TAVANT AI SUMMIT 2026
Unlocking the Power of Agents
June 22-24, 2026
Archer Hotel, Downtown Napa
1230 first Street, Napa, CA 94559
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Tavant AI Summit 2026
Last year, we brought together 40+ senior technology and business leaders at the Archer Hotel in Napa for two days of candid conversation about AI’s impact on the enterprise.
The feedback was clear: this is the kind of room and the kind of conversation that doesn’t happen at the big conferences. So we’re doing it again — with a sharper focus on the shift that’s accelerated faster than any of us expected.
LLM-powered coding and automation agents have become more powerful than anyone imagined, and they keep getting better every week. The way technology gets developed and architected is changing radically — 10x developer productivity, lights-out IT operations, affordable legacy modernization and straight-through processing and self-serve are all real. Agents can build and maintain applications with almost no hands on keyboards. And they can deliver human-like experiences.
As most industries compete on technology and the customer experience and productivity it enables, adopting these new agent-powered ways and capabilities of developing and managing technology, processes, and experiences has a direct line to competitiveness. Yet adoption requires change that is hard, and time is now of the essence. The inflection point has arrived irreversibly.
This AI Summit brings together senior technology and business leaders at the Archer Hotel in Napa to go deep on the five shifts that matter most to unlocking the power of agents:
How systems get built has fundamentally changed
When agents create your applications, every assumption about design, staffing, and deployment flips.
The platforms you invested in are becoming your constraint.
ERPs, CRMs, monolithic systems — built for a world where expensive ‘black boxes' were needed to create functionality. Agents now provide what platforms used to and you can cut out the middleman.
Legacy modernization is finally viable.
Systems that were untouchable can now be analyzed, refactored, and rebuilt in months, not years. Agents make change cheap and derisk it.
IT operations are going autonomous.
Monitoring, incident response, provisioning, scaling — dramatically less human intervention, or none at all.
Agents are running real parts of the business.
Workflows, decisioning, knowledge work — what robots did for manufacturing, agents are doing for the enterprise. And ways to manage compliance and risks now exist.
Two days with the peers navigating the same shift and urgency to change. Honest conversations about what’s working, what’s failing, how to accelerate, and what comes next.
Agenda
Monday, June 22 | Arrival & Welcome
Arrival and Check-In at The Archer Hotel, Napa Downtown
Arrive early to settle in, unwind, and take in the charm of downtown Napa before the evening begins.
Welcome Dinner & Networking
Sarvesh Mahesh, CEO, Tavant
Welcome Dinner Reception at The Archer Hotel, Napa Downtown. Connect with peers, AI and Data leaders from diverse industries.
Tuesday, June 23 | Day 1
Breakfast & Networking
Ease into the day with a relaxed breakfast and meaningful conversations with fellow attendees.
Kickoff | State of Agents: Where the five shifts stand today, what we’re seeing across customers, and how to read the next 12 months
Christoph Knoess – EVP & CRO, Tavant AI | Manish Arya – CTO
Kickoff & State of Agents: Where the five shifts stand today, what we’re seeing across customers, and how to read the next 12 months
Provocation | A view Into the Future of LLM Power
Speaker invitation in progress [Open AI, Anthropic]
Step into the future of AI as leading voices explore what the next generation of LLM power unlocks.
Agents at Work | Transforming Agriculture through AI
Teddy Bekele – Chief Technology Officer, Land O'Lakes
Discover how next-generation AI agents are reshaping the future of farming, supply chains, and agricultural innovation.
The Big Shifts | Agentic Engineering – The New Architecture and Platform Paradigm
Manish Arya – CTO, Tavant
Explore the rise of agentic engineering and the new AI-native architecture powering autonomous enterprises.
Break
Transition to Roundtables
Roundtables | TBD
Roundtable Sessions
Small-group conversations diving deep into the strategic, technical, and governance shifts defining the agent era.
Unlocking the Spec-to-System Shift
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Unlocking Legacy at Agent Speed
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Unlocking Platform
Lock-In
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Unlocking the Governance Challenge
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Lunch
Join us for lunch and informal networking—a chance to reflect on the morning sessions and build new connections.
Agents Live | A Production App, Built Before Your Eyes
Dr. Olav Laudy, Head of AI Consulting, Tavant
Watch AI move from concept to reality as a production-ready agentic application is built live on stage.
The Big Shifts | Controlling the Beast – Governing AI Agents
Moderator: Dr. Olav Laudy; Speaker invitation in progress
A forward-looking discussion on trust, control, risk, and accountability in the age of AI agents.
Agents at Work | Operating Agents at Scale in the Media Industry
Prajwal Vasantha, Director of Technology, Thomson Reuters
Explore how media leaders are operating and deploying AI agents at scale to transform content, operations, and customer experiences.
Break
Take a break, connect with peers, and recharge for the next set of sessions.
Agents at Work | Reinventing Financial Services in the Agent Era
Speaker invitation in progress
Discover how the financial industry is evolving through intelligent agents, automation, and AI-driven decision-making.
Provocation | What Most Enterprises Are Getting Wrong About Agents
Abhishek Sengupta, Vice President, Everest
Exploring the assumptions, challenges, and realities shaping the rise of enterprise agents.
Transition to Evening Activities
As we wrap up the day’s insights, get ready to relax and recharge with exclusive evening events designed to foster connections and celebrate the spirit of innovation in beautiful Napa.
Wine Country Dinner
The Culinary Institute of America – Copia
As we wrap up the day’s insights, get ready to relax and recharge with exclusive evening events designed to foster connections and celebrate the spirit of innovation in beautiful Napa.
Wednesday, June 24 | Day 2
Breakfast & Networking
Begin the day with a nourishing breakfast and a dynamic kickoff session, designed to spark ideas and set the pace for an exciting journey through AI breakthroughs.
Kickoff and Recap of Day 1
Reflect on the highlights, key insights, and breakthrough ideas from Day 1 as we revisit the moments that shaped the opening day of the summit.
The Big Shifts | The Hyperscaler Vision of Powering the Agent Era
Chad Neal, Architecture Leader, AWS
Explore how hyperscalers are building the foundation for scalable, enterprise-grade agents.
Agents at Work | Manufacturing – Predicting Failure Before It Happens
Speaker invitation in progress
Discover how intelligent agents are helping manufacturers anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and improve operational resilience.
Break
Transition to Roundtables
Roundtables | Venue: TBD
Roundtable Sessions
Small-group conversations diving deep into the strategic, technical, and governance shifts defining the agent era.
Unlocking the Spec-to-System Shift
About Session
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Unlocking Legacy at Agent Speed
About Session
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Unlocking Platform
Lock-In
About Session
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Unlocking the Governance Challenge
About Session
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Transition to main sessions
Reconnect and regroup as we transition back to the main summit sessions.
Agents at Work | The Data & AI Playbook at Consumer Scale
Speaker invitation in progress
A real-world look at the platforms, practices, and operating models behind consumer-scale agent ecosystems.
Closing Keynote | When Agents Step Off the Screen – A Future of Robots and Autonomous Action
Mike Gualtieri, Principal Analyst, Forrester
Explore a forward-looking perspective on the convergence of agents, robotics, and autonomous action.
Wrap Up | From Summit to System: Unlocking the Power of Agents
Sarvesh Mahesh, CEO | Christoph Knoess – EVP & CRO
A closing reflection on the ideas, shifts, and actions that will define the future of the agent era.
Lunch and Departures
Join us for a closing lunch before departure—an opportunity to exchange final thoughts as we wrap up two days of insight, innovation, and connection in the heart of Napa Valley.
2025 Attendees & Partners
Where Innovation Meets Experience
Interactive AI Workshops
Engage hands-on with leading experts in intimate workshop settings.
Networking Receptions
Connect with industry peers and AI thought leaders over gourmet meals and fine wines. These experiences are crafted to inspire, enrich, and leave a lasting impression.
Evening Wine Experience at Napa Valley
Unwind after a day of innovation and insight with a curated wine experience. Enjoy boutique wines, elegant sparkling selections, and sweeping vineyard views in Napa Valley.
What Makes Napa Special
Home to over 400 world-class wineries, renowned for Michelin-starred dining experiences, famed for its rich viticulture and stunning landscapes.
Fun Fact
Though Napa produces only 4% of California’s wine, it accounts for over 30% of the state’s prestige labels.
Archer Hotel, Downtown Napa
Join us at Archer Hotel, Downtown Napa for three days of bold ideas, executive conversations, curated wine-country experiences, and meaningful connections.
FAQs
The event is by invitation for industry leaders and AI practitioners.
Smart casual for the day. Cocktail attire for evening events.
Attendance is complimentary for invited guests.
Yes, at The Archer Hotel for confirmed attendees.
Select sessions will be available post-event.
2025 On-Demand Sessions
