Edge AI Workshop with Qualcomm Technologies

Dive into the fundamentals and latest developments of On-Device AI, explore the Qualcomm® AI Hub free developer portal, and participate in tech talks led by our experts.

​​Explore how to tackle real-world challenges in AI — from low-latency to power efficiency — and uncover the practical steps to design, deploy, and scale solutions at the edge.

​This workshop is for anyone building with AI/ML or looking to get started, including students, developers, engineers, scientists, researchers, and founders from computer science, engineering, and related fields.

​​Event Highlights:

​​2:30 PM – 3 PM

Doors Open | Check-in

​​3 PM – 5 PM

I. Introduction to Qualcomm and Its Leadership in Edge AI

II. Why AI at the Edge Matters

III. Emerging Frontiers in Edge AI

IV. How Students, Researchers, and Founders Can Get Involved

• Free Tools, SDKs, and Learning Resources

• Invitations to Upcoming Qualcomm-Supported AI Hackathons

• Collaboration and Co-Marketing to Showcase Research and Startup Ideas

• Understanding Qualcomm’s Internship and Career Pathways

V. Q&A and Networking with Qualcomm Experts

​​Why Attend?

• ​​​​Qualcomm’s Leadership: Discover how Qualcomm Technologies is driving innovation in edge AI, enabling groundbreaking solutions in computing.

• ​​Student Experience: Learn and collaborate Learn from Qualcomm experts and developer advocates shaping the future of on-device AI. Walk away with insights, resources, and connections that can shape your academic and career trajectory in AI.

• Pathways for Researchers and Founders: Explore how academic research and startup ideas can transition to real-world solutions through early access to tools, technical collaboration, and industry partnerships.

This is your chance to plug into the Snapdragon Edge AI ecosystem, get inspired, and join a growing community of builders pushing the boundaries of what is possible. ​​

Secure your spot and join the conversation shaping the future of AI-powered technology!

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Presenters:

Roberto Mijat
Roberto is an AI technology and product leader with over 20 years of experience in
semiconductor hardware and software. He is Director of Product Management for the
NPU AI accelerator at Qualcomm. He previously held leadership roles at Arm,
Graphcore, and Blaize. Roberto advises Silicon Catalyst, mentors at London Business
School, and holds a degree in AI and Quantum Computing as well as an Executive
MBA from London Business School.

George Tsirtsis
George Tsirtsis is Senior Director of Technology at Qualcomm Technologies
International, Ltd., overseeing key technologies and platforms in Europe, including
Artificial Intelligence across compute systems-on-chips (SoCs). With 25 years of
experience, he joined Qualcomm in 2007 through its acquisition of Flarion Technologies,
a technology startup. Prior to that, he worked at BT R&D labs in the UK. George holds
an MSc in Telecommunications and Information Systems from the University of Essex.

Vikas Dhingra
Vikas Dhingra is Senior Director of Business Development at Qualcomm, where he
focuses on advancing the company’s AI capabilities across platforms, SoCs, and
software solutions. He drives the adoption of on-device AI by building partnerships with
OEMs, ISVs, and developers. With over 25 years of experience, he previously served
as a strategic consultant at Nokia Bell Labs, advising major telecom operators on the
techno-economic aspects of emerging technologies, including 5G and network
modernization.

Uttam Tripathi

Uttam is a seasoned leader with experience in Developer Products and Developer Relations. He currently works as Vice President, Developer Relations @ Qualcomm and is based out of Silicon Valley, California. In his earlier roles Uttam led Global Developer Programs at Google, where is also led Google's Startup Accelerator Program. Uttam has previously worked as Management Consultant at Booz & Co. and Software Developer at Amazon. Uttam holds Computer Sc. degree from IIT Kanpur, India