Chatbots - The Hype, Challenges and Opportunities

Explore the world of chatbots in this 35-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Delve into the history, current technology stack, and potential applications of chatbots. Learn how to build and deploy a simple yet intelligent bot using a bot framework, making it accessible across various messaging platforms. Discover industry challenges and opportunities, and gain insights on developing innovative chatbots for customer service, personal finance, and more. Get hands-on experience with practical demos and learn essential design patterns for creating effective bots. Uncover the potential to disrupt industries and entertain friends with your own chatbot creations.

Welcome
What is a chatbot
History of chatbots
Customer service
Opportunities
Opportunities for developers
Chatbots for everything
Personal finance
How do you start
What will your bot do
Create your own bot
Build your bot
Design patterns
Building a good bot
How to disrupt the industry
Second demo