OSS AI Summit: Building with LangChain

The OSS AI Summit is an interactive online event designed to showcase how open-source AI frameworks empower developers to build, innovate, and scale faster.

This first event spotlights LangChain, the leading framework for creating AI-driven applications in Python and JavaScript. Attendees will explore core LangChain components, agents, and tools, learn how Azure AI enhances scalability and integration, and see real-world demonstrations of agent workflows powered by LangChain and MCP.

The event concludes with a LangChain Live Q&A Panel, featuring experts from the LangChain team and Microsoft Cloud Advocacy, ready to answer questions and share insights on the future of open-source AI.

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Chapters
00:08 - Welcome to OSS AI Summit: Building with LangChain
01:03 - Meet the Hosts: Dan and Julia Introduce the Event
02:09 - Agenda Overview: Demos, Fireside Chat & Q&A
03:37 - LangChain V1 Deep Dive: Agents, Tools & Abstractions
07:10 - Key Components of LangChain: Models, Agents & Memory
09:00 - What’s New in LangChain V1: Simpler, Agent-Focused Design
11:08 - Demo: Building a JavaScript Agent with LangChain
14:29 - Demo: Creating a Python Agent with LangChain
18:09 - Middleware in LangChain: Human-in-the-Loop & Security
22:02 - Advanced Agent Features: Interrupts & Checkpointing
24:36 - Deep Agents Explained: Autonomy, Persistence & Planning
27:09 - Demo: Creative Sticker Design with Deep Agents
32:03 - Learning Resources: LangChain Courses & GitHub Repo
34:16 - Fireside Chat: Real-World AI Agents with Rati Orati
41:01 - Finn Use Cases: Customer Service & Sales Conversations
43:04 - Product Strategy: Balancing Innovation & Stability
46:38 - Measuring Agent Performance: Resolution Rate & Quality
48:08 - Advice for Building AI Products & Agents
49:30 - Demo: Sales Analyst Agent with MCP & Responses API
52:02 - Demo: Local Email Assistant Agent with Foundry
58:05 - MCP in Action: Connecting Tools to Agents
1:12:02 - Single-Agent Architecture: Burger Ordering System
1:27:06 - Multi-Agent Orchestration: Travel Booking System
1:36:40 - Observability & Security: Telemetry and OAuth in MCP
1:41:07 - Wrap-Up: Why MCP is the Cornerstone of Agentic Systems
1:45:45 - Panel Discussion: LangChain V1 Features & Middleware
1:50:03 - How V1 Changes Agent Development Philosophy
1:54:11 - Migration Guide: Upgrading from LangChain Classic
1:57:02 - Deep Agents: Why They Matter and When to Use Them
2:01:00 - Keeping Pace with AI Trends: LangChain’s Approach
2:02:34 - LangGraph’s Role in Complex Workflows
2:04:46 - Community Engagement & Documentation Updates
2:07:15 - Fun Question: What Will You Learn Next Year?
2:10:26 - Closing Thoughts from LangChain Team
2:12:03 - Key Takeaways: Community and Simplicity in Agent Building
2:13:23 - How to Stay Connected: Microsoft Foundry Discord
2:15:34 - Thank You and Event Wrap-Up

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