Organizer: the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) at Sphoorthy Engineering College, Hyderabad, in association with Pencil Bitz.
About the Faculty Development Program
- Theme: FDP on Transforming People Management through AI-Strategies, Tools & Responsible Practices
- Dates: 26th to 30th October 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (IST)
- Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams
- Registration Fee: FREE (Zero Registration Fee)
- Target Audience: Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Academicians, and Industry Professionals.
- Earn a Verified E-Certificate: Participants will receive a formal E-Certificate to add to their professional portfolios. To qualify for the certificate.
- You must meet the following criteria: Maintain at least 80% attendance throughout the 5 days.
- Achieve a score of at least 60% marks in the final program assessment.
What Makes This FDP a Must-Attend?
This isn’t just a theoretical lecture series. The curriculum bridges the gap between deep technical AI concepts and real-world leadership strategies. Over five days, participants will dive into two critical areas:
- Hands-on Exploration of Advanced AI
- The program covers next-generation tech architectures that are shaping the future of digital workflows, including:
- Multimodal AI & World Models: Understanding systems that process text, audio, and visual data simultaneously.
- Agentic AI & Embodied AI: Exploring autonomous AI agents capable of executing complex workflows.
- Practical Implementations: Gaining insights into emerging trends like vibe coding and running local AI models to streamline institutional processes.
- Responsible AI Leadership & Ethics
- Implementing AI requires a strong ethical framework. This FDP places a massive emphasis on building strategic leadership skills, ensuring you can manage AI-driven transformations safely by focusing on:
- AI Ethics & Security
- Risk Management & Governance
- Compliance and Sovereignty
- Enhanced team management and communication skills for the modern workplace.
How to Register:
- Securing your spot takes less than a minute. Make sure to complete both steps to ensure you receive the official meeting links:
- Fill the Form: Complete your registration via the Official Google Form on Apply Link.
- Join the Community: Hop into the Official WhatsApp Group to get day-to-day coordination links, session links, and immediate updates.
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Bridging Tech and Leadership- Transforming People Management with AI in Academia:
The academic and corporate landscapes are moving fast, and right now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest shift.
AI isn’t just a tool for writing code or automating basic tasks anymore—it is actively changing how we manage teams, guide researchers, and collaborate across organizations.
To help educators and professionals navigate this massive transition, the Department of CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) at Sphoorthy Engineering College is organizing a premier learning event this October.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve, here is everything you need to know about this highly anticipated Five-Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program (FDP).
Learn from Elite Industry & Academic Minds:
The program features an exceptional lineup of resource persons pulling expertise from both top-tier universities and global tech giants:
Imam Khursheed: Software Engineering Lead (AI Platform) at Salesforce (IIT Dhanbad Alumnus)
Prof. Kishor Kumar: Professor, Department of CSE at Kakatiya University, Warangal
Dr. Srikanth Jannu: Professor, School of Technology at Woxsen University, Hyderabad
Dr. Sheena Mohammed: Assistant Professor of AI & DS at CBIT College, Hyderabad
Dr. K. Selvam: Assistant Professor, Computer Science Engineering at KL University, Guntur/Vijayawada
Patrons & Leadership
Chief Patrons:
Sri S. Chalama Reddy – Chairman
Sri S. Jagan Mohan Reddy – Secretary & Correspondent
Patrons:
Dr. M.V.S. Ram Prasad – Director & Principal
Dr. K. Subbarao – Vice Principal & Head of R&D
Chief Organizers
Mr. Mohammed Afzal – Assistant Professor & Head of Department (HOD) – CSE (AI&ML)
Mrs. M. Veena – Assistant Professor & Assistant HOD – CSE (AI&ML)
Organizing Committee
The core execution team consists of Assistant Professors from the CSE (AI&ML) department:
R. Praveen
Mohammed Farooq
B. Saida
B. Nirupama
K. Ganesh
Co-Organizers
All Faculty Members of the CSE (AI & ML) Department.
Need Help? Contact the Organizers:
Mr. R. Praveen: +91 9908076536
Mr. Mohammed Farooq: +91 9848018868
Mr. B. Saida: +91 6300575249
Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your academic toolkit and discover how to lead responsible, AI-driven change in your institution!