Backblaze To Showcase Scalable AI Storage Architecture at DeveloperWeek 2026

Cloud storage company to highlight how modern storage supports AI pipelines and data-intensive apps at leading software development conference.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Backblaze, a high-performance cloud storage platform, announced its participation in DeveloperWeek 2026 in San Jose, California from February 18-20, 2026. The company will showcase how its storage architecture supports scalable AI pipelines and data-intensive applications through a conference session and booth activities.

Why it matters

As AI and data-driven applications become increasingly prevalent, the underlying storage infrastructure plays a critical role in enabling scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Backblaze's participation at DeveloperWeek 2026 highlights its focus on providing cloud storage solutions tailored for the needs of modern, data-intensive workloads.

The details

At DeveloperWeek 2026, Backblaze will present a session titled "The AI Pipeline Starts with Storage: Architecting Scalable Data Foundations" led by Troy Liljedahl, the company's Director of Solutions Engineering. The session will explore how modern storage architectures can support the demands of AI pipelines and data-intensive applications. Backblaze will also host booth activities, including a live "Ask the Storage Experts" session and a Nintendo Switch 2 raffle drawing, to engage directly with conference attendees.

  • DeveloperWeek 2026 takes place from February 18-20, 2026 in San Jose, California.
  • Backblaze's session is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
  • The "Ask the Storage Experts" booth activity is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 raffle drawing is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.

The players

Backblaze

Backblaze is a high-performance cloud storage platform that provides solutions for AI workflows, data-heavy applications, media management, and data protection.

Troy Liljedahl

Troy Liljedahl is the Director of Solutions Engineering at Backblaze and will be presenting the session at DeveloperWeek 2026.

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What’s next

Interested attendees can register for the complimentary guest passes to DeveloperWeek 2026 at the provided link.

The takeaway

Backblaze's participation in DeveloperWeek 2026 underscores the importance of modern, scalable storage architectures in supporting the growing demands of AI and data-intensive applications. By showcasing its cloud storage solutions, the company aims to help developers and engineers optimize their infrastructure for the AI era.