SkillUp Circle · 2026 Highlights
SkillUp Circle 2026: Workshops, Seminars, AI Education and Innovation
Ideas into learning. Learning into impact.
Throughout 2026, SkillUp Circle engaged with students, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders through workshops, expert talks, innovation activities and technology events across Maharashtra and Goa.
Led by Founder Tejas Hoskatti, SkillUp Circle connects academic knowledge with practical skills in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Design Thinking, UI/UX, AR/VR and entrepreneurship.
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Documented event stories
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Host institutions & organisers
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Regions: Mumbai, Satara, Goa
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All 2026 events Workshops & Training Seminars & Expert Talks Innovation & Entrepreneurship Conferences & Exhibitions
Our 2026 journey
2026 Events Timeline
Seven documented engagements in date order. Where only a month is confirmed, that is what we show; the event date is separate from when each article was published.
Seminars & Expert Talks
· Guest talk
AI in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharma Anveshan 2026 · Yashoda Technical Campus
Satara, Maharashtra
A guest talk on AI in drug discovery, clinical research, manufacturing and pharmacovigilance at a state-level pharmacy conclave.
Workshops & Training
· ISTE-approved Short-Term Training Programme
UI/UX Design and Design Thinking STTP
Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC)
Chembur, Mumbai
Sessions on user research, personas, user journeys, information architecture and wireframing, linked to practical digital product development.
Workshops & Training
· Electives mentorship & workshop
AR/VR for Interior Design
Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Electives Mentor for Semester V T.Y. B.Voc. Interior Design (2026–27), with a 10-day AR/VR workshop on 3D modelling, rendering, virtual walkthroughs and 360-degree tours.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
· Startup pitching competition
EUREKA! 2026 Startup Pitching Competition
Goa Engineering College, E-Cell
Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
Jury participation for more than 25 student teams in the E-Cell IIT Bombay National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026.
Seminars & Expert Talks
· Expert seminar
Civil Engineering 2030
Goa Engineering College
Farmagudi, Goa
A seminar for first-year Civil Engineering students on AI, BIM, GIS, drones, IoT and digital twins, with a focus on responsible AI.
Workshops & Training
· Two-day workshop
UI/UX Design and Emerging AI Trends
Thakur College of Science & Commerce
Kandivali East, Mumbai
A two-day workshop combining a UI/UX pre-test, app teardowns, problem statements, personas and practical design assignments with AI-assisted UX.
Conferences & Exhibitions
· Technology conclave and exhibition
Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026
Department of IT, Electronics & Communications, Government of Goa
INOX Courtyard, Panaji, Goa
SkillUp Circle’s exhibition stall and conversations on AI, robotics and STEAM education with Goa’s technology ecosystem.
Institutional engagements
Where these programs took place
Colleges and organisations that hosted SkillUp Circle sessions, judging roles or exhibitions during 2026.
Yashoda Technical Campus
Satara, Maharashtra
Pharma Anveshan 2026
Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture
Mumbai
AR/VR workshop
Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College
Chembur, Mumbai
UI/UX STTP
Goa Engineering College
Farmagudi, Goa
EUREKA! jury and Civil Engineering 2030
Thakur College of Science & Commerce
Kandivali East, Mumbai
UI/UX and AI workshop
Government of Goa, Department of IT, Electronics & Communications
Panaji, Goa
Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026
Educational focus areas
What our 2026 programs covered
Artificial Intelligence
AI literacy, responsible use and discipline-specific applications.
Robotics & STEAM
Hands-on prototyping and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
UI/UX & Design Thinking
User research, wireframing, prototyping and AI-assisted design.
AR/VR & Immersive Learning
3D visualisation, virtual walkthroughs and 360-degree tours.
Faculty Development
Helping educators bring emerging technology into their teaching.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Startup mentoring, judging and builder-oriented learning.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does SkillUp Circle conduct AI and Robotics workshops for schools and colleges?
Yes. SkillUp Circle develops practical Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, STEAM and emerging-technology learning programs for educational institutions.
Who conducts SkillUp Circle’s technical workshops?
SkillUp Circle is founded by Tejas Hoskatti, a technology professional, educator and AI researcher with more than two decades of experience in technology and education.
Can colleges request customised UI/UX and Design Thinking workshops?
Yes. SkillUp Circle offers customised sessions covering user research, Design Thinking, wireframing, prototyping, interface design and AI-assisted design workflows.
Does SkillUp Circle offer AI workshops for non-computer-science disciplines?
Yes. SkillUp Circle develops discipline-oriented AI awareness and technology programs for fields including pharmacy, civil engineering, design and business.
Where does SkillUp Circle conduct workshops?
SkillUp Circle works with educational institutions and organisations across India. Its 2026 activities included engagements in Mumbai, Satara and Goa.
How can an institution organise a workshop?
Use the contact page to discuss your audience, learning objectives, preferred format and expected outcomes before finalising a program.
Invite SkillUp Circle to Your Institution
Planning a workshop, seminar or faculty program? Tell us about your audience and goals, and we will shape a practical program for your institution.
Looking for earlier work? Past workshops and professional engagements from before the 2026 programme are kept in the Earlier Activities archive, separate from SkillUp Circle’s 2026 programme. Or return to Activities & Impact.