AICTE ATAL FDP

ATAL Basic Faculty Development Programme on “Mastering the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence: Trends, Challenges, and Applications”
Date: 10 to 15 February 2025
Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, organized the AICTE sponsored ATAL Basic Faculty Development Programme on “Mastering the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence: Trends, Challenges, and Applications” from February 10 to 15, 2025. The event, hosted by the Department of Computer Science (UG), aimed to equip faculty members with AI expertise to bridge academia and industry while fostering AI-driven innovation in education and research.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Sivan Menon, Founder & CEO of Sangiti and Former CTO of GE Healthcare, who delivered an insightful address on the transformative impact of AI across industries. He highlighted the growing need for continuous reskilling among professionals to remain relevant in an AI-dominated era.Rev. Dr. Augustine George, Principal of Kristu Jayanti College, emphasized the crucial role of educators in shaping future innovators. He underscored the immense potential of AI while stressing the importance of ethical considerations and the irreplaceable role of human intelligence in its advancement.

Coordinated by Dr. Mary Jacob and Dr. Gopika S., the FDP witnessed the participation of 46 members from various institutions across Bengaluru. The programme provided a comprehensive learning experience through expert lectures, research discussions, case studies, industry visits, and hands-on sessions.The week-long FDP successfully facilitated knowledge exchange between academia and industry, ensuring that faculty members are well-equipped to integrate AI advancements into their teaching and research practices. Participants lauded the initiative, recognizing it as a crucial step toward AI-driven innovation in education.