🗓 10 July 2026, Friday
7pm – 8:30pm | Registration starts 6:30pm |
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Classroom B1-13
The AI landscape is shifting fast - moving beyond standalone large language models into a new era of intelligent, integrated systems. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), orchestration frameworks like LangChain, and agent-based workflows are no longer niche research topics; they are rapidly becoming the building blocks of real-world AI applications. Yet for many learners, understanding how these pieces fit together remains a challenge.
This talk cuts through the noise and offers a grounded, practical view of where AI stands today. Participants will gain a clear picture of the current AI ecosystem, demystifying core concepts such as RAG, orchestration, and agentic AI - not just in theory, but through the lens of applications that reflect how these technologies are being deployed.
Beyond the technical overview, the session maps out actionable learning pathways, helping participants identify which skills to build next and how SMU Academy's Advanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming equips them to get there. Whether you are just starting your AI journey or looking to deepen your expertise, this talk offers the context and clarity to take your next step with confidence.
