Refresher to Revolution: RAG, GenAI and the Leap to Agentic AI

​Join Paul Brook and Stew Hunwick for a fast‑paced, whiteboard‑driven tour from classic RAG and GenAI through to the real star of the show: Agentic AI.

​We’ll start with a quick, practical refresher on how retrieval and generation actually work in the real world, then shift gears into what happens when AI stops just answering questions and starts taking action.

​Expect sketch‑heavy diagrams, plenty of audience interaction and a full end‑to‑end live demo of all three stages - from “look it up,” to “write it,” to “go do it.”

​If you like sessions where you can ask awkward questions, see real workflows in action, and walk away with ideas you can steal immediately - this one’s for you!

Speakers:

​Stewart Hunwick, Principal Technologist, Dell Technologies -

​With over 19 years of experience in the industry, Stew has worked to establish himself as a trusted and respected voice in the world of data storage. Frequently seen in EBCs, large events and working with customers of all sizes, Stew greatly enjoys being able to share how technology can have a real impact for our customers. Stew lives in South Derbyshire, with his wife Gemma and two daughters, Thea and Margot. They have two dogs, and he enjoys running in his spare time

​Paul Brook, Director of Data Analytics and AI – EMEA, Dell Technologies -

​Paul works across the EMEA region collaborating with customers, business partners, and technology integrators to design and describe platforms that drive cost savings and revenue generation as part of their transformation journeys.

​With a background in AI, Cloud, Application Development, and HPC, Paul is the author of two books, 'The Life of AI' and 'The Shape of Data'. Before joining Dell, he was engaged in business performance improvement consultancy, which has enriched his strategic approach to solving complex business challenges.

​Paul is passionate about leveraging emerging technology to empower organizations, reflected in his active engagement on social platforms like LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbrook1/] & X/Twitter: @paulbrookatData guiding Dell’s community of Customer, Partners and colleagues towards delivering solutions that accelerate customer success.