> Markdown version of [/@joey-conway](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@joey-conway). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Joey Conway Generative AI product director at NVIDIA advocating for open-weight models. ## About Joey Conway guides generative AI software for enterprise at NVIDIA. Since 2017, he has focused on helping companies build practical AI platforms. He advocates for open-weight models to decentralize innovation. Joey focuses on how accessible baseline architectures lower startup barriers, preserve data sovereignty, and prevent vendor lock-in. He is a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2026 North America · September 23, 2026 San José, CA - [Democratizing AI: Why Open Models Are Essential for the Next Era](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100605-democratizing-ai-why-open-models-are-essential-for-the-next-era) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording ## Videos - [Democratizing AI: Why Open Models Are Essential for the Next Era](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100605-democratizing-ai-why-open-models-are-essential-for-the-next-era) · Mitesh Patel, Joey Conway, Olivier Lacombe, Varun Vontimitta ## Links - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyconway/)