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The International Summer School on Generative AI

From NLP to LLMs to Agentic AI: Theory, Applications, and Practice

June 22-26, 2026

5 Days of Intensive Learning

Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy

Hybrid: In-person & Online

Limited to 50 (in person) Participants

Applications Open October 15th

About the Summer School

This summer school explores the modern AI stack from classic NLP foundations to large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI focusing on how these pieces fit together to build reliable, real-world systems.

Participants will begin by building a solid foundation in core NLP concepts, including text representation, multilingual processing, and evaluation methods. From there, they will explore large language models (LLMs), learning how transformers operate, how to guide their behavior through prompting and fine-tuning, and how to enhance their outputs using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for improved accuracy and trustworthiness. Finally, the course expands into agentic AI, where LLMs can plan, leverage tools, retain memory, and collaborate with other agents to accomplish complex, multi-step tasks.

Key Focus Areas
Core NLP Foundations
Transformer Architecture
Prompt Engineering
Fine-tuning Strategies
RAG Implementation
Agentic AI Systems
AI Safety & Ethics
Production Deployment

Throughout the summer school, we emphasize responsible and practical Generative AI, addressing core concerns such as fairness, safety, security, privacy, and robustness. Participants will explore engineering and deployment challenges across cloud, edge, and IoT environments, including monitoring, cost-performance trade-offs, and sustainability. Hands-on labs provide practical experience, from building a small RAG pipeline and evaluating LLM behavior to prototyping single- or multi-agent workflows, bridging theory, applications, and practice in NLP, LLMs, and agentic AI.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the summer school, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the modern AI stack — from NLP fundamentals to large language models and agentic AI — and acquire the practical skills to design, implement, and deploy responsible, scalable AI systems using techniques such as prompting, fine-tuning, RAG, and multi-agent orchestration

Why Join Us?

40+
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21
Experts
100%
Theoritical and Practical Focus
Career Growth
Sapienza University of Rome
Sapienza Università di Roma

Proud Host of Generative AI Summer School 2026

Ready to Transform Your AI Career?
Cutting-edge curriculum
Network with AI leaders
Hands-on, real-world experience
University certificate (5 ECTS credits)
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Our Distinguished Lecturers

Learn from leaders in NLP, Generative AI, Federated Learning, and Autonomous Agents.

Prof. Fausto Giunchiglia
Prof. Fausto Giunchiglia

University of Trento

Prof. Nicolas Lane
Prof. Nicolas Lane

University of Cambridge & Flower Labs

Prof. Mustafa Jarrar
Prof. Mustafa Jarrar

Hamad Bin Khalifa University & Birzeit University

Prof. Henry Muccini
Prof. Henry Muccini

University of L'Aquila

Dr. Michal Valko
Dr. Michal Valko

Stealth Startup & Inria

Prof. Salvatore Cuomo
Prof. Salvatore Cuomo

University of Naples Federico II

Dr. Marzieh Fadaee
Dr. Marzieh Fadaee

Cohere Labs

Prof. Jamal Toutouh
Prof. Jamal Toutouh

University of Málaga

Dr. Huthaifa I. Ashqar
Dr. Huthaifa I. Ashqar

Arab American University & Columbia University

Oleksandra Sopova
Oleksandra Sopova

Microsoft

Tony James
Tony James

Red Hat

Dr. Abdelhakim Freihat
Dr. Abdelhakim Freihat

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Ahmed AbuRaed
Dr. Ahmed AbuRaed

Tilda Research

Dr. Kaoutar El Maghraoui
Dr. Kaoutar El Maghraoui

IBM & Columbia University

Dr. Karthik Vaidhyanathan
Dr. Karthik Vaidhyanathan

IIIT Hyderabad

Dr. Moamin Abughazala
Dr. Moamin Abughazala

University of L'Aquila

Abdel SGHIOUAR
Abdel SGHIOUAR

Google

Dr. Kayode Adewole
Dr. Kayode Adewole

Malmö University

Dr. Leo Schwinn
Dr. Leo Schwinn

Technical University of Munich

Dr. Sina Nazeri
Dr. Sina Nazeri

IBM

Dr. Diego Hernán Peluffo-Ordóñez
Dr. Diego Hernán Peluffo-Ordóñez

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Our Speakers Come From

Our speakers bring expertise from leading AI and technology organizations, including Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, and more.

Google Cohere Labs Flower Lab Microsoft Red Hat IBM Tilda Trento University Arab American University Birzeit University University of Naples Inria Malmö University Blekinge Institute of Technology HIS Technical University of Munich Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Sapienza
Google Cohere Labs Flower Lab Microsoft Red Hat IBM Tilda Trento University Arab American University Birzeit University University of Naples Inria Blekinge Institute of Technology Malmö University HIS Technical University of Munich Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Sapienza

Ready to Shape the Future of GenAI?

Join the most comprehensive summer school in Generative AI, designed for MSc and PhD students, researchers, and AI practitioners ready to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research alongside 50+ participants from leading universities worldwide. Master advanced techniques in Large Language Models, agentic systems, and multimodal AI through hands-on projects mentored by industry experts. This intensive 5-day program combines theoretical foundations with practical implementation, giving you the skills and network to lead the next wave of AI innovation. Limited seats available.

  • Real-world AI projects with industry mentors
  • NLP · LLMs · Agents · Multimodal AI
  • University certificate (5 ECTS credits)
  • Network with global AI researchers
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