06-07, 11:50–12:35 (Europe/London), Grand Hall
Explore how AI-powered Generative Agents can evolve in real time using live data streams. Inspired by Stanford's 'Generative Agents' paper, this session dives into building dynamic, AI-driven worlds with Apache Kafka, Flink, and Iceberg - plus LLMs, RAG, and Python. Demos and practical examples included!
Storytelling has always been a way to connect and imagine new worlds. Now, with Generative Agents - AI-powered characters that can think, act, and adapt - we can take storytelling to a whole new level. But what if these agents could change and grow in real time, driven by live data streams?
Inspired by the Standford's paper "Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior", this session explores how to build dynamic, AI-driven worlds using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Iceberg. We'll use a Large Language Model to power for conversation and agent decision-making, integrate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for memory storage and retrieval, and use Python to tie it all together. Along the way, we’ll examine different approaches for data processing, storage, and analysis.
By the end, you’ll see how data streaming and AI can work together to create lively, evolving virtual communities. Whether you’re into gaming, simulations, research or just exploring what’s possible, this session will give you ideas for building something amazing.
No previous knowledge expected
Olena is a Staff Developer Advocate at Confluent and a recognized expert in data streaming and analytics. With two decades of experience in software engineering, she has built mission-critical applications, led high-performing teams, and driven large-scale technology adoption at industry leaders like Nokia, HERE Technologies, AWS, and Aiven.
A passionate advocate for real-time data processing and AI-driven applications, Olena empowers developers and organizations to use the power of streaming data. She is an AWS Community Builder, a dedicated mentor, and a volunteer instructor at a nonprofit tech school, helping to shape the next generation of engineers.
As an international speaker and thought leader, Olena regularly presents at top global conferences, sharing deep technical insights and hands-on expertise. Whether through her talks, workshops, or content, she is committed to making complex technologies accessible and inspiring innovation in the developer community.