freeCodeCamp x Encode | AI - Workshop: Hermes Agent w/ your Local LLM models such as Qwen, Deepseek, etc

👩‍💻 Join us for a hands-on workshop on using the fastest open-source AI Agent, Hermes, and connect it to local LLMs for enhanced privacy!

Hello code campers! 🌟
In this workshop, we will explore Hermes-Agent, a promising alternative to OpenClaw, and learn how to configure it to communicate with various open LLM models like Qwen, Deepseek, and more.

🔧 What to Expect:

• Setup Process: Learn how to install LLM runners like Ollama or LMstudio locally.
• Guest Speaker: Shritesh Jamulkar, a software engineer at Booking.com, will demonstrate setting up a Hermes agent live, using local Qwen models with no cloud dependency.
• Networking: Mingle with fellow developers over refreshments!

Agenda:

• 18:00 - 18:30: Arrival and networking
• 18:30 - 18:45: Introductions
• 18:45 - 19:15: Workshop - Setting up locally
• 19:15 - 20:15: Workshop - Hermes agent
• 20:15 - 20:30: Guest speaker
• 20:30 - 21:00: Networking
• 21:00: Closing remarks and follow-up

Venue:
Encode Hub, 41 Pitfield St, London N1 6DA, UK

Bring your laptop (fully charged) and your coding gear (hoodie)!

Admission: Free!

👉 RSVP here

Let's dive into the world of open-source AI together! 🚀