AI Agents - Elixir is all you need - Daniel Kentfield | ElixirConf US

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AI Agents - Elixir is all you need - Daniel Kentfield | ElixirConf US 2025

AI Agents - Elixir is all you need - Daniel Kentfield | ElixirConf US 2025

This talk was recorded at ElixirConf US 2025. If you’re curious about our upcoming event, check https://elixirconf.com✨
I will explore the potential of Elixir in developing AI agents, challenging the predominant Python-centric approach. The talk will explore why Elixir’s architectural and language features make it an ideal choice for AI agent development.

Key Discussion Points

Foundational Architectural Considerations
Analyzing the core components of AI agents: state management, concurrency, and decision-making processes
The current best practices in architecting AI Agents
Examining how Elixir’s BEAM VM, OTP, and functional programming paradigm fit the problem perfectly
Technical Implementation Strategies
Detailed exploration of GenServer for state management in AI agents
Architectural patterns for building multi-agent systems using OTP
Mechanisms for integrating external AI and machine learning services
Leveraging Elixir’s concurrency model and fault-tolerance capabilities
What the Elixir ecosystem needs to do to be the no-brainer choice in Agent development

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