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# The Next Wave of Agents: What’s Real, What’s Next, and What Matters

Moving AI agents into production demands more than massive models. Discover how multi-agent collaboration and rigorous engineering unlock secure, revenue-generating autonomous pipelines.

- **Speakers:** [Mitesh Patel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@mitesh-patel), [Jay Rodge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@jay-rodge), [Chi Wang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@chi-wang), [Joe Moura](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@joe-moura)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 28:43
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100521-the-next-wave-of-agents-what-s-real-what-s-next-and-what-matters
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