Thank you to everyone who joined our first-ever AI workshop, held live on Sunday, August 30, 2026! It was a wonderful turnout for a Sunday morning, and the energy in the room said it all — from live demos to hands-on experiments, participants dove straight into using AI as a creative tool.
A special thanks to our presenters — Arunachalam Lakshmanan, Srikanth Daggumalli, and Akila Selvaraj — for putting together sessions that were as thoughtful as they were fun. Keeping a room of young creators engaged for a full session is no small feat, and the feedback from participants showed just how much they enjoyed it.
Download the Slides
Each presenter covered a different piece of the AI content creation journey — from understanding how AI actually works, to polishing a finished video for social media. All three sessions are available below as PDF downloads.
AI: Powerful Creative Teammate — presented by Arunachalam Lakshmanan How AI makes predictions, why it can get things wrong, and how to use it wisely as a creative partner for images, video, and music.
From Finished Video to Engaging Reel — presented by Srikanth Daggumalli A live CapCut demo covering captions, effects, intros/outros, and the final polish that turns a finished video into a scroll-stopping short.
Go Viral in 60 Seconds — presented by Akila Selvaraj How to make your own short film with AI — no camera, no editing software, and no prior experience needed.
Quick Reference — Your Video
Ready to put what you learned into practice? Here’s what to keep in mind while creating your submission:
- Pick a theme from the event topics: Social Justice, Equality, Scientific Future, Inventions, or Education.
- Any style works — use whichever AI tools you like to bring your idea to life.
- Keep it short — shorter is fine, aim for up to 60 seconds.
- Be original — creativity is your only limit!
Submission & Results
- Submit your video using the button above, or the submission form, by end of day September 11, 2026.
- All entries will be evaluated by our judges after submissions close.
- Results and special prizes will be announced at the Periyar 148 Birthday Celebration on September 19, 2026.
Have questions about eligibility, formats, or judging? Check out the AI Challenge FAQ.
We can’t wait to see what you create!