Exploring Agents: How to build them safely - from infrastructure to impact | YPIT AF Workshop

AI agents are rapidly becoming one of the biggest shifts in modern technology - but building them safely is much harder than most people realize. As agents become more autonomous, developers are now dealing with challenges far beyond just generating code. How do you prevent prompt injections? How do you manage memory across sessions? How do you stop runaway loops from creating massive API bills? And what infrastructure is actually needed to deploy AI agents reliably in production? In this YPIT AF Workshop Session, Bola Banjo takes us deep into the realities of building AI agents safely - from infrastructure to impact. Bola is an AI Engineer and founder of Cencori, a platform focused on solving the infrastructure challenges that slow down AI builders. This session explores why agents are fundamentally different from traditional software and chatbots, and why infrastructure, security, reliability, and observability are now critical parts of AI development. ✨ This session covers: — What makes AI agents different from traditional software — The biggest risks in agent development: memory loss, prompt injections, and runaway costs — Why infrastructure is becoming the backbone of AI products — Building safer and more reliable AI systems in production — How platforms like Cencori help developers focus on product logic instead of infrastructure headaches Whether you're a software engineer, founder, product manager, researcher, or curious builder exploring the future of AI, this session offers practical insights into what it truly takes to build AI agents responsibly. From May 30th to June 6th, 2026, YPIT AF will be hosting a free AI hackathon bringing together builders, creatives, and innovators from across Africa to collaborate, experiment, and build bold ideas with AI. And on June 13th, 2026, we’ll be hosting the YPIT AF Conference at The Civic Centre, Lagos - a full day of conversations, workshops, networking, and insights exploring the future of AI and technology. 🔗 See www.theartificialfuture.com for more information and to secure your spot! 🚀 #YPITAF