WEBFORGE Forum Inauguration & Technical Sessions marked the beginning of WEBFORGE, the Web Development Forum of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Campus. The event provided students with valuable exposure to current industry and application-development perspectives through expert sessions on “Expectations from Software Engineers in the AI-Native World” and “Web Applications Development – From Startups Perspective.” The sessions encouraged students to explore modern web technologies, understand industry expectations, learn from experienced professionals and academics, and develop a practical perspective towards technology and innovation.