What is Build An Agent Day?

Build An Agent Day is a one-day, hands-on AI training workshop and a program of All Things AI. The 2026–2027 tour visits Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC, and Raleigh NC. Attendees codify a workflow they own as an AI agent and leave with a working automation built on Claude Cowork, ChatGPT Agents, or Manus.

Where can I attend Build An Agent Day?

Build An Agent Day visits three cities on the 2026–2027 tour: Atlanta, GA at Atlanta Tech Village; Charlotte, NC at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte; and Raleigh, NC. Each stop is a separate one-day event — see buildanagent.io/events for confirmed dates and venues.

Who is Build An Agent Day for?

Business professionals, government leaders, and educators in the host city's region who want to leave the day with a working AI agent that automates a real task in their job. The day is designed for non-developers — no coding background required.

Do I need to be a developer to attend?

No. The day is designed for non-developers. You will use Claude Cowork (Anthropic), ChatGPT Agents (OpenAI), and Manus at a level that does not require you to know how to write production code.

What does Build An Agent Day cost?

$297 per attendee early bird ($397 regular), plus taxes and fees. Covers the full eight-hour workshop across three agent stacks, meals, materials, and the working AI agent you build during the day. Residents of the host city's region get priority access to registration.

What will I leave with?

A working AI agent integrated with your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 account, an understanding of agent design patterns, a reusable skill that captures your expertise, and full access to the All Things Open, All Things AI, and AIE Network communities for ongoing learning.

What AI tools will be covered?

Claude Cowork by Anthropic, ChatGPT Agents by OpenAI, and Manus. Each stack is taught with a different audience fit in mind — Claude Cowork for knowledge workers automating their own jobs, ChatGPT Agents for enterprise IT and sales operations, and Manus for research-heavy roles and long-running tasks.

Where is the workshop held?

Each tour stop has its own venue. Atlanta is at Atlanta Tech Village (3423 Piedmont Rd NE). Charlotte is at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202). Raleigh's venue will be announced. See buildanagent.io/events for each city's details.

Is this AI training accredited or eligible for continuing education?

Build An Agent Day is a professional development workshop, not an accredited course. Many employers and agencies accept it for internal continuing-education credit. Talk to your HR or training department, and we are happy to provide a certificate of completion on request.

How is this different from an online AI course?

Online AI courses give you concepts. Build An Agent Day gives you a working agent connected to your real work tools, built in a room with peers and an instructor walking every table. You do not go home with a reading list — you go home with something that runs.

Resources

Guides, comparisons, and how-tos.

Practical AI training content for business pros, government leaders, and educators. Pulled from what attendees actually build at Build An Agent Day.

Comparison

Claude Cowork vs ChatGPT Agents vs Manus: Which AI Agent Tool Fits Your Job?

An honest, side-by-side comparison of the three most-deployed AI agent stacks in 2026 — from a workshop instructor who teaches all three.

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How-To

7 Workflows You Can Automate Today with an AI Agent (Business + Government Edition)

Concrete, real-world workflows that an AI agent can take off your plate this week — for marketing, ops, sales, and public-sector teams.

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Guide

What Is an AI Agent? A Plain-English Guide for Business Professionals

An honest, jargon-light explanation of what an AI agent actually is, how it differs from a chatbot, and what it can do for your job in 2026.

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Glossary

AI Agents Glossary: 30 Terms Every Business Professional Should Know in 2026

An A-to-Z glossary of AI agent terminology — written in plain English for business pros, government leaders, and educators.

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Guide

AI Agents for State and Local Government: Use Cases, Procurement, and Pilot Playbook

How state, county, and city government teams are using AI agents in 2026 — with use cases by role, procurement notes, and a 90-day pilot playbook.

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Guide

How K-12 and Higher-Ed Educators Are Using AI Agents in 2026

What teachers, professors, and instructional designers are actually doing with AI agents — by role, with the academic-integrity question handled honestly.

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Tutorial

How to Build Your First Claude Cowork Skill in 30 Minutes (Step-by-Step)

A complete tutorial that takes you from zero to a working Claude Cowork skill in under 30 minutes. No coding required. Includes a starter SKILL.md.

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Checklist

AI Agent Security & Governance Checklist for Enterprises and Public-Sector Teams

A 25-point checklist covering data residency, prompt injection, audit logging, and governance — for security teams and the executives who sign off.

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Guide

The Business Case for AI Agents: ROI Math, Real Costs, and a Justification Template

How to build a defensible business case for AI agents — with the ROI formula, realistic 2026 costs, common mistakes, and a justification template.

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