Interactive Pre-Summit Workshop
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT
Building a Strategy for AI Agent Implementation
Live Virtual Summit: Day One
Thursday, September 18, 2025
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. PT
Panel
The Role of AI Agents in Enterprises
Overview of how AI agents are transforming enterprise operations, driving efficiency, and unlocking new capabilities.
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. PT
Inside the AI Agent: Core Components and Enterprise Impact
AI agents are transforming the way businesses operate, enabling automation, decision-making, and task execution at scale. Llama Stack Agents provide a structured framework for building these intelligent systems, offering modular APIs and seamless integrations that allow organizations to leverage AI in real-world applications.
In this session, we’ll break down the fundamental components of AI agents—how they process information, interact with tools, and drive outcomes. We'll illustrate these concepts with enterprise use cases, demonstrating how businesses can apply AI agents to enhance workflows, optimize operations, and unlock new efficiencies. Designed for decision-makers and strategists, this session will provide a clear, practical understanding of how AI agents work and how they can be implemented to drive value in your organization.
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m. PT
Break
9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. PT
Panel
Types of AI Agents: Choosing the Right Solution
Comparison of various types of AI agents (e.g., task-based, conversational, collaborative) and guidance on selecting suitable options.
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PT
Beyond the Bot: Deploying Enterprise-Ready AI Agents that Deliver Business Results
AI agents are evolving fast, but many businesses still confuse them with simple chatbots. In this engaging and practical session, Rajesh Sura, a seasoned leader in AI-driven analytics at Amazon, will help you reframe how you think about AI agents. He’ll share how leading enterprises are deploying AI agents not just to answer questions, but to drive meaningful action, automate complex workflows, and unlock real business value.
This session is designed for business leaders, strategists, and innovation teams looking to cut through the noise and understand what it really takes to go from experimentation to scalable adoption. From retail to operations, you’ll hear real-world stories, explore frameworks for evaluating impact, and walk away with actionable steps to bring intelligent AI agents into your own organization — responsibly and effectively.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the difference between chatbots and intelligent AI agents in an enterprise context
- Learn how to identify the right business processes for AI agent automation
- See real-world examples of AI agents in customer service, sales enablement, and internal operations
- Gain a framework for evaluating success metrics and ROI for AI agent deployments
- Get actionable steps to move from experimentation to enterprise scale, while ensuring governance and cross-functional alignment
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. PT
Lunch Break
12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
Unlocking the Power of Unified Communication Data for AI Agents
The modern workplace generates vast amounts of communication data from meeting transcripts, chat logs, emails, and calendar activities. This talk explores how AI agents can leverage these diverse data sources to deliver actionable insights, improve decision-making, and provide personalized assistance. By integrating and analyzing communication data, AI agents enable smarter workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive organizational efficiency. Attendees will gain strategies for building ethical data practices, developing AI-powered solutions, and unlocking the full potential of workplace communication systems for a more intelligent and effective future.
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. PT
Best Practices for Enterprise Integration of AI Agents
Key considerations for effectively embedding AI agents within existing enterprise processes, with a focus on user adoption and system alignment.
1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
Break
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. PT
Panel
Challenges and Considerations in Deploying AI Agents
Discussion of common challenges in AI agent deployment, including technical, ethical, and organizational factors, and how to address them.
2:45 p.m. PT
Day One Concludes
Live Virtual Summit: Day Two
Friday, September 19, 2025
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. PT
Panel
Building an AI-Ready Department
Steps to prepare teams and departments for the successful integration of AI agents, focusing on skills, management, and collaborations.
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. PT
Gaining Buy-In from Stakeholders for AI Agent Adoption
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, convincing stakeholders to embrace AI adoption is often the first hurdle to driving innovation. During this session, Jack C. Crawford—an AI thought leader, founder of a stealth AI startup, and former AI Enablement & Education Lead at Wells Fargo—will equip attendees with practical strategies to secure stakeholder support for AI initiatives. Jack will dive into the art of communicating AI’s transformative potential, tackling common objections like cost and complexity, and presenting a clear roadmap for implementation that aligns with organizational goals. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will empower tech professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers to bridge the gap between AI’s promise and its execution.
Expect a blend of strategic guidance and proven techniques drawn from Jack’s experience in integrating AI into complex environments. Whether you’re facing skepticism from leadership or need to justify ROI to budget holders, this talk will provide the tools to build a compelling case that wins buy-in and sets the stage for successful AI adoption.
Key Takeaways
- Effective Communication: Learn techniques to articulate AI’s strategic benefits in ways that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
- Overcoming Resistance: Discover methods to address common concerns, including cost, complexity, and ethical implications.
- How to Build a Business Case: Gain a step-by-step framework for crafting a persuasive argument for AI investment.
- Real-World Insights: Take away lessons from successful AI adoption stories across various industries.
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m. PT
Break
9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. PT
Panel
Build vs Buy: Evaluating AI Agent Solutions
An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of building custom AI agents versus purchasing ready-made solutions.
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PT
Panel
Open Source vs Closed Source AI Agents
Examination of the benefits and risks associated with open-source and closed-source AI agents, with insights into enterprise applications.
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. PT
Lunch Break
12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
Panel
Multi-Agent Systems: Collaboration and Coordination
Exploration of multi-agent systems and their role in complex environments, enabling collaborative and coordinated AI-driven solutions.
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. PT
Enhancing Customer Service and Efficiency with AI Agents
Showcasing how AI agents can transform customer service by automating tasks, personalizing interactions, and improving efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
Break
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. PT
The Future of AI Agents: Creating Platforms for Startups and Enterprise
Insights on building adaptable platforms that foster innovation, support startups, and address emerging needs in enterprise AI.
2:45 p.m. PT
Day Two Concludes