Introduction to Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Applications with Forge

About the Workshop: Artificial Intelligence is rapidly evolving from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex tasks. This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Agentic AI and demonstrates how developers are building intelligent applications using modern AI workflows. Through a live demonstration using Forge, Initializ Labs' open-source AI agent platform, you'll learn how AI agents are designed, customized, and deployed to solve practical problems. The session concludes with an AI Innovation Challenge, where participants will brainstorm and design AI agent-based solutions for real-world problems. Whether you're just getting started with AI or already exploring LLMs, this workshop will provide practical insights into one of the fastest-growing areas of software development. What You'll Learn: Introduction to Agentic AI Evolution from Chatbots to AI Agents Understanding AI Agent Architecture Building AI Agents using Forge Designing AI Workflows Real-world Applications of AI Agents AI Innovation Challenge Interactive Q&A Live Demonstration During the workshop, we'll build multiple AI agents live using Forge, including examples such as: Research Assistant College Companion AI-powered Knowledge Assistant Participants will understand how AI agents can automate tasks, retrieve knowledge, and assist users in solving real-world problems. Innovation Challenge: Participants will work individually or in teams to design an AI agent capable of solving a real-world problem. Suggested domains include: Education Healthcare Agriculture Finance Business Automation Sustainability Accessibility Government Services The challenge focuses on creativity, practical thinking, and understanding where AI can create meaningful impact. Who Should Attend?: College Students Developers AI Enthusiasts Software Engineers Open Source Contributors Anyone curious about Agentic AI No prior AI experience is required. Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge is helpful but not mandatory. A laptop with internet access is recommended for following the demonstrations. About Forge: Forge is an open-source AI agent platform developed by Initializ Labs that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage production-ready AI agents using modern development workflows.