Architecting Modern AI Systems: Platforms, Agents, and Integration

Architecting Modern AI Systems: Platforms, Agents, and Integration

Author: Demetrios May 28, 2026 Duration: 56:59

BuzzHPC Roundtable episode: Architecting Modern AI Systems: Platforms, Agents, and Integration


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// Abstract

As AI systems evolve into more autonomous, agent-driven architectures, the way we design platforms, tools, and infrastructure is rapidly changing. In this session with BuzzHPC, we explore the shifting boundary between platforms and tools, what developers expect platform providers to handle versus what they want to control and build themselves.


We unpack what modern agentic stacks look like today, how teams are structuring them in production, and where these architectures are heading as systems become more complex and distributed. A key focus will also be on agent interoperability, how different agents communicate, coordinate, and operate within shared environments.


Finally, we share insights and lessons from a recent AI hackathon delivered in partnership with Bell, Buzz, Mila, and KHP, highlighting how these concepts are being tested and applied by builders in real-world scenarios.


// Bio

Allen Roush

Allen has held senior technical and AI leadership roles at companies like Oracle and Intel. He's very active in the AI research space and open source communities. He's passionate about improving the creativity and coherence of AI systems.


Frédéric Bénard

Frédéric is Senior Director of AI Applications Development at Mila (Quebec AI Institute), where he leads a team focused on building the engineering foundations for applied AI systems. His work centers on translating cutting-edge research into scalable applications, including AI-driven platforms and agent-based systems used across research and industry collaborations.


Shuo Wang

Shuo leads the Responsible AI Office for Bell Canada, where all AI use cases are reviewed and assessed for potential harm and bias. Previously, he led a team of data scientists to expand a large-scale ML program to improve customer support effectiveness.


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