Join Tampa Bay Biotech for a practical and engaging introduction to Agentic AI SKILLS design and development. Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI systems are rapidly transforming Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Biotechnology. While many organizations are rushing to build complex AI agents, a growing number of AI researchers and practitioners are discovering that modular AI SKILLS often provide a simpler, more reliable, and more maintainable approach. This hands-on meetup introduces the concept of AI SKILLS Architecture, explains why many organizations are moving beyond monolithic AI agents, and demonstrates how reusable AI SKILLS can be applied to real-world biotechnology challenges including genomics, transcriptomics, biomarker discovery, drug discovery, literature mining, and precision medicine. Participants will learn both the theory and practical implementation of AI SKILLS using Python, modern LLM frameworks, and real biotech use cases.
What we'll cover:
· Understand the evolution from traditional AI workflows to Agentic AI systems
· Define AI Agents, Tools, Skills, Workflows, and Multi-Agent Systems
· Explain why many AI projects fail due to excessive agent complexity
· Design reusable AI SKILLS architectures
· Develop Python-based AI SKILLS for biotechnology applications
· Integrate LLMs with biological databases and scientific literature
· Build AI-powered biotech assistants using SKILLS-based architectures
· Apply AI SKILLS to genomics, drug discovery, and biomedical research
Who should attend:
· Data scientists and AI/ML engineers
· Healthcare and biotech professionals
· Supply chain and operations analysts
· Developers curious about practical AI applications
· Students and researchers exploring applied AI
· Anyone who's wondered how AI can go beyond a basic agent SKILLS
Agenda:
· 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Networking and refreshments
· 6:00 – 6:10 pm: Welcome!
· 6:10 – 7:30 pm: Presentation and open discussion
· 7:30 – 8:00 pm: Networking
Location: Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
Parking: Free parking is available in the lot directly north of the ECC building. Please do not park immediately adjacent to the facility.
RSVP: Seating is limited — please RSVP early. If you're bringing a guest, have them RSVP separately so we can plan accordingly.
Speakers:
Ernest Bonat, Ph.D. — Senior GenAI Engineer specializing in Machine Learning systems and AI assistants for Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Healthcare.
