SPEAKER
Akhil Sharma
SrSDE@Meta,ex-Google
I am a Senior Software Engineer at Meta, where I drive the strategic evolution of our global advertising systems. My work focuses on building high-scale, proactive solutions that optimize the intersection of user experience and advertiser ROI. Previously, I served at Google, where I contributed to the core intelligence and infrastructure of Google Assistant. I am a dedicated advocate for the future of AI and emerging tech, and I thrive on proactive leadership partnership to bridge the gap between complex engineering challenges and long-term business goals.
Upcoming sessions
See complete program4 November
2:35 PM · 30 min
The "Evolution of the Intent"
Traditional conversational assistants relied on a strictly finite list of hardcoded "intents" like GetWeather or BookFlight. In 2026, modern LLM-based assistants utilize State-Space Planning to navigate ambiguous, complex user objectives. This session explores how replacing rigid intent schemas with flexible "Goal Definitions" empowers agents to dynamically pivot when a user says, "Actually, let's do that on Friday instead." Learn how to construct robust, non-linear conversational workflows that handle real-time context changes and mid-task adjustments without breaking.