Reading Geek Night – The Agentic Age

Links to the local STEAM groups + #rdggeek Link Tree

We are looking for speakers for 2026 and beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Reading Geek community please get in touch – email: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org or via Twitter: @RDGGeekNight Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.

Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.

So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.

Everyone welcome!

• 7:00pm Arrivals
• 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
• 7:35pm The Agentic Age (Jimmy Minns)
• 8:30pm Short announcements/updates*
• 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
• 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)

The Agentic Age (Jimmy Minns)

AI agents are the current craze in AI, but what are they and why does everything think they’re so urgently needed? What is happening in businesses around this and what pitfalls are people falling into? This talk seeks to cut through the hype and talk realistically about these agents’ place in AI and tech as a whole.

I am Jimmy, one of the worlds youngest Principle AI and Automation Specialist, leading these initiatives for Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Europe. Along side this I am the owner of Anoikis Solutions LTD and a student for Computer Science with Machine Learning at Brighton university. I strive to innovate in the AI space in an ethical, humanitarian and sustainable way.

About Reading Geek Night

A friendly and welcoming community for enthusiasts.

Every second Tuesday of the month Reading Geek Night has talks on various topics about science, tech, design & geekery. The usual format is to gather from 7:00pm and commence the talks at 7:30pm. Talks are ~20mins + Q&A with a break of 20mins for networking and beer.

*Before the second session there is an opportunity for any short announcements so please let us know on the night if you would like a slot or 1-2mins.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Get involved and support the community

If you would like to get involved with your local #rdggeek community by giving a talk or hosting a quiz at an upcoming event please contact us via twitter: @RDGGeekNight, Facebook or email us: **talks [at] rdggeeknight.org**

Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.