Dive into this 51-minute tech talk where Bon Sethi, Field CTO at Google, explores building next-generation AI applications using Google's most advanced model family, Gemini, and the comprehensive Vertex AI platform. Learn how developers can harness Gemini's state-of-the-art capabilities including multimodal understanding, sophisticated reasoning, long-context processing, and native tool use directly through Vertex AI. Discover how this unified platform accelerates development by providing seamless access via the Model Garden, tools for experimentation and tuning, robust MLOps features, and enterprise-ready deployment options. Benefit from Sethi's unique perspective as both a startup founder and VMware alum with deep engineering experience in building resilient, scalable systems using cutting-edge technologies.