Beyond Automation: The Age of Agentic AI

UC Berkeley Extension, the Fisher Center for Business Analytics (FCBA) at the Haas School of Business, the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP), and the podcast unSILOed are thrilled to invite you to another exciting in-person Panel event in May: Beyond Automation: The Age of Agentic AI.

Join us on May 28 at UC Berkeley’s Stanley Hall for an exploration into the evolving frontier of Agentic AI. This event is your opportunity to dive into the latest developments that go beyond traditional automation — where intelligent agents can reason, plan, and act autonomously in dynamic environments. Hear from leading experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover what the age of Agentic AI means for the future of work, innovation, and society.

Whether you're a student, researcher, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this event is designed for anyone curious about the next generation of AI and its real-world impact!

AGENDA

6:30 pm - Registration and Networking

7:00 pm - Welcome speeches by Henry Tsang, Assistant Dean for Extended Education, Nadege Thorez, Director Academic Design, Innovation and Custom Programs at UC Berkeley Extension, FCBA & Introduction of the Event by Gregory La Blanc, Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Haas School of Business and Podcast Host at unSILOed.

7:15 pm - Panel Discussion moderated by Gregory La Blanc

8:30 pm - Networking Reception (catering partner: Maison Benoit)

9:00 pm - End of the Event

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Jake Ignatius

Agentic AI - Amazon Web Services

Jake Ignatius is a seasoned technology leader with 18 years of diverse experience at the intersection of technology innovation, business transformation, and AI. Jake's career spans leadership roles in management consulting, technology startups, and Fortune 100 enterprises. A Berkeley-Haas alumnus, he currently leads Agentic AI Product and Go-to-Market efforts at Amazon Web Services. Jake is a strong advocate for AI's role in amplifying human potential and delivering responsible innovation that is good for both business and society.

Angela Jimenez

AI Trainer and Forum Member - OpenAI and Physician Leader - Life Sciences investment and Impact - Leon Precision Capital

Dr. Jimenez bridges the worlds of medicine and business, bringing together clinical expertise and financial insight to drive innovation in healthcare. As a physician, researcher, investor, and entrepreneur, she has built a multidisciplinary career focused on improving health outcomes through strategic, data-driven solutions. Her experience in clinical research and due diligence includes evaluating the scientific merit and financial viability of early-stage research projects for venture capital funds in Palo Alto and San Francisco. She is also deeply engaged in chronic disease management, drawing on her background as a physician and her involvement with the American Public Health Association (APHA) to design impactful strategies for long-term disease control. An entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Jimenez founded FAST-ER, a platform that predicts emergency room wait times, and has previously launched two ventures in the healthcare space. Her investment experience includes identifying promising life science opportunities as part of Leon Precision Capital and mentoring early-stage ventures through organizations like Nucleate and Stanford University. She also works at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, having contributed to machine learning projects at OpenAI, where she focused on developing AI-driven solutions using reinforcement learning with human feedback. Combining a deep passion for medicine with a sharp focus on scalable business solutions, Dr. Jimenez is a forward-thinking leader dedicated to transforming healthcare systems and outcomes through cross-sector collaboration and innovation.

Seth Piezas

Founder and Executive Director - Colabi Foundation

Seth Piezas is the Founder and Executive Director of the Colabi Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing successful human-AI collaboration and unlocking AI’s potential for Superintelligent Good. He also serves as a Senior Product Manager in Physical AI at NVIDIA where he is developing the next generation of autonomous machines through simulation. Seth began his career in entertainment at Pixar Animation Studios during its golden age and has followed the frontier of technology ever since. He serves on the technical board of the Sundance Institute focusing on A.I.

Vikash Rungta

Lead Product Manager - Big-Tech, Instructor GENAI - Stanford Continuing Studies

Vikash Rungta is a seasoned product leader with extensive experience in developing and launching cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. He is also an instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, where he teaches courses on Generative AI for Product Management. With a background in driving innovation at large tech companies, Vikash specializes in bridging the gap between advanced technologies and real-world applications, particularly in AI and its transformative potential for industries like marketing and education. Passionate about empowering teams and shaping the future of AI, Vikash combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver impactful results.

ABOUT OUR MODERATOR

Gregory La Blanc

Distinguished Teaching Fellow - The Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, Podcast Host - unSILOed

Gregory La Blanc is a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Berkeley-Haas, Berkeley Law School, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Berkeley. He started the Haas Data Science Initiative and heads up the Berkeley Fintech Institute. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the Haas Cheit Award, he teaches classes in law, innovation, strategy, technology, and data. He is also an Instructor at HEC Paris, where he leads the Digital Transformation class for both Executive MBAs and Executive Education. He is a graduate of the Wharton School and studied law at Duke University, George Mason University, and UC Berkeley School of Law. He has consulted in the areas of innovation, decision making, risk management, and strategy around the world. He has advised numerous startups, particularly in Fintech, AI, and people operations. His research lies at the intersection of law, innovation, and the use of data in rapidly changing industries.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

BART is the easiest mode of public transportation to get to the UC Berkeley campus. The closest stop is the Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, near Shattuck Avenue.

Parking on Campus During Off-Peak Hours

During off-peak hours, public parking is available on non-restricted campus lots.

Check posted signs for rates and times. Off-peak public parking is paid for with cash or credit card at a ticket machine. There is no attendant on duty.

Off-Peak Times:

• Monday–Friday: 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
• Saturday–Sunday: 5:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.

Street Parking (free from 6:00 PM) is available on Hearst Avenue.

Please refer to the map diagram here to find the most convenient parking lots and garages. Restricted campus lots are indicated with an R. Public parking is not permitted on these lots.