VIScon Workshop: Agentic AI design on AMD Ryzen AI

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We explore how open-source initiatives — with AMD as a key driver — are accelerating the development of autonomous AI agents. We will highlight how AMD’s latest Ryzen™ AI processors, with integrated NPU, provide optimized on-device compute for real-time inferencing and agentic workloads. Abstract: Building trustworthy and capable agentic AI systems requires a foundation of open innovation, scalable compute, and transparent design principles. In this talk, we explore how open-source initiatives — with AMD as a key driver — are accelerating the development of autonomous AI agents. We will highlight how AMD’s latest Ryzen™ AI processors, with integrated NPU, provide optimized on-device compute for real-time inferencing and agentic workloads. Additionally, we will dive into Lemonade Server, AMD’s open-source framework designed to simplify and democratize access to AI model deployment and orchestration. Through real-world use cases, we will demonstrate how open software, and collaborative ecosystems are critical for advancing safe, efficient, and adaptable agentic AI architectures. Open-source is no longer optional — it is essential for the future of agent autonomy.

• What is Agentic AI? o Autonomy, tool use, goals, planning, and memory • Ryzen AI Overview o NPU architecture, performance edge, energy efficiency • Intro to AMD Lemonade Server o What it is, why it matters (low-latency local inference) o Open-source deployment flexibility • What is RAG? o RAG components: retriever, vector store, generator o How agents use RAG for context-aware memory • Demo / Tutorial and work thought: Local RAG agent with AMD-optimized model using Lemonade Server

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###Details and Prerequisites Workshops may require items VIScon cannot provide (e.g., a Laptop) which you have to bring with you or to set up something (e.g., install software) that would otherwise take up a significant chunk of the workshop. You may also need knowledge in certain fields (e.g., how to program in a specific language). All of this information can be found in the following paragraphs, so you can decide whether you want/can participate in this workshop, or not. #####What you have to bring to the workshop:

• a laptop

#####What you have to do before the workshop: Nothing.

#####Knowledge requirements(/recommendations) for this workshop: No pre-requisites required. Although familiarity with LLM and prompting will be an advantage

###FAQ #####Why can't I sign up for this workshop? If you signed up for the main event after the early access deadline (8:00pm, 18th of September), you can sign up from the 21st of September. But don't worry, we will send you a reminder when the sign up opens. Early access is our way to thank early supporters!