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From Theory to Practice: How to Build AI Agents

Written by Synaptiq | Sep 4, 2026, 9:17:08 PM

AI adoption is happening fast. Many leaders across industries are finding new and creative ways to integrate AI agents into their workflows. With that said, implementing agentic systems can feel overwhelming or even unattainable for nontechnical professionals.

In this webinar, Dr. Tim Oates, Co-founder and Chief Data Scientist at Synaptiq, gives viewers a practical look into AI agent adoption. He provides a demonstration using OpenAI’s agent builder to walk through the process of building an AI agent from scratch with a no-code approach.

Key Takeaways

In this webinar, you'll learn: 

  • How to recognize and apply common AI agent design patterns without needing a technical background
  • Real-world examples of inputs and outputs that solve challenges you may face in business or daily work
  • The role of reasoning in AI systems— and simple ways to shape it toward the outcomes you want

Common AI Agent Use Cases

AI agents can help organizations with research, workflow automation, and decision-making to advance operational efficiency.

In this webinar, Tim builds an AI agent that identifies matching grant opportunities for a research proposal.

Agentic AI possibilities extend well beyond research. Other potential use cases include:

  • IT troubleshooting
  • Financial auditing
  • Legal contract review
  • Human resources hiring
  • Sales enablement

Want to learn more? Check out our AI Agent and Chatbot hub page here.

Watch The Webinar

Whether you are a technical professional looking to scale your expertise or a nontechnical professional exploring AI for the first time, this webinar provides a practical overview and demonstration of how to design and build AI agents.

Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

 

About Synaptiq

Synaptiq is an AI and data science consultancy based in Portland, Oregon. We collaborate with our clients to develop human-centered products and solutions. We uphold a strong commitment to ethics and innovation. 

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