Data Talk - Evolution of Agentic AI: Simple Prompts to Orchestrated Intelligence
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Join Calvin Gerus for an insider's journey through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI agent development, drawing on hands-on experience building an AI systems for consumer wellness, The Pearl™ and enterprise financial services.
What You'll Explore: This talk traces the practical evolution of AI development—from the early days of prompt engineering that we all experimented with, to today's sophisticated multi-agent orchestration systems. Calvin will share real-world lessons from:
- Building The Pearl, an AI wisdom companion navigating the complexities of personal guidance and ethical AI design
- Developing Agentic AI platforms at RBC, evolving from ChatGPT-style interfaces to advanced long-context Deep Research agents for financial services
Key Takeaways: Whether you're curious about AI, building with it, or just trying to understand where this technology is headed, you'll gain insight into:
- How agentic AI capabilities have transformed in just the past 18-24 months
- The practical challenges of moving from demos to production systems
- What "deep orchestration" means and why it matters for real-world applications
- Where AI agents are heading next
Whether you're a data professional, AI enthusiast, or simply curious about how tech is transforming our world, this is the perfect opportunity to:
- Learn directly from the founder of The Pearl™ 📚
- Connect with fellow data enthusiasts 🤝
- Engage in lively discussions 💡
BONUS: Enjoy delicious refreshments, including pizza and pop, to fuel the evening’s conversations! 🍕🥤
COST: Free for Victoria Data Society members. $10 cover charge for non-members (Pay at the door).
Become a member today and attend this and other Data Talks for free for the year.
We can't wait to see you there!
Hosted at the KPMG Victoria Ignition Hub - 7th Floor, 730 View St
