Grokking the Agentic Loop 26 Workshop

Grokking the Agentic Loop: From Chatbots to Autonomous Agents workshop

Abstract

Many people interact with large language models (LLMs) through simple, linear chat interfaces. However, AI unlocks its true potential when these models are placed inside an agentic loop - a cycle of reasoning, acting, and observing. In this hands-on workshop, you will demystify AI agents by building a basic agentic loop from scratch using Python and the Gemini API. Participants will learn how to move beyond static prompts to create systems that can use tools, evaluate their own outputs, and iterate toward a goal. This workshop is designed to turn the magic of AI agents into a clear, hackable process.

Day / Time / Location

Day 2, Saturday, 15-August-2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Workshop A (Sutton Place, third floor)

Full Description

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Registration -- NOT required

NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop
-- please show up early to ensure a seat at the WORKSHOP A room (in Sutton Place, on the third floor).

Presenter(s)

Kwame Wright
Jarone Wright

Materials

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost.
Observers are welcome at no cost.
To do the hands-on portion for this workshop:
Materials Cost: none

Required Software / What to bring

[example: Bring laptop, if you can, with Arduino software installed.]

Links

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