Hackathon Mentor & Trainer – Agentic AI Hackathon
About this talk
Served as a mentor and trainer at an 18-hour Agentic AI Hackathon, guiding students in building autonomous AI-driven systems from fundamentals to implementation.
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Overview
Participated as a mentor and trainer at the Agentic AI Hackathon held at CCET, Mangalore. The 18-hour hackathon brought together students to explore and build intelligent, autonomous systems using modern AI concepts.
Objectives
- To introduce Agentic AI and autonomous systems
- To guide students from fundamentals to implementation
- To support teams in building innovative AI solutions
- To encourage hands-on, project-based learning
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Agentic AI
- Autonomous agents and workflows
- Problem-solving using AI approaches
- Real-world applications of intelligent systems
Responsibilities
- Mentored teams throughout the hackathon
- Provided technical guidance on AI concepts and implementation
- Assisted in idea validation and project direction
- Supported teams in overcoming technical challenges
Activities
- Training sessions on AI fundamentals
- One-on-one mentoring with teams
- Real-time problem-solving and debugging
- Continuous interaction during the hackathon
Outcomes
- Teams successfully built AI-driven prototypes
- Improved understanding of Agentic AI concepts
- Increased confidence in applying AI to real-world problems
Impact
The experience fostered innovation, collaboration, and practical learning, enabling students to transform ideas into intelligent systems within a high-energy hackathon environment.
Role
- Mentor & Technical Trainer