#14 - London - AWS GenAI Loft

We are delighted to host our 14th event on 14th October, in London, in partnership with AWS as part of their global GenAI Loft Program. In this meetup, we will be joined by an incredible lineup, including Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS.

Speaker 1: Jeff Barr - VP & Chief Evangelist at AWS
Speaker 2: Giuseppe Battista - Sr Solutions Architect at AWS
Speaker 3: Matheus Guimaraes - Sr Developer Advocate at AWS
Speaker 3: Ethan Sumner - Engineering Excellence Lead at Barclays
Speaker 4: Amit Saar - Co-founder & CEO at OpenOps
Speaker 5: Lee Wagner - Founding Account Exec at OpenOps

Talk: Engineering in the AI Era - Opening Keynote
Speaker: Jeff Barr - VP & Chief Evangelist at AWS
Description: We kick off the evening in style with a warm welcome and lots of great insights from our very special guest AWS Chief Evangelist Jeff Barr on how AI is redefining the boundaries of software development and inspiring new possibilities in engineering.

Talk: Is it an Agent?
Speaker: Matheus Guimaraes - Sr Developer Advocate at AWS
Description: Agentic AI is everywhere, but do we always need an agent? In this fast-paced and interactive session, we’ll play a game of “Is It an Agent?” and try to figure out which problems really need agents… and which are just apps in disguise.

Talk: Crafty AI: From Words to 3D Print
Speakers: Letizia Trapletti, Solutions Architect, AWS; Sebastian Collins, Senior Industry SA, AWS; Onat Celmen, Senior Startup SA, AWS; Giuseppe Battista, Senior Startup SA, AWS.
Description: This demonstration showcases how conversational AI can create tangible objects through an innovative AWS-powered workflow. Using Amazon Bedrock, Nova Pro, and SageMaker, the system transforms user conversations into personalized 3D-printed keychains. The live demonstration illustrates how businesses can combine generative AI and manufacturing to create unique, personalized customer experiences.

Talk: How to Think About CloudOps Automation in the AI Age
Speakers: Amit Saar - Co-founder & CEO at OpenOps & Lee Wagner - Founding Account Exec at OpenOps
Description: Cloud automation is powerful but tricky. This talk explores its evolution—from scripts and policies to AI-driven agents—and reveals a three-phase framework for practical adoption. Attendees will learn what to automate, how AI changes the game, and which risks, standards, and strategies shape the next generation of CloudOps

Panel: Reimagining Software Development with AI
Speakers: Jeff Barr, Ethan Sumner, Matheus Guimaraes, Lee Wagner, Amit Saar & Giuseppe Battista.
Description: Join our panellists for an insightful discussion on AI's transformation of software development. From team dynamics to development practices, discover how AI is reshaping the future of engineering and creating new opportunities for innovation.

Agenda:

• 17:30 - Venue Open
• 18:00 - Welcome Address
• 18:05 - Engineering in the AI era, Opening Keynote
• 18:20 - Is it an Agent?
• 18:35 - Break
• 18:45 - Crafty AI: From Words to 3D Print
• 19:00 - How to Think About CloudOps Automation in the AI Age
• 19:15 - Break
• 19:20 - Reimagining Software Development with AI Panel
• 20:00 - Event Close

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