The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Artificial Intelligence and Its Practical Scope,
organized by CoE-AIoT, Department of Information Technology, Chandigarh Engineering
College-CGC, Landran in collaboration with XENONSTACK, was held offline from December
16-20, 2024 with 42 faculty members attending the theoretical and practical sessions. The
program provided educators with theoretical and practical knowledge of AI, covering emerging
technologies, ethical AI practices, Generative AI, and Machine Learning. Industry experts from
XENONSTACK led the sessions, including Mr. Navdeep Singh Gill, CEO, who introduced
fundamental AI concepts, Generative AI, AGI, and Agentic AI; Mr. Suryakant, Solution
Architect, who covered Machine Learning paradigms, Neural Networks, and Computer Vision;
Mr. Akash, Solution Architect, who discussed Generative AI for NLP applications; and Dr.
Amit Kumar, Senior AI Researcher, who provided insights into AI ethics and responsible AI
development. The program enhanced participants' understanding of AI, facilitated hands-on
experience with AI tools, and emphasized the integration of AI into academic curricula while
ensuring ethical implementation.
