Build Your Hermes AI Agent in 5 Hours workshop

A hands-on practical workshop to building, deploying, and managing AI agents using the Hermes framework from Nous Research. AI agents represent a fundamental shift in how professionals interact with automation. Unlike conventional chatbots or coding copilots, Hermes is a self-improving AI agent that uses persistent memory, tools, and skills to operate across sessions. It runs on your own machine, server, or cloud environment, and connects directly to the systems you already use. This 5-hour beginner workshop provides a structured, hands-on path from first installation to a fully functional agent workflow. Participants will work through each stage of the agent development process, from prompting and context management through tool integration, workflow orchestration, and automated reporting. Learning Outcomes By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Articulate what differentiates Hermes from conventional chatbots and coding copilots Understand the difference between probabilistic reasoning and deterministic execution Install and configure Hermes in a cloud environment safely Configure and personalise Hermes Agent to you using SOUL.md Operate Hermes from the command line and connected messaging platforms Understand how Hermes uses large language models, fall back, memory, context, tools, and skills to improve over time Understand how to prompt effectively and manage token usage Build a complete agent workflow from initial prompting Apply a practical framework for agent safety, permissions, and responsible access Manage credentials, secrets, and permissions safely Who Should Attend This workshop is designed for professionals exploring AI automation, infrastructure management, scripting, or self-hosting who want to move beyond theory and build a working agent. No prior experience with Hermes is required. Basic comfort with a terminal environment is recommended. What Participants Will Leave With A working Hermes agent installed and configured on the cloud environment. A clear understanding of how memory, tools, skills and scheduled automations function within an agent framework. Hands-on experience connecting Hermes to real systems. A practical mental model for agent safety and responsible access. A foundation to continue building and extending their agent independently. Real-world workflows that can be adapted immediately for work or personal use. What you should bring Laptop Any cloud AI account (free or paid) Capacity is limited to ensure each participant receives hands-on guidance. Register early to secure your place.