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CONFERENCE AGENDA

IFSEC India Expo 2026
3-4 Dec, Halls 4-5, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Theme: Rethinking Security for a Resilient, Data-Driven India

10.00 – 11.15

Inaugural Session

  • Opening Remarks
  • Lamp lighting and Ganesh Vandana
  • National Anthem
  • Informa Markets in India video
  • Welcome address:

    Shri Yogesh Mudras
    Managing Director,
    Informa Markets in India

  • Keynote address:

    Shri Alok Tiwari
    Managing Director,
    National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated, Ministry of Electronics & IT

  • Special address: TBC
  • Guest of Honour: TBC
  • Chief Guest: TBC
  • Vote of Thanks:

    Shri Prashant Jain
    Group Director,
    Informa Markets in India

  • Ribbon Cutting to formally declare the opening of the Expo

11:15 - 11:50

Tea & networking

11:50 - 12:10

Keynote: Strengthening India’s Security Framework: Governance, Preparedness & the Role of Technology in Public Infrastructure

Shri M. Chandra Sekhar
IPS Additional Director General of Police Internal Security Division Karnataka State Police
Government of Karnataka

12:10 - 12:30

Partner Session

12:30 - 13:30

Panel Discussion: Securing the Intelligent Age: AI, Cybersecurity and Institutional Resilience (In association with MeitY–NICSI)

A discussion on AI in security, cyber threats, data protection and how institutions can adopt new technologies safely and responsibly.

13.30 – 14.30

Lunch break

14.40 – 15.00

Partner Session

15.00 – 15.50

Panel Discussion: Disruptive Tech & Innovations in Intelligent Transportation Systems (In association with ITS India Forum)

Transportation systems, just like other intelligent devices, are embedded computers with advanced capacities. Such devices have communication systems, medium-to-large storage capacities and a myriad of sensors that can be used to support diverse applications and services. Currently, technologies such as networks of computers installed in each car, mobile phones of the car drivers, sensors in the road, cameras enabled with artificial intelligence, communication networks among vehicles and pervasive access to cloud computing services, are extensively deployed. The panel discussion aims to present some ways in which disruptive technologies are changing and improving the design of ITS services in many cities in the world and how these technologies may help to generate the smart scenarios that allow governments to improve their offer of services and to be more effective in their management.

16.00 – 16.30

Tea & networking

10:00 - 10:30

Tea & networking

10.45 – 11.30

Panel Discussion: Securing Industrial Infrastructure & Ensuring the Cyber-Physical Trust – Imperatives for a New-Age CSO

The world is transitioning towards an era of Artificial Intelligence and IoT in security and surveillance systems. Deep Learning takes it a step further with by enabling even more powerful analytics to recognise suspicious activity without much human supervision. The benefits of AI for face recognition and image classification make it extremely valuable in the field of security as facial recognition allows for easy identification of suspects, vehicle detection, and also behaviour analysis. With connected devices all around us we need to make security systems more intelligent to ease challenges in managing them.

11.40 – 12.00

Partner session

12.10 – 12.40

BPR&D Workshop: Drones for Policing and Public Safety

12.50 – 13.40

Panel Discussion: The Future of National Security: Drones, Defence Technology and Integrated Surveillance (in association with Ministry of Defence / WESEE/ CENJOWS)

The panel will discuss threadbare how drones, counter-drone systems and advanced surveillance technologies can support defence preparedness and protect strategic assets.

13.40 – 14.40

Lunch break

14.40 – 15.00

Partner session

15.10 – 16.00

Panel Discussion: Eyes in the Sky 2.0: Drones and Counter-Drone Security

A continuation of the 2025 Eyes in the Sky session at the IFSEC India Conference, the discussion will focus on drone surveillance, counter-drone technology, threat detection and the protection of critical infrastructure.

16.10 – 17.00

Panel Discussion: AI-Human Collaboration in Corporate Intelligence & Security

This discussion will be dedicated to exploring the advancements in AI in Modern Security and bring together policy makers and thought leaders from government and industry to dwell upon how AI helps strengthen security, reduces human error, and practical applications in real-world scenarios for a more secure and efficient industrial ecosystem.

16.30 – 16.40

Vote of thanks

Sanjay Khandelwal
Project Director
IFSEC India

16.40 onwards

Tea & networking

10:30 - 11:15

Empowering Domestic Logistics for Business Excellence 

This session focuses on recent government initiatives and statutory changes, illustrating their transformative impact on the domestic logistics landscape. Discover how these changes can translate into tangible business value. Dive into the world of technological innovations and future-ready supply chains through insights drawn from successful case studies

11:15 - 12:00

End-to-End Cold Chain Excellence for Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals  

In a world where precision and reliability are paramount, this session unveils the very backbone of pharmaceutical logistics. Join us as we explore the intricate world of cold chain logistics tailored to the pharmaceutical industry. Discover the critical role played by technology, compliance, and best practices in safeguarding the integrity of these life-saving products. 

12:00 – 12:45

The Transformative Role of 3PL Services in Modern Supply Chains 

Explore the pivotal role of 3PL services in revolutionizing modern supply chains. Discover how these services maximize efficiency and agility, driving innovation and operational excellence. Join us for insights into the transformative potential of 3PL services in shaping the future of supply chain management. 

Esteemed Speakers 2025

Conference speaker Gaurav at IFSEC India

Col. Gaurav Chaturvedi

Department Head Security and Administration

Hindalco & Aditya Birla Group, Mahan
Security expert Bruce McIndoe at IFSEC India

Bruce McIndoe

President, McIndoe Risk Advisory & Member – Advisory Board

Technology Advancement Center, Maryland
Security expert Kumar at IFSEC India

S.M. Kumar

Co-founder & MD

MitKat Advisory
Conference speaker Dashrath at IFSEC India

Dashrath Kumar

Head – Security

Tata Power
Industry leader Ranjen at IFSEC India

Maj. Ranjen Bhatia (Retd)

Manager- Security

Punjab National Bank
Conference speaker Semwal at IFSEC India

Col. D.R. Semwal

Senior Vice President – Safety & Security

Geoquest
Security speaker Tyagi at IFSEC India

Professor (Captain) S.B. Tyagi

Chief Councilor Security

International Council for Industrial Security and Safety
IFSEC India speaker Jeetendra profile image

Jeetendra Kumar Singh

Chief Security Officer

Fortis Healthcare
IFSEC India industry expert Vikram profile image

Lt Col Kumar Vikram (retd)

Head Security

Rail and Inland Terminal, DP World
Security conference speaker Mahesh

Mahesh Singh Chauhan

Chair

ASIS New Delhi Chapter
IFSEC India speaker Jaspreet profile image

Jaspreet Singh

Partner and Clients and Markets Leader – Advisory Services

GrantThornton Bharat LLP
IFSEC India conference speaker Saurabh

Saurabh Dixit

Head-Cybersecurity

SDG Corporation
IFSEC India speaker Pushkar profile image

Pushkar Tripathi

Associate Director – Security

TAPI
Industry expert Ajit at IFSEC India conference

Lt Cdr Ajit Singh Yadav

India Office Operations Director

Boston Consulting Group
IFSEC India speaker Rajan profile photo

Col (Dr) R S Rajan

Chief Security Officer

The Oberoi Group
IFSEC India industry expert Neil profile image

Brigadier Neil John

Sena Medal (Retd), Chief of Security

ADANI (NMDPL) the Dharavi Project
Industry speaker Sandeep at IFSEC India

Lt Col Sandeep Mohapatra

Head Security and Administration

MMTC-PAMP
Security professional Ravi at IFSEC India

Colonel Ravi Madhok, CPP, CLPOS, VSM (Retd)

Senior Director, Asset Protection and Security

Flipkart Group
Speaker Shiv at IFSEC India conference

Col C S Shiv Prasad

Country Manager

Northland Controls
IFSEC India speaker Himani profile image

Lt. Col. Himani Thapliyal

Head-Security

Pernod Ricard India
IFSEC India conference speaker Harvindra

Harvindra Singh, CPP

Regional Head – North & Ex-Chair

Kyndryl Solutions & ASIS International New Delhi Chapter
IFSEC India speaker Garima profile photo

Garima Goswamy

Co-Founder & CEO

Dridhg Security International
Security industry expert Punyasloka at IFSEC India

Punyasloka Panda

Crisis Management, Protective Service & Investigations

Accenture