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World Congress 2026 North America • Sep 24, 2026 • Session details

The Missing Infrastructure for AI Agents

Chris Waterson

Why do impressive AI agents fail in production? Uncover the five core infrastructure components required to securely scale, monitor, and optimize autonomous enterprise workflows.

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The hidden infrastructure costs of building production AI agents

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Introduction to building reliable AI agents in production

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Transitioning to a hybrid human and agent workforce

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Rethinking team structures around AI agent capabilities

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Identifying major gaps in production AI agents

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Challenges of running artificial intelligence agents in production

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