How AI Agents Think: The Architecture Behind Collective Intelligence - BRKETI-1100

What does it take to build AI agents that can think, reason, and collaborate? This session breaks down the core architecture behind agent cognition - shared memory layers, semantic alignment, reasoning protocols, and the knowledge systems that make multi?agent collaboration work. You'll see how agents use dynamic, auditable knowledge systems to create persistent memory, reusable context, and trustworthy decisions. We'll also cover how agents exchange meaning - not just data - to speed up collaboration and reduce rework. Whether you're exploring or deploying multi?agent systems, you'll leave with clear patterns and practical guidance for designing true collective intelligence. Speaker: Papi Menon, VP and CPO, Outshift by Cisco, Cisco Event: 2026 Las Vegas Technical Level: Introductory Technology: AI, Observability, Emerging Technologies Session Type: Breakout Track: AI, Emerging Technologies