Special Workshop: The A to Z of Building AI Agents with MongoDB Speaker: Alejandro Mancilla, MongoDB
Abstract
AI agents are rapidly becoming a foundational component of modern artificial intelligence applications. Join us for a highly practical, instructor-led workshop on building AI agents, presented in partnership with MongoDB.
In this hands-on session, attendees will explore core concepts such as reasoning, tool utilization, and memory, alongside various agent architectures. Participants will build a functional, AI-powered technical documentation assistant. This agent will utilize MongoDB as its memory and knowledge store, rely on a supported Large Language Model (such as Claude, Gemini, or GPT), and leverage LangGraph to orchestrate the end-to-end workflow.
Note: Complimentary catering (including vegetarian options) will be provided during the initial networking session so attendees are fueled up for the technical content.
What You Will Learn
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Foundational Concepts: Understand AI agent orchestration, reasoning, tools, and memory.
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Architecture Patterns: Explore common use cases alongside diverse agent architecture patterns.
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Practical Application: Build an AI-powered documentation assistant using LangGraph and MongoDB.
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Database Integration: Effectively utilize MongoDB as a vector store, knowledge base, and memory provider for agentic applications.
Prerequisites & Requirements
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Hardware: A personal laptop is strictly required for the hands-on exercises (Wi-Fi will be provided at the venue).
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Environment Access: Participants must be able to access Instruqt and a browser-based workshop environment.
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Experience: Basic familiarity with Python and Jupyter Notebooks is highly recommended, though not strictly required.
Event Agenda
| Time | Session | Details |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking & Dinner | Grab food, settle in, and connect with fellow professionals. |
| 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Welcome & Setup | Introductions, goals, participant setup, and access checks. |
| 6:40 PM – 7:05 PM | Agent Foundations | Dive into use cases, architecture, reasoning, tools, and memory. |
| 7:05 PM – 8:00 PM | Guided Hands-On Build | Develop the technical documentation assistant. |
| 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Q&A | Review key concepts, next steps, and attendee Q&A. |
Earn Your Skill Badge
Attendees will be invited to test their learning at the end of the session to complete the AI Agents with MongoDB Skill Badge. This provides a shareable credential to showcase on professional platforms. Workshop resources will remain available for self-paced learning after the event.
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Event Agenda
| Time | Session | Details |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking & Dinner | Grab food, settle in, and connect with fellow professionals. |
| 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Welcome & Setup | Introductions, goals, participant setup, and access checks. |
| 6:40 PM – 7:05 PM | Agent Foundations | Dive into use cases, architecture, reasoning, tools, and memory. |
| 7:05 PM – 8:00 PM | Guided Hands-On Build | Develop the technical documentation assistant. |
| 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Q&A | Review key concepts, next steps, and attendee Q&A. |