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For most professionals, the question is no longer whether AI can be useful, but where it can meaningfully improve the work we already do.

With this focus, the MEPZ–C-DAC IT Skill Development Centre & CoE, Chennai conducted a two-day hands-on corporate workshop on “AI Tools for Office Productivity and Workflow Automation” on 3 and 4 September 2026. The programme was designed for working professionals across office-based functions and focused on practical applications of AI in everyday workplace tasks.



The workshop brought together 40+ professionals from MEPZ-SEZ industry units, providing participants with an opportunity to explore how AI can be integrated into their existing workflows without requiring prior AI or programming experience.

The inaugural session was graced by Shri C. Arthur Worchuiyo, IAS, Joint Development Commissioner, MEPZ-SEZ Chennai, as the Chief Guest.



The programme brought together expertise from across C-DAC. Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, Joint Director, C-DAC Bangalore, led the session on AI and cybersecurity, while Dr. Seshadri Srinivasan, Faculty Lead and expert in AI, workflow automation and emerging technologies, guided participants through AI fundamentals and their relevance to the workplace.

The participants were also briefed about the practical applications of AI across office productivity, data analytics, presentations, communication and workflow automation, including document, presentation and spreadsheet AI, email and meeting tools, research and PDF tools, no-code automation and agentic AI.



A key feature of the programme was its emphasis on hands-on learning through live demonstrations and guided practice, enabling participants to move beyond understanding AI concepts and explore their application to real workplace tasks. Industry-relevant mini projects further helped connect the learning to practical use cases.

The workshop ultimately highlighted how AI can help professionals work smarter, automate repetitive tasks, improve everyday productivity and build more efficient workflows, while maintaining awareness of cybersecurity and responsible AI use.



The programme reinforced MEPZ–C-DAC IT Skill Development Centre & CoE’s commitment to industry-oriented skill development, equipping professionals with relevant digital capabilities to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.From understanding AI to applying it at work, the workshop focused on turning emerging technology into everyday productivity.

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