SCI FESTA Version 4.0 - Online Idea Pitch, Workshop & Quiz Events (Online National Level Symposium)

Last Date to apply: 09/08/2026 Reward: Cash Prize + E-Certificates

INTRODUCTION:

    SCI FESTA Version 4.0 - Online Idea Pitch, Workshop & Quiz Events (Online National Level Symposium), organized by Project Contest Innovations LLP, is the 27th version of the PCI - IDEA (Innovation Development towards Entrepreneurship Accomplishment) Program Category. The program is designed and organized by Project Contest Innovations (PCI) LLP in collaboration with various industries to kick-start students' interest in their first step from ideation to innovation. During the event, students will present their ideas virtually to a jury panel of members from industries, incubators, or research centers. The event also includes workshops and a quiz event on emerging areas, to be led by industry partners. More than 500+ colleges and 7500+ participants presented their ideas and projects in previous editions.

Event Date: 16/08/2026 (Sunday - Online)

The following events will be conducted online:

1. Idea Presentation & Project Demonstration

2. Workshop on " AI Agent Masterclass: Build Your First AI Agent " (3 hrs)

3. Quiz on GenAI (50 Questions - 60 Min) through PCI Assessment Portal 

Register Now: https://bit.ly/idea27pci

EVENT 1: Idea & Project Presentation:-

Themes:

• Science

• Technology

• Engineering

• Management

• Open Innovations

Suggested Presentation Template: Click to download PCI Innovation Pitch deck 

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES:

• Students, as individuals or as a Team of up to 5 members, can participate.

• Presentation Slides (PPT) with a file size less than 5 MB to be submitted after the confirmation of registration with updated team details (New Link will be shared)

• Presentation to be delivered via Google Meet (Online) to the jury panel members.

• Each Team will be given 07 minutes for presenting + 03 minutes for Jury Interaction

• The Faculty Mentor will receive the Mentoring Certificate if Students enroll only as a Team (Min 3) & the Best Mentor Award if the team wins.

EVENT 2: Workshop:-

TOPIC: AI Agent Masterclass: Build Your First AI Agent

MODULE 1 (90 Minutes)

Understanding Agentic AI & Industry Applications

1. The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (10 mins)

•       Evolution from Rule-Based Systems → Machine Learning → Deep Learning → Generative AI → Agentic AI.

•       Why AI Agents are the next generation of intelligent systems.

•       How businesses are adopting AI Agents to automate complex tasks.

•       Real-world impact of Agentic AI across industries.

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2. What is an AI Agent? (10 mins)

• Understand the difference between AI Models, AI Assistants, AI Workflows, and AI Agents.

• Characteristics of an intelligent AI Agent.

• Single-Agent vs Multi-Agent systems.

• Industry examples and practical applications.

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3. Anatomy of an AI Agent (15 mins)

Understand the core building blocks of an AI Agent:

• Large Language Models (LLMs)

• System Instructions & Prompt Engineering

• Memory (Short-term & Long-term)

• Knowledge Base (Introduction to RAG Concepts)

• Planning & Reasoning

• Tool Calling & Function Calling

• External APIs & Integrations

• Decision Making

• Response Generation

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4. How AI Agents Think and Execute Tasks (15 mins)

Step-by-step workflow of an AI Agent:

• Understanding user intent

• Breaking complex tasks into smaller steps

• Selecting appropriate tools

• Retrieving information from knowledge sources

• Calling external APIs

• Validating outputs

• Delivering accurate responses

Students will clearly understand how an AI Agent "thinks", reasons, and executes tasks intelligently.

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5. Popular AI Agent Platforms & Frameworks (15 mins)

Explore today's leading AI Agent platforms:

• ChatGPT

• Google AI Studio (Gemini)

• Zapier AI Agents

• Microsoft Copilot Agents

• Claude Projects

• n8n

• Langflow

• Flowise

• Introduction to LangChain & CrewAI

 Understand when to use No-Code, Low-Code, and Code-Based AI Agent development.

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6. Industry Use Cases & Live Demonstrations (20 mins)

Experience real-world AI Agents in action:

• HR Recruitment Agent

• Resume Screening Agent

• Student Learning Assistant

• Customer Support Agent

• Research & Content Generation Agent

• YouTube Analysis Agent

• Meeting Minutes & Email Automation Agent

• Sales Follow-up Assistant

• Document Q&A Assistant

Learn how AI Agents improve productivity and automate business processes.

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7. Career Opportunities in Agentic AI (5 mins)

Explore emerging career roles:

• AI Agent Developer

• Prompt Engineer

• AI Automation Engineer

• GenAI Developer

• AI Solutions Architect

Learn the skills recruiters look for and how AI Agent projects can strengthen your resume and portfolio.

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 MODULE 2 (90 Minutes)

Build an Industry-Ready AI Agent from Scratch (Hands-on)

1. Planning Your AI Agent (10 mins)

• Understanding the business problem

• Choosing the right use case

• Defining the purpose and scope of the AI Agent

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2. Designing Your AI Agent (15 mins)

Learn how to:

• Write effective system instructions

• Define the AI Agent's role and behavior

• Design conversation flow

• Create reusable prompt templates

• Build a professional user experience

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3. Creating a Knowledge Base (15 mins)

Learn how to make your AI Agent smarter by:

• Uploading PDFs and documents

• Adding FAQs and knowledge resources

• Creating contextual responses

• Improving answer quality using knowledge sources

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4. Enhancing AI Agents with Tools & Integrations (15 mins)

Explore powerful capabilities such as:

• Web Browsing

• Image Generation

• File Analysis

• Code Interpreter

• External Actions & APIs

• Third-party Integrations

Understand how tools make AI Agents more intelligent and capable.

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5. Hands-on Project: Build an Industry-Ready AI Agent from Scratch (25 mins)

Participants will build one complete AI Agent step by step.

Sample Projects:

• Career Guidance Agent

• Resume Review Agent

• College Admission Assistant

• Student Study Planner

• HR Interview Assistant

• Company FAQ Assistant

By the end of this session, every participant will have built a fully functional AI Agent.

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6. Testing, Debugging & Optimization (5 mins)

Learn how to:

• Test your AI Agent

• Improve response quality

• Handle unexpected user inputs

• Fine-tune system instructions

• Apply industry best practices

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7. Publishing & Portfolio Showcase (5 mins)

Learn how to:

• Publish your AI Agent

• Share it with others

• Demonstrate it during interviews

• Present it as a professional portfolio project

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 Workshop Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and workflow of modern AI Agents.

• Differentiate between AI Models, AI Assistants, Workflows, and Autonomous Agents.

• Explore leading No-Code, Low-Code, and Code-Based AI Agent platforms.

• Build an Industry-Ready AI Agent from Scratch.

• Create a knowledge-enabled AI Agent using documents and prompts.

• Enhance AI Agents using tools, integrations, and external actions.

• Test, refine, optimize, and publish an AI Agent.

• Complete one end-to-end AI Agent project that can be showcased in internships, placements, hackathons, and professional portfolios.

• Gain practical experience in designing, building, and deploying AI Agents for real-world business use cases.

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 What Every Participant Receives

🏆 Hands-on Practical Experience

🏆 One End-to-End AI Agent Project

🏆 Portfolio-Ready AI Project

🏆 Certificate of Completion

🏆 Reusable Prompt Templates

🏆 Industry Best Practices

EVENT 3: Quiz on GenAI:

Assessment Type: MCQ

Total No of Questions: 50 (25 - 1 Mark, 25 - 2 Mark)

Time Duration:  60 minutes

Conducted via: PCI Assessment Portal

Attending Type: Individual

Previous Winners: Click here

IDEA EVENT PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:

• All College Innovators (Engineering, Arts, Science, Pharmacy, etc.) who are currently pursuing their degree in India can apply

• Payment can be made in the given UPI ID or NEFT, and the screenshot to be submitted in the registration Link.

• Only Team Leaders should upload the details on behalf of the team

• Students will be connected in a WhatsApp group for further proceedings

  
  

EVENT SCHEDULE:

S.No	Event Name	Time	Duration for Participant	Mode of Conduction
1	Inaguration	10.00 am to 10.30 am	30 min	Google Meet
2	Presentation in Panels	10.30 am to 1.30 pm	10 min/Idea
3	Workshop	2.30 pm to 5.30 pm	3 hrs
4	Quiz Event	6.00 pm to 10.00 pm	60 min	PCI Assessment Portal

REGISTRATION FEE: (For all 3 Events)

• Individual - 250

• Team - 200 (Per Member)

(Note: Maximum Team size 5 Members)

PAYMENT MODE: (Scan & Pay, Take Screenshot to Upload)

Contact: 9500293472, 9514411140

Email: training@projectcontest.com

REWARDs: 

For Presentation Event:

• Best Idea Award for Idea Presentation with Cash Prize

• Jury Choice Award (No Cash)

• Top Ideas will be mentored for Prototyping/Incubation Support through Partnered Incubation Unit

For Workshop Event:

• All active participants will receive a participation e-Certificate individually

For Quiz Event:

• Top Scorer Award (No Cash) for Top Scoring Students

For Faculty Mentors:

• Best Mentor Award if the Team Wins the Idea Presentation/Coding Challenge

Note: All participants will receive the participation e-Certificate individually for each event separately based on attendance.

For registration, click the link below:

Register Now: https://bit.ly/idea27pci

Category of contest: Idea Events

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