IBM TechXchange Group

As generative AI (GenAI) continues to transform what’s possible in technology, open source Large Language Models (LLMs) are gaining momentum as powerful, customizable alternatives to proprietary solutions. To help developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts—and students eager to break into the AI space—stay ahead of the curve, IBM is hosting a can’t-miss event: IBM TechXchange Dev Day: Open Source LLMs – Asia Pacific Edition, taking place virtually on April 22, 2025 at 9 AM CET / 1:30 PM IST

Why Open Source LLMs? Why Now?

From startups to enterprises to university campuses, people around the world are embracing open source LLMs for their transparency, flexibility, and adaptability. These models allow organizations and individuals to fine-tune and deploy solutions tailored to their specific needs. But navigating this fast-evolving ecosystem can be complex—and that’s where this Dev Day comes in.

What You’ll Learn
This free virtual event offers expert-led sessions and hands-on insights that will help you:

• Choose the right open source LLM for your use case
• Fine-tune and optimize models for domain-specific applications
• Deploy LLMs locally for greater control and scalability
• Understand how IBM’s watsonx platform supports open source integration
• Incorporate responsible AI practices and open governance into your GenAI workflows

Whether you're an experienced developer or a student looking to sharpen your AI skills, you’ll gain practical, applicable knowledge you can start using right away.

Built for Developers 

This isn’t a high-level overview—it’s a technical deep dive. Expect code-level content, real-world examples, and practical guidance to help you go from prototype to production. Whether you’re building AI-powered applications, leading a dev team, contributing to open source, or just beginning your AI journey as a student, this event is full of actionable insights.

Agenda highlights include:

• Introduction to leading open source LLMs
• Fine-tuning techniques with real-world demos
• Model evaluation frameworks
• Live Q&A with IBM experts

Meet the Experts

Hear directly from the minds behind the models, including IBM’s newly released Granite foundation models, designed for enterprise-grade use cases and optimized for business domains.

Featured speakers:

• Nicholas Renotte – Head of AI Developer Advocacy, IBM
• Charan Acharya – Software Architect, watsonx Code Assistant, Master Inventor
• Vijesh Bhaktha Rajagopal – Product Leader, IBM watsonx.ai
• Cedric Clyburn – Senior Developer Advocate
• Hailey Quach - Data Scientist

Build Your Own Agenda

Choose from sessions designed to help you get hands-on with the latest tools and techniques, here’s a sneak peek:

• Agentic RAG: Build a Multi-Agent QA Chatbot for Your Documents with RAG, LangGraph & Docling
• Build a Document-Based Question Answering System Using Docling with IBM Granite
• Building AI Applications from Your Desktop with Podman AI Lab
• Cooking with Granite: Hands-On with IBM’s Open Source LLMs

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM CET / 1:30 PM IST
🌐 Location: Virtual (Free registration)
🔗 Register here: IBM TechXchange Dev Day – Open Source LLMs: Asia Pacific Edition

Join the Open Innovation Movement

This Dev Day is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s your chance to join the growing movement toward open, ethical, and community-driven AI. Whether you're based in India, Singapore, Australia, Japan—or anywhere across the Asia Pacific or even EMEA region—you're invited to be part of this dynamic conversation.

And if you’re a student looking to break into the field, this is the perfect place to start.

Ready to shape the future with open source LLMs?
Save your seat today and get hands-on with the models, tools, and practices that are redefining what’s possible—one open model at a time.