AI agents are no longer just research buzzwords—they’re becoming the backbone of modern automation, productivity, and intelligent systems. This session introduces developers to the world of AI agents using the [AI Agents for Beginners](https://github.com/indcoder/ai-agents-for-beginners) OSS curriculum, co-developed with Microsoft.

Whether you're curious about agentic design patterns, multi-agent orchestration, or integrating tools like Semantic Kernel and Azure AI Agent Service, this talk will walk you through the fundamentals with live demos and code samples. No prior GenAI experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a laptop!

**What you'll learn:**
- What makes an AI agent different from a chatbot or LLM app
- How to use OSS frameworks like AutoGen and Semantic Kernel
- Agentic RAG, planning, and tool-use patterns in action
- How to deploy your first agent using GitHub-hosted models or Azure AI Foundry

**Who it's for:** Beginners, students, OSS contributors, and anyone curious about building intelligent systems with open tools.