Bitcoin World Disrupt 2026 Expands AI Programming with Real-World Focus

The Bitcoin World Disrupt 2026 conference is expanding its AI programming with a dedicated Real World AI Stage, focusing on the intersection of digital intelligence and physical systems.

The stage will feature sessions with leaders from companies such as Shield AI, Colossal Biosciences, FieldAI, and Foxglove, among others. Topics include deploying AI in high-stakes environments, like defense and space, and scaling deep tech startups from lab prototypes to commercial products.

Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, will discuss the technologies behind reviving extinct species and the role of AI in biology, while Nate Michael, CTO of Shield AI, will address how companies can ensure safety and reliability in autonomous systems.