Key Elements of Contextual Engineering as Seen Through Open Deep Research

Keynote

Details

I. Definition and Significance of Context Engineering

  • The art and science of populating agent context windows
  • Its pivotal role in deep research scenarios

II. Architectural Evolution of Open Deep Research

  • Transition from workflow models to multi-agent frameworks
  • Technological iterations in context management

III. Four Core Elements of Context Engineering

  • Context Writing: Research Brief Generation and Persistence
  • Context Selection: Tool Choice and Relevant Information Retrieval
  • Context Compression: Summary Generation and Token Optimization
  • Context Isolation: Multi-Agent Collaboration and State Management

IV. Practical Implications

  • Impact of Context Engineering on Agent Performance
  • Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Real-World Applications