Upcoming Model Competitions in College Fests, Events in September 2026.

The workshop will cover major topics including Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Infrastructure; IoT, Edge and Cloud Security; Cybersecurity Fundamentals for CPS; Standards, Policies and Risk Management; AI-Driven Threat Detection; Secure Communication Protocols; Blockchain-Enabled Security Frameworks; Resilience Engineering and Fault-Tolerant Design; Risk Assessment and Attack Modelling; Digital Twins; Cybersecurity for Autonomous Vehicles and Drones; Trustworthy and Explainable AI; Adversarial Machine Learning; IoT and CPS Threats and Vulnerabilities; and Security, Privacy and Compliance in Healthcare Cyber-Physical Systems.

The programme comprises 12 expert sessions over three days, providing participants with exposure to both fundamental concepts and advanced applications of cybersecurity in emerging Cyber-Physical Systems.

Dataset Creation – Capture and curate real-world datasets.
AI Hackathon – Build an AI Model from scratch.
Computer Vision – Solve real-world vision challenges.
Heritage & Culture – Explore Indian traditions through AI.
Agriculture & Nature – Create datasets from natural and agricultural themes.

DAY 1- 25.09.2026

Technical Events
* Tech Treasure Hunt
* Innovation Challenge
* Poster Presentation
* Code Clash

Non-Technical Events
* Snap Quest – Photography Contest
* Reel Rush – Short Video Challenge
* Brain Battle – Quiz

DAY 2- 26.09.2026
WORKSHOP
*AI-Driven Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for VLSI
*IoT Product Development and Rapid Prototyping using Arduino UNO, ESP8266 & ESP32
*3D Electromagnetic Modelling and Antenna Design using CST Studio Suite
* Practical Networking Bootcamp – Crimping, Switch CLI & D-Link Wi-Fi Router Configuration

Technical Events: Paper Presentation, CAD Modelling
Non-Technical Events: Cricket, Mobile Photography, E-Sports
Workshop: Turning Mechanical Skills into Industrial Opportunities & Successful Startups
Paper Submission Deadline: 22.09.2026

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
Fundamentals of Generative AI
Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)
Prompt Engineering Techniques
Generative AI Tools & Platforms
AI-Assisted Software Development
Vibe Coding & Modern Coding Practices
Responsible AI, Ethics & Limitations
Real-World Applications of Generative AI
Future Scope of Generative AI

Deep Learning Workshop | Image Classification | Model Development | Model Evaluation | Transfer Learning | Fine-Tuning | Streamlit Deployment | Hands-on AI Project

This hands-on training program on the HET-CAM Assay is designed to provide practical exposure to an internationally accepted in vitro alternative Model for evaluating irritation, and toxicity. The program emphasizes ethical research practices aligned with the 3R principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) and is widely applicable in biomedical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and toxicological research.

Model Mania

Deep Learning Model Development and Deployment – Hands-on Workshop

Eco - IoT Hackstorm is a high-impact working Model exhibition and competition hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRMIST, Kattankulathur. Scheduled for October 14th, 2026, this hackathon challenges multidisciplinary student teams to engineer cutting-edge solutions for IoT in Healthcare

Themes of the AI Project
AI and Machine Learning: Explore intelligent systems that learn from data, recognize patterns, and make accurate predictions for real-world applications.
Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems: Develop AI agents capable of reasoning, decision-making, and autonomous task execution.
Natural Language Processing: Build intelligent applications that understand, process, and generate human language.
Computer Vision and Image Processing: Design systems that analyze images and videos for object detection, recognition, and visual intelligence.
Robotics and Automation: Create robotic and automated solutions that improve industrial productivity and everyday life.
Data Science & Analytics: Extract valuable insights from data using analytics, visualization, and predictive Modeling.
Real World Impact and Innovations: Present AI projects addressing healthcare, agriculture, education, AI innovations, smart cities, sustainability, cybersecurity, and social challenges.

Introduction to Generative AI, LLMs and Transformers
Hands-on with Hugging Face Models
Prompt Engineering and AI Guardrails
Building Q&A Chatbots using LangChain
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Object Detection using AI
Building AI Applications using Streamlit and Ollama
Introduction to Agentic AI and AI Agents
Hands-on with LangGraph and LangSmith