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World Congress 2026 North America • Sep 25, 2026 • Session details

From Model Selection to Smart Routing: How to Use the Right LLM for Every Task

Viktoria Semaan

Are you automating your business into bankruptcy with massive LLM bills? Defaulting to the smartest model isn't the answer. Discover how smart routing slashes costs without sacrificing performance.

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