At the Future of Memory and Storage 2026 event, the company showcased its latest Sandisk NAND technology designed to support artificial intelligence infrastructure. As larger models and longer context windows drive demand for capacity, memory and storage are increasingly critical to system performance. The company is addressing these needs with advanced storage solutions built for data centers and cloud environments.
Developments in Sandisk NAND Technology
The company stated that Sandisk NAND technology is evolving to address the capacity and power efficiency demands of data centers. Khurram Ismail, chief product officer at Sandisk, explained that storing and accessing data efficiently has become as important as compute itself. He noted that customers require storage systems that deliver performance without adding operational complexity.
“AI infrastructure has entered a new phase where the ability to store, move, and access data efficiently has become as important as compute itself.”
Khurram Ismail, Chief Product Officer at Sandisk
Key Technical Showcases at FMS 2026
The exhibition featured several new hardware and software solutions. Specifically, the company introduced the BiCS10 QLC NAND, a next-generation 3D NAND technology designed to improve density and power efficiency for cloud and computers in enterprise environments. Additionally, they presented High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) technology, which is engineered to meet the needs of large-scale inference workloads.
The showcase also included an updated version of the proprietary AI Data Cycle framework. This framework maps storage requirements across the lifecycle of data, from raw archives to training and inference repositories. Furthermore, the company displayed enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs) configured for high endurance, including future PCIe Gen 6 technology and ultra-high-capacity E3.S designs.
Keynote and Industry Panel Discussions
Sandisk executives delivered a keynote address titled “NAND: The Versatile & Scalable Foundation of the AI Era” on Wednesday, August 5. The presentation examined how high-context models and agentic workflows are reshaping the storage hierarchy. Jim Elliott, chief revenue officer, and Alper Ilkbahar, chief technology officer, joined Ismail to discuss system-level optimization.
Meanwhile, the company participated in a panel discussion focused on overcoming memory limitations. The panel, which included representatives from Google and SK hynix, discussed the development of the HBF technology ecosystem. They addressed the requirements for making new memory approaches viable in physical infrastructure.
Future Outlook for Storage Infrastructure
Industry experts note that Sandisk NAND technology will play a role in reducing bottlenecks associated with high-context models. As organizations expand their digital capabilities, the demand for efficient memory systems is expected to grow. Consequently, the integration of advanced flash memory will remain a focus for enterprise hardware development.
The company continues to develop flash solutions to support the growing economy of digital services. Visitors to the event booth also explored automotive storage, client SSDs, and consumer products. These developments indicate a broader shift toward high-capacity storage across multiple sectors.
