[GDG London Build with AI x IWD 2026] Why is everyone talking about AI Agents?

As we kick off Build with AI - IWD, we address the elephant in the room: Why are agents suddenly everywhere?
This keynote provides the essential context for today’s workshops and talks. We will discuss the shift from static APIs to dynamic, goal-oriented agents and what this means for the future of work.
This is your roadmap for the day, designed to help you connect the dots between individual sessions and the global agentic revolution.

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