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ArcBlock to participate in "The Promise of Agentic AI" Panel Discussion

Matt McKinney
AIGNEArcBlockEvents

We’re joining Arry Yu and the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) for a straight-talk session on what agentic AI can—and can’t—do right now. No buzzwords, no hand-waving. The event will be hosted at Quadrant Technologies in Redmond, WA.

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What the panel will cover

  • Why the surge? The real forces behind the current agentic AI momentum.
  • What it is (and isn’t). Clear definitions so teams don’t over-scope or mis-buy.
  • Where it pays off. Concrete places agentic systems are delivering value today.
  • Limits today. What’s over-promised, what breaks in production, and why.
  • Client stories. Practical examples—not sci-fi demos.

Who’s on stage

  • Donald Thompson (Microsoft)
  • Professor Bill Howe (University of Washington)
  • Sai Suresh Medicharla (Quadrant)
  • Matt McKinney (ArcBlock)

Matt will share ArcBlock/AIGNE’s view from the trenches: where agents fit into real products, how to scope for outcomes instead of demos, and why privacy-preserving, user-controlled data matters if you want these systems to scale.

Who should attend

Technology leaders, AI builders, product owners, and anyone who wants a pragmatic take on agentic AI—what to try now, what to postpone, and how to measure real impact.

Event details

  • Date: Sept 24, 2025
  • Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
  • Location: Quadrant Technologies LLC, 5020 148th Ave NE Ste 250, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
  • Speakers: Donald Thompson (Microsoft), Professor Bill Howe (UW), Matt McKinney (ArcBlock / AIGNE), Sai Suresh Medicharla (Quadrant)

Register now on Luma. If you’re evaluating agent workflows or building with agents today, come ready with questions—we’ll keep it candid.

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