Informatics Institute of Technology 35 years
Informatics Institute of Technology 35 years

Ready for the Next Era of AI? – From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications

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October

16

2026
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7:00 P.M.

IIT–Robert Gordon University 10th Anniversary Webinar Series | Agentic AI Webinar

The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), in collaboration with Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, UK, presents “Ready for the Next Era of AI? – From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications”, an insightful webinar organised as part of the 10th Anniversary Webinar Series, celebrating a decade of academic partnership between IIT and RGU.

As Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries, Agentic AI is opening new possibilities for intelligent systems capable of planning, reasoning and performing complex tasks.

This webinar will explore the fundamentals of Agentic AI and its practical applications, moving beyond the AI buzz to examine how intelligent agents are designed, deployed and applied in real-world environments.

Event Details

  • Event: Ready for the Next Era of AI?
  • Theme: From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications
  • Date: 16 October 2026
  • Time: 7.00 PM onwards (Sri Lanka Time)
  • Format: Online Webinar
  • Organised by: Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) and Robert Gordon University (RGU)
  • Series: 10th Anniversary Webinar Series (2016–2026)

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Pedram Salimi – Speaker

Dr. Pedram Salimi will share insights into Agentic AI, including the design and deployment of intelligent systems and their potential applications across different industries.

Dr. Sampath Rajapaksha – Speaker

Dr. Sampath Rajapaksha will contribute perspectives on the technical foundations and practical considerations of developing real-world Agentic AI solutions.

Dr. Ikechukwu Nkisi-Orji – Chair

Dr. Ikechukwu Nkisi-Orji will chair the session, facilitating discussions and exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging AI technologies.

Key Areas of Discussion

  • Fundamentals of Agentic AI and intelligent agent architectures
  • Designing and deploying AI agents in real-world environments
  • Scalability, security and reliability of AI systems
  • Agent skills, memory and intelligent decision-making
  • Practical applications of Agentic AI in engineering and healthcare

Celebrating a Decade of Academic Partnership

The webinar forms part of the 10th Anniversary Webinar Series commemorating the partnership between Informatics Institute of Technology and Robert Gordon University from 2016 to 2026.

Through this series, IIT and RGU aim to encourage knowledge sharing, academic collaboration and meaningful discussions on emerging technologies and their impact on industry and society.

Explore the next generation of Artificial Intelligence and discover how Agentic AI is shaping the future of intelligent technologies.

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