AI agents are rapidly evolving from simple chatbots into multi-agent systems capable of completing entire projects on our behalf. However, most of us have not yet developed the skills necessary to work effectively with these increasingly capable agents.

In this session, we’ll learn about AI agents from a high-level perspective. First, we’ll start with a quick intro to the five types of AI agents. Then, we’ll work through five stages of skill development for working effectively with AI agents — from beginner to expert. Finally, we’ll end with a discussion about the future of agents, the future of work, and how to prepare for it today.

By the end of this presentation, you’ll understand what AI agents are, how to work with them effectively, and how to prepare for what comes next in AI.

Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Intro to Agents
- What are agents?
- How agents work
- The five types of agents
3. The Five Stages
- Communicate in steps with an AI assistant
- Collaborate on tasks with an AI co-agent
- Supervise processes with agentic workflows
- Manage projects with an autonomous agent
- Lead a mission with an autonomous agency
4. The Future
- The future of agents
- The future of work
- Getting started
5. Conclusion