The AI Value Chain Workshop was held on 31 January 2026 at SVGU’s Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre in the MBA Building. The seminar, titled “Understanding the AI Value Chain, Career Pathways and Job Roles,” aimed to create awareness among MCA students about the AI ecosystem.

The workshop focused on career opportunities, industry expectations, and the end-to-end AI value chain. The session was delivered by industry expert Mr. Devang Patel, coordinated by Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Dahiya and Prof. Ashutosh Trivedi.

Key stages covered included:

Data collection

Model development

Deployment

Business integration

Students explored career roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Product Manager, MLOps Engineer, AI Researcher, and Business Analyst. The speaker emphasized the importance of technical, analytical, and soft skills in AI careers.

Real-world use cases and startup perspectives highlighted practical AI applications in business environments. An interactive Q&A session provided career guidance, skill development tips, and insights into emerging AI trends.

The seminar effectively bridged the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. Overall, it empowered students to make informed career decisions in AI.