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Agentic Engineering & Infra | Auckland AI Builders (in person event)

AUG11
17:00
  • This event features talks exploring agentic AI, focusing on foundations, infrastructure, security, and governance.
  • It is designed for software developers, engineers, architects, and anyone interested in AI engineering and the practical aspects of building AI agents.
  • Attendees can expect knowledge sharing, networking, and community engagement in Auckland.

About this event

## RSVP

RSVP on Luma: luma.com/vt8er50u

Hi everyone!

It's been a long time since I organized an in-person meetup, so we're back with fantastic talks from the community!

Beyond the hype and vendor pitches, we want to build a space for knowledge sharing, open discussion, and collaboration about our AI journey. Bring your questions—we'll bring ours (and we have plenty!).

Agents are everywhere in the headlines—but what's actually under the hood, and how do you build and ship them safely?

Join us for an evening of talks exploring agentic AI, from the foundations and infrastructure layers through to security, governance, and real-world engineering practices.

Whether you're a software developer, platform engineer, cloud native practitioner, architect, or simply curious about where AI engineering is heading, you'll find something for you. Expect practical talks, plenty of networking, and a welcoming community of builders.

## 📅 Event Details

When: Tuesday, August 11, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Microsoft Offices, Auckland
Doors open: 5:00 PM

# Lineup

## An Introduction to the new Agentic AI Foundation (Linux Foundation)

Speakers: Darshit Pandya & Chris Mazur
Abstract:
The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) is a neutral, open home—hosted by the Linux Foundation—for the projects defining how AI agents work, including MCP, Goose, AGENTS.md, and AgentGateway. This talk gives a quick tour of why the foundation exists, who's behind it, and how transparent, collaborative standards are shaping the future of agentic AI.

## From Dirt to Agents

Speaker: Juan Pablo (JP) Vasquez
Abstract:
AI isn't magic, and it isn't just autocomplete—it's five physical layers stacked from the ground up. In 25 minutes, we climb all five, so you can read any AI headline and know exactly which layer it's about.
Bio:
JP Vasquez is the founder of AI Foundry, a New Zealand sovereign AI inference provider running on owned hardware in Auckland, and the authorized ANZ partner for Positron AI. A 17x

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