The Department of Information Technology, in association with the IIC, Growing Coders Club and organized an Guest Lecture and Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony programme, guest lecture titled “Beyond Algorithms: Machine Learning in the Real World” on 16th September 2026 at the Kalam Chamber of Paavai engineering college.
The MoU signing ceremony with by Mrs T. Karthika, COO and CO founder of the Zequin Technologies, Coimbatore The Guest lecturer programme was delivered by Ms.J.Shaganas Begam , Associate AI Engineer, Zequin Technologies, Coimbatore.
The programme commenced with the presidential address by Dr. M. Premkumar, Principal, who encouraged students to actively participate in academic and co-curricular activities while adopting innovative approaches to achieve their career goals. Ms. Boomika S, a Third-Year IT student, welcomed the gathering. Ms.A.Nasifa & Ms.S.Boomika a Third-Year IT student, introduced the Chief Guest, and Ms. G. Harini, a Final-Year IT student, served as the Master of Ceremony.
The programme aimed to provide students with practical insights into the real-world applications of Machine Learning and its significance in addressing industrial and societal challenges. The guest lecture focused on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation by highlighting the role of Machine Learning in data-driven decision-making, automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent systems.
The session provided an opportunity for students to understand emerging industry trends, practical implementation strategies, and the challenges involved in deploying Machine Learning solutions in real-world environments. The programme also emphasized the importance of industry–academia collaboration in enhancing technical knowledge, developing industry-relevant skills, and creating opportunities for internships, collaborative projects, and knowledge sharing.
The MoU initiative was intended to strengthen the relationship between the institution and industry, promote experiential learning, and encourage students to explore innovative applications of Machine Learning. The programme served as a platform for knowledge exchange and reinforced the department’s commitment to providing industry-oriented education and improving students’ professional competencies.
One hundred and eighty students (180 Nos) benefited from the awareness programme. The vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. B.Prince Churchill, Third-Year IT student, marking the successful conclusion of the event. Overall, the programme was highly informative, motivating, and inspiring, encouraging students to set higher academic goals.
