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BUILD ROOM 01
A hands-on developer workshop where you’ll explore Small Language Models, run AI locally, and build with smaller, more efficient language models.
Large models changed how we interact with AI. Now, smaller language models are opening another possibility: AI that can run closer to you, on your own machine, with lower resource requirements. In BUILD ROOM 01, we’re going beyond the theory and getting hands-on with Small Language Models (SLMs).
BUILD ROOM 01
Small Language Models
WHAT IS BUILD ROOM 01?
BUILD ROOM 01 is a live, hands-on developer workshop by DevLinkHub designed for students, developers, builders, and AI enthusiasts who want to understand modern AI by actually working with it.
This edition focuses on Small Language Models, exploring how smaller models work, how they can be run locally, and how developers can use them to build practical AI applications.
NO ENDLESS SLIDES. NO PASSIVE LEARNING.
LEARN IT. RUN IT. EXPERIMENT WITH IT. BUILD WITH IT.
What happens when you take language models out of the cloud and bring them closer to the developer?
FROM MODEL TO WORKING AI
This isn't just a talk about SLMs. During the workshop, participants will work through a practical implementation and explore how a Small Language Model can become part of a real application.
Understand and run a Small Language Model.
Test prompts, outputs and model behaviour.
Work with the model through a development environment.
Turn the model into a practical AI-powered application.
SAKSHAM KUMAR
Microsoft Product Champion
Former Senior Microsoft Student Ambassador
Saksham brings experience from the Microsoft student ecosystem and will take participants through a practical exploration of Small Language Models and local AI.
WHY SMALL LANGUAGE MODELS?
AI doesn't always need to mean the biggest model available. Smaller language models can open possibilities around:
Run models closer to the user.
Work with models designed for more constrained environments.
Explore workflows where data can remain closer to the device.
Adapt models and applications for specific use cases.
Build AI experiences that can work across different environments.
“The interesting question isn't only how big AI can get. It's how useful AI can become when it gets smaller.”
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
BEFORE YOU ENTER THE ROOM
Please have ready in advance:
HOW THE SESSION WORKS
Understand the fundamentals.
Follow the practical implementation.
Test and modify what you've built.
Leave with something actually working.
THE DETAILS
×MORE THAN A WORKSHOP
BUILD ROOM 01 is part of DevLinkHub, a student builder community focused on bringing developers together to build, connect, and grow.
People who learn by creating.
People who want to sharpen their technical skills.
People turning ideas into projects.
People building alongside others.
Registrations Are Closed
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is BUILD ROOM 01?
BUILD ROOM 01 is a live, hands-on developer workshop organized by DevLinkHub.
What is this edition about?
This edition focuses on Small Language Models (SLMs) and building with them.
Do I need AI/ML experience?
No advanced AI/ML experience is required. Basic programming knowledge will be helpful.
Do I need Python?
Python knowledge is recommended for the hands-on portion.
Is the workshop online?
Yes. The workshop will be conducted live on Discord.
When is the workshop?
27 September 2026 at 6:00 PM IST.
Who can attend?
Students, developers, AI/ML enthusiasts, builders, and anyone interested in learning about Small Language Models.
Is the workshop free?
Yes! Registration is 100% free for the community.
Will I need a laptop?
Yes. Since this is a hands-on workshop, participants should have a laptop or desktop ready.
Will the workshop be recorded?
Live interactive workshop session with code repositories, prompts, and resources shared directly with registered participants on Discord.