Beyond Automation: The Age of Agentic AI

, the at the Haas School of Business, (Bhgap Program) and are thrilled to invite you to another exciting in-person Panel event in May: Beyond Automation: The Age of Agentic AI.

Join us on May 28 at UC Berkeley’s Stanley Hall for an exploration into the evolving frontier of Agentic AI. This event is your opportunity to dive into the latest developments that go beyond traditional automation — where intelligent agents can reason, plan, and act autonomously in dynamic environments. Hear from leading experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover what the age of Agentic AI means for the future of work, innovation, and society.

Whether you're a student, researcher, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this event is designed for anyone curious about the next generation of AI and its real-world impact!

AGENDA

6:30 pm - Registration and Networking

7:00 pm - Welcome speeches by UC Berkeley

7:15 pm - Panel Discussion and Q&A with the audience

8:30 pm - Networking Reception

9:00 pm - End of the Event

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Agentic AI -

Jake Ignatius is a seasoned technology leader with 18 years of diverse experience at the intersection of technology innovation, business transformation, and AI. Jake's career spans leadership roles in management consulting, technology startups, and Fortune 100 enterprises. A Berkeley-Haas alumnus, he currently leads Agentic AI Product and Go-to-Market efforts at Amazon Web Services. Jake is a strong advocate for AI's role in amplifying human potential and delivering responsible innovation that is good for both business and society.

AI Trainer and Forum Member - and Physician Leader - Life Sciences investment and Impact -

Dr. Jimenez bridges the worlds of medicine and business, bringing together clinical expertise and financial insight to drive innovation in healthcare. As a physician, researcher, investor, and entrepreneur, she has built a multidisciplinary career focused on improving health outcomes through strategic, data-driven solutions. Her experience in clinical research and due diligence includes evaluating the scientific merit and financial viability of early-stage research projects for venture capital funds in Palo Alto and San Francisco. She is also deeply engaged in chronic disease management, drawing on her background as a physician and her involvement with the American Public Health Association (APHA) to design impactful strategies for long-term disease control. An entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Jimenez founded FAST-ER, a platform that predicts emergency room wait times, and has previously launched two ventures in the healthcare space. Her investment experience includes identifying promising life science opportunities as part of Leon Precision Capital and mentoring early-stage ventures through organizations like Nucleate and Stanford University. She also works at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, having contributed to machine learning projects at OpenAI, where she focused on developing AI-driven solutions using reinforcement learning with human feedback. Combining a deep passion for medicine with a sharp focus on scalable business solutions, Dr. Jimenez is a forward-thinking leader dedicated to transforming healthcare systems and outcomes through cross-sector collaboration and innovation.

Founder and Executive Director -

Biography coming soon

Lead Product Manager - Big-Tech, Instructor GENAI -

Vikash Rungta is a seasoned product leader with extensive experience in developing and launching cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. He is also an instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, where he teaches courses on Generative AI for Product Management. With a background in driving innovation at large tech companies, Vikash specializes in bridging the gap between advanced technologies and real-world applications, particularly in AI and its transformative potential for industries like marketing and education. Passionate about empowering teams and shaping the future of AI, Vikash combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver impactful results.

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