Slides: Abstract: This marquee talk at RustConf 2025 showcases why Rust is an ideal choice for accelerated computing and AI development. It dives into the design of Burn and CubeCL, demonstrating how Rust’s robust type system and ownership model enable flexible, high-performance, and portable solutions for cutting-edge AI applications. Presenter: Nathaniel Simard is an open-source developer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tracel-AI. He is the creator of Burn, a high-performance deep learning framework built in Rust. With a diverse background in software engineering and AI, he holds an . in machine learning from Mila. Obsessed with efficient software development, he is committed to advancing AI with better software through his various projects.