Learn how to build AI systems that can reason, plan, and use tools to accomplish tasks.
Join us for a hands-on introduction to Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK), where you'll build your first AI agent in a 90-minute workshop.
We'll move beyond simple chatbots and build autonomous agents that can use Google Search, make decisions, and generate responses. By the end of this workshop, you'll have created a working "Day Trip Genie" agent that helps users plan day trips.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
In this hands-on workshop, you'll create your first AI agent - The Day Trip Genie
This agent will:
Understand natural language requests from users
Use Google Search to find real-time information
Consider budget constraints and user preferences
Generate detailed travel itineraries
You'll learn the three core components of any AI agent:
Agent - The brain with instructions and tools
Session - The conversational memory
Runner - The execution engine
🛠️ WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Required (Please Bring):
Laptop with a web browser
Google account (for Colab access)
We'll Set Up Together During the Workshop:
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) project
Gemini API key
$5 GCP credits (provided free via codelab)
No prior AI experience needed. No local installation required - everything runs in Google Colab.
📚 WORKSHOP FORMAT
Duration: 90 minutes
Agenda:
0-5 min: Welcome and overview of AI agents
5-25 min: Guided GCP & API key setup (we'll do this together)
25-70 min: Hands-on: Build the "Day Trip Genie" agent
70-85 min: Preview of the full 8-week series
85-90 min: Q&A and interest form for extended series
🎓 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is for:
Developers curious about AI agents and LLMs
Software engineers exploring agentic AI systems
Tech enthusiasts who want hands-on AI experience
Anyone interested in building with Google's AI tools
Basic programming knowledge helpful but not required. We'll walk through everything step by step.
💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
By the end of this workshop:
Understand the architecture of AI agents
Know how to give agents tools (like Google Search)
Create agents that follow specific instructions
Set up and use Google's ADK framework
Have a complete, working agent you built yourself
🚀 WHAT'S NEXT?
This intro workshop is the first step toward a potential 8-week ADK Crash Course series that would cover:
Custom tools and API integration
Multi-agent systems
Conversational memory
Advanced orchestration patterns (Routers, Sequential, Loop, Parallel)
Building production-ready agent applications
At the end of this session, we'll share a commitment form for those interested in the full series. No obligation - this intro session stands alone.
📖 BASED ON
This workshop uses the official Google codelab: "ADK Crash Course - From Beginner To Expert" by Qingyue(Annie) Wang (December 2025)
Colab Notebook: We'll provide the link during the workshop
💬 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Connect with fellow learners in our Discord: https://discord.gg/8MAHjHj
Ask questions before and after the workshop
Share your agent creations
Get help with setup or debugging
Stay updated on future workshops
📧 Questions? Email us at gdgchapelhill@gmail.com
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
GDG Chapel Hill is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation. To learn more about the GDG program, visit https://developers.google.com/community/gdg/
✅ READY TO GET STARTED?
RSVP and bring your laptop. We'll handle the rest. See you there.
Agenda
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Speaker
Aan Patel
Please visit https://aanpatel.tech; for a complete bio
Hosted By
Aan Patel, GDG Organizer
Hi! 👋
I'm a full-stack software developer. In my free time, I enjoy playing with new technologies, building prototypes, and connecting with others on platforms such as this one to grow my skills and share knowledge.
Thanks for stopping by. Visit https://aanpatel.tech to learn more about me or to get in touch!
Tobenna Okunna, Organizer
Hi all, my name is Tobenna Okunna. I build apps, primarily aimed at addressing material needs and improving outcomes for under-served communities.
Im looking forward to collaborating and learning with the engineering community.
A little bit about me:
- Originally from Nigeria
- Graduated w/ a CS degree from the University of San Diego in 2020
- Lead teams at multiple startup
- I have tons of side projects
- Played D1 football
- I'm an avid weightlifter
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