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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 9, 2026 • Session details

The Signal Layer: What to Build When Anything Can Be Built

Lena Hall

Today, AI can build almost anything instantly. The real challenge is knowing what actually deserves to exist. Learn how to master the signal layer and avoid automating irrelevance.

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