45Drives, a leading provider of open source data storage solutions, has announced the full program for its 2025 Creators Summit scheduled for September 10-12 in Wilmington, NC. The three-day event will feature separate enterprise and studio tracks, bringing together technology professionals, filmmakers, digital creators, and open-source leaders for collaborative discussions and presentations.
The summit's significance lies in its unique convergence of enterprise technology and creative industries, addressing the growing demand for robust storage solutions in both sectors. Day one will feature sessions at the Skyline Center with enterprise track speakers including Allan Jude from Klara Inc. and OpenZFS, Mitch Hall from 45Drives discussing high-performance storage cluster design, and Wendell Wilson from Level1Techs. The studio track will include Jeff from Craft Computing discussing YouTube video editing workflows and Joseph DiGiovanna presenting the NYC Timescape Project.
Day two moves to the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus, featuring Tom Lawrence from Lawrence Systems discussing cloud versus local storage solutions and Devin Vance from DRBD providing insights into storage technology evolution. The studio track includes presentations from Chris Walldorf and Dan Brawley from the Cucalorus Film Festival, addressing the specific needs of creative professionals. Attendees can view the complete and updated schedule at https://www.45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule.
The event culminates on day three with the 45Studio division and product launch featuring globally renowned electronic artist deadmau5 at Cape Fear Community College. This launch represents a significant development in storage technology specifically designed for creative professionals, addressing the increasing data demands of modern content creation. Dr. Doug Milburn, President of 45Drives, emphasized that the summit brings together diverse communities to share ideas and push boundaries, reflecting the inseparable relationship between creativity and technology.
The event's importance extends beyond the immediate technology community, as it demonstrates the critical role that advanced storage solutions play in supporting both enterprise operations and creative endeavors. The collaboration between technology providers and creative professionals highlights how specialized storage infrastructure enables innovation across multiple industries. Registration for industry professionals, students, creators, and media is available through the official event page at https://www.45drives.com/creators-summit.
