In a ground-breaking initiative to cultivate AI expertise, Dell and Intel, in partnership with the Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, NMAM Institute of Technology, unveiled the AI Skill Lab and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Intel AI Digital Readiness program on 17 January 2024. 

Mr. Vivekanand Manjeri, Director (Client-Solution group), Dell Technologies inaugurated the lab. Mr. Santhosh Banerjee, Sales Account Manager, Dell Technologies​ ​and Dr. Udaya Kumar Shenoy, Dean (R&D), Canara College of Engineering were the guests of honor. Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte presided over the function.

Mr. Vivekanand Manjeri, in his inaugural address, encouraged the students to take up the challenges in industry and prepare for it. He mentioned that the courses offered by Intel will empower and enable students & researchers to achieve greater heights in their careers. Mr. Santhosh Banerjee wished the initiative every success. Dr. Udaya Kumar Shenoy motivated the students to work in workstations for AI-specific applications and utilize the power of GPUs. Dr. Chiplunkar extended support in implementing Intel's AI for Future Workforce and AI for Youth and such initiatives by the companies.

Dr. Sharada U Shenoy, HoD, AI&ML welcomed the gathering and gave an insight into the initiative. Mrs. Disha D N (SPOC) delivered the vote of thanks. Mr. Sharoon S. Manipur - Sr. Sales Consultant, Orchids Network & Systems (I) Pvt Ltd and Mr. Ravi Konila - Sr. Technical Consultant were present on the occasion