Skanska GenAI Hackathon

By DataFactZ in partnership with Microsoft

About

This 2-day AI Hackathon workshop focuses on applications and integration of GenAI technologies using the Azure platform. The event, taking place at Skanska UK, aims to educate and engage participants through a series of hands-on sessions and demos, emphasizing practical skills in deploying and fine-tuning AI models. Each session is designed to introduce participants to different aspects of AI such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Vector Databases, and Azure’s AI capabilities, culminating in practical exercises and real-world applications, including document intelligence and use-case adaptations.

  • Introduction to LLMs, Vector Databases and RAG
  • Practical Skills in Prompt Engineering and Model Fine-Tuning.
  • Comprehensive Training on Azure AI Tools and Techniques
  • Hands-On Experience with Practical AI Applications.
  • Exploring the Art of Possible with Diwo Catalyst

Modules

Overview of the Hackathon

This session sets the stage, outlining the hackathon's objectives and what participants can expect to achieve by the end.


Introduction to Large Language Models

Participants will learn the basics of Large Language Models, their functionality, and their relevance in modern AI applications.


Brief Overview of Vector Databases

An introductory explanation of vector databases and their role in enhancing AI applications by facilitating efficient data retrieval and storage.


Azure OpenAI Hands-On

An introduction to the Azure OpenAI services, focusing on how these tools can be leveraged to deploy and manage AI models.


Prompt Engineering & Fine-Tuning

This module dives into techniques for optimizing AI model responses through effective prompt engineering and fine-tuning strategies.


Fine-Tuning Process Demo

A practical demonstration of the fine-tuning process, showing how a small dataset can improve performance and accuracy in some cases.


Retrieval Augmented Generation

Explains the concept of enhancing language model responses by integrating retrieval mechanisms to pull in external data for more informed outputs.


Azure Document Intelligence

An introduction to Azure’s capabilities for handling document-based data, focusing on extraction and analysis techniques.


Training on Custom Document Extraction

Participants learn how to train models specifically for extracting data from custom document formats, enhancing versatility and application in different contexts.


Experiment One - Putting it All Together

A practical session where the skills learned are applied to DCO use case, demonstrating the integration of document extraction, chunking, and search capabilities.


Experiment Two - A Different Scenario

Adjusting the learned AI techniques to a new scenario, focusing on different document types and queries to demonstrate the flexibility of the AI tools.


Concepts Beyond the Workshop

Discussing the broader implications of AI technologies and potential future trends that could shape various industries and societal norms.


Diwo Catalyst Demonstration

Demonstrating the art of the possible with AI through the capabilities of Diwo Catalyst, showcasing how it can revolutionize business processes and decision-making.

Discuss Future State Architecture

A reflective discussion focusing on the feedback from the sessions and outlining next steps for participants, exploring how the architecture could evolve.

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