drive meaningful progress.
If you’re invested in the present and future of AI, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the field’s most influential voices. Regular Bird pricing is available until September 26, offering significant savings on passes. Secure your spot now to join the conversation that’s shaping tomorrow’s tech ecosystem.
