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SAWiT.AI Learnathon 2024
Registrations Reopened!
Back by popular demand—registrations for the Guinness World Record-breaking SAWiT Learnathon are now open again! Secure your spot and purchase a pass and get immediate access.
Why Join?
Upskilling worth INR 5,000 - at just INR 499 (Free for Students)!
Incredible value: boost your skills with training valued at INR 5000, at just INR 499 (Free for Students)!.
Land your dream tech job
Stand out from the crowd with practical Gen AI Skills and a branded certificate from our Tech Partner.
Don't miss the 3rd Tech Revolution
Get in at ground zero and learn the key AI skills you need to win in today’s job market.
Continued learning with Google Cloud Innovator
Grow your in-demand AI skills with Google Cloud Innovator’s learning opportunities and get $35 in learning credits each month.
Hackathon prize INR 75,000
Attend the Learnathon and you’ll have all the knowledge you need to enter the Hackathon for a shot at winning INR 75,000!
Grow your career in any field
Whether you're studying tech, business, art or healthcare, AI knowledge can set you apart.
No Tech Background?
No Problem!
It doesn't matter how much tech knowledge you have - SAWiT.AI is designed so that anyone can understand the content. Plus, we'll give you these pre-event learning materials so you feel totally prepared to enjoy
The Course:
- GUVI's Zero to Hero Python Course (Optional)
- GUVI's Gen AI Frameworks Course
Women-Led,
Women-Focused
Be part of a supportive, women-only learning environment designed to help you thrive. Accelerate your career with access to the exclusive SAWiT Networking
Community, where you can:
- Network with like-minded professionals
- Connect with mentors and mentees
- Explore upskilling opportunities
Be Part of Groundbreaking Gen AI Events
Transform Your Career In AI Via Immersive Learning
Events
Women
Languages
Community
THE EVENTS
What is SAWiT.AI?
SAWiT.AI is a series of ground-breaking events that aims to propel women in tech to the forefront of AI development. Powered by top tech educator, GUVI, this is a celebration of female learning and empowerment.
SAWiT.AI Learnathon
Registrations For 2024 ReopenedThe World’s Largest Day of Gen AI Learning Event, in partnership with GUVI. 500,000 women will get hands-on experience of AI tools, building a simple Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application and publishing it online. This is a free course, powered by GUVI.
SAWiT.AI Hackathon
February 2025 | Date TBAThe World’s Largest, Women-Led Gen AI Challenge, in partnership with GUVI. A hackathon for women who want to compete, challenge themselves, and master advanced Gen AI applications.
SAWiT.AI Celebration
Date TBAA Gen AI Festival, in partnership with GUVI, that celebrates the winners of the Gen AI challenge, and recognizes key sponsors, partners, and the institutions that went above and beyond in their support.
EVENT 1: AGENDA
SAWiT.AI Learnathon
Demystifying AI
The September 21 Learnathon helps women explore AI's potential and impact across industries, breaking down barriers with women-led videos and practical use cases.
Simplifying AI
Participants build a strong AI foundation with a 4-hour Gen AI course and an optional 11-hour Python course, all designed to be digestible and confidence-boosting.
Applying AI
DIY assessments and challenges help participants apply AI in real-world scenarios, fostering creativity and innovation in roles like customer service, risk, and sales.
Basics Of Machine Learning
Discover how machines can learn from data and make decisions on their own. This introduction will give you a foundation in how computers are trained to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Basics Of Deep Learning
Learn about a powerful type of machine learning that mimics how the human brain works. You'll explore how computers can use layers of learning to understand complex tasks like image and speech recognition.
How To Build An Image Recognition Model
Find out how to teach a computer to recognize and identify objects in pictures. You’ll learn the steps to create your own image recognition model.
How To Build A RAG Application
Explore how to build an application that can answer questions by retrieving and generating key information from large amounts of data. This hands-on guide will show you how it works in real-life applications like chatbots and virtual assistants.
Pre-Event Learning Material
Don’t have a technical background? No worries! After registration and profile verification, we’ll provide you with the following beginner-friendly learning materials to help you prepare for the event:
GUVI's Zero to Hero Python Course (Optional):
Master essential Python basic concepts through practical exercises and quizzes. This course is crafted by industry experts and includes a globally-recognized certificate upon completion.
GUVI's Gen AI Frameworks Course:
Explore Generative AI, covering topics like Natural Language Processing, Transformer Architecture, and application development using OpenAI APIs. The course includes hands-on projects to reinforce your skills.
Get a Branded Certificate from our Tech Partner
Answer a few questions after completing the course and get a co-branded Certification
EVENT 2: AGENDA
SAWiT.AI Hackathon
SAWiT.AI Hackathon will be hosted on GUVI’s hackathon platform. Participating teams can identify issues with accompanying data sets across a range of domains and complexity (Novice to Master), and compete in these categories and overall. Submissions will be judged by an expert panel drawn from the industry. The winner will be recognized at SAWiT.AI’s celebration event.
Register NowEVENT 3: AGENDA
SAWiT.AI Celebration
A Gen AI Festival in 2025 which awards the winners of the Gen AI challenge, acknowledges key sponsors and partners, and recognizes the institutions that went above and beyond in their support.
More details coming soon...THE ORGANISERS
Who Are We?
A thriving ecosystem and economy of 1M+ women in technology. This vibrant community creates networking, mentorship, entrepreneurship, skill growth and recruitment opportunities for women in and aspiring to join the technology sector.
Powered By
An IIT Madras incubated EdTech startup offering tech learning in vernacular languages. Current holder of the Guinness World Record for largest number of users taking an online programming course in 24 hours (120,000). Has skilled more than 3 million people since inception.
Read moreTHE PARTNERS
Our Supporters
Key Partners:
State Partners:
Ecosystem Partners:
Media Partners:
Corporate Partners:
Education Partners:
Student Outreach Partners:
THE ADVISORS
Champions Of Our Vision
Roshni Nadar
Chairperson, HCL Technologies Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation Founder, The Habitats Trust
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Indian Actor
Vocal advocate for women's empowerment & wellness
Shobana Radhakris-hnan
Senior Director of Engineering Google TV
Farzana Haque
Philanthropist, Investor, Board Member, Senior Leadership TCS
Asu Ozdaglar
Chair, Dept of Electrical Engg & Computer Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Arjun Malhotra
Entrepreneur, industrialist, philanthropist, & co-founder of HCL
Manoj Kohli
Former Country Head at Soft Bank, Executive Chairman of SB Energy, & CEO of Bharti Airtel
Robin Abrams
Tech trailblazer and strategic leader shaping industry
Dr. Aarti Gupta
Chief Investment Officer at Anikarth Ventures
National Head for FICCI FLO Start-ups
Founder of Anikarth Foundation
THE PROCESS
How To Register?
Registration
Sign up for SAWiT.AI and also get a complimentary SAWiT Membership and GUVI account.
Verification
Submit your LinkedIn profile link or CV so that we can verify you. This helps ensure our events take place in an authentic and secure environment.
Confirmation
After profile verification, we’ll send you the pre-event learning materials from GUVI via email, plus access to the SAWiT Community on Kalido.
THE FAQs
Questions?
We Have Answers.
SAWiT.AI Learnathon
Saturday, 21st September 2024
Location : Virtual Event
SAWiT.AI Hackathon
February 2025
Location : Virtual Event
SAWiT Celebration
TBA
Location : Virtual Event
A Student Event Pass costs Free*.
A Professional Event Pass costs INR 499.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for this event.
Your Event Pass will include:
- Access to SAWiT.AI Learnathon, SAWiT.AI Hackathon and SAWiT.AI Celebration events
- GUVI’s Zero to Hero Python course (value INR 2500)
- GUVI’s Gen AI frameworks course (value INR 2000)
You’ll get a total upskilling value of INR 5000+!
You’ll get access to GUVI’s learning courses and gain hands-on experience with AI tools, build a simple Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application, and publish it online. Once you complete the course, we’ll send you a Branded Certificate from our Tech Partner.
SAWiT.AI is open to any woman.
You will need access to a laptop and a stable internet connection.
No tech knowledge but curious to learn more? SAWiT.AI is for you.
Already have experience but keen to be part of the female tech revolution? SAWiT.AI is for you.
Yes - and it’s free! When you complete your registration for SAWiT.AI, you’ll automatically get a free SAWiT Basic Membership.
This includes:
SAWiT Connect | Pay-per-event
- Access exclusive, career-enhancing events
- Network with ambitious women in tech online and in person
- Flexible pay-per-event options
SAWiT Circle
- Dynamic online networking via chat and group discussions
- Personalized job recommendations you can act on immediately
- Join actively managed, interest-based communities in SAWiT's thriving ecosystem
SAWiT Jobs
- Use powerful AI to unlock tailored job matches
- Get instant, stack-ranked matches for your best-fit opportunities
SAWiT Grow | Pay-per-course
- Access a wide range of courses to upskill and grow your career
- Get tailored recommendations to build your learning journey
Once you have registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the option to state a preference for a time-slot e.g. morning/afternoon. Please note that we can’t guarantee specific time-slots.
It’s simple. Once you’ve attended the event and completed the course, we’ll email you some questions about your SAWiT.AI experience. When you have sent us your answers, you’ll receive a Branded Certificate from our Tech Partner by email.
The courses are offered in English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi and Tamil. (If a course is not available in your preferred language, it will be delivered in English.)
If you’re a South Asian woman in tech - or aspiring to work in tech! - we’d love you to join our community of ambitious change-makers. There are different membership options, depending on your circumstances. Please choose your membership type and follow the simple steps to onboard and supercharge your career!
Professional Membership (Individual)
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Visit https://sawitnetwork.com/ and sign up using your email address, or log in via Google or LinkedIn.
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Add your Profile details.
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Select a Professional Pass.
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Make your payment.
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You will be taken to onboard Kalido where the SAWiT network thrives. You can choose to pre-populate your Profile with information from your CV/LinkedIn profile for a seamless onboarding experience.
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Once onboarded, you’ll be given the chance to join the SAWiT Network on Kalido so you can instantly become part of the community.
Professional Membership (Corporate)
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Visit https://sawitnetwork.com/ and sign in using your official work email address.
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Add your Profile details.
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Select a Professional Pass.
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You will be taken to onboard Kalido where the SAWiT network thrives. You can choose to pre-populate your Profile with information from your CV/LinkedIn profile for a seamless onboarding experience.
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Once onboarded, you’ll be given the chance to join the SAWiT Network on Kalido so you can instantly become part of the community.
If you’re a student, you can join SAWiT for free!
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Visit https://sawitnetwork.com/ and sign up using your email address, or log in via Google or LinkedIn.
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Add your Profile details.
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Select a Student Pass.
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Add your name and course details. These will appear on the certificate you receive on your women-only course completion certificate.
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It’s optional to upload your Student ID, but doing so will make your onboarding and access to SAWiT’s benefits much faster.
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Your name and course will appear on the certificate you receive after successfully completing the women-only course.
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You will be taken to onboard Kalido where the SAWiT network thrives. You can choose to pre-populate your Profile with information from your CV/LinkedIn profile for a seamless onboarding experience.
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Once onboarded, you’ll be given the chance to join the SAWiT Network on Kalido so you can instantly become part of the community.
SAWiT Corporate Access means you can offer your female employees a great range of benefits to empower their tech careers.
Your women employees will get:
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A free SAWiT.AI Event Pass worth INR 499 each!
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A complimentary SAWiT Basic Corporate Membership for one year.
Your organization will get:
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Your company logo on the SAWiT.AI website as an Empowerment Leader for Women in AI.
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Personalized email/WhatsApp communications to send to female employees, highlighting your company’s support for this ground-breaking initiative and helping them to access all the benefits.
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A wide variety of features to upskill your employees, including tailored courses, mentoring opportunities and networking initiatives.
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The right to use the SAWiT logo on branding materials and your website.
The registration process takes less than 5 minutes:
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Fill out the short registration form.
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Choose your employee invitation method:
upload an Excel file (Xlsx) with their details
specify email domains (e.g., @xyz.com) your employees can use to register seamlessly
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Accept our terms and conditions.
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Hit 'Submit'
We'll verify your request and let you know as soon as your employees can onboard and access all the great benefits on offer!
