Technological advancements have led to a new world of digitally enabled enterprises making various business operations more technology oriented. It thus underlines the importance for creating a workforce to efficiently execute the digital tasks.   Robotic process automation (RPA) is a form of business process automation technology turning which is an emerging technology practice with a prime objective to streamline enterprise operations and reduce costs. World Trade Center Bhubaneswar associated with the Electronic & Software Export Promotion Council of India & Batoi Systems Pvt Ltd to organize a workshop on "Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Enhancing Productivity through the World of Digital Workforce" on a virtual platform. The session intended to give an introduction to the basics of RPA & how the technology can be incorporated by individuals or professionals to streamline workflows & elevate productivity in their businesses or organizations they operate.

Mr. Mahesh Natarajan, Co-Founder & Partner, Ingress Global Consulting LLP delivered a detailed presentation and shared his insights on the various stages of emerging technology starting right from digital transformation to blockchain and further development of RPA. He elaborated on the definition of RPA further explaining the automation maturity model of an enterprise, RPA product landscape from the stage to need assessment to implementation of RPA. He also spoke about cost, uses & the allied benefits of the RPA.

Mr. Neela Mohan Subudhi Konchada, Business Head & Delivery Center Head – Infosys BPM, in his address deliberated on the scope for ‘Business Process Automation’. While elaborating on the flow of RPA automation he shared the golden rules of automation idea generation. He further shared his insights on the concept of intelligent automation & prioritizing of automation ideas.

Mr. Sunil M Panicker, Senior Management Leader, Digital Transformation, Oil & Gas Sector, Abu Dhabi, UAE, in his address spoke about the industry perspective of RPA in the context of Industry 4.0 & delivered a detailed case study on the Pharma sector. While presenting an overview of RPA in Pharma sector, he explained on how Automation & Analytics would transform the Pharma Industry to unlock its fullest potential, maximizing the production.

Mr. Gurmeet Singh, Executive Director, Electronics and Computer Software Promotion Council of India (ESC), New Delhi in his opening remarks spoke about the scope of automated activities and the tremendous potential of this technology in the world of digitalization. He highlighted the benefits & importance of RPA to the businesses.

Earlier Mr. Ashwini Rath, CEO, Batoi Systems Pvt. Ltd & Convenor of WTC Bhubaneswar (Start-up & IT Think Tank) delivered the welcome address and outlined a brief introduction to RPA along with its processes.

The session further witnessed a fire side chat by Mr. Ashwini Rath & Mr. Sanjay Mohapatra, Faculty, Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar. The chat was marked by an enthralling discussion on digital transformation concepts, framework for digital transformation, development of appropriate ecosystem in digital transformation & digital transformation strategies. 

Ms. Nimeshika Natarajan, Assistant Director, World Trade Center Bhubaneswar in her address introduced the participants to the activities and initiatives of the Center and moderated the session.

An interactive Q&A Session which added much value to the webinar.