Main Conference (April 29, 2025)

Beyond Chatbots: The Rise of Intelligent Agents in 2025


AI has come a long way from simple chatbots to advanced agents that can think, adapt, and perform complex tasks. In this session, we’ll explore the key innovations behind this transformation. Explore how tools like Semantic Kernel empower developers to integrate large language models seamlessly into cloud-native applications. Learn how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) enables contextually accurate responses by combining real-time knowledge retrieval with AI capabilities. Dive into the design and development of intelligent agents that automate workflows, make decisions, and redefine how we approach problem-solving in 2025.

Packed with actionable insights, technical demos, this talk will inspire and empower developers to harness the next wave of AI innovation. Join us to explore the future of AI development.

Speaker:

Cloud Native Summit - Xiaodi Yan

Xiaodi Yan

Lead Engineer at Kiwibank

Xiaodi Yan is a seasoned software engineer with a proven track record of success in the IT industry. Since 2015, he has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (Microsoft MVP), showcasing his dedication to and expertise in . NET, AI, DevOps and cloud computing.

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