IndyPy: Building Voice Agents

Join us either in person or remotely for our hybrid event!

• IN PERSON: SEP @ 16080 Westfield Blvd., Carmel, IN
  (on the corner of 161st & US 31)
• REMOTE: Register to get the Zoom link

AGENDA

7 - 7:15pm: Announcements and Introductions

7:15 - 8:15pm: "Building Voice Agents: Unpacking the Pipeline" by Aaron Soellinger, research engineer
Voice agents are transforming the way we interact with technology, and integrating LLMs into the pipeline takes this innovation to the next level. Aaron will explore the core components of building a voice agent pipeline from scratch, including:

• Transport: The foundational layer that ensures smooth audio data flow.
• Voice Activity Detection (VAD): Identifying when someone is speaking to optimize processing.
• Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR): Converting speech into text for analysis.
• Text-to-Speech (TTS): Generating lifelike responses for seamless communication.

You’ll learn how to get started with your first agent using off-the-shelf tools and explore practical examples of pipeline integration. This talk will cover technical details while providing insights for building your own voice-enabled applications. Takeaways include:

• A clear understanding of the architecture and components of a voice agent pipeline.
• Techniques for integrating LLMs to boost conversational intelligence.
• Best practices and tools for building robust ASR, VAD, and TTS systems.
• Real-world tips for deploying voice agents in Python-based environments.

This talk is ideal for Pythonistas looking to innovate at the intersection of AI and voice technology.

8:15 - 8:30pm: Door Prizes

8:30 - 9pm: Networking & General Discussion

Guests are welcome to attend, but please have each person RSVP on their own Meetup account.