This session explores the critical infrastructure powering inclusive AI ecosystems. It will examine compute networking, power, systems design and skills as enablers of innovation and economic growth. Participants will identify infrastructure bottlenecks, discuss pathways to democratize access to hardware and R&D and connect distributed, energy-efficient infrastructure to resilience. Through examples of open innovation and public–private collaboration, the session will generate actionable insights for policymakers and ecosystem builders seeking scalable, equitable AI infrastructure across regions globally.