AI Workshop: Getting Started with OpenClaw

​In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll take your first step into the agentic era by building and deploying your very own OpenClaw AI agent from scratch. This session is designed to take you step-by-step through the process of building an agent that identifies contacts that you should reach out to based on criteria that you specify. No prior experience with OpenClaw or Agent frameworks is required—just basic familiarity with development concepts and a desire to build.

​What You’ll Do:
1) Understand What Makes an Agent
2) Install OpenClaw
3) Build & Deploy Your First OpenClaw Agent
4) Intro to Cognee

​TechEquity AI invites you to an afternoon of applied AI learning and hands-on building at Snowflake's Silicon Valley AI Hub (SVAI) in Menlo Park, CA.

​This session is part of the TechEquity Ai Monthly Forum Series, combining strategic insights and real-world use cases from industry leaders, alongside technical workshops and live demonstrations.

​Speakers

​Dave Nielsen — Head of DevRel @Cognee AI. Head of Events @AI Alliance

​What to Expect

​Program details are subject to change.

​1:00–1:30 PM | Registration

​Check in. Get your laptop setup.

​1:30–4:45 PM | AI Agent Workshop

​4:45–5:00 PM | Networking

​Grab a drink, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees after the workshop.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Developers and engineers exploring OpenClaw and agent-based systems

• ​Startup founders building AI-powered products

• ​Students and career-transition professionals looking to deepen hands-on AI experience

• ​Anyone interested in practical approaches to modern AI development

​​Important Details

• ​Format: In-person; hands-on workshops

• ​What to Bring: Please bring a laptop for workshops

• ​Code of Conduct: This event follows TechEquity Ai’s community code of conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for all participants

​​Sponsorship Opportunities

​Interested in getting involved? We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to take part through speaking opportunities, workshops, live demos, exhibits, and other formats

​Event Info

​🎟️ Registration: RSVP required (limited capacity)
​🍽️🪑 F&B and Seating: Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
🏢 Venue: Snowflake Silicon Valley AI Hub (SVAI)
📍 Address: 8th Floor at 135 Constitution Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025
🚗Parking: Self-park in the garage next to the 135 Building
❗Arrival Guide: Download the guide at bit.ly/SVAI-Arrival-Guide

​TechEquity Ai is a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing access to artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and applications.

​Our flagship initiative is the TechEquity Ai Summit, a series of high-impact events designed to foster innovation, broad participation, and education in AI. In addition to the Summit, TechEquity Ai hosts a Monthly Forum Series to keep the community engaged year-round through ongoing learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging AI tools and ideas.

​Across our programs, we bring together builders, leaders, and learners through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and interactive demos.

​To learn more about TechEquity Ai and our programs, visit techequity-ai.org or reach out to us at info@techequity-ai.org.