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CONFERENCE AGENDA

IFSEC India Expo 2025
11-12 Dec, Halls 4-5, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Theme: Reimagining Industrial Security in the Intelligent Age

10.00 – 11.15

Inaugural Session

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

    Shri Yogesh Mudras
    Managing Director,
    Informa Markets in India; Informa Markets India video

  • Keynote address:

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

  • Special address:

    Shri Naveen K. Bansal
    Addl Director-General
    Central Public Works Department

  • Guest of Honour:

    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 Kumar Gupta
    IPS,
    Addl CP – Traffic, Delhi Police

  • Chief Guest:

    Smt Rekha Gupta
    Chief Minister
    Govt. of NCT Delhi*

  • Vote of Thanks:

    Mr. Prashant Jain
    Sr. Project 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

Padma Jaiswal
IAS
Secretary, Govt. of UT of Puducherry

12:10 - 12:30

The Future Vision of Surveillance: Redefining Security - From Cameras to Deep Analytics

Omar Farooq
Dy-GM
Technical, CP PLUS

12:30 - 13:30

Reimagining Corporate Security and the Role of CSOs (panel discussion)

Threat spectrum continues to evolve. The Covid disruption of three years has been followed by high intensity wars in Europe and Middle East which 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.

  • Moderator

S M Kumar
Co-founder & MD
McIndoe Risk Advisory & Member – Advisory Board,
Technology Advancement Center, Maryland

  • Panelists

Mahesh Singh Chauhan
Chair
ASIS New Delhi

Punyasloka Panda
Crisis Management
Protective Service & Investigations, Accenture

Jeetendra Kumar Singh
Chief Security Officer
Fortis Healthcare

Sandeep Arora
Vice-President
Capgemini

Dr. (Prof.) Rajiv Mathur
FISM, CSC, CSM, Vice Chairman ICISS
Partner MIGS Global Consulting

13:30 - 14: 30

Lunch

14:40 - 15:00

Keynote: Navigating Security Challenges in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape

Bruce McIndoe
President
McIndoe Risk Advisory & Member – Advisory
Board, Technology Advancement Center, Maryland

15:05 - 15:25

A New Era of advanced Video Surveillance Solutions

Himanshu Jaine
Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Projects, PRAMA India Private Limited

15:30 - 16:30

New-Age Security Tech for a Smart Organisation (panel discussion)

Technologies such as AI, IoT, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning are potentially disruptive and game changing. Deep Learning systems and advanced analytics strengthen surveillance and make real time extraction and sharing of actionable intel easy. The benefits of Deep Learning for face recognition and image classification makes it extremely valuable in the field of security as it allows easy identification of suspects, vehicle detection, and behaviour analysis. 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.

  • Moderator:

Harvindra Singh
CPP, Regional Head
North, Kyndryl Solutions, & Ex-Chair -
ASIS International New Delhi Chapter

  • Panelists:

Pushkar Tripathi
Associate Director
Security, TAPI

Col C S Shiv Prasad
Country Manager
Northland Controls

Garima Goswamy
Co-Founder & CEO
Dridhg Security International

Col. Shaminder Singh Jamwal
Head Security
Renewable Energy Business, Adani

Meir Avidan
VP, Strategy & Business Development
Global Ondas – Sentrycs*

Lt Col Ipsa O Ratha
VP - HR,
Plutus Wealth Management

Col. Kushvir Nanda
Head-Security,
J P Morgan Chase

16:30 - 17:00

Tea & networking

10:00 - 10:30

Tea & networking

10:30 - 10:45

Keynote: Unified Security Strategy for Logistics Operations and Multimodal Terminals

Col Shubhransh Srivastav
Senior Vice President
Security and Corporate Affairs, DP World

10:45 – 11:30

From Gate to Destination: Reimagining Logistics Security for the Modern Supply Chain (panel discussion)

Evolving Threat Landscape in Logistics

  • Shifting trends in cargo theft, pilferage, and supply chain fraud.
  • Cyber-physical convergence and emerging hybrid threats.
  • Impact of geopolitical and regulatory changes on logistics security.

Electronic & Digital Security Measures

  • Use of IoT, GPS tracking, and AI-based video analytics for real-time risk monitoring.
  • Cybersecurity measures for connected logistics systems.
  • Data integrity, encryption, and secure communication protocols.
  • Moderator

Lt Col Kumar Vikram (retd)
Head Security
Rail and Inland Terminal, DP World

  • Panelists

Lt. Col. Himani Thapliyal
Head Security
Pernod Ricard India

Col. Abhijit Singh (retd)
Country Security Coordinator
India, Aga Khan Development Network

Lt Col Sandeep Mohapatra
Head Security and Administration
MMTC-PAMP

Dashrath Kumar
Head – Security
Tata Power, Trombay Thermal Power Station

Rajesh Palkar
Vice President
Government Consultant Business, PRAMA India Private Limited

Dr. Abhijit Sarkar
iNFHRA & IIBMS Board Member & GACS Central Leader

11:40 - 12:00

Keynote: Urbanisation and the Threat of Dependencies: Sustenance and Capability

Brigadier Neil John
Sena Medal (Retd)
Chief of Security, ADANI (NMDPL) The Dharavi Project

12:10 – 12:30

Recognising the Critical Role and Welfare Needs of Frontline Security Guards in the Banking Sector: Challenges, Dignity of Work, and the Path to Systemic Reform

Paramjeet Singh
Manager - Protocol & Security Establishment
Reserve Bank of India

12:40 – 13:30

Tech that Ensure Corporate Security, Blueprint for Future and Security Skills Required (panel discussion)

Accelerated digital transformation and rapid adoption of technologies; cyber threats proliferated in tandem. Globally, geo-political, environmental and technological risks have been intensifying, leading to calls for shorter and resilient supply chains and in/near shoring. So, how does your blueprint for emerging risks to Corporate Security look like? What skills would be useful for security professionals and leaders in future?

  • Moderator

Jaspreet Singh
Partner and Clients and Markets Leader
Advisory Services, GrantThornton Bharat LLP

  • Panelists

Ajay Gupta
Head-Physical Security
Tata Advance Systems

Maj. Ranjen Bhatia (Retd)
Manager- Security
Punjab National Bank

Saurabh Dixit
Head-Cybersecurity
SDG Corporation

Lt Cdr Ajit Singh Yadav
India Office Operations Director
Boston Consulting Group

Rajeev Kumar
Army Veteran & CSO
Maa Sheetla Industries

Ishavdeep Singh Aneja
Ex- Assistant Commandant
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India &
Security Consultant and Investigator

Pawan Desai
Co-founder & CEO
MitKat Advisory

M.A. Johar
President
Project Business, CP PLUS

13:30 – 14:30

Lunch

14:40 – 15:00

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

Shri Suresh Chandra
Scientist G / Deputy Director General,
STQC – MeitY in conversation with Swati Samaddar, Head - Govt. Affairs, CP PLUS

15:10 – 15:30

Safety for 1 Billion Users, how big-tech teams detect and remove harmful content

Gaurang Katyal
Product Manager
Integrity, Meta

15:40 – 16:30

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

  • Moderator

Abhinav Goyal
Partner – General Corporate Advisory & Commercial Disputes
Sigma Chambers

  • Panelists

Ankit Jain
Scientist/ Joint Director
Head IT, STQC Delhi Lab

Major General Ramesh Chandra Padhi
Sr. VP
IG Drones

Amit Oberoi
Founder & CEO
of Carnot Research Pvt Ltd and Visiting Faculty at IIT Delhi

Maj Gen Maniyil Indrabalan
Technical Advisor
Arihant Technologies

Air Commodore Aman Nautiyal
Advisor
Bharat Electronics Limited

Ankit Gupta
Associate Vice President
Compliance, Asteria Aerospace Limited

Vinod Mishra
Vice-President
Defense & Security, MapmyIndia-Mappls DT

16:30 – 16:40

Vote of thanks

Sanjay Khandelwal
Project Director
IFSEC India

16:40 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. 

Esteemed Speakers 2025

Col. Gaurav Chaturvedi

Department Head Security and Administration

Hindalco & Aditya Birla Group, Mahan

Bruce McIndoe

President, McIndoe Risk Advisory & Member – Advisory Board

Technology Advancement Center, Maryland

S.M. Kumar

Co-founder & MD

MitKat Advisory

Dashrath Kumar

Head – Security

Tata Power

Maj. Ranjen Bhatia (Retd)

Manager- Security

Punjab National Bank

Col. D.R. Semwal

Senior Vice President – Safety & Security

Geoquest

Professor (Captain) S.B. Tyagi

Chief Councilor Security

International Council for Industrial Security and Safety

Jeetendra Kumar Singh

Chief Security Officer

Fortis Healthcare

Lt Col Kumar Vikram (retd)

Head Security

Rail and Inland Terminal, DP World

Mahesh Singh Chauhan

Chair

ASIS New Delhi Chapter

Jaspreet Singh

Partner and Clients and Markets Leader – Advisory Services

GrantThornton Bharat LLP

Saurabh Dixit

Head-Cybersecurity

SDG Corporation

Pushkar Tripathi

Associate Director – Security

TAPI

Lt Cdr Ajit Singh Yadav

India Office Operations Director

Boston Consulting Group

Col (Dr) R S Rajan

Chief Security Officer

The Oberoi Group

Brigadier Neil John

Sena Medal (Retd), Chief of Security

ADANI (NMDPL) the Dharavi Project

Lt Col Sandeep Mohapatra

Head Security and Administration

MMTC-PAMP

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

Senior Director, Asset Protection and Security

Flipkart Group

Col C S Shiv Prasad

Country Manager

Northland Controls

Lt. Col. Himani Thapliyal

Head-Security

Pernod Ricard India

Harvindra Singh, CPP

Regional Head – North & Ex-Chair

Kyndryl Solutions & ASIS International New Delhi Chapter

Garima Goswamy

Co-Founder & CEO

Dridhg Security International

Punyasloka Panda

Crisis Management, Protective Service & Investigations

Accenture