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AI APPRECIATION DAY

 

🎉 CELEBRATE THE POWER OF AI! 🎉

Join us as we recognize the groundbreaking achievements and creative spirit of our AI community. 💡

📅 Date: 16th July 2025
🕚 Time: 10:30 a.m. onwards
📍 Venue: 7th Floor Auditorium👨‍🏫 Organized by: SAKEC’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department
🤝 In collaboration with Cogniscience Club

🔍 WHAT’S IN STORE?
🚀 A journey through the milestones of AI and its real-world impact
🏆 Showcasing outstanding student & faculty contributions
🎤 Expert talks and panel discussions with alumni & industry professionals
🧠 AI-themed quizzes, interactive exhibits & networking sessions

👥 FACULTY COORDINATORS:

Dr. Rahul Pachade 🧑‍🏫 +91 7276074980
Ms. Swati Uparkar 👩‍🏫 +91 9987568757

🙋‍♂️ STUDENT COORDINATOR:

Mr. Ramchandra Mulik 🎓 +91 9420822373

Be there to explore, appreciate, and get inspired by the brilliance of AI! 🌟
Because appreciating AI is appreciating progress! 💻❤️

Events for AY 2024-25

Sr No Event Description
1 AI Appreciation Day On July 16, 2024, an event was conducted to commemorate AI Appreciation Day, introducing students to the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence and providing meaningful insights into the field. The session was led by Manoj Singh, Principal Analytical Training Consultant, who shared valuable expertise and industry perspectives.
 
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<a FullStack Fusion Hackathon FullStack Fusion, held on August 22, 2024, was an exciting 10+ day hackathon focused on full stack development. Participants were given the problem statement 10 days prior, allowing them to brainstorm and develop a college marking system with AI features. The event featured a ₹5000 cash prize for the winning team, ₹2000 for the runner-up, and participation certificates for all contestants.
3 <a LLM Workshop The LLM Workshop conducted on 13th October, 2024 by Dr. Nilay Tryambak Karade provided a deep dive into Large Language Models (LLMs), covering fundamentals, architectures, and optimization techniques. A hands-on session allowed participants to experiment with designing, training, and deploying models, reinforcing theoretical concepts with practical exposure. The event concluded with an inspiring note on LLMs’ transformative potential. The workshop was an engaging and insightful learning experience in AI and machine learning.
4 Skill Development and Placement Program by Infosys Foundation The Cyber Security Department and the Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Department, in collaboration with SAKEC Training & Placement Cell, organized a Skill Development and Placement Program supported by Infosys Foundation from 15th to 25th Jan 2025. Delivered by Cyber Secured India, an initiative by Feathers CSI Foundation dedicated to cybersecurity training since 2014, the program aimed to equip students for the evolving cybersecurity landscape. The event featured expert speakers, including Mr. Harsh Parekh, Mr. Kirankumar, Mr. Mahadev, Mr. Anurag Sawant, Mr. Pranav Patel, and Mr. Ashish Padwal.
5 Big Query ML The SAKEC AI-DS Department, in collaboration with the Cogniscience Club, successfully hosted “Big Query ML” on 3rd February 2025, featuring Mr. Chirag Raul as the speaker. The workshop provided an insightful journey into the principles and applications of Big Query ML, starting with foundational concepts and progressively exploring advanced topics. Mr. Raul’s structured approach effectively bridged theory with practical applications, making the session highly informative and engaging.
6 GenAI:Unleashed The SAKEC AI-DS Department’s Cogniscience Club, in collaboration with CSI SAKEC, successfully hosted “GenAI: Unleashed” on 5th February 2025, featuring speakers Mr. Kaiser Momin and Mr. Jishanahmed Shaikh. The session began with an introduction to GenAI and its applications, followed by a discussion on AI vs. Generative AI, highlighting their differences and real-world impact. The speakers then introduced Pieces for Developers, demonstrating how tools like Copilot enhance developer productivity through coding assistance and automation.
7 Poster Making Competition – AI Artistry Extravaganza The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science’s Cogniscience Club, in collaboration with CSI SAKEC, successfully hosted the Poster Making Competition – AI Artistry Extravaganza on 18th February 2025. Judged by Ms. Manya Gidwani and Mr. Milind Khairnar, the event provided a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents while exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence. The competition aimed to foster AI appreciation and encourage creative expression through visually compelling and meaningful designs.

Events for AY 2023-24

Sr No Event Description
1 Goal Setting The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science held a “Goal Setting” workshop for Third Year students on 11th July 2023, led by college counselor Ms. Hitakshi Vyas Joshi. The session covered the importance of goal setting, overcoming procrastination, and setting realistic goals. Students watched videos on goal-setting strategies and participated in interactive activities reinforcing its significance.
 
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Professional Skills The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science conducted a “Professional Skills” workshop for BE students on 13th July 2023, led by college counselor Ms. Hitakshi Vyas Joshi. The session covered essential communication skills, corporate etiquette, and interview confidence. Ms. Joshi provided valuable insights on effective corporate communication, making it an enlightening and impactful session.
3 AI Appreciation Day 2023 The SAKEC AI-DS Department, in collaboration with the Cogniscience Club, SAKEC-IIC 5.0, and Microsoft Azure Developer Community, organized “AI in Enterprise Segment” on AI Appreciation Day, July 17, 2023. Industry expert Mr. Nilesh Vohra discussed industry principles, integrity, dedication, innovation, and cloud technology. The event offered valuable insights, professional interactions, and exciting swags for active participants, concluding with speaker felicitation and positive feedback.
4 AI : Power of Prompts The SAKEC AI-DS Department, in collaboration with the Cogniscience Club, SAKEC-IIC 5.0, and Microsoft Azure Developer Community, organized “AI: Power of Prompts” on July 24, 2023. Led by esteemed alumnus Mr. Adnyesh Dalpati, the session covered prompt engineering, its importance, and techniques for precision. Students gained insights into the field and engaged in a Q&A session. The event concluded with speaker felicitation and positive feedback, fostering enthusiasm for future tech discussions.
5 Hands on Workshop with Tensorflow & keras The SAKEC AI-DS Department and IIC 5.0, in collaboration with ACM SAKEC, organized a “Hands-On Workshop with TensorFlow and Keras” on August 5, 2023. Speaker ]Mr. Vinay Jain provided valuable insights into Keras, TensorFlow, and neural networks through an interactive, hands-on session. The event concluded with speaker felicitation and positive participant feedback.
6 How to deal with peer pressure and addiction A session on “Peer Pressure and Addiction” was held on 16th January 2024, led by Ms. Hitakshi Vyas Joshi. Through interactive discussions, group activities, and videos, students learned about peer pressure, addiction, their effects, and coping strategies. The session provided valuable insights on managing these challenges.
7 How to start career in technology The SAKEC AI-DS Department’s Cogniscience Club organized “How to Start a Career in Technology” on January 18, 2024, led by alumnus Mr. Dushyant Bhatt. He emphasized practical skills, passion, and persistence in learning. Students gained career insights and engaged in a Q&A session. The event concluded with speaker felicitation and positive feedback.
8 Generative AI The CogniScience Club conducted a session on “Build Your First Generative AI Model” on 3rd February 2024, led by Mr. Trivikrama. The workshop covered Generative AI concepts, applications like Chat-GPT and Midjourney, and prompt engineering. Mr. Trivikrama also guided students through the steps of building a Generative AI model, from problem definition to deployment.
 
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