Building Intelligent AI Agents

Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and we are on the cusp of a new era where AI agents, driven by advanced reasoning capabilities, can autonomously execute complex tasks and make informed decisions.
In this presentation, I'll introduce you to the fascinating world of AI agents, explaining the core concepts and highlighting the diverse landscape of agent types and their unique capabilities. Through real-world examples, I'll show how AI agents tackle practical tasks. I'll be using Python and LangChain to demonstrate, but no coding experience is necessary.

**Attendees will gain insights into**:
- Fundamental concepts and architecture of AI agents
- Advantages and challenges of deploying AI agents in real-world applications
- Best practices for designing and developing effective AI agent systems
- Understanding of how to get started writing your own agents using Python and LangChain
Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a seasoned practitioner, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to embrace the power of AI agents and drive innovation i

AI Ate My Codebase

Your codebase was fine. Then you gave AI a taste.

Join us for this honest, and slightly chaotic look at what happens when you let AI loose on real production code. I'll dig into what worked, what exploded, and what I would never admit to my tech leads.

I'll cover the full arc — from writing prompts that actually work, to understanding why agents are a completely different beast from chatbots, to the $0.60 mistake that taught me more than any tutorial ever did.

Whether you're an AI-curious skeptic or someone who's already handed the keys to OpenClaw, you'll walk away with the habits that separate people who use AI like a professional from everyone else still using it like a tourist.

This talk is full of tips and tricks for almost any level of person working with AI. It was very well received both times I have presented it before (I update it every time of course).

AI Superpowers: Level Up Your Career with Google Developer Experts

Join a panel of Google Developer Experts from diverse engineering disciplines as they share practical examples of how they're using AI in their everyday work. Learn how these experts are leveraging AI coding tools, mastering prompt engineering, and implementing AI-driven solutions to achieve tangible results and enhance their careers.

This will be a moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A.

Key Takeaways:

- Discover practical applications of AI in various engineering disciplines.
- Learn effective prompt engineering strategies for optimal AI interaction.
- Gain insights into the latest AI coding tools and technologies.
- Understand how AI is shaping the future of technical careers.
Panelists:

[Bryce Howitson] - Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies
[Noble Ackerson Name Google Developer Expert in AI]
[Allen Firstenburg Google Developer Expert in AI

I will be able to get panelists for this event, and I will be the moderator for the discussion. These are always fun, and lively and a nice way to finish out a long day (instead of another session where you are talked at),

I am happy to change the exact nuance, speakers or anything else about this panel to fit the needs of DevFest DC