The Department of Information Technology, in association with the IIC, organized a Guest Lecture and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony programme and guest lecture titled “Generative Al and Agentic Al: Industry Applications and Career Opportunities” on 15th October 2026 at the Kalam Chamber, Paavai Engineering College.
The MoU signing ceremony with by Mr.A.Bala Krishnan, CEO / Tech Vedhu, Founding Team, Bengaluru and Mr.R.Arul Velan, Founding Team / Tech Vedhu, Bengaluru. The Guest lecturer programme was delivered by Mr.A.Bala Krishnan, CEO / Tech Vedhu, Founding Team, Bengaluru.
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.S.Boomika, a Third-Year IT student, welcomed the gathering. Ms.P.Sivasankari, a Third-Year IT student, served as the Master of Ceremony.
The session on “Generative AI and Agentic AI: Industry Applications and Career Opportunities” provided valuable insights into the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence and its growing importance across various industries. The speaker,Mr. A. Bala Krishnan, CEO, Tech Vedhu, Bengaluru, explained the fundamentals of AI and its ability to enable machines to learn, solve problems, make decisions, and perform intelligent tasks. He introduced Generative AI, which can generate new content such as text, images, videos, and computer code based on user instructions. He also introduced Agentic AI, which can autonomously plan tasks, make decisions, execute multiple steps, and work towards achieving specific goals.
The speaker explained the key differences between Generative AI and Agentic AI. Generative AI primarily focuses on creating content and assisting with specific tasks, whereas Agentic AI focuses on planning, decision-making, and executing a sequence of tasks to achieve a defined objective. He highlighted the applications of these emerging technologies in areas such as software development, healthcare, education, business, automation, and intelligent systems. The session also emphasized the importance of learning AI tools, developing technical and problem-solving skills, and gaining practical knowledge of real-world applications to prepare students for emerging career opportunities in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The programme provided students with a better understanding of the growing role of AI in modern industries and its potential career opportunities. The session enabled students to gain knowledge about emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in different domains. It encouraged students to enhance their technical knowledge, develop problem-solving and analytical skills, and explore career pathways in Generative AI and Agentic AI. Overall, the session was informative, engaging, and beneficial, creating awareness among students about the importance of Artificial Intelligence in academic learning, innovation, industry applications, and professional development.
A total of 180 students benefited from the awareness programme. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. S. Deepshika, Third-Year IT student, marking the successful conclusion of the event.
Overall, The Programme Was Highly Informative, Motivating and Inspiring, Providing Students with Valuable Insights into the Emerging Applications of Generative AI and Agentic AI, Industry Expectations and Career Opportunities.
