Explore an open-source platform for building advanced enterprise conversational AI assistants in this 30-minute talk. Learn about Cisco's Mindmeld toolkit, which supports deep-domain knowledge bases for complex use cases. Discover the challenges of creating production-quality conversational interfaces and why current machine learning tools fall short. Delve into the components of the Mindmeld Conversational AI Platform, including the Natural Language Processor, Domain Classifier, Intent Classifier, Entity Recognizer, Role Classifier, Entity Resolver, Language Parser, Dialogue Manager, and Application Manager. Examine a sample interaction with an enterprise voice assistant, covering domain classification, intent classification, entity recognition, role classification, language parsing, dialogue management, question answering, and entity resolution.