AI SUMMER SCHOOL 2026
4-Days Immersive Tech & Innovation Program
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AI Summer School 2.0 - 2026 is a four-day experiential learning program designed to introduce school students to Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, innovation, creativity, and future skills through hands-on workshops, competitions, mentoring, and fun tech activities.

The program blends learning + making + showcasing, helping students explore real-world applications of AI, design thinking, robotics, AR/VR, and digital creativity while interacting with faculty, mentors, and peers.

Dates: 3rd – 6th June 2026
Venue: IILM University, Gurugram
Target Group: School Students (Classes 8 - 12)
Programme Value

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAMME STAND OUT?

Explore. Create. Innovate.

Students learning AI and technology
Hands-on • Future-ready • Competitive

Students don’t just learn concepts-they actively build, train, test, and interact with real AI systems, robotics kits, AR/VR tools, and no-code platforms through guided sessions.

Hands-On AI & Technology Learning

Students don’t just learn concepts-they actively build, train, test, and interact with real AI systems, robotics kits, AR/VR tools, and no-code platforms through guided sessions.

Hands-on AI learning session

Future-Ready Skills from an Early Age

The programme nurtures confidence and capability in:

  • Artificial Intelligence & emerging technologies
  • Innovation and design thinking
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Creativity, communication, and teamwork

Learn, Build & Compete

From AI labs and app design to robotics challenges and innovation pitches, students experience the complete innovation cycle—ideation, creation, presentation, and competition.

Students presenting innovation pitch

Exposure to University Life

Participants gain first-hand experience of a university environment, interact with faculty and mentors, and explore how learning, research, and innovation come together on campus.

Open Competition & Inter-School Exposure

The Day 4 Inter-School Future Innovators Open Challenge enables students from different schools to compete, collaborate, and showcase ideas—even without attending the full programme.

Recognition, Certificates & Awards
  • Certificates for all participants
  • Awards for innovation, creativity, and performance
  • Achievements students can proudly showcase in their academic journey

More Than a Summer Programme

Students leave with skills, confidence, inspiration, and real-world exposure-not just memories.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

A 4-day format designed to build AI skills, creativity, and real-world innovation.

Days 1–3 Core Track

Core AI Summer School Program

Focused on learning, skill-building, and innovation through guided sessions and labs.

Format: Sessions + Labs
Learning
Concepts & foundations
Skill-building
Hands-on practice
Innovation
Ideation & prototyping
Day 4 (6th June 2026)

Inter-School Future Innovators Open Challenge

A competitive showcase where teams present ideas and solutions built during the program.

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On-Stage Competitions Project Expo School Poster Showcase

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Choose the participation option that best fits your learning goals.

Days 1–4

Full Program

Complete access to the AI Summer School including labs and the final challenge.

With Stay ₹4,000/-
Without Stay ₹2,000/-
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Day 4 Only

Open Challenge

6th June 2026

Participate in the Inter-School Future Innovators Open Challenge.

Registration Fee ₹399/-
Open to ALL students
Even non-registered participants can apply.
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AI Summer School 2.0 - 2026

Programme Schedule Overview

Dates: 3rd June 2026 to 6th June 2026

1
3rd June 2026
Exploring AI & Future Technologies

The programme begins with orientation, interaction, and a strong foundation in Artificial Intelligence.

  • Programme Orientation & Ice-Breaker Activities: An engaging start to help students connect, collaborate, and ease into the learning environment.
  • Career Counselling Session: Expert guidance to help students understand academic pathways, emerging technology careers, and future opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and allied fields.
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: A simplified and practical introduction to AI-what it is, where it is used, and how it influences everyday life.
  • Hands-on: Train an AI in 30 Minutes (Teachable Machine): Students create simple image and sound recognition models using Teachable Machine, gaining real experience in how AI learns.
  • Fun Tech Activities & Team Formation: Interactive activities to encourage teamwork, creativity, and collaboration.
2
4th June 2026
Hands-on AI, Design & Creativity

A day focused on experimentation, creativity, and applied learning.

  • AI Sees What You Show It: Live demonstrations using webcam-based AI for face, object, and emotion recognition.
  • Prompt Engineering Playground: Students learn how to communicate with AI effectively using prompts and explore content creation through stories, images, and chatbots.
  • AppCraft Lab: From Idea to Interface: A design thinking workshop where students conceptualise and design a problem-solving app using no-code tools.
  • Instagram Reel Competition: Students create short reels highlighting campus life, innovation, or technology-based themes.
3
5th June 2026
Innovation, Making & Competition Prep

A high-energy day combining making, experimentation, and innovation challenges.

  • Mini Robotics Competition: Students build and test robotic devices using DIY robotics kits.
  • AR–VR Workshop: Hands-on exposure to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality concepts and real-world applications.
  • Best Out of Waste Challenge: Teams create innovative solutions using scrap and waste materials, promoting sustainability and creativity.
  • Campus Shark Tank: Student Innovation Showcase: Students pitch ideas by clearly defining the problem, solution, target users, and real-world impact.
  • Tech Dumb Charades & Interactive Games: Fun, engaging activities to reinforce learning and teamwork.

Inter-School Future Innovators Open Challenge

The final day of AI Summer School 2.0 – 2026 is a grand, open-platform event bringing together young innovators from multiple schools.

This one-day championship-style challenge offers students the opportunity to compete, collaborate, and showcase creativity in Artificial Intelligence and innovation-even if they have not attended the complete summer programme.

Date: 6th June 2026

Venue: IILM University, Gurugram

Open to all school students (Classes 8–12) (Including non-registered participants).

₹399/- only
Recognition & Awards for Winners

What’s Included:

  • AI Innovation Challenges ←
  • AI Project Expo ←
  • School Poster Showcase ←
  • Quiz & Problem-Solving Rounds ←
  • Awards & Participation Certificates ←
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KEY SESSIONS & ACTIVITIES

Carefully curated sessions designed to guide, connect, and inspire future innovators.

Counselling Session

Career Counselling Session

1 Hour

Guidance to help students discover their academic and career roadmap in technology and AI.

Grades
10 – 12
Duration
1 Hour
Format
Presentation
Student Engagement

Vertical Tutoring & Student Connect

2 – 2.5 Hours

A bridge between school and college students where clubs and societies showcase projects, ideas, and real-world innovations.

Grades
8 – 12
Engagement Type
Peer Learning & Project Showcase

HANDS-ON AI SESSIONS

Fast, fun, and practical sessions where students build, test, and challenge AI in real time.

Quick Build

Train an AI in 30 Minutes

30 min
  • • Build image/sound recognition models
  • • Tool: Teachable Machine
  • • Output: Working AI Model
Ideal for beginners—learn by doing, not watching.
Live Demo

AI Sees What You Show It

Live
  • • Real-time webcam-based AI
  • • Face, object & emotion recognition
  • • Output: Live AI reactions
Students interact with AI in real time using everyday examples.
Creativity

Prompt Engineering Playground

Hands-on
  • • Control AI using prompts
  • • Create stories, images & chatbots
  • • Output: Prompt Portfolio
Take-home outcomes: a portfolio students can showcase.
Challenge

AI vs Human Challenge

Game Mode
  • • AI guesses emotions, objects & handwriting
  • • Students try to fool the AI
Fun + learning: understand AI strengths, limits, and bias through play.

INNOVATION, DESIGN & MAKING LABS

Practical labs where students design, build prototypes, and present ideas with real-world impact.

Students designing an app interface on a laptop
Design 1–2 hrs

AppCraft Lab: From Idea to Interface

Students ideate and design a problem-solving app using design thinking and no-code tools.

Grades 9–12 No-Code Design Thinking
Students pitching ideas in a presentation setting
Pitch 2–3 hrs

Campus Shark Tank: Student Innovation Showcase

Students pitch app ideas in a Shark Tank–style format focusing on problem, solution & impact.

Grades 9–12 Pitch Deck Impact Focus
Hands creating something using recycled materials
Make 3–4 hrs

Best Out of Waste

Create innovative products from scrap and waste material.

Grades 9–12 Sustainability Creativity
A small robot prototype on a workbench
Robotics 3–4 hrs

Mini Robotics Competition

Build a robotic device using DIY kits.

Grades 9–12 DIY Kits Competition
Person wearing a VR headset experiencing virtual reality
AR/VR 2 hrs

AR–VR Workshop

Hands-on exposure to Augmented & Virtual Reality concepts and tools.

Grades 9–12 Immersive Tech Hands-on

Fun & Creative Tech Activities

Fun & Creative

Instagram Reel Competition Create a creative reel showcasing the university

Tech Dumb Charades Guess tech terms in a fun, interactive way

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for any query

Name: Denny Mathew | Email ID: denny.mathew@iilm.edu | Mobile no: 9873042997