Train Your Own LLM from Scratch
This educational workshop enables organizations to build custom Large Language Models (LLMs) from scratch on standard hardware, demystifying AI capabilities and reducing dependency on proprietary model providers. By training a ~10M parameter GPT model on a laptop in under an hour, CIOs can develop internal AI expertise, understand LLM architectures deeply, and evaluate the feasibility of custom model development for competitive advantage or cost optimization. This hands-on capability strengthens an organization's AI strategy maturity and enables informed decisions about building versus buying AI solutions.
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This educational workshop enables organizations to build custom Large Language Models (LLMs) from scratch on standard hardware, demystifying AI capabilities and reducing dependency on proprietary model providers. By training a ~10M parameter GPT model on a laptop in under an hour, CIOs can develop internal AI expertise, understand LLM architectures deeply, and evaluate the feasibility of custom model development for competitive advantage or cost optimization. This hands-on capability strengthens an organization's AI strategy maturity and enables informed decisions about building versus buying AI solutions.