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Introduction to AI agents

Hosted by Vittorio Banfi
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About Event

Learn the basics of AI agents - a live webinar for non-technical people. The event will be in English and hosted at the Bocconi4Innovation offices.

This session will provide a clear, technical overview of AI agents for non-technical professionals, examining how they differ from traditional automation approaches and their practical applications in today’s workplace.

Your Host

Vittorio Banfi is the co-founder and CEO of TailorTask. Previously, he co-founded the AI startup Botsociety and worked at Google. His work focuses on making advanced AI capabilities accessible and practical for business applications.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Core distinctions between chatbots and AI agents

  • Technical comparison: traditional automation vs. AI agents

  • Analysis of flowchart-based LLM systems vs. agent architectures

  • Implications for knowledge work and productivity

  • Practical implementation examples using current technology

Who Should Attend:

  • Business professionals interested in AI implementation

  • Team leads managing automation initiatives

  • Process engineers and analysts

  • Knowledge workers

  • Anyone seeking to understand AI agents’ capabilities and limitations

Why Attend:

As AI agents become more prevalent in professional environments, understanding their fundamental principles and applications is increasingly valuable. We’ll cover:

  • Current capabilities and limitations of AI agents

  • Implementation strategies and common pitfalls

  • Evidence-based case studies

What to Expect

The webinar will provide:

  • Technical overview of AI agent architectures

  • Comparative analysis of automation approaches

  • Live demonstrations using production systems

  • Evidence-based discussion of implementation outcomes

  • Q&A focused on practical applications

The session will maintain a technical focus while remaining accessible to non-technical professionals, with concrete examples and data-driven insights.

Location
Centro Leoni
Via Giovanni Spadolini, 5/7, 20141 Milano MI, Italy
After the reception: Proceed 20 meters and you will find the "Bocconi" door, ground floor. // Dopo la reception bisogna andare avanti di 20 metri e trovi la porta Bocconi, tutto sul piano terra.
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