AI, Cyber Security, Drones & Corporate Security Take Centre Stage @ 18th IFSEC India Expo, 11-13 Dec 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Informa Markets in India annually organises IFSEC India (www.ifsec.events/india), South Asia’s largest electronic security show, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, since 2007. The 18th edition of IFSEC India Expo was organised from 11th - 13th December 2025, in Halls 4 & 5, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 18th edition showcased the rapidly evolving potential of India’s security and surveillance landscape. Bringing together leading government authorities, senior police and defence officials, enterprise security heads, and cutting-edge technology providers, the expo serves as a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and high-impact knowledge exchange. Spanning AI-driven surveillance, advanced analytics, IoT-led infrastructure, cognitive security systems, integrated command platforms, and fire & life safety technologies, the event offers a comprehensive ecosystem for stakeholders to engage in transformative dialogues and explore strategic partnerships.

In its largest ever edition, IFSEC India brought together over 150 exhibitors, 350+ brands and 17,000+ industry professionals. In keeping with IFSEC India’s longstanding legacy as South Asia’s premier security event, the inaugural ceremony brought together a distinguished lineup of policymakers and senior dignitaries including Shri Naveen K. Bansal, Addl Director-General, Central Public Works Department, Govt of India; Shri Akhilesh Srivastava, IT Advisor ITDA, Govt. of Uttarakhand & President, ITS India; Shri Suvashis Choudhary, IPS, Chief Security Commissioner, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; Smt Padma Jaiswal, IAS, Secretary, Govt. of UT of Puducherry; Shri Dinesh Kr Gupta, IPS, Addl CP – Traffic, Delhi Police; Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Mr Prashant Jain, Sr. Project Director, Informa Markets in India amidst a strong industry presence.

Speaking at the inauguration, Alok Tiwari, Managing Director, National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated, Ministry of Electronics & IT, said: “As we move towards 2030, AI will no longer be a buzzword but a foundational layer powering intelligent agents, national-scale digital systems, and citizen-facing services. The Government of India is placing strong emphasis on accelerating AI adoption across ministries and public infrastructure. Cybersecurity, the next critical frontier, has witnessed a fourfold transformation, particularly in securing ministries, data centres, and citizen service ecosystems. Post Operation Sindoor, attackers have intensified their efforts and attempted hits on government networks have surged nearly seven times, exposing new vulnerabilities in ministries, data centres, and citizen services. This underscores the need for advanced defences against ransomware, phishing, and the growing threat of supply-chain attacks. Another emerging challenge is quantum computing; by 2028, existing algorithms will face obsolescence, making it imperative to develop quantum-resilient frameworks. Cloud computing, too, is scaling at unprecedented speed with hyperscalers enabling rapid expansion and optimisation of national digital workloads. While the next three to four years may pose significant technological and security challenges, India is building strong capacity across government systems.”

Padma Jaiswal, IAS, Secretary, UT of Puducherry, said: “Cybercrime today has grown into a trillion-dollar global threat, while our cybersecurity industry is still only a fraction of that scale. This gap reflects a simple reality: the adversaries are moving faster than us. From phishing and ransomware to social-engineering fraud, almost every citizen has faced an attack in some form. As our public infrastructure, financial systems, and UPI-driven digital economy expand, we must recognise that our assets now exist as much in the cloud as they do on the ground. With 5G, AI and autonomous systems transforming governance, public-private partnerships and shared infrastructure will be essential to scale secure innovation. Ultimately, strengthening predictive, preventive and resilient security frameworks is foundational to India’s journey toward a $30-trillion economy by 2047.”

Highlighting the significance of IFSEC India 2025, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said: ”The 18th edition of IFSEC India takes place in a dynamic industry ecosystem enhanced by rapid urbanisation, accelerated digital transformation and an urgent national focus on security, preparedness, and resilience. India’s electronic security market today stands at an extraordinary ₹1 lakh crore opportunity, growing at 14–18% annually — among the fastest expansions anywhere in the world. From safe city projects and metro expansions to smart workplaces, modern retail, industrial automation and integrated command centres, the demand for intelligent, AI-led and interoperable security infrastructure is unprecedented. This year’s IFSEC India is the largest ever, sharper, and more future-ready than ever before, which is a clear testament to the industry’s trust in IFSEC as the definitive business platform where India’s security roadmap is shaped,” he added.

Key partners

The premier plus partners: A1 Fence, Adiance Technologies, Augentix, Aditya Infotech (CP Plus), eSSL, EYRA, Nexivue, Hi Focus, Prama, Samriddhi Automation (Sparsh), Tenda, Warner Electronics and Zebronics; and Premier Partners: Becam, Hawk Vision, Intex, Newtech Synergy (FYBER), Prizor Viztech, Realtime, Syrotech, TP Link, Voltaic, Western Digital and more presented solutions that spanned AI-enabled video analytics, behavioural and facial recognition systems, mission-critical command centres, smart mobility security, drone-based surveillance, perimeter protection technologies, access control systems, IoT-enabled sensors, and next-generation fire and life safety solutions.

Supporting Associations

The expo was supported by industry associations such as APSA (Asian Professional Security Association), ASIS International New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad Chapters, CAPSI (Central Association of Private Security Industry), ESAI (Electronic Security Association of India), OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) New Delhi Chapter, IISSM (International Institute of Security and Safety Management), GACS (Global Association for Corporate Services), AKESSIA (All Kinds of Electronic Security and System Integrators Association), AESA (Architects, Engineers & Surveyors Association), TAI (Telematics Association of India) and Mitkat Advisory.

Conference – Reimagining Industrial Security in the Intelligent Age

A major highlight of the conference was the industry-focused deliberations that examined how global volatility is reshaping corporate and national security priorities. The panel on “Reimagining Corporate Security and the Role of CSOs,” moderated by SM Kumar, Co-founder and MD, MitKat Advisory, brought together security leaders from Accenture, Fortis Healthcare, Capgemini, ICISS, and MIGS Global Consulting, who unpacked the rapidly evolving threat spectrum driven by climate disruptions, cyber-physical risks, digital transformation, geopolitical tensions, and reconfigured global supply chains.

This discussion seamlessly transitioned into an insightful keynote by Bruce McIndoe, President, McIndoe Risk Advisory, who contextualised India’s security environment against global conflict zones, shifting power centres, and economic realignments, highlighting the importance of scenario modelling, early-warning frameworks, and hybrid threat readiness.

Adding to the deep-tech narrative, Himanshu Jain, VP – Projects, PRAMA India Pvt Ltd, showcased advanced surveillance innovations built on AI-driven analytics, automation, sensor fusion, and real-time intelligence for high-density and mission-critical environments.

The momentum continued with the panel on “New-Age Security Tech for a Smart Organisation,” moderated by Harvindra Singh of Kyndryl Solutions & ASIS International, where experts from TAPI, Northland Controls, Dridhg Security International, Adani Renewable Energy, Global Ondas – Sentrycs, and Plutus Wealth Management explored the real-world implementation of deep-learning-led facial and behavioural analytics, cloud-enabled surveillance, AI-powered emergency response, smart mobility and transport security, next-gen fire and life safety solutions, and integrated organisational security operations.

Cyber Security tete-a-tete: Safety for 1 Billion Users, how big-tech teams detect and remove harmful content

Large platforms deal with threats at a scale most companies never see. In this session, Gaurang Katyal from Meta walked through how big-tech integrity and safety teams detect harmful content, automate enforcement, and manage human review. He shared lessons from real-world systems, how attackers adapt, and what it takes to balance accuracy, fairness, and speed in high-volume environments.     From Phishing to Deepfake Scams, modern threats and how to defend at internet scale: Phishing is no longer about suspicious emails. Today, scams involve AI-generated voices, deepfake videos, and highly customized social engineering. He broke down the newest attack patterns and explained simple, effective ways to build layered defenses. The goal is to help security teams understand what adversaries are doing right now and what companies can do to stay ahead. The Future of Digital Trust, how AI is redefining safety across enterprises: AI is changing the way trust and safety work inside companies. It is helping defenders move faster, but it is also giving attackers new tools. In this session, he shared practical lessons from building safety systems at scale and how enterprises can design products that stay secure as AI becomes more deeply integrated.

Fireside Chat: Making Security Standards Future-Ready: How STQC and Industry Can Simplify Certification, Accelerate Innovation, and Build Trust at Scale

This session opened a practical conversation on how security product certification in India can become clearer, faster, and better aligned with the pace of industry innovation. For the STQC department under MEITY, Dy Director-General Suresh Chandra outlined STQC’s role in testing and certification for security and electronic systems, and how it supports government procurement and public-safety infrastructure.

He shared ongoing improvements — around process clarity, digital submissions, timelines, or lab capacity and addressed common gaps in understanding that often lead to delays or repeated submissions from manufacturers. He offered guidance on how industry can prepare more effectively before applying for certification and touched upon how standards may evolve for AI-driven, connected, and next-generation security products. Ms. Swati Samaddar, Head-Govt.Affairs, CP PLUS put across the industry’s experience with certification and shared practical challenges manufacturers face — especially around timelines, documentation, and interpretation of requirements. She spoke on how certification impacts product rollouts, tenders, and the overall speed of innovation alongwith providing constructive suggestions that could help make the process more predictable and transparent for everyone. She also highlighted how industry and STQC can work together more closely, especially as new technologies like AI analytics and integrated platforms become mainstream. 

Eyes in the Sky: How Drones are Changing the Future of Security

As drones become central to India’s security architecture, the panel focused on the next decade of drone‑led security for the country. Air Cdre Aman Nautiyal spoke about current landscape of drone and counter-drone technology in India, how these systems are being used effectively for security, and the early successes that India should now scale up. Maj Gen Ramesh Padhi spoke on how the private sector is contributing to India’s security needs today, and what would the industry should do differently over the next 10 years. Maj Gen Indrabalan spoke about the areas of drone and related tech that are being prioritised for the future of security and the steps to be taken to ensure efficient utilization of resources. Dr. Amit Oberoi talked about the strongest building blocks India has already put in place, and what capabilities must we now develop to scale and lead in this space. Mr. Vinod Kumar described advanced geospatial intelligence - maps, location data, live dashboards – that are changing what drones can do for security forces on the ground. Mr. Ankit Gupta talked about the key changes that will accelerate safe, large‑scale drone adoption in India. Mr. Ankit Jain spoke from a testing and certification standpoint, the non-negotiable requirements that should be insisted on before a drone or command system is trusted for security use.

The IFSEC India Awards

IFSEC India Awards is a unique initiative intended to recognize industry end-users who implement path-breaking security solutions across various industry verticals. In the 8th edition of the Awards, 200+ nominations were received from Security Heads, entrepreneurs & companies who have continuously helped build awareness around security solutions, implemented new ideas, and created a robust security system for their organisations. IFSEC India Awards provides them an industry-acclaimed platform to showcase their finesse in the implementation of best security practices. Ernst & Young (E&Y) were the process advisors for these awards. The winners for 2025 were announced at a glittering ceremony in the evening on 11th December 2025 at the IFSEC India Expo venue itself. 

Campaign 2025: Technifying Security – An IFSEC India Initiative

IFSEC India Expo marketing goes beyond traditional promotion. Our goal is to create dynamic campaigns and platforms that empower our exhibitors to spotlight their brands and address critical industry issues. Through these campaigns, IFSEC becomes not just an expo but a thought leadership stage where companies can share insights, innovations, and expertise directly with the community.

Technifying Security is an exclusive initiative by IFSEC India 2025 designed to spotlight key innovations, movements, and trends shaping the security and technology landscape. As security challenges evolve, so do the solutions—and this platform serves as a catalyst for discussions, collaborations, and opportunities that drive the industry forward.

Through this initiative, IFSEC India 2025 will create a dynamic space for dialogue, showcasing the latest breakthroughs that are redefining the future of security.

Key Highlights

• A dedicated platform for knowledge-sharing and trendspotting in security innovation
• Engagement with leading brands, experts, and policymakers
• Exclusive content on market shifts, research, and case studies
• Opportunities for collaboration and business growth in security technology

Each year IFSEC India showcases cutting edge products and solutions such as CCTVs, video surveillance, biometrics & RFID, access control, AI, IoT, Safe Cities, information security, GPS systems, video analytics, and intelligent building management systems, CMOS Image Sensors for phones & cameras, SoC- System on Chip for surveillance, perimeter security Sensors, pipeline TPI, and data network cable security. Home and Building Automation is another segment which has gained increasing interest among urban dwellers and architects as well as in the commercial space, where some of these technologies are being used for Building Management Systems. The show attracts visitors from all across India and exhibitors from countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, UK, US, Singapore, China, Malayasia, Japan, South Africa and UAE.