From Production to Physics: Agents of today, Quantum of tomorrow!

Topic 1
Title : Trusted by Design: memory, autonomy and the agent
Abstract : AI Agents are moving from demos to production — and the obvious question: how much should an agent remember about you, your system, and the past outcomes and decisions? And how much freedom should it have to act on that knowledge? lets explore the two hardest unsolved problems in agentic AI: memory (What agents should remember and what goes wrong when memory is poorly designed) and autonomy (how to choose the right level of autonomy based on stakes, reversibility and trust) , and why those are deeply connected.

Speaker Bio: A Software Developer at IBM, HS Manoj Kumar specialises in Generative AI, AI agents, RAG systems, and developer productivity. He works on building production AI solutions for enterprise software and is actively involved in IBM’s technology and developer ecosystem through conferences, client engagements, technical demonstrations, and innovation programs. He also coordinates Bobathons across 20+ global locations, helping developers and enterprise teams explore AI-powered software development. With a research background in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, Manoj has contributed to peer-reviewed research and continues to explore the intersection of AI, software engineering, and developer experiences.

Topic 2
Title : Quantum-proof your Java: A practical starting point
Abstract : Every login, signature and encrypted message you ship today relies on MATH that a large quantum computer could break easily. Attackers are already stealing encrypted data to crack it later: called "Harvest now, Decrypt later". This means the clock is already running.
What we’ll address:
Quantum computing in plain English
Why RSA and ECC will not survive quantum
What Java gives you today for post-quantum crypto
How to start your migration
Let’s learn where we are exposed and what to do first.

Speaker Bio : Mamatha has been part of IBM since 2008 and currently works as a Test Technical Lead in the Java Runtimes team. With experience in core Java, Security and zSecurity, she is recognized for her debugging and problem-solving abilities. Over the years, she has contributed to the development and quality of IBM Java while driving technical excellence in security-related initiatives. She has also presented at Eclipse Conference and various meetups, where she shared knowledge on Java technologies and software development practices.