Agentics Foundation London Chapter Bi-Weekly

In this session of the Agentics Foundation London meetup, the community kicks off 2026 by exploring the real-world impact of agentic AI. The discussion ranges from personal productivity—such as using Claude Code to automate business accounting—to large-scale social impact projects.

A key highlight of the meeting is a pitch by Amit Patel regarding a partnership with the charity Independent Age. The goal is to develop an AI-driven benefits advisor to help elderly citizens in financial hardship navigate complex government systems. The group also discusses strategic goals for the year, including participating in the Google Summer of Code and ensuring the foundation provides tangible career and skill growth for its members.


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YouTube Summary
In this session of the Agentics Foundation London meetup, the community kicks off 2026 by exploring the real-world impact of agentic AI. The discussion ranges from personal productivity—such as using Claude Code to automate business accounting—to large-scale social impact projects.

A key highlight of the meeting is a pitch by Amit Patel regarding a partnership with the charity Independent Age. The goal is to develop an AI-driven benefits advisor to help elderly citizens in financial hardship navigate complex government systems. The group also discusses strategic goals for the year, including participating in the Google Summer of Code and ensuring the foundation provides tangible career and skill growth for its members.

Chapters
07:42 | Meeting Setup

15:09 | New Year Greetings & Community Introductions The group welcomes new members, including Nasreen Somani from Toronto, highlighting the foundation's growing international reach and diverse professional backgrounds.

19:00 | AI for Personal Business: Claude Code for Accounting Bence shares an "inflection point" discovery: using Claude Code and specific markdown skills to replace traditional accounting software for small businesses and contractors.

21:00 | Greenwich University Collaboration Mondweep provides an update on the foundation's partnership with Greenwich University, including potential lectures and the development of a new AI lab.

23:30 | Guest Spotlight: Amit Patel’s Background Amit Patel introduces himself, sharing his journey from NHS surgeon to founder of Peachy (Insurtech) and his role in the International Federation of Health Plans.

27:10 | Project Pitch: AI Benefits Advisor for the Elderly Amit discusses a specific use case for the charity Independent Age, proposing an agentic AI solution to help vulnerable seniors identify and apply for financial benefits.

31:10 | Strategic Goals & Google Summer of Code Lorraine outlines the vision for the next three months, suggesting the chapter apply for the Google Summer of Code and focus on "outcome-driven" projects that increase members' earning potential.

36:00 | Looking Ahead: The "Board of Directors of AI Agents" a teaser for a future demo from Rocky regarding his "Board of AI Agents" workflow.

38:23 | Kickstarting the Charity PRD Review Mondweep shares the 24-page Product Requirements Document (PRD) with the group. The team initiates a timeboxed "skim-read" to prepare for a deep dive into the technical architecture.

40:40 | Deep Dive: The Benefits Advisory Process Amit explains the manual hurdles faced by charity advisors, including identifying "gateway benefits," handling complex eligibility rules, and the heavy reliance on physical crib sheets during phone calls.

45:34 | Voice Interfaces and Digital Inclusion A discussion on the "digital gap" for the elderly. The team explores why a voice-first approach (using tools like OpenAI Realtime or ElevenLabs) is critical to prevent digital exclusion for those without smartphones or laptops.