Build with AI: From Fine-Tune to Impact
Date: July 12, 2025
Venue: CUTM, Bhubaneswar
Organized by: TFUG Bhubaneswar
In collaboration with: CUTM, Bhubaneswar and Google for Developers
A Day Where Culture Met Code
Build With AI at CUTM, Bhubaneswar was more than just a tech gathering. It was a full-day experience where innovation met tradition, and where AI wasn’t just discussed, it was celebrated with purpose.
The theme, Where Heritage Inspires Innovation, shaped every part of the event. From traditional Odia stoles and potted plants to cutting-edge AI tools and startup insights, the event honored both roots and future.
Opening Moments
The day began with registrations and a warm welcome from our hosts. Mr. Saswat Samal, TFUG Bhubaneswar lead, opened the event by introducing the Build With AI series and spoke about using technology to drive meaningful change.
Then came two inspiring academic leaders:
- Dr. Sujata Chakravarty, Dean SoET and CEO of the Data Science & ML Research Centre, spoke on how institutions must create future-ready AI ecosystems.
- Dr. Jaganath Padhi, Director at CUTM, highlighted the bridge between research, academics, and innovation.
A thoughtful felicitation ceremony followed. Organizers and speakers were honored with potted plants and traditional Odia stoles, symbolizing respect, sustainability, and cultural pride.
Technical Sessions in Action
We had a mix of online and in-person sessions designed to give participants real tools, real examples, and real inspiration.
Firebase Studio for Rapid Prototyping
Speaker: Mr. Rushabh Vasa (Virtual), Director at Shivaami
Mr. Vasa led a walkthrough of Firebase Studio, showing how developers can quickly build and scale full-stack applications. His session focused on speed, flexibility, and startup use cases.
On-Device AI with LiteRT
Speaker: Mr. Kartikey Rawat (In-person), Senior Developer Advocate at Qualcomm
This session demonstrated how AI can run on edge devices like smartphones and wearables. Mr. Rawat explained the benefits of on-device processing, including lower latency and stronger privacy.
AI in the Startup Ecosystem
Speaker: Mr. Priyadarshi Sadangi (In-person), Emerging Tech COE, STPI
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Mr. Sadangi spoke about how AI is reshaping startups. He shared examples of automation, personalization, and market disruption, while encouraging young minds to think both globally and locally.
Each speaker was again felicitated with Pattachitra memento of Lord Jagannath.
Brainstorm, Buzz, and Bond
Before lunch, the audience took part in an AI and ML quiz. It was fast-paced and fun, giving everyone a chance to compete and connect.
Then came a large group photo with our speakers, faculty, and attendees. It was a beautiful snapshot of shared energy and enthusiasm.
Lunch Break: A Time to Refuel and Connect
Following the engaging AI & ML Quiz, attendees enjoyed a well-organized lunch break. With a variety of delicious dishes, participants were seen queuing up and sharing meals, making it a perfect opportunity to relax, network and recharge before the afternoon sessions.
Post-Lunch Sessions: Ideation, Impact and Implementation
Ideathon Results Announcement
We kicked off the second half by announcing the Ideathon winners. These were teams who worked on AI-driven solutions to solve real-world challenges. The winning teams shared their ideas on stage, earning applause and admiration.
AI for a Better Tomorrow
Speaker: Mr. Omkar Subhasish Khuntia (In-person), Data Scientist at Aviso AI
Mr. Khuntia gave a forward-looking talk on how AI can support public good. He spoke about applications in rural education, governance, disaster response, and environmental efforts.
Building Agents on Google Cloud
Speaker: Mr. Biswanath Giri (Virtual), Principal Architect, Google Cloud at LTIMindtree
Mr. Giri led a hands-on virtual session on developing agents using Google Cloud’s Agent Development Kit and Agent2Agent framework. Participants got to explore intelligent agent design and deployment live.
Wrapping Up
Celebrations and Closing
The day concluded with a prize distribution ceremony. Winners of both the quiz and Ideathon were awarded and appreciated for their efforts.
All guest speakers received personalized mementos from the TFUG Bhubaneswar team as a small token of our gratitude.
Mr. Saswat Samal gave the closing remarks and thanked CUTM, the speakers, volunteers, and every participant. A formal vote of thanks followed to acknowledge everyone who helped bring the event to life.
Swag and Conversations
Attendees collected TFUG Bhubaneswar swag and used the final moments to network, share feedback, and discuss future collaborations. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful.
People left the venue not just with goodies but with ideas, contacts, and motivation to build something meaningful with AI.
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