Making Sense of Agentic AI:
A Strategic Briefing for Materials & Chemistry R&D Leaders

September 17, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Making Sense of Agentic AI: A Strategic Briefing for Materials & Chemistry R&D Leaders

Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping scientific research—and it’s set to redefine how materials and chemistry R&D teams discover, develop, and scale new innovations. But for many leaders, it’s also one of the most misunderstood technologies.

Between the hype, technical jargon, and constantly-growing landscape of tools, it’s challenging to know what really matters: What is agentic AI and how does it differ from other AI? How can agentic AI be used in materials and chemistry R&D? What are the key considerations for getting started with agentic AI systems in enterprise research?

In this strategic briefing, Enthought’s scientific computing solution experts will demystify agentic AI—what it is, why it matters, and how to think strategically about adoption, impact, and long-term value in materials and chemistry R&D. 

By attending, you’ll be able to:

  • Cut through the noise and understand the anatomy of agentic AI in a way that’s relevant to R&D
  • Recognize where agentic AI can have meaningful impact in materials and chemistry R&D, from discovery to development to scale-up
  • Ask the right questions and have an informed working framework to guide internal discussions and decisions
  • Take your next step with clarity, whether you're experimenting, scaling, or shaping a broader AI strategy


Registrants will also receive a curated list of R&D-relevant resources on agentic AI after the event.

This webinar is for anyone with a role in AI, materials informatics, or data initiatives, including:

  • R&D Managers
  • R&D Directors
  • R&D Executives
  • R&D Technology/Innovation Officers
  • Senior materials scientists and chemists


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SPEAKERS

Michael Connell, EdD

Michael Connell, EdD | Chief Operating Officer, Enthought Inc.

Dr. Michael Connell is the Chief Operating Officer of Enthought and holds a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and a doctorate in Education from Harvard University. He is a learning scientist with a background in robotics, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and education. He is a former software design engineer for Microsoft and has also served as a faculty member at Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and The University of Texas at Austin. Connell is passionate about using data science to solve practical problems, from data mining to predictive modeling to adaptive learning design. 

Michael Heiber, PhD

Michael Heiber, PhD | Director, Professional Services & Customer Success, Materials Informatics, Enthought Inc.

Dr. Michael Heiber is the Director of Professional Services leading Materials Informatics solutions and teams at Enthought. He holds a Ph.D. in polymer science from The University of Akron and a B.S. in materials science and engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with expertise in polymers for optoelectronic applications. He has extensive experience tackling a wide variety of industrial MI challenges for Enthought's customers. Prior to joining Enthought, Heiber was a postdoctoral researcher at several institutions, where he developed improved physical models for organic electronic devices that connect the complex materials microstructure to semiconductor device physics. 

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Enthought has been at the forefront of scientific computing for over 20 years with a legacy that includes pioneering the open-source scientific Python ecosystem, helping define modern computational science. We are passionate about solving the complex data and workflow needs unique to enterprise scientific research and development by leveraging the best-fit technologies. Our incredible team of PhD-level scientists, engineers, and AI specialists have developed innovative applications and solutions for materials, chemistry, and pharmaceutical R&D organizations around the world.