From AI Assistants to Intelligent Agents + networking, food/bev and swag!

Join us Tuesday evening, September 10 for our September meetup!

Doors will open at 6:00 pm sharp - show up early and network, get a t-shirt/hat/sticker, and grab some pizza and drinks. Live programming begins at 6:30 pm ET with a few announcements, then we'll turn it over to our featured speaker.

September's featured talk will continue the AI series we've been doing by exploring an incredibly interesting and applicable topic - AI Agents. The session will look at what AI Agents are, their core components, and will look at real-world use cases.

*Note, this meetup is FREE to attend and participate, as always.

Location and Address:
IBM
Building 500, Room G-104
4205 S Miami Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
*Questions regarding venue can be directed to Sahdev directly at 336-254-1689.

Directions:
1). Enter IBM campus from Miami Boulevard and Cornwallis Road,
2). Follow signs for IBM Software Group Main Lobby B500 and take third left (DEVELOPMENT LANE) toward Main Lobby 500.
3). Park into the Visitor Parking lot which is in the front of the B500. You will be escorted from the building entrance/lobby.

Talk Title:
The Evolution from AI Assistants to Intelligent Agents: Exploring the Promise and the Reality.

Talk Abstract:
The evolution from AI Assistants to Autonomous Agents marks a significant shift in computing, moving from task-specific functions to the orchestration of complex workflows. This presentation will explore what AI Agents are, their architecture, and their current state, focusing on how advancements in large language models (LLMs) have enabled these agents to integrate and manage tasks across diverse applications. Attendees will learn about the core components that distinguish AI Agents, including their planning, memory functions, and ability to utilize multiple tools to execute workflows. Real-world use cases will highlight the transformative potential of AI Agents, while also addressing the current state and challenges in their implementation.

Speaker:
Sachin Solkan, Vice President, Intelligent Search, Fidelity Investments

Questions? Contact us at **info@allthingsopen.org**.