CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Technical Talk titled Exploratory Analysis of Low-cost Training Strategies for Offline Mobile Retail AI
The IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS), IEEE NHCE Student Branch, in association with the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, New Horizon College of Engineering, successfully organised a Technical Talk titled “Exploratory Analysis of Low-cost Training Strategies for Offline Mobile Retail AI” on 11th March 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at Falconry Seminar Hall.
The session was delivered by Medha Hegde, Software Engineer at NatWest Group who shared valuable insights on developing efficient and cost-effective training strategies for AI models used in offline mobile retail environments. The talk focused on how artificial intelligence can be optimised for mobile platforms with limited computational resources, highlighting practical approaches to model training, deployment, and scalability.
The talk was highly informative and engaging, allowing students to gain exposure to industry practices and emerging trends in mobile AI applications. The session also encouraged participants to explore innovative solutions and research opportunities in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent retail technologies.
The event was honoured by the presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Prasad Chitta, AI Leader and Strategist at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In his address, he shared valuable insights into the expanding role of artificial intelligence and computational intelligence in industry and research. His talk motivated students to explore emerging technologies, emphasise continuous learning, and pursue innovation.
The inauguration also outlined the vision and objectives of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, encouraging students to actively participate in technical events, research activities, and collaborative learning initiatives related to artificial intelligence and computational intelligence.
The event concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members, laying a strong foundation for future IEEE CIS activities within the department.