Building AI MVP | AI Builders Global Conference 2026 Archive

AI Builders Global Conference 2026. October 14-16, 2026. Online.

Building Your AI MVP: Architecture, Stack & Technical Decisions That Scale

This description belongs to the 2026 topic catalog. The 2027 program is being prepared separately.

The technical decisions you make for your MVP often define your company's trajectory. RAG vs. fine-tuning vs. prompt engineering for V1. Build vs. buy for infrastructure. Which foundation model to start with. How to architect for scale when you have zero users. When to optimize for speed vs. quality. Real technical trade-offs from founders who already shipped.

Questions explored in the 2026 topic catalog

Should your MVP use RAG, fine-tuning, or prompt engineering?
When should you build infrastructure vs. buy/rent it?
Which foundation model should you start with in 2026?
How do you architect for scale when you have no users yet?
When should you optimize for speed vs. quality?
What technical debt from MVP stage will hurt you the most?

Who this topic is for

Technical founders building their first AI product, CTOs of early-stage startups, and engineers transitioning to founder roles.

2026 attendee access and recordings

Your original pass and its entitlements remain associated with the 2026 edition. The recording page explains availability and access; a program listing is not a promise that a recording is ready.