We're excited to announce our next Data Talk, focused on the evolution of agentic AI, simple prompts to orchestrated intelligence
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