Overview

Why join?

Programme Structure

Fees & Payment

Timeline

Experts & Mentors

Swinburne Qualcomm 
Innovation Lab

Qualcomm AI
Upskilling Certificate

Physical Edge AI:

From Models to Deployed Systems

WINTER BOOTCAMP 2026

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WINTER BOOTCAMP ON PHYSICAL EDGE AI

From Models to Deployed Systems

WINTER CAMP ON PHYSICAL EDGE AI is an intensive 3.5-day, hands-on programme covering the complete Physical AI and Edge AI journey, from data collection and model training to optimisation and deployment on Qualcomm-powered devices. Combining Qualcomm Academy training, expert sessions from FPT Software, and a mentored, challenge-driven Hackathon, participants will turn AI knowledge into real-world solutions and showcase their innovations in a final demo.

Participants

1. Developers, researchers, engineers and researchers from technology companies or related disciplines

2. Final-year students in AI, IoT and Software Engineering & related disciplines

Dates

7-10, December 2026

3.5 days

Venue

80 Duy Tan, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Qualcomm-Arduino Innovation Lab

Limited seats

selected by application

50 participants

SWINBURNE QUALCOMM INNOVATION LAB

WHY JOIN?

Master the full Edge AI journey

From data collection and model training to optimisation and real on-device deployment.

Learn directly from mentors and network with leading experts

Engage with experts and mentors from Qualcomm, FPT and Swinburne.

Create a portfolio-ready project with real industry value

Develop, test and demonstrate a solution built around real industry challenges.

Accelerate your career

Earn programme certificates and compete for talent internship opportunities at FPT Software.

Access scholarships and competitive course fees

Outstanding final-year students can apply for Scholarships during the application process.

Train with cutting-edge Qualcomm and Arduino technologies

Work directly with the hardware and development tools used throughout the programme.


EDGE AI KIT

Arduino UNO Q

2GB/4GB board used for on-device deployment

Modulino Movement

Movement sensor used in hands-on Physical AI activities

USB Type-C Cable

Included as part of the participant kit

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

A 3.5-day learning journey combining Qualcomm Academy training, expert sessions, hands-on projects, hackathon sprints, mentoring and a final demo showcase.

OVERVIEW MAP 

Edge AI workflow

LEARN

detailed agenda 

3 hands-on projects

BUILD

CONNECT

Expert sessions & Mentoring

CHALLENGE

Hackathon

PITCH

Final demo & showcase

DAY - DATE

LEAD

Morning (08:30–11:45)

Afternoon (13:30–17:00)

OUTCOME

DAY 1 
07/12/2026

Qualcomm Academy

Registration, Kit collection
Opening Ceremony
Qualcomm Academy:
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Qualcomm Academy:
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DAY 2 
08/12/2026

Qualcomm Academy

Qualcomm Academy:
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Team project kick-off, team formation (16:30–17:00)

Teams formed, challenges selected

DAY 3 
09/12/2026

FPT (morning)

FPT & Qualcomm mentors
(afternoon)

FPT talks:
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Project team work
Mentoring by FPT and Qualcomm experts
Checkpoint

Demo running on UNO Q; pitch deck and source code submitted

DAY 4 
10/12/2026
(morning)

Judging Panel, Organizing Committee

Final (08:30–10:30)
Demo Showcase
Closing & Awards Ceremony (11:00–11:45)
Networking

Project team work
Mentoring by FPT and Qualcomm experts
Checkpoint

Prizes, Qualcomm Academy Certificates, Winter School Certificates of Completion, Talent Internship Scholarships

CONNECT WITH OUR EXPERTS & MENTORS

The programme will feature speakers, mentors and judges from Qualcomm, Qualcomm Academy, FPT Software, and Swinburne. The proposal plans for 6-10 hackathon mentors and a 4-5 member judging panel.

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FEES & PAYMENT

Participant type

With Edge Al kit

Using lab-provided device

Working professionals

USD 300

USD 200

Students

USD 250

USD 125

Participants who complete the programme with distinction may be considered for Internship Opportunities at FPT Software.

Internship Opportunities

Selected participants complete fee payment and enrolment confirmation by 27 November 2026.
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Payment

The programme
fee includes

3.5 days of training

Qualcomm Academy Certificate (subject to completion requirements)

FPT & Qualcomm Winter School 2026 Certificate (subject to completion requirements)

Tea breaks and lunches

KEY ENROLMENT DATES

Applications open

26.10

Application deadline (with CV/Resume)

15.11

Selection, review and notification

16-20.11

Fee payment and confirmation

By 27.11

Preparation guide sent

30.11

Programme starts

7.12

ORGANIZERS

Dr. Hoang Viet Ha

Conference General Chair;
Director, FPT International Institute

Dr. Le Anh Ngoc

Program Chair; Director, Safe AI Foundation, Asia Pacific; Director of Korea Computer Industry Association; Director of International Association for Convergence Science & Technology

Dr. Pham Van Dai

Head of the Organizing Committee; Dean, Faculty of Smart Information Technology, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Vietnam)

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SWINBURNE PROGRAM

Qualcomm Academy/ Arduino

FPT Software

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Ms. Stella Hoang - Secretary
Email: conference@fe.edu.vn / minhhth2@fe.edu.vn
Phone: (+84) 354 223 008

Ms. Stella Hoang - Secretary
Email: conference@fe.edu.vn / minhhth2@fe.edu.vn
Phone: (+84) 354 223 008

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