From NLP to LLMs to Agentic AI: Theory, Applications, and Practice
5 Days of Intensive Learning
Hybrid: In-person & Online
Applications Open October 15th
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.
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.
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
Learn from leaders in NLP, Generative AI, Federated Learning, and Autonomous Agents.
University of Trento
University of Cambridge & Flower Labs
Hamad Bin Khalifa University & Birzeit University
University of L'Aquila
Stealth Startup & Inria
University of Naples Federico II
Cohere Labs
University of Málaga
Arab American University & Columbia University
Microsoft
Red Hat
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Tilda Research
IBM & Columbia University
IIIT Hyderabad
University of L'Aquila
Malmö University
Technical University of Munich
IBM
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Our speakers bring expertise from leading AI and technology organizations, including Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, and more.
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.