The AI Showdown: Python, Rust & The Future of RAG

## Details

Futures Forum is back in London!

Explore the cutting-edge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) through an exciting showdown between two powerful ecosystems: Python and Rust. Join us as we unpack the strengths and trade-offs of each language, illuminating the path forward in AI development.

Whether you’re a seasoned Rust advocate, a Python enthusiast curious about what’s next, or an AI developer exploring your options, this event promises valuable insights and vibrant discussions about the future of AI tooling.

Talks

• RAG Pipelines with Rig, Rust & SurrealDB - Joshua Mo, DevRel Engineer @ Playgrounds
• RAG apps using Python, SurrealDB and Streamlit - Alexander Fridriksson, Senior Product Marketing Manager @ SurrealDB

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00
Welcome drinks & networking
Grab a drink, explore the space and meet the SurrealDB team.

19:00 - 19:30
RAG Pipelines with Rig, Rust & SurrealDB
Interested in Rust for AI? In this talk, we'll dive into how you can write RAG pipelines using Rig, a Rust AI framework that aims to prioritize developer experience. We'll also be discussing the state of the Rust AI/ML ecosystem.

19:30 - 20:00
Refreshments, pizza and networking

20:00 - 20:30
RAG apps using Python, SurrealDB and Streamlit
This talk walks you through why LangChain might be weighing you down and how you can use pure Python - along with SurrealDB and Streamlit - to make production-ready AI apps effortlessly.

20:30 - 21:00
Wrap up & Networking

21:00
End of event

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About the speakers

• Joshua Mo - Joshua Mo is a DevRel Engineer at Playgrounds Analytics inc. He is currently maintaining the Rig agentic AI framework, as well as writing high-impact technical content to help drive Rust adoption. In his spare time, he contributes to FOSS software.
• Alexander Fridriksson - Alexander is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at SurrealDB, where he's been involved with both the product and community from the start. Building out much of the messaging and education, such as SurrealDB University. He has a wealth of experience from both a commercial (Marketing, Sales, Consulting) and Technical ( Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering) perspective, which he draws upon to help people solve the most challenging problems.

FAQs

Is the venue accessible?
Absolutely! There is a lift that takes you up to Level 4 where the event is held.

Is this event for me?
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