Practical LLM understanding
Understand LLM architecture, applications, prompt engineering, AI agents, security, evaluation, deployment and future research.
AICTE ATAL VAANI WORKSHOP • 2026–27
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A three-day hands-on workshop on LLM architecture, applications, prompt engineering, agents, security, evaluation and future research.
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28 – 30 September 2026
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Organized by
Department of Computer Applications
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi – 682022, Kerala
About the initiative
AI education in Indian languages
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) launched the VAANI initiative — Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages — to promote Indian languages in technical education, especially in emerging technologies.
This workshop brings LLM concepts closer to learners through accessible, inclusive and practical learning, with a special emphasis on Malayalam.
Empowering Minds, Enabling Innovation, Enriching Indian Languages
— Workshop themeWhat you will gain
Workshop Objectives
AI awareness & inclusion
Promote AI awareness and inclusion by improving accessibility and understanding.
Indian-language technical education
Make AI learning more accessible, inclusive and effective through native-language instruction.
Three-day programme
Technical Sessions
28
Fundamentals of LLM and Evolution
Transformer Architecture and Prompt Engineering
29
Fine Tuning and RAG
LLM Security, Safety and Ethical AI
30
Advanced LLM Applications and AI Agents
LLM Evaluation, Deployment and Future Research
Learn from practitioners
Resource Persons
Dr. Vinod P.
Professor & Head
Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22, Kerala
Dr. Sabu M. K.
Professor
Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22, Kerala
Dr. Sinnu Susan Thomas
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Digital University Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Mr. Lince Lawrence
Global Leader & Technologist
EY, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Mr. Saj Janin J.
Associate Director
Cognizant Technology Solution, Kochi, Kerala
Mr. Danwand N. S.
Senior Security Consultant
AEET Team, EY GDS, Kochi, KeralaExpected outcomes
From learning to application
- Improved understanding of LLMs and Generative AI in Malayalam.
- Ability to build and apply LLMs in academia and industry.
- Encouragement for research and innovation in Indian languages and technology.
Open registration
Join the workshop
There is no registration fee. Scan the QR code to register.
18-09-2026Registration deadline
22-09-2026Notification to selected participants
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Eligibility
Participants should strictly be Faculty Members of AICTE Approved Institutions, Research Scholars, M.Tech Scholars/Research Fellows, or Working Professionals from Industry.
Organizing team
Coordinators
VP
Dr. Vinod P.
Professor and Head, Department of Computer Applications, CUSAT
RK
Dr. Rafidha Rehiman K. A.
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, CUSAT