BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Translational AI Center - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Translational AI Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://trac-ai.iastate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Translational AI Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T094055 CREATED:20250827T025916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195809Z UID:2601-1758877200-1758907800@trac-ai.iastate.edu SUMMARY:Hands-on Tutorial on Agentic AI DESCRIPTION:A Hands-on tutorial on Agentic AI\n Master Agentic-AI with hands-on experience building autonomous agents \n \n \n \n ๐Ÿ“…\n September 26\, 2025\n \n \n ๐Ÿ•˜\n 9:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM\n \n \n ๐Ÿ“\n Student Innovation Center\n \n \n \n \n \n 8\n Hours of Learning\n \n \n 5\n Hands-On Exercises\n \n \n 1\n Credential Badge\n \n \n \n \n Register now!\n View Curriculum\n \n \n\n \n \n What Youโ€™ll Master\n \n \n ๐Ÿง  AI Agent Fundamentals\n Understand the difference between traditional AI\, LLMs\, and agentic AI systems. Learn how agents perceive\, reason\, and act autonomously in complex environments. \n \n \n ๐Ÿ”ง Tool Integration & Function Calling\n Build agents that can use external tools and APIs. Master OpenAIโ€™s function calling and Claudeโ€™s tool use to create powerful\, interactive AI systems. \n \n \n ๐Ÿš€ Modern Agent Frameworks\n Master LangChain and LangGraph for orchestrating complex workflows. Learn Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless tool integration and agent communication patterns. \n \n \n ๐Ÿ’ก Real-World Applications\n Collaborate in breakout sessions to design agent architectures for manufacturing\, research\, and business automation. Brainstorm solutions to real-world challenges. \n \n \n \n \n ๐Ÿ† Earn Your Micro-Credential Badge\n Successfully complete all exercises and receive an official micro-credential badge recognizing your expertise in Agentic AI development \n \n \n\n \n \n 8-Hour Curriculum\n \n \n \n 9:00 โ€“ 10:30 AM\n \n Foundations: AI Agents vs Agentic AI vs Traditional RAG\n Deep dive into theoretical foundations. Understand the evolution from static AI systems to autonomous agents. Learn about perception engines\, reasoning mechanisms\, and action loops. \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 โ€“ 12:00 PM\n \n Exercise 1 & 2: Hello LLMs + Function Calling\n Get hands-on with OpenAI and Claude APIs. Learn to extend LLMs with custom functions and tools. Build your first interactive agent that can use external capabilities. \n \n \n \n \n 1:00 โ€“ 2:30 PM\n \n Exercise 3: LangChain & LangGraph Agent Development\n Master the ReAct pattern and build sophisticated workflows. Create stateful agents with memory\, tool integration\, and complex decision-making using both frameworks. \n \n \n \n \n 2:45 โ€“ 4:00 PM\n \n Exercise 4: Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration\n Explore cutting-edge agent communication patterns with MCP. Learn standardized protocols for tool integration and build interoperable agent systems. \n \n \n \n \n 4:15 โ€“ 5:00 PM\n \n Breakout Sessions & Final Assessment\n Collaborate in small groups to design agent architectures for real-world applications. Present solutions\, complete assessment\, and receive your micro-credential badge. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Advanced Topics Covered\n \n \n ๐ŸŽฏ Agent Architectures\n Stateless vs Stateful agents\, reactive vs cognitive systems\, and collaborative multi-agent frameworks. Learn when to use each approach. \n \n \n ๐Ÿงฎ Reasoning Depth\n Chain-of-Thought (CoT)\, Tree-of-Thought (ToT)\, and algorithmic reasoning. Optimize for speed vs accuracy in agent decision-making. \n \n \n ๐Ÿ’พ Memory & Learning\n Implement short-term and long-term memory using vector databases. Handle catastrophic forgetting and enable continuous learning. \n \n \n ๐Ÿ”„ Failure Modes & Debugging\n Identify and fix common issues like hallucinations\, reward hacking\, and execution errors. Build robust\, production-ready agents. \n \n \n \n \n OpenAI API\n Claude API\n LangChain\n LangGraph\n Model Context Protocol (MCP)\n Python\n RAG Systems\n \n \n\n \n \n Who Should Attend\n \n \n ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Software Developers\n Expand your skillset with cutting-edge AI agent development. Learn to build autonomous systems that can enhance your applications. \n \n \n ๐ŸŽ“ Students & Researchers\n Get ahead of the curve in AI research. Understand the latest developments in agentic AI and how to apply them in your studies or research. \n \n \n ๐Ÿข Industry Professionals\n Discover how agentic AI can transform your business processes. Learn practical applications in manufacturing\, customer service\, and automation. \n \n \n ๐Ÿš€ AI Enthusiasts\n Take your AI knowledge to the next level. Move beyond simple chatbots to building sophisticated autonomous agents. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Prerequisites\n \n What You Need\n Technical: Basic Python programming knowledge\, familiarity with APIs\, and a laptop with Python 3.9+ installed \n \n AI Knowledge: Basic understanding of machine learning concepts helpful but not required โ€“ weโ€™ll cover LLM fundamentals \n \n Materials: Bring your laptop and enthusiasm to learn! Weโ€™ll provide API keys for the workshop and all code examples \n \n \n\n \n \n Registration\n \n \n ๐ŸŽ“ Student Rate\n $50\n Discounted Rate for Students\n Register as Student\n \n \n \n ๐Ÿข Industry Professional\n $500\n Standard Registration\n Register as Professional\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Ready to Build the Future?\n Join mastering Agentic AI \n \n \n Limited Seats Available โ€“ This intensive workshop fills up fast. Secure your spot today and start building autonomous AI agents that can transform your career and organization. \n \n \n \n Registration open now! โ€“ $50 Students / $500 Professionals\n \n \n \n Questions? Contact us at baditya@iastate.edu URL:https://trac-ai.iastate.edu/event/hands-on-tutorial-on-agentic-ai/ LOCATION:Student Innovation Center\, 606 Bissell Road\, Ames CATEGORIES:Tutorials END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR