National Level Technical Symposium – ASTA’26
The Departments of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Engineering, and Information Technology at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, jointly organized the National Level Technical Symposium, “ASTA’26”, on September 26, 2026. The symposium provided a vibrant platform for students to showcase their technical knowledge, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and awareness of emerging technologies.
Dr. S. Babu, Chairman of Selvam Educational Institutions, presided over the inaugural function. The event took place in the esteemed presence of Dr. B. Kaviethra Nandhini, Secretary, Mr. M. Karthick, Executive Director, and Dr. S. Ramabalan, Principal, Selvam College of Technology, who felicitated the function.
Prof. Mrs. T. Deepa, Head, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, delivered the welcome address and extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, faculty members, and participants. Prof. Mrs. R. Bhuvaneswari, Dean Academics, introduced the symposium events and highlighted the significance of the various technical and non-technical activities organized as part of ASTA’26. Prof. Mrs. R. Tamilselvi, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, introduced the Chief Guest.
The Chief Guest, Mr. K. Thiyanesan, Senior Technical Specialist, Aex Xenora Technologies, Coimbatore, delivered an insightful address on the importance of Generative AI tools and their applications. He shared valuable insights into the growing role of Generative AI in the technology industry and emphasized the need for students to continuously enhance their technical skills, explore emerging technologies, and develop industry-relevant competencies.
As part of ASTA’26, a workshop on Generative AI Tools and Applications was organized, in which around 200 participants actively participated and benefited from the session. The workshop provided participants with valuable exposure to the concepts, tools, and practical applications of Generative AI.
In addition, around 300 participants actively participated in various technical and non-technical events organized as part of the symposium. The diverse events provided students with opportunities to demonstrate their technical expertise, logical thinking, creativity, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. The symposium also promoted healthy competition, knowledge sharing, and interaction among students from different institutions.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and successfully provided students with valuable exposure to emerging technologies and industry expectations. The symposium served as an effective platform for enhancing technical knowledge, encouraging innovation, and fostering professional skills among aspiring engineering students.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Prof. Mr. R. Mohanabharthi, Head, Department of Information Technology, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the management, dignitaries, Chief Guest, faculty members, organizers, volunteers, and participants for their valuable support and active involvement in making the symposium a success.
The event concluded on a grand and successful note, leaving the participants with enriching learning experiences and renewed enthusiasm towards technological innovation and professional development.
