From Novelty to Necessity: Architecting the Agentic Mesh for Scalable Generative AI Systems

Generative AI has captivated the world with its creative power, but the next frontier is about more than content generation—it's about deploying autonomous, agent-driven systems that unlock real business value at scale. The “Agentic Mesh” paradigm represents a breakthrough in how organizations move from individual AI tools to orchestrated, interconnected networks of intelligent agents that can reason, collaborate, and act across complex workflows. This session will demystify the emerging architecture of the Agentic Mesh and its unique blend with Generative AI. We’ll explore: What the Agentic Mesh is—and why it’s critical for future-proofing enterprise AI strategies. Real-world case studies showing how leading organizations deploy multi-agent systems (not just copilots!) to automate decision-making, optimize processes, and enable adaptive collaboration across business functions. Practical guidance for achieving governance, security, and trustworthiness in mesh-based agentic systems, drawing on lessons from early adopters and open ecosystem leaders. Key challenges—from managing new classes of risk, to blending custom and off-the-shelf agents, to overcoming technical debt and ensuring compliance. Actionable steps for learning professionals seeking to upskill, drive adoption, and architect a “mesh-ready” AI transformation in their organization. Geared for learning professionals, innovators, and leaders ready to move beyond siloed pilots to resilient, value-generating AI ecosystems, this talk will inspire and equip you to shape the next generation of AI-powered learning and work. This proposal aligns with AI Week’s emphasis on innovative, practical insights delivered to a large, professional audience—and directly addresses rising interest in both Generative AI and scalable agent-based solutions