CONFERENCE AGENDA

IFSEC India Expo 2024
12-13 Dec, Hall 8-12, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Theme: Intelligent Security Tech for a Safer World

Conference Agenda Day 1: Thursday, 12th Dec, 2024

10:00 - 11:00

Inaugural Session

  • Opening Remarks
  • Lamp lighting and Ganesh Vandana
  • National Anthem
  • Informa Markets Global and India videos
  • Welcome address:Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; IFSEC India video
  • Special Address: TBC
  • Keynote address: TBC
  • Guest of Honour address: TBC
  • Chief Guest address: TBC
  • Vote of Thanks: Mr. Pankaj Jain, Sr. Group Director & Digital Head, Informa Markets in India

11:00 - 11:30

Tea & networking

11:40 - 12:00

Human Angle in Security : Deciphering the Behavioural Code

12:10 - 12:30

Partner presentation

12:30 - 13:30

Corporate Security in the Age of Transformational Tech like AI/ML & GenAI (panel discussion)

The panel will discuss:

  • The evolution of threat spectrum
  • Changing business models, reconfiguring supply chains and how the pivot to sustainability impacts the role of CSOs
  • Re-imagining corporate security to make it (from a manpower-dependent and reactive) a business-relevant, intel-led, tech-enabled, employee-friendly and cost-conscious function
  • What do CSOs need to do to become more relevant to their organizations, ie, how to get a seat at the high table?
  • While technology continues to be an ally, overdependence on it can be a liability. Is it the person behind the machine that finally matters?

Panelists:

  • Jaspreet Singh, Partner - Clients & Markets Leader - Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Bharat
  • Lt Col Kumar Vikram - CP, PCI, Head - Security, Rail and Inland Terminal, DP World
  • Capt. Allroy Collaco - Head-Admin & Facilities, InsuranceDekho
  • Col. Rishi Raj Charan - Head-Security, Adani Power
  • Rekha Gairola - Regional Security Advisor – India & South Asia, Boeing
  • John Paul Manickam - Chair, OSAC Chennai Chapter & Associate Director & Head-Joint Security Intelligence Centre, Cognizant
  • Prof. Amol Deshmukh - Police and Cyber Advisor, Dept. of Home, Govt. of Maharashtra

13:30 - 14: 30

Lunch

14:40 - 15: 00

Integrated Technologies for Safe Cities in the New Normal

15:05 - 15: 25

Partner presentation

15:30 - 16:30

How Connected Security Approach Works in the Complex and Growing Tech Landscape (panel discussion)

Background: Threat spectrum continues to evolve. The high intensity wars in Europe and Middle East and disturbances elsewhere have fundamentally altered security and energy architecture. Climate change continues to be the most omnipresent threat of our times. Tech developments and disruptions continue unabated. Geo-political developments continue to reconfigure global supply chains.

Panelists:

  • Col C S Shiv Prasad, VP Security, Adani Group
  • S M Kumar, Co-founder & MD, MitKat Advisory
  • Harvindra Singh, CPP, Security Manager – North, Kyndryl Solutions, & Chapter Chair - ASIS Society of Protection Profession Chapter 207 (New Delhi)
  • Rahul Chauhan, CPP, CISM, PMP, Senior Director Security – SCO, DP World
  • Anuruddha Tiwari, National Security Officer, UNDP & Vice-Chair OSAC New Delhi Chapter
  • Col. Shaminder Singh Jamwal, Head Security - Renewable Energy Business, Adani Green Energy

16:30 onwards

Tea and networking

10:00 - 10:30

Tea & networking

10:40 - 11:00

The Future of Corporate Security in the AI Era

Jeetendra Singh, CSO, Fortis Healthcare

11:10 - 11:30

Why a CSO Needs to Think Beyond Physical Security

Capt. Shakil Ahmed, Sr. VP – Risk & Resilience, Gameskraft

11:30 - 11:50

Partner session

12:00 - 12:20

Redefining Cyber-Physical Security with Behavioural Biometrics

Soumak Roy, VP & Global Practice Leader – Cybersecurity, SDG Corporation

12:30 - 12:50

How AI is Shaping Up the Risk Management Landscape

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch and networking

14:10 - 14:30

Cyber Forensics: New Challenges and Opportunities

14:40 - 15:30

Workshop: Self-Defence Training for Corporate Employees

15:30 - 16:30

Acquiring Functional and Strategic Skills to Drive Business Value as a CSO (panel discussion)

Discussion Points:

  • Technologies such as AI, IoT, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning are potentially disruptive and game changing. There is a need for skills enhancement for security professionals to imbibe these as part of their security strategies.
  • The panel will examine the technologies that would redefine surveillance, security (including those of devices, networks and applications), fire, transport and life safety, incident and emergency management landscape. The discussion would include the importance of various skills related to AI, ML, IoT, Cloud, Social Media, Blockchain etc.
  • The need for skilled professionals in surveillance and command centre operations.

  • Munish Goel, GM-Security & Fire, Adani Group
  • Pushkar Tripathi, Chapter Chair, ASIS Ahmedabad
  • Radha Singh, Director/VP – CX Capability & Strategy Leader, WNS

16:30 - 16:45

Vote of thanks

Sanjay Khandelwal, Project Director, IFSEC India

16:45 onwards

Tea & Networking

End of Conference

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.