Jan 23, 2026

Fully Connected Tokyo: [Hands-on workshop] Automation of document workflows in financial industry

This workshop by Upstage demonstrates how to automate financial document workflows using a combination of their specialized Document AI (Document Parse) and Large Language Models (LLMs). The session covers building robust information extraction pipelines, addressing challenges like varied templates and data formatting, and implementing systematic evaluation using Weights & Biases Weave. It also presents real-world case studies from the insurance industry, showcasing significant improvements in efficiency and data utilization.

Jan 23, 2026

Architecting Self-Healing Enterprise Operations: AI + DevSecOps | Akshay Mittal | SW Engineer | 4K

Akshay Mittal discusses the evolution of enterprise AI, focusing on the crucial shift from reactive to predictive security through AI-augmented DevSecOps. He explores how to productionize agentic AI workflows using AIOps and Kubernetes, and emphasizes the non-negotiable need for explainable AI (XAI) in critical systems.

Jan 23, 2026

Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta]

Professor Mazviita Chirimuuta discusses the philosophical underpinnings of neuroscience, challenging the brain-as-computer metaphor. She introduces 'haptic realism'—a view of knowledge as interactive and constructed—and argues for the inseparability of embodiment, finitude, and true understanding in both humans and AI.

Jan 22, 2026

No Priors Live: Building Durable Software in the AI Age with MongoDB President & CEO CJ Desai

CJ Desai, CEO of MongoDB, discusses why platforms, not products, are the key to long-term success in the software industry, especially in the age of AI. He explores the shifting landscape of enterprise software, the reality of AI adoption in Fortune 500 companies, and what truly constitutes a "moat" when software can be generated on demand.

Jan 21, 2026

Context Engineering Our Way to Long-Horizon Agents: LangChain’s Harrison Chase

Harrison Chase, co-founder of LangChain, explains the evolution of AI agents from early, rigid scaffolding to modern, flexible "harnesses." He argues that "context engineering"—managing what an LLM sees—is the key to building effective long-horizon agents. Chase also explores how agent development differs from traditional software, highlighting the critical role of traces as the new source of truth and memory systems that enable agents to improve themselves over time.

Jan 21, 2026

SW Design, Architecture & Clarity at Scale • Sam Newman, Jacqui Read & Simon Rohrer • GOTO 2025

A panel discussion with Sam Newman, Jacqui Read, and Simon Rohrer exploring the intersection of software design and architecture. The conversation delves into the critical role of communication, the practical application of Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), strategies for bridging the gap between architects and developers, and modern approaches to standardization through platform engineering and creating agile enterprise architectures.