The Integration Layer for AI Agents during SF a16z TechWeek

The Integration Layer for AI Agents during SF a16z TechWeek Monday, October 5, 2026 · 1:00–3:30 PM Hosted by Open Future ForumSponsored by Agentic Fabriq Short description A developer-focused discussion on MCP, connectors, auth, and the infrastructure that lets AI agents securely interact with tools, data, and the real world. Full description AI agents are only as capable as the systems they can safely reach. Join Open Future Forum during SF a16z TechWeek for a practical, developer-focused conversation about the integration layer behind production-ready agents—the protocols, connectors, identity systems, and infrastructure that turn an AI model into software that can take meaningful action. We’ll look beyond agent demos and explore the hard engineering questions teams face when connecting agents to real tools, data, APIs, and business systems. Topics will include: MCP and emerging standards for agent-to-tool communication Connectors, APIs, and the growing agent integration ecosystem Authentication, authorization, identity, permissions, and consent Reliability, observability, security, and human-in-the-loop controls What developers should build, buy, or standardize as the stack evolves This session is for AI engineers, platform and infrastructure teams, API builders, technical founders, developer-tool leaders, and anyone building agents that need to operate safely in the real world. Come ready for a candid technical discussion and connections with others building the next layer of agent infrastructure.