​Agentic AI Evening: Experimentation & Skills

​Join us for an evening exploring the cutting-edge world of Agentic AI.

​Schedule

​5:15 PM – 5:45 PM

​Networking & refreshments

​5:45 PM – 5:50 PM

​Egina Malaj — Welcome & introduction to Global AI Vancouver

​5:50 PM – 6:30 PM

​Keyann Al Kheder - Exploring Latent Space through Image Generation: A Visual Odyssey

​In this session, we will explore how image generation models interpret and respond to prompts through large-scale experimentation. We will share insights into how AI models behave, how to prompt them more effectively, how they are trained, and what types of data drive better outcomes.

​6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

​Wayne Hing - Agent Skills Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter

​The rise of agent skills is one of the most significant shifts in AI today. We will cover what agent skills are, how they extend AI beyond conversation into real-world action, and why they enable automation of complex workflows. We will also explore how agent skills are becoming a shared standard across frontier model providers like Microsoft, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, signaling a move toward more interoperable, action-oriented AI. Whether you're new to agentic AI or already experimenting with it, this session will give you a clear, practical lens on where things are headed and what it means for you.

​About the Speaker

​Keyann Al Kheder is the founder of tryiqon.ai and Head of Engineering at a stealth startup. Based in Vancouver, he is a full-stack AI engineer working with image generation models and LLMs. His work explores the AI systems at depth, aiming to better understand how models interpret prompts and how to shape and control their outputs more effectively.

​Wayne Hing is a Cloud and AI Specialist and Delivery Lead. He specializes in architecting and delivering enterprise AI solutions, with a focus on scalable systems, integrations, and agent-based architectures.

​What to Expect

• ​Practical talks and insights from AI practitioners

• ​Real-world perspectives on building and deploying AI

• ​Discussions on challenges, best practices, and emerging trends

• ​Opportunities to connect with the local AI community

​Who Should Attend

• ​AI enthusiasts and practitioners

• ​Business and technology leaders

• ​Data scientists and researchers

• ​Educators and nonprofit professionals

• ​Anyone interested in how AI is being applied in the real world