Program Detail
Work, Worker, Work Environment - CHALLENGES AHEAD (One Day Seminar to address how innovations transform jobs and management practices)
Date : 26/11/2026 (ONE-day Program) Time : 09.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue : Monsoon Empress Hotel, Palarivattom, Kochi-682 025
Introduction
ANNUAL SEMINAR 2026
One Day Seminar to address how innovations transform jobs and management practices
Work, Worker, Work Environment - CHALLENGES AHEAD
ABOUT THE CONCLAVE
The future of work is being reshaped by rapid advances in digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and other emerging technologies. These innovations are transforming not only how work is performed, but also the skills workers need and the environments in which they operate. While technological progress offers significant opportunities through improved productivity, new career pathways, flexible work arrangements, and enhanced innovation, it also presents challenges such as job displacement, skills obsolescence, cybersecurity risks, and ethical concerns surrounding AI. The key challenge for organizations, workers, and society is to harness these technologies responsibly while developing the human capabilities needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
Keynote address
Sri. Vinod Tharakan, Founder and Managing Director of ClaySys Group
Presidential address
Dr. A V V Prasada Raju, National Chairman Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE)
Guest of Honour
Sri. Saji V Mathew, Honorary Secretary, Kerala State Productivity Council (KSPC)
Invited Speakers
- Sri. Kevin Simon Chittilappilly, Unit Head at PCBL Chemical Limited, Kochi
- Lt. Mathew Varghese, Senior Vice President – Operations at Mane Kancor Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.
- Smt. Meena Thomas, Director – Business Excellence at Agappe Diagnostics Ltd.,
- Sri. Ramesh P Nair, Country Managing Director of Aptiv Connection Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- Smt. Suchitra Menon, Director & CEO of WFB Baird & Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
- Sri. Varkiachan Pettah, HR Professional with 36 years of experience
Members of KSPC/IIIE - Rs. 3,500/- (Single) ; Rs.3,150 (Two or more)
Non-members - Rs. 3,750/- (Single) ; Rs.3,375 (Two or more)
GST @ 18% Extra
Bank Account details (for NEFT/RTGS payment)
Beneficiary Name : Kerala State Productivity Council
Bank Name : SBI, Kalamassery Main branch
Account No. : Current A/c No. 57015663787
IFSC Code : SBIN0070145
Participation certificates will be issued.
Last date of Registrations : 24 November, 2026
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