About This Event
An intensive 3.5-day corporate bootcamp where teams build, test, and deploy their own AI agent from scratch - grounded in the TEE Method by Tonisha Tagoe. Accra, Ghana - 25-28 March 2026.
Event Schedule
Arrival, Check-in & Welcome
Arrive at our stunning Accra venue and meet your fellow entrepreneurs. You'll receive your retreat…
Arrive at our stunning Accra venue and meet your fellow entrepreneurs. You'll receive your retreat pack, connect with the community over welcome drinks, and get a preview of the transformative four days ahead. This is where lifelong business friendships begin.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
What AI Actually Is: Cutting Through the Noise
Cut through the AI hype with Tonisha Tagoe. You'll learn what AI agents actually are,…
Cut through the AI hype with Tonisha Tagoe. You'll learn what AI agents actually are, what they can and can't do, and see live demos of agents already running real businesses. Walk away with a crystal-clear understanding of which AI agent YOUR business needs first.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Recharge with locally-sourced refreshments, fresh juices, and light snacks while networking with fellow entrepreneurs. Some…
Recharge with locally-sourced refreshments, fresh juices, and light snacks while networking with fellow entrepreneurs. Some of the best ideas happen during the breaks.
Information Security Fundamentals
The Mosta principle: separate credentials, shared access, containment. This is the session that separates our…
The Mosta principle: separate credentials, shared access, containment. This is the session that separates our retreat from every other AI course. You'll set up your agent's digital identity — separate email accounts, API keys, and permissions — with the discipline of onboarding a new employee. Core rule: give your AI agent LESS access than you would give a human assistant, not more. Every participant leaves this session with a secure foundation their agent will run on.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Welcome Dinner
Wind down your first day with an incredible welcome dinner featuring local Ghanaian cuisine. Share…
Wind down your first day with an incredible welcome dinner featuring local Ghanaian cuisine. Share stories, build connections, and celebrate the start of your AI journey with your retreat family. Dress code: smart casual.
Breakfast
Start your morning with a full breakfast spread — fresh fruits, local specialties, and energising…
Start your morning with a full breakfast spread — fresh fruits, local specialties, and energising options to fuel your most intensive build day. Early risers can enjoy sunrise views of Accra.
Agent Architecture 101
Dive deep into HOW AI agents work under the hood. You'll map out your agent's…
Dive deep into HOW AI agents work under the hood. You'll map out your agent's decision-making flow, choose the right AI model for your use case, and design the integration architecture. By the end of this session, you'll have a complete blueprint for YOUR agent.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Step away from the screens, stretch, and recharge. Grab a coffee, swap notes with fellow…
Step away from the screens, stretch, and recharge. Grab a coffee, swap notes with fellow builders, and come back refreshed for the hands-on build sessions ahead.
Guided Build Session 1: Setting Up Integrations
Hands on keyboards! Connect your agent to real business tools — email, CRM, spreadsheets, social…
Hands on keyboards! Connect your agent to real business tools — email, CRM, spreadsheets, social media, payment systems. You'll follow step-by-step guides while Tonisha and the team provide 1-on-1 support. By the end, your agent will be TALKING to your existing tools.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Refuel with a curated lunch while sharing your morning progress with the group. This is…
Refuel with a curated lunch while sharing your morning progress with the group. This is a great time to help each other troubleshoot and celebrate quick wins.
Guided Build Session 2: Writing Agent Logic
Now give your agent a brain. You'll build the decision-making logic — the IF/THEN rules,…
Now give your agent a brain. You'll build the decision-making logic — the IF/THEN rules, the workflows, and the automation chains that make your agent truly intelligent. This is where the magic happens and your agent starts making decisions FOR you.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
A well-deserved breather after an intense build session. Refreshments served, casual conversations encouraged. You're halfway…
A well-deserved breather after an intense build session. Refreshments served, casual conversations encouraged. You're halfway through the most transformative day.
Troubleshooting Clinic
Stuck? This is your lifeline. Bring any bugs, errors, or 'why won't this work?!' moments…
Stuck? This is your lifeline. Bring any bugs, errors, or 'why won't this work?!' moments to the troubleshooting clinic. Tonisha and the team will debug live, explain what went wrong, and make sure nobody gets left behind.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Dinner
Celebrate an incredible day of building with a group dinner at one of Accra's finest…
Celebrate an incredible day of building with a group dinner at one of Accra's finest restaurants. Share your wins, plan tomorrow's sessions, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow entrepreneurs who GET IT.
Breakfast
Rise and refuel with a hearty breakfast. Today is about polishing, testing, and preparing your…
Rise and refuel with a hearty breakfast. Today is about polishing, testing, and preparing your agent for the real world. Come energised — your agent is about to go live.
Guided Build Session 3: Completing Integrations
Pick up where you left off and complete your integrations. Fine-tune the connections, add error…
Pick up where you left off and complete your integrations. Fine-tune the connections, add error handling, and ensure your agent can handle edge cases. This is the session where 'prototype' becomes 'production-ready'.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Quick break to recharge before the testing sessions. Grab refreshments and mentally prepare to stress-test…
Quick break to recharge before the testing sessions. Grab refreshments and mentally prepare to stress-test your creation.
Testing: Running Agents Against Real Data
Feed your agent YOUR actual business data — real emails, real customer inquiries, real transactions.…
Feed your agent YOUR actual business data — real emails, real customer inquiries, real transactions. Watch how it performs and identify gaps. This is the acid test that separates hobby projects from business-grade tools.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
A relaxed lunch where you can reflect on your testing results and plan your afternoon…
A relaxed lunch where you can reflect on your testing results and plan your afternoon optimisations. Share insights with fellow builders over great food.
Advanced: Extending Your Agent & ROI
Go beyond the basics. Learn how to extend your agent with new capabilities, measure its…
Go beyond the basics. Learn how to extend your agent with new capabilities, measure its ROI, and plan your 90-day post-retreat roadmap. This session transforms your agent from a cool project into a revenue-generating business asset.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Final afternoon break before the showcase. Take this time to polish your presentation and prepare…
Final afternoon break before the showcase. Take this time to polish your presentation and prepare to wow the room.
Agent Showcase
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Present your working agent to the entire retreat. Show what it…
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Present your working agent to the entire retreat. Show what it does, how it helps your business, and what you plan to build next. Get feedback, applause, and recognition for what you've accomplished in just 3 days.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Celebration Dinner & Gala
Dress up for the grand finale! A spectacular celebration dinner with awards, certificates, and unforgettable…
Dress up for the grand finale! A spectacular celebration dinner with awards, certificates, and unforgettable memories. You've earned this — you just built an AI agent for your business from scratch.
THE MONDAY MORNING TEST
The real test. It's Monday. Your phone buzzes. Your old routine wants you back. Instead,…
The real test. It's Monday. Your phone buzzes. Your old routine wants you back. Instead, you'll check: Is my agent handling those Monday morning tasks? This powerful exercise proves your agent works in the REAL WORLD, not just in a workshop.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Breakfast
Your final breakfast together as a retreat family. Savour the food and the friendships you've…
Your final breakfast together as a retreat family. Savour the food and the friendships you've built. Exchange contacts, plan collaborations, and fuel up for the journey home.
Sustaining Your Agent
Learn the maintenance playbook — how to update, monitor, and evolve your agent over time.…
Learn the maintenance playbook — how to update, monitor, and evolve your agent over time. Get access to ongoing support channels, community resources, and the AI Excellence Academy to continue your growth.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
A final breather before your closing sessions. Refreshments served as you prepare for your next…
A final breather before your closing sessions. Refreshments served as you prepare for your next steps.
AI Excellence Academy Onboarding
Get enrolled in the AI Excellence Academy with your complimentary access. Access tutorials, community forums,…
Get enrolled in the AI Excellence Academy with your complimentary access. Access tutorials, community forums, and monthly masterclasses to keep your AI skills sharp and your agent evolving.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Closing Session & Certificates
Receive your official BYOAI completion certificate, hear closing remarks from Tonisha, and participate in a…
Receive your official BYOAI completion certificate, hear closing remarks from Tonisha, and participate in a powerful group reflection. This isn't goodbye — it's the beginning of your AI-powered business journey.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Farewell Lunch & Departure
Final meal together. Say goodbye to your cohort, exchange contacts, and head home with your…
Final meal together. Say goodbye to your cohort, exchange contacts, and head home with your agent ready for Monday morning. You arrived as a participant. You leave as a builder.
About This Event
- Track A — Sales Agent: Automates lead qualification, follow-up sequences, and pipeline reporting for sales teams.
- Track B — Operations Agent: Automates internal workflows, task assignment, and operational reporting.
- Track C — Customer Service Agent: Handles first-line customer enquiries, escalation routing, and response automation.
- Track D — Banking & Financial Services Agent: Built for compliance-aware financial workflow automation.
- Track E — Construction & Real Estate Agent: Automates subcontractor communications, site reporting, and compliance checklists.
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