Agentic AI: From Hype to Action

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-07:00

A&O Shearman | San Francisco

French Tech SF
Publisher/HostFrench Tech SF
Agentic AI: From Hype to Action
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A Fireside Chat with Raphaëlle d’Ornano & Reza Malekzadeh
About this Event

Everyone is talking about AI, but a deeper shift is underway.

A new paradigm is emerging: Agentic AI.

What happens when AI doesn’t just generate content, but acts, decides, and becomes an economic actor?

Join us for a highly curated fireside chat between Raphaëlle d’Ornano and Reza Malekzadeh, exploring how AI is not only creating new value, but restructuring markets, industries, and competitive dynamics at scale.

On the occasion of the release of her upcoming manifesto, Raphaëlle will share her perspective on the Agentic Economy, and what it means for leaders, investors, and operators navigating this transformation.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Why AI is triggering a massive repricing of the economy
  • How value is shifting across industries, beyond tech
  • Which companies are positioned to win, and which are at risk
  • The rise of the “Inference Economy” and why it changes everything
  • What happens when AI becomes an economic actor
  • How to navigate this shift as a leader, investor, or operator

About

Raphaëlle d’Ornano
CEO & Founder, Decoding Discontinuity
One of Substack’s top technology publications, Raphaëlle is a recognized voice on the “agentic economy.” She advises Fortune 100 CEOs, boards, and institutional investors on how AI is reshaping value creation and competitive dynamics. Her work focuses on AI as a structural break, redefining how markets function and where value is captured.

Reza Malekzadeh
General Partner, Partech - President, French Tech SF

The discussion will be followed by a curated networking cocktail with founders, investors, and operators.

This is a highly curated and limited-capacity event. Early registration is recommended. We are grateful to A&O Shearman for hosting us and for their valued partnership.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

A&O Shearman, 140 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

USD 28.52

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