# Agentic process elements

> Agentic processes use a distinct set of elements, which can be accessed from the left toolbar.

Agentic processes use a distinct set of elements, which can be accessed from the left toolbar.

Elements are grouped under these categories:

* **Tasks** - Represent the building blocks of an agentic process. Tasks act as placeholders for actions or operations to be performed in the process.
* **Gateways** - Define decision points or control flow logic in a process, enabling conditional routing or parallel execution of automations.
* **Events** - Provide the ability to describe when something happens in a process. Events fall under three categories:
  + **Start events** - Define how and when a process begins. They represent the entry point for a process.
  + **Intermediate events** - Represent points within a process where specific actions pause the automation.
  + **End events** - Mark the conclusion of a process path. Some end events represent visual markers, while others trigger specific actions.
* **Subprocesses** - Represent tasks that group related elements within a process to simplify the automation and improve readability.
* **Data** - Provide the ability to describe what information activities use or produce.
* **Participant** - Define an entity or role that is part of a collaboration.

Refer to the [Maestro user guide](https://docs.uipath.com/maestro/automation-suite/2.2510/user-guide/overview) for more details about each category of elements, as well as use cases and examples on how to best integrate these elements in your agentic process.