Workshop: 2:15 - 3:15 followed by Q&A: from 3:15pm
[Sandwich lunch is provided from 1pm to 2pm]

Why Attend?
•    Students (UG/PG): Explore real-world AI problems and internship opportunities.
•    Early-Career Researchers: Identify impactful challenges and access tools for applied research.
•    Academics: Engage on foundational edge AI topics and explore collaboration.
•    Startup Founders: Learn how to build and scale edge AI solutions with Qualcomm platforms.

Speakers and Panel
1. George Tsirtsis
George Tsirtsis is Senior Director of Technology at Qualcomm, 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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