National Level Hackathon on “Sinthan’AI

The National Level Hackathon on “Sinthan’AI” was successfully organized in coordination with the Institution’s Innovation Council and the Departments of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Cyber Security. The 24-hour event was conducted from 05.03.2026 to 06.03.2026 at the Convention Center, providing a dynamic platform for students to showcase their creativity and technical expertise.

The hackathon featured eminent industry experts including: Mr. R. Subaash, Managing Director of CloudZoo India Software; Mr. Gowtham Krishnamoorthy from Nutz Technovation Private Limited, Erode. The resource persons shared valuable insights, mentored participants, and evaluated innovative solutions developed during the event.

Students actively participated in teams, working intensively to design and develop AI-based solutions addressing real-world challenges. The event encouraged innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, and practical application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

This programme created a strong platform for experiential learning and fostered an entrepreneurial mindset among students. It also promoted collaboration, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure in a competitive environment. Overall, the hackathon enhanced students’ technical skills, innovation capabilities, and readiness to tackle real-world problems using advanced technologies.

Leadership Talk on “From Imagination to Innovation: Building AI Startups for the Future”

The Leadership Talk on “From Imagination to Innovation: Building AI Startups for the Future” was successfully conducted on 15.10.2025, as a self-driven initiative under the start-up theme. The session was delivered by Mr. M. Sridhar, Technical Lead at Kumaran Systems Private Limited, Chennai, who shared insightful perspectives on transforming innovative ideas into successful AI-driven startups.

Students gained valuable knowledge on how artificial intelligence can be utilized to solve real-world problems across various sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and finance. The session emphasized the importance of creativity, design thinking, and innovation in building scalable and sustainable business models. Participants were introduced to key aspects of startup development, including prototyping, market validation, funding strategies, and intellectual property rights.

The programme also highlighted ethical AI practices, collaboration, and the role of automation and intelligence in driving future technologies. It encouraged students to think entrepreneurially and explore opportunities in AI-based ventures. Students actively participated and developed a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem and the process of transforming ideas into impactful solutions.

Overall, the session enhanced students’ entrepreneurial mindset, innovation skills, and confidence to pursue AI-driven startup initiatives, contributing to technological advancement and sustainable societal development.

Seminar on “Kickstarting a Career in AI & ML with Secure Deployment and DevSecOps Practices”

The Seminar on “Kickstarting a Career in AI & ML with Secure Deployment and DevSecOps Practices” was successfully conducted on 26.08.2025, as a self-driven initiative under the theme of design thinking. The resource person, Mr. Govendhan C, Project Manager at KGiSL, Coimbatore, shared valuable insights on building a career in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a strong focus on secure deployment and DevSecOps practices.

The objective of the seminar was to provide participants with a clear understanding of how to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models securely in real-world environments. It aimed to introduce students to modern industry practices such as MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based deployment, and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle. The session also focused on design thinking approaches to solve real-world problems, ensuring innovation, scalability, and risk management in AI solutions.

Students gained knowledge on integrating AI models with secure and scalable systems while understanding the importance of cybersecurity in deployment. The seminar highlighted practical approaches, industry use cases, and strategies for innovation development, technology maturity, and strategic planning. Participants actively engaged and developed awareness of career opportunities in AI, DevSecOps, and modern software engineering.

This programme enhanced students’ technical competency, problem-solving ability, and industry readiness by bridging the gap between theoretical AI knowledge and enterprise-level deployment practices. It also encouraged students to adopt innovative thinking and explore emerging career paths in AI-driven technologies.