Speakers

02 Dec 2024 |Inaugural & Plenary Session

02 Dec 2024 | 1430 - 1615 Inaugural Session: Powering Digital Public Infrastructure through Geospatial Knowledge

Guest of Honour

D. Sridhar Babu

Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Govt of Telangana

Guest of Honour

Balo Raja

Hon'ble Minister for Urban Affairs, Land Management and Civil Aviation
Govt. Of Arunachal Pradesh

Welcome Address

Sanjay Kumar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World

Keynote Address

Dr Pawan Goenka

Chairman
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (In-Space)

Keynote Address

Nick Bolton

Chief Executive Officer
Ordnance Survey
UK

Keynote Address

Agendra Kumar

Managing Director
Esri India

Keynote Address

Boris Skopljak

Vice President - Geospatial Sector
Trimble
USA

02 Dec 2024 | 1615 - 1715 Plenary Session 1: Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure & National Development

Moderator

David Henderson

Chief Geospatial Officer
Ordnance Survey

Jayesh Ranjan IAS

Special Chief Secretary
Department of Industries & Commerce, and Information Technology, State of Telangana

Sanjay Srivastava

Chief - Disaster Risk Reduction
UN Economic and Social Commission, UNESCAP

Ajay Kaul

Head - States, Local Government & Education
AWS

Koji INA

Manager, Strategic Planning Division, Space Strategy Fund Department (Manager, Business Development and Industrial Relations Department)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Koji Ina has been assigned from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) since 2024 as Manager of Strategic Planning Division, Space Strategy Fund Department of JAXA. He also serves as Advisor to Director (international affairs), Business Development and Industrial Relations Department.

After acquiring Bachelor of Degree in Physics Engineering at Kyoto University, he joined METI in 2011. He received Master's Degree in Information Security Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University in 2018.

During his METI days, he joined Cyber Security Division in 2018 as Deputy Director. After that, he joined Space Industry Office, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, in 2020 as Deputy Director, and he had served as Director there since 2022.

02 Dec 2024 | 1715 - 1745 Plenary Session 2: Digital Public Infrastructure and Geospatial Knowledge Services for Business Enterprises : Driving Productivity and Economy

Moderator

Swati Mittal

Director-Product Development
Geospatial World

Ashish Agrawal

Vice President & Head - Agribusiness
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company

Prashant Parashar

Senior Vice President & Head of Technology
Delhivery

Arun S Seethamraju

Head of Products & Digital Solutions
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

03 Dec 2024 | Plenary Session

03 Dec 2024 | 0930 - 1000 In Conversation
Theme: Integrated Policy Framework and Collaborative Value Chain of Space Infrastructure and Geospatial Knowledge Services for National Development

Dr Pawan Goenka

Chairman
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (In-Space)

Srikant Sastri

Chairman
Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC)

03 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1130 Plenary Session 3: Geospatial Infrastructure and Digital Twins: Advancing Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure

Introduction & Moderator

Sanjay Kumar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World

Keynote Address

Anil Radhakrishnan

Chief Executive Officer
GMR Group

Keynote Address and Conversation

Nicholas Cumins

Chief Executive Officer
Bentley Systems
France

Nicholas Cumins is chief executive officer of Bentley Systems. In this role, he is responsible for the company's overall strategy and growth. An experienced software executive, he has served in leadership roles with established and startup companies for more than 20 years. He most recently served as Bentley's chief operating officer.

Prior to joining Bentley as chief product officer in 2020, Nicholas served as general manager of SAP Marketing Cloud, a comprehensive marketing automation platform. He also served as chief product officer of Scytl, a platform for online voting, and as senior vice president of product with OpenX, a pioneer in programmatic advertising. Before OpenX, Nicholas had already served in a variety of senior roles at SAP, including product management, corporate strategy, and business development. He earned master's degrees in law and in business from Paris II Pantheon-Assas University. Nicholas is a dual French and U.S. citizen and is based in France.

Keynote Address

Dr Surendra Ahirwar IAS

Joint Secretary
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GoI

Panellist

Prabhakar Shetty

Chief Digital Officer
Cyient

Panellist

Dr Pari Y

Associate Vice President & Head - GeoSpatial Technologies
LTIMindtree

03 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1230 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

03 Dec 2024 | 1230 - 1330 Lunch Break

03 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1500 Plenary Session 4: Earth Observation as a Service: Enriching Insights and Analytics for National and Enterprise Geospatial Platforms

Moderator

Ananyaa Narain

Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World

Col Rajneesh Ralli

Vice President - Growth Operations
Dhruva Space

A veteran with 34 years of military service, former UN peacekeeper - Colonel Rajneesh Ralli has served in various military organisations related to Operations, and Space & Defence procurement. He is currently Vice President - Growth Operations at Dhruva Space. Colonel Ralli has a Masters degree in Military Technology and an MSc in Defence and Strategic studies from Madras University, Chennai.

Rupesh Gandupalli

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
XDLINX LABS

GV Sreeramam

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
NeoGeoInfo Technologies

Arpan Sahoo

Chief Operating Officer
KaleidEO

03 Dec 2024 | 1500 - 1600 Plenary Session 5: Digital Infrastructure and Data Platforms - Connecting Last Mile for Good Governance and Citizen Welfare Services

Moderator

Deepak Pareek

Agricultural Economist

Rama Devi Lanka

Director
Department of Industries & Commerce, and Information Technology, State of Telangana

Lalitha Ramani

General Manager & Head, Google Maps India
Google

E. Ravendiran IAS

Mission Director - State Water & Sanitation Mission (SWSM)
Jal Jeevan Mission, Govt of Maharashtra

Dushyant Tyagi

Chief Executive Officer
Farmgate

Dr Abhay Kimmatkar

Managing Director
Ceinsys Tech Ltd, India

Dr. Abhay Kimmatkar, a visionary leader in the Geospatial and Engineering domain, has been instrumental in driving innovative Geospatial strategies and Engineering solutions at Ceinsys Tech Ltd. As the Managing Director of Ceinsys, Dr. Kimmatkar has been at the forefront of driving innovation in Geospatial technologies, Digital Transformation, and infrastructure development. His strategic insights and expertise have contributed significantly to delivering impactful solutions across sectors like Engineering, Urban Planning, Water Management, and Transportation. Under his leadership, Ceinsys has emerged as a trusted partner for government, private, and International organizations, championing advancements that foster sustainable growth and smarter decision-making.

03 Dec 2024 | 1600 - 1700 Plenary Session 6: Integrated View of Global to Local Data Platforms and Practices: Addressing Climate Change and Disaster Management Holistically

Moderator

Asit Saha

Director General
Geological Survey of India GoI

Shri. Asit Saha took charge as the 53rd Director General of the Geological Survey of India on July 27, 2024. A Gold Medalist with an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Calcutta, he joined GSI in 1992. Saha's expertise spans Geoinformatics, Mineral Exploration, and Geochemical Mapping. He played a pivotal role in the GSI-BRGM project and the development of the Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS).

He actively participated in conceptualization, documentation, implementation and rollout of the state-of-the- art Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS) in GSI, as a logical and much needed upgrade of GSI digital infrastructure. He is a GIS analyst and domain expert in Project Geoinformatics. Shri Asit Saha has been instrumental in policy support and planning at GSI, earning numerous accolades, including the National e-Governance Silver Award and the e-World Award in 2011, member of PDAC 2010 delegation, Best Practice survey study team in Australian Geological Surveys 2011 and Lead Member of consultant team for geospatial infrastructure development for Saudi Geological Survey (2013-14). He has published papers in various National / International journals in addition to participations in various National / International Conferences. His leadership and innovative contributions have significantly advanced GSI's mission.

Agendra Kumar

Managing Director
Esri India

A.V.Ranganath IPS

Commissioner
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency(HYDRAA) & Chairman Lake Protection Committee, Government of Telangana

Ravi Shankar

Head of the GIS Centre for Health
World Health Organization

04 Dec 2024 | Agriculture

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1200 Session 1: Digital Agriculture Innovations and Advancements

Keynote

Dr Sarvanan Raj

Director General
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), GoI

Chair

Deepak Pareek

Agricultural Economist

Dr P.D. Sreekanth

Principal Scientist
ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)

Vishal Lakhmani

Associate Director - Data Conversion APAC
Cargill

Pranay Panjal

Senior Scientific Officer
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), GoI

Mihir Dakwala

Business Unit Head - Agriculture Technology
Amnex Technologies

Ansh Patidar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Agriwa Organics International

Roli Jindal

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
RMSI Cropalytics

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 2: Smart Digital Agriculture Systems

Keynote

Dr M Jagan Mohan Reddy

Director
Extension Education Institute (Southern Region)

Chair

Sanjiv Rangrass

Co Founder
The Agri Collaboratory & Chief Executive Officer AgDx,Senior Adviser Mckinsey & Co

Dr Sultan Singh

Director & Chief Scientist
Haryana Space Application Centre (HARSAC), GoI

Dushyant Tyagi

Chief Executive Officer
Farmgate

Dr Shivendra Tripathi

Director
Azure Cloud Services

Dr Siddhartha Khare

Founder Bhoomicam, Assistant Professor
IIT Roorkee

Dwaipayan Dighal

Senior Zonal Manager
Esri India

BV Ramana Kumaar

Chief Executive Officer
Remote Sensing Instruments LLP

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1800 Session 3: Agri Financing: Credit Linkages and Funding Support in Agriculture

Moderator

Len Kne

U-Spatial Associate Director
University of Minnesota, USA

Naveen Kumar V

Founder
NaPanta

Emmanuel Murray

Investment Director
Caspian

Dr Biswabandita Kar

Professor & Dean (Research) School of Applied Sciences
KIIT University Bhubneshwar

Rajiv Ranjan

Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Ecopreneur - Evaluating Carbon Credits

Shubham Bhatnagar

Senior Manager
ICICI Lombard

05 Dec 2024 | Agriculture

05 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1130 Session 1: Innovation in Agribusiness and Supply Chain Models

Moderator & Speaker

Vijay Nadiminti

Chief Eexecutive Officer
AgHub

Vishala Reddy Vuyyala

Founder & Director
Millet Bank

Srinadh Choudhary

Senior Manager- Procurement
Inbound logistics & Warehousing, ITC Limited, Foods division

Preeti Chaudhary

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Harvest Global SSP

Radhika Trika

Chief Executive Officer
iHub- Awadh (IIT Ropar)

Deepak Pareek

Agricultural Economist

05 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1200 Tea/ Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | Utility

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1200 Session 1: Building Smart Integrated Energy Management System

Keynote

Lt Col Monish Ahuja

Managing Director
Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited (PRESPL)

Keynote

Hari Kumar

Chief Operating Officer
Geokno

Hari Kumar boasts 22 years of extensive experience and expertise in the Geospatial industry, specializing in Solutions, Quality, Delivery Operations, and Business Development. His distinguished career includes holding leadership positions at Magnasoft and the Roter Group of Companies. In recognition of his contributions and achievements, Hari was honoured as one of the top CTOs in India in 2023 by Sales Leads Forever. Hari's technical acumen is complemented by multiple certifications in various CAD and Geospatial software, such as Agisoft Metashape, ArcGIS, QGIS, Power Map, and Big Data Analytics. He holds a Master of Technology in Remote Sensing from Anna University, Chennai.

Throughout his career, Hari has consistently delivered high-quality geospatial and geomatics solutions tailored to the needs of Fortune 500 clients, government agencies, and public sector undertakings across diverse industries. His proven success record includes identifying market opportunities and leveraging technology to enhance business operations, ensuring strategic growth and innovation. Hari's ability to combine technical expertise with strategic insight has made him a valuable asset in the geospatial field, driving excellence and delivering measurable results.

Moderator

Sanjay Shrivastava

Head-New Energy GIS department
Reliance Industries Limited

T Jagath Reddy

Director- Transmission
Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO)

Sunil Sharma

General Manager - Sustainability & Clean-Tech
BSES Yamuna Power Limited

B. B. Mukherjee

Director
Northeastern Transmission Company

Krishna Rao TVB

General Manager - Presales
Esri India

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 2: India Smart Metering, Grid Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Management

Keynote

Kamalpreet Wadhawan

Deputy General Manager
Power Finance Corporation Ltd

Moderator

Prof. John. P. Wilson

USC Professor and Founding Director
Spatial Sciences Institute
University of Southern California

Dhruba Banerjee

GIS Head
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL)

Jiju K

Scientist E, Joint Director
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Suman Dasgupta

Industry Principal (GIS COE)
Infosys

Rounak Vishwakarma

Chief Manager
Sterlite Power

Pankaj Mishra

Solution Architect
Bentley Systems

Pankaj Mishra has more than 15+ years of experience holding Technical and Sales positions in Consulting sales and business development across multiple industries including T&D, O&G, Government, Data Centers. He joined Bentley in 2023 and is focused on growing Bentley's Energy solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for the Energy infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment.

Prior to joining Bentley, Pankaj was Business Development Manager at the ETAP Software (Now Schneider Electric) and served in various Consulting and sales roles at Neilsoft and Visilean.

Pankaj holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Prakash Yadav

Senior Vice President - Energy
Ceinsys Tech

Akshay Jain

Chief Executive Officer
LGeom

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1800 Session 3: Connected Network & Telecommunications Systems

Keynote

Tony Sewell

Global Head of Partners - Aerospace and Satellite
AWS

Moderator & Speaker

Ankur Sharma

Co-Founder
Flock Energy

Jayateerth Deshpande

Enterprise GIS Lead
Jio Telecom

Saurabh Kumar Srivastava

Utility - Head
Commercial and Industrial Security Corporation (CISCO)

Rajanikanth Muppalla

Head - GIS Strategy and GTM
Tech Mahindra

Rajanikanth Muppalla has experience spanning 28 years, during which he played multiple roles in business development, strategy, delivery and operations. Currently, he focusses on driving business growth. As a GIS Practice Delivery Head, he managed end-to-end geospatial solutions, playing a pivotal role in enabling major tech companies to offer precise maps, enhancing user experiences with features like voice-guided navigation and real-time traffic updates. Additionally, he has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring the creation of compliant contracts for global operations, particularly concerning data privacy laws, allowing clients to operate confidently worldwide.

04 Dec 2024 | Water Resource Management

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1200 Session 1: Integrated Water Resource Management

Presentation by

Abhishek Verma

Senior Research Analyst, Commercial Consulting
Geospatial World
India

Moderator

Dr D. Vasudevan

Chief General Manager
Varanasi Smart City Ltd

Punita Manocha

Solution Architect
Bentley Systems

Punita Manocha is a Senior Application Engineer specializing in Water at Bentley Systems. She brings a wealth of experience from her diverse roles in the Water & Wastewater sector.

Punita demonstrates a steadfast commitment to enhancing water supply systems and advancing sustainable practices. She is known for her proactive approach to staying at the forefront of global technological innovations. Notably, her contributions include playing a key role in the development of various policies for the Government of India, including the "Manual on Water Supply and Treatment Systems (Drink from Tap), 2024." This work underscores her dedication to shaping industry guidelines and standards, with a focus on promoting sustainable water management practices.

Suneet Manjavkar

Industry Head - Water
Esri India

Dr Sugata Datta

Addl General Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics

Surendra Nath Das

Chief Executive Officer - Geospatial Global Govt. Business
Azure Cloud Services

K. Sreenivas

S/E
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

K. Sreenivas did his post-graduation in Agriculture with specialization in soil science and joined NRSA in the year 1989. He was awarded Ph.D. in Remote Sensing during the year 2002. During his 34 years of career, carried out several projects related to application of geospatial technology in agriculture, land use land cover and land degradation. He has a wide experience on employing digital and visual techniques in monitoring natural resources.

Developed digital classification techniques using multi-channel, multi-temporal and multi-sensor data sets by exploring new statistical and machine learning algorithms. He got a wide experience in employing satellite and aerial data from optical, SAR, LIDAR and thermal sensors for natural resources studies. Some of his important contributions include developing national spatial database of salt-affected soils, land degradation, soil resources, land cover monitoring, soil carbon stocks of India. He served as a member of national committees on land records modernization, soil health card, land degradation, national capital accounting, ICR-ER, Technical Advisory Group on SDGs National Indicator Framework (NIF).

Presently, he is working as Deputy Director for Remote Sensing Applications at National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad and also serving as chairman of ISRS- Hyderabad chapter.

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 2: Water Quality and Wastewater Management

Chair

Dr N Aparna

Deputy Director
System Reliability & Quality Assurance (SRQA)

Satbir S Kadian

Chief Executive Officer
Haryana Water Resource Authority (HWRA), GoI

Dr Ajit Salvi

Deputy Chief Engineer Sewage Operation
Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC), GoI

Pandith Madhunare

Head of Office
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) - Maharashtra, GoI

Neeraj Hudda

GIS and IoT Head
Suez

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1800 Session 3: PPP Models and Policies for Fresh Water Rejuvenation

Moderator

Dr Guru Balamurugan

Professor & Head of Department
Central University of Tamil Nadu

Priyanshu Kumath

Founder
Clean Water

Dr Lingaraju

Director - River Rejuvenation
Art of Living

Bhavyata Jethva

Technical Secretary
Art of Living

Narendra Babu Vattem

Chief Executive Officer
iSpatial Techno Solutions (IST) Inc

04 Dec 2024 | Digital Public Infrastructure & Governance

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1200 Keynote Session: Powering Digital Public Infrastructure Through Geospatial Knowledge

Presentation by

Ankur Vyas

Industry Manager- Market and Economy
Geospatial World
India

Keynote

R K Anantha Krishnan

Principal Consultant (Public Policy)
Emerging Technologies, ITEC Department Telangana

Moderator

Vishnu Chandra

Advisor
National Informatics Center (NIC), GoI

Sanjay Rakesh IAS

Chief Executive Officer, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Pankaj Mishra

Deputy Surveyor General, NIGST
Survey of India

Nikhil Kumar

President- Geospatial
MapmyIndia

Nitin Pande

Program Manager
Tech Mahindra

Nitin Pande is a seasoned Program Manager at Tech Mahindra's GIS IBU unit, with two decades of extensive experience in the geospatial and digital mapping technology sector. Renowned for his leadership and expertise, Nitin has consistently excelled in delivering operational excellence and managing large-scale programs. His career is marked by a strong focus on acquiring high-quality data for digital map products, leveraging an innovative approach to sourcing and methodologies. Nitin's ability to manage complex programs and implement cutting-edge technology has been pivotal in the successful execution of numerous geospatial initiatives. His strategic vision and operational acumen ensure seamless program delivery while driving innovation and quality in the geospatial domain.

Arulraj Murugavel

Group Head, Bhuvan Geoportal and Web Services Group
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

Arulraj. M post graduated in Engineering, from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in the year 2005. He has 20 years of work experience in Geoportal development using opensource solutions. To his credit, published more than 20 papers in peer reviewed journals, conferences and seminars.

Michael A Olsen

Chairman
AIM Locate

Pavan Teja Machavarapu

Chief Executive Officer
Autosure.ai

Pavan Teja, IITian, Univ of Cincinnati Alum. Chief Executive Officer, Autosure.ai. We were invited by the PSA to PMO to demo the solution and how our AI Platform can be integrated in Indian Road Ecosystem as a part India Stack. Was one of the seven panelists at the International Workshop on GNSS based Toll Collection in India by GOI. Created Country's first AI specific to Indian Road Network and carried out AI Based Classification with up to 99.7% accuracy. Autosure.ai was the first Private Entity to carry out GNSS based Tolling System with IHMCL in 2023.Autosure.ai was one of the finalists for Nasscom Gamechangers Award.

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 1: Open Data for National Development, Citizen Services and Digital Governance

Keynote

Gokul CV

Assistant Director
General Digital Address Code, Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

Moderator

YS Michael

Entrepreneur
Stealth Mode

Suresh Babu

Associate Vice President- Corporate Initiatives
ICT Academy

Vivek Ramesh

Senior Manager, Solution Engineering
Bentley Systems

Vivek is a Senior Manager, Solution Engineering at Bentley Systems, based in Mumbai. He leads a team of extremely talented individuals responsible for pre-sales engagements contributing to business growth in the India region.

He has over 20 years of relevant industry experience primarily focused on the Civil Infrastructure Sector. Before joining Bentley Systems, Vivek was with Autodesk, where he held key roles in Customer Technical Success, Consulting, and Technical Sales, driving market expansion and deepening customer engagements. Prior to that, he worked in various capacities at L&T, EGIS, and Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick.

Vivek is a Civil Engineering Graduate with a master's degree in Highway Technology.

Venu Panjarla

Open Data Consultant
Government of Telangana

Chris Chambers

Deputy Director
Geospatial Commission, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology

Nobal Preet Singh

Strategic Partnerships
Google Maps

Varun Uniyal

Senior Solutions Architect
NVIDIA

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1700 Session 2: Blockchain, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Speaker & Moderator

Dr Soumya K. Ghosh

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Dr Satya N Gupta

Secretary General
ITU APT Foundation

Praveen Mokkapati

Deputy Director
Nasscom AI

Prabhat Manocha

Associate Director, India/ South Asia
International Business Machines (IBM)

Mohit Bhargava

Security Architect
AWS

Hiroyuki Miyazaki

Founder & CEO
Glodal, Inc., Japan

04 Dec 2024 | 1700 - 1800 Way Forward Session: Expanding Role of Space & Geospatial Industry in Empowering DPI & Governance

04 Dec 2024 | Climate Change & Disaster Management

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1200 Session 1: Climate Modelling and Intelligence to Mitigating Carbon Footprints

Keynote

Dr V.S.Prasad

Director
National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), GoI

Keynote

Siddharth Sinha

Geo and Climate Policy Lead
Google

Pushpendra Johari

Senior Vice President, Sustainability
RMSI

Moderator

Suruchi Bhadwal

Senior Fellow & Director
TERI India

Dr Mani Murali

Scientist G
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), GoI

Siti Baizura Alidin

Presales Engineer
Planet

E. Venkat Reddy, IFS

Director
ICFRE- Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad, MoEF

Saurabh Rai

Chief Executive Officer
Arahas

Dr Subrata Paul

Advisor
Aeroscan Technology

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 2: Managing Climate Risk for a Sustainable Future

Keynote & Moderator

Pushpendra Johari

Senior Vice President, Sustainability
RMSI

Ankush Jain

Sustainability Manager
ITC

Harshal Limdi

General Manager - Sustainability
JSW Group

Harshal Limdi is a mechanical engineer from REC, Surat. He has completed his post graduate diploma in finance from Symbiosis Institute of Distance Learning. He is having 24 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, energy management and performance improvement, climate change, environment management, sustainability and digitalization.

He is a GradIRM (Level-3) risk management professional, Accredited Energy Auditor by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), IGBC LEED AP and CMVP (Certified Measurement & Verification Professional). He has worked in Sterlite Copper, TUV SUD South Asia and Aditya Birla Group prior to joining JSW group. Currently working as Head of Environment and Biodiversity for JSW Group.

He has commendable performance in Energy Management sectors such as Cement, Aluminum, Pulp & Fiber, Carbon Black, Textiles, Chlor-Alkali, Fertilizers and Buildings to his credit.

In his current role, he leads strategic initiatives related to environment and biodiversity Currently leading key initiatives related to climate change, water neutrality, ResponsibleSteel certification and "No Net Loss" of biodiversity.

Srinivasu Bairy

Director
Central Water Commission

Deepak Madan

Vice President
Prudent

Deepak Madan brings 27 years of rich experience in the general insurance industry. A business graduate and a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India and the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK), he is also a member of the Institute of Risk Management (UK).

He is the National Head - Large Accounts Practice - Commercial Lines at Prudent Insurance Brokers.

Rajashree Vinod Bothale

Associate Principal Advisor
Geovale Services

G. Srinivasa Rao

S/E "G," Deputy Director, ECSA
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1800 Session 3: Space & Geospatial in Digital Preparedness Towards Disaster Mitigation & Management

Keynote

Dr SP Aggarwal

Director of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC)
Department of Space, GoI

Moderator

Dr Prateek Sharma

Vice Chancellor
Delhi Technological University

A.V.Ranganath IPS

Commissioner
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency(HYDRAA) & Chairman Lake Protection Committee, Government of Telangana

Col Nadeem Arshad

Senior Consultant Ops
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GoI

Dwaipayan Dighal

Senior Zonal Manager
Esri India

Manoj Kumar Sanabada

Scientist 'E'
Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC)

Kapil Malik

Regional Sales Manager
Synspective

Sanjay Pathak

Director - Aerial Services
GuradaUAV

Bina Shetty

Program Head
World Resources Institute (WRI)

04 Dec 2024 | Downstream Space

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1100 Session 1: Transforming Space Data into Economic Value

Presentation by

Archita Shaktawat

Market and Economy & Chief of Staff to V.P. Consulting
Geospatial World
India

Keynote

Rupesh Kumar

Chief Technology Officer
Suhora

Mr. Rupesh Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO, Suhora has 17 years of expertise in defense and space applications development, with a focus on advancing earth observation satellite applications, remote sensing, and AI integration to enhance national security and support commercial space initiatives.

Mr. Kumar is skilled in building strategic partnerships across government, military, and private sectors,concentrating on innovative space systems for defense and disaster management.

With a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, Mr. Rupesh Kumar fosters collaboration within the industry. He is Driven by a passion for transformative solutions and is dedicated to shaping the future of space technology through practical thought leadership.

A. Arunachalam

Director (T&S), NSIL
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

David Freeman

AWS Principal Partner Lead
APJ

Srinibas Patnaik

Director APAC
Earth Daily Analytics

Naomi Kurahara

Funder/ Chief Executive Officer
Infostellar Inc

04 Dec 2024 | 1100 - 1200 Session 2: Unlocking Market Potential: From Space Data to Business Solutions

Moderator

Dr Chandra Prakash Singh*

Deputy Director
TD, IN-SPACe

NS Narasimha

Chief Executive Officer
Agnitha Space

Heath Pitchard

Head of Geospatial Market Policy
Department of Science, Innovation and Technology

Naruo Kanemoto

CEO
Space Shift, Inc., Japan

Eiichi Sakata

Executive Managing Director
Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC), Japan

Yetender Singh Negi

Key Account Manager
Satpalda

Naveen Reddy

India Sales Manager
Axelspace Corporation

Naveen Reddy, is a Civil Engineer & a Post graduate in Enterprise management from IIMB, started his career as a Tech support Engineer. He has worked in Sales & Business Development with a strong track record spanning over 15+ years in prominent GIS & Remote Sensing companies of South Asia. Having a leadership style & characterized by a relentless push to create and deliver success with a Win Win situation for both Customer & the Company.

He currently works as India Sales Manager for Axelspace Corporation, a Tokyo based company that manufactures satellite & provides data services to customers across the globe. His mission is to help customers solve their most critical challenges with innovative and scalable solutions for government & enterprise customers

Srinivas Nag Mandali

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Indgeos Geospatial

04 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Visit to Exhibition

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 3: Market & Economy

Keynote & Moderator

Sudheer Kumar N

Former Director
CBPO, ISRO HQ

Keynote

Rakesh Bhan

Vice President & Satellite Head
Tata Advanced Systems Limited

Dr Sultan Singh

Director & Chief Scientist
Haryana Space Application Centre (HARSAC), GoI

Swayambhu Mohanty

Co-Founder
Airace Technologies

Dr Vinod Bothale

Resident Expert, Space Applications
IN-SPACe

Ankit Bhateja

Founder
Xovian Aerospace

04 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1630 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1630 - 1800 Session 4: Technology Demonstration & Data Harmonization from Space to Surface

Moderator

Amit Kumar

Chief Operating Officer
Suhora

Amit Kumar is the co-founder and COO of Suhora Technologies. He has 18 years of experience in the geospatial industry. He has been part of the renewable energy sector for many years. He has a masters in Earth Sciences from Kurukshetra University. He has expertise in remote sensing and multi-spectrum satellite data and processing. Over the course of his career he has been part of many prestigious projects. He is currently taking care of operations at Suhora Technologies.

Advait Kulkarni

Director
Vasundhara Geo Technologies

Partha Gosh

Presales Asia Pacific & SAACRC
Maxar Technologies

Prasad Babu

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Geo Climate Risk Solutions

Dheeraj Mehra

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Micronet

05 Dec 2024 | Hydrospatial Infrastructure and Blue Economy

05 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1300 Session 1: Mapping Oceans - Coastal Areas for National Development & Advancing Aquaculture Technology Platforms

Moderator & Chair

Cmde Sujeet Samaddar (Retd.)

Founder and Secretary
SAMDeS

Born on April 8, 1958, Samaddar is a graduate of IIT Roorkee (B.E, 1978) and had a distinguished career in the Indian Navy, retiring in 2009 as Principal Director Naval Plans. He held various key positions, including staff and command appointments, and has been an International Fellow at JIIA, Tokyo, and Admiral RD Katari Fellow at USI, New Delhi. Post-retirement, Samaddar served as Vice President Operations at NOVA Integrated Systems (TATA) and CEO of ShinMaywa Industries India. He was a Senior Consultant at NITI Aayog until 2019 and currently serves as an Advisor at FICCI and Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Air Power Studies, New Delhi.

Keynote on Maritime Security

Commodore Prashant D Shidhaye, VSM, HFPAT

Head of Faculty
College of Defence Management (Maritime Security)

Keynote

Dr Mani Murali

Scientist G
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), GoI

Keynote

Dr Mahendra

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

Keynote

David Crossman

Managing Director
IIC Technologies
Australia

Keynote

Dr Suresh Kumar Mojjada

Chief Technical Officer
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Gujarat, GoI

Keynote

Murugan Chidambaram

Digital Transformation Officer
Aquaconnect

05 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

05 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Session 2: Deep Ocean Exploration and Economic Potential: Digital Seas for Climate Advisory and Service Platforms

Moderator

Devleena Bhattacharjee

Chief Operating Officer
ClimaCrew

Cpt Kapil Dev Bahl

Managing Director
Murray Fenton (India) Surveyors Pvt Ltd

Dr Arnab Das

Managing Director
NirDhwani Technology Pvt Ltd

Praful Talera

Managing Director
Dynamic Logistics

05 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1600 Tea/ Coffee Break

04 Dec 2024 | Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI)

04 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1100 Session 1: Spatial Data Infrastructure to Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure: Value Impact for Economy, Society, and Environment

Opening Keynote Address

Ananyaa Narain

Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World

Keynote Address

Dr Prakash Chauhan

Director
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

Keynote Address

Dean Angelides

Corporate Director
Esri

Keynote Address

Josh Coutts

Geography Division
US Census Bureau
USA

04 Dec 2024 | 1100 - 1130 Tea Break

04 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1300 Session 2: National Geospatial Platform: Fundamental Data Themes to 3D Digital Twins

Moderator

Lt Gen Girish Kumar (Rtd.)

Advisor
Government of Haryana, India

V. Uday Kumar

Deputy Director General/ Scientist G
Geospatial Technology and Services, National Informatics Centre (NIC), GoI

Dr Ravi Kumar DVS

Vice President, Government Solutions
IIC Technologies

Shashikant Bagul

Geospatial Readiness - Regulations & Compliance Strategist
Tech Mahindra

Shashikant Bagul brings over 28 years of distinguished experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Technology (IT). He has a proven track record of leading and managing high-stakes e-governance and mission-critical projects for the Government of India, as well as key defense and law enforcement agencies, including the Indian Army and Police. His extensive expertise spans the global GIS landscape, where he has successfully overseen complex, multi-national GIS initiatives across diverse sectors.

In his current role as the leader of Regulations, Compliance, and Partnerships at Tech Mahindra, Shashikant plays a vital role in driving the readiness and strategic alignment of GIS teams. His responsibilities include shaping regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering strategic partnerships that enable innovative solutions and drive business growth. His leadership and strategic vision continue to contribute significantly to advancing GIS capabilities and industry excellence.

Arsalan Ansari

Engineer R&D
ideaForge Tech Ltd.

04 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

04 Nov 2024 | 1400 - 1600 Session 2.0: Theme: Technology Innovation and Maturity Models of Transformation of National Mapping Organisations (Industry and National Mapping Agency Perspective)

Moderator

Muhammad Fahim Irsyad Rasdi

Regional Manager- APAC
Geospatial World

Moderator

Bhavya Chawla

Associate Director
Geospatial World

Dr Stalin

NIGST
SoI

Phil Cooper

Global Geospatial Business Development
AWS

Kim Daehyun

Assistance Director of Geodesy Department
National Geographic Information Institute
South Korea

Vilimone Koiroko Raqona

Principal Geospatial Officer
Geospatial Information Management Divison, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources
Republic of the Fiji Islands

Siva Ravada

Vice President - Development
Oracle

Vipul Singh

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aereo

Vipul Bhati

Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Aakashe

04 Dec 2024 | 1600 - 1700 Exhibition Visit and Tea/Coffee Break

05 Dec 2024 | Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) Bootcamp

05 Dec 2024 | 0930 - 1130 Cross Industry Collaborative Bootcamp (By invitation only) - Utility Sector

Sanjay Shrivastava

Head-New Energy GIS department
Reliance Industries Limited

Suman Dasgupta

Industry Principal (GIS COE)
Infosys

Pankaj Mishra

Solution Architect
Bentley Systems

05 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1200 Tea/ Coffee Break

05 Dec 2024 | 1200 - 1300 Cross Industry Collaborative Bootcamp (By invitation only) - Telecommunication Sector and Digital Public Infrastructure

Nagesh Nangi

General Manager

Jayateerth Deshpande

Enterprise GIS Lead
Jio Telecom

05 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

05 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1530 Cross Industry Collaborative Bootcamp (By invitation only) - Climate Change, Disaster Management and Agriculture

Col Nadeem Arshad

Senior Consultant Ops
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GoI

Nikhil Thakar

Lead Consultant

Mihir Dakwala

Business Unit Head - Agriculture Technology
Amnex Technologies

Vishala Reddy Vuyyala

Founder & Director
Millet Bank

Preeti Chaudhary

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Harvest Global SSP

Deepak Pareek

Agricultural Economist

05 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1600 Tea/ Coffee Break

05 Dec 2024 | GeoIntelligence

05 Dec 2024 | 1000 - 1005 Welcome Note

Lt Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM

Geospatial World

05 Dec 2024 | 1005 - 1020 Keynote Address

Lt Gen K S Brar, AVSM

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Dakshin Bharat Area
Indian Army

Lt General Karanbir Singh Brar, AVSM is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy. Khadakwasala and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, & was commissioned into the Armoured Corps The General Officer with a career spanning 38 years, has rich experience of serving in all terrain and operational areas with tenures in J&K, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Rajasthan, Rann and Kutch and has served in UN Missions in Congo & South Sudan as Sector Commander, both high risks missions.

05 Dec 2024 | 1020 - 1105 Session 1: Geointelligence enabling Drone Applications for Modern Warfare

Chair

Lt Gen K S Brar, AVSM

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Dakshin Bharat Area
Indian Army

Col S K Sarkar

Commander
Faculty of Geospatial Sciences, CME

Col S K Sarkar is the Commander of the Faculty of Geo-Spatial Sciences at the College of Military Engineering, Pune. A graduate of the Army Institute of Technology, he has extensive experience in the geospatial domain, having served in various roles, including Commandant at the Defence Institute of Geo-Spatial Information & Training. He has played a key role in the proliferation of GIS technology within the Indian Army, training over 2,500 personnel. He has been awarded multiple commendations, including from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Lt Col Narendra Tripathi

Independent Consultant & Military Advisor

Lt Col Narendra Tripathi is a veteran officer from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers who retired in 2021 after a stint of more than 21+ years with Indian Army. Since then, the veteran officer has been actively involved in Military Technology leadership & Global business development as independent Subject matter expert (SME) and Consultant with various industry partners in the field of Drones, Robotics, AI and AR/VR from IIT/IIIT incubation centres, Startups and MNCs. During the service he tenanted various roles in Combat operations and Technology management in counter insurgency operations, having multiple tenures in Kashmir valley, Ladakh and North East. The officer is an alumnus of NDA and got commissioned from IMA in corps of EME in the year 2000. He is M Tech in Robotics from IIT Kanpur with bachelor's degrees in Electronics (MCEME) and Science (NDA) respectively.

Saranya M

Manager, Pre-Sales (Data Science)
Esri India

Saranya M is a Manager, Pre-Sales (Data Science) at Esri, a leading provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analytics solutions. In her role, she is responsible for helping clients leverage Esri's geospatial software and data science capabilities to enhance their decision-making, optimize processes, and solve complex challenges across various industries. Speaker Marvel Geospatial Solutions. With a deep understanding of spatial data analytics, Saranya is proficient in using Esri's GIS tools to analyze geographical data, conduct spatial analysis, and visualize trends. This includes tools like ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro for tasks like geocoding, network analysis, spatial clustering, and geospatial modelling.

05 Dec 2024 | 1105 - 1130 Tea/ Coffee Break

05 Dec 2024 | 1130 - 1215 Session 2: NextGen GeoIntelligence for Increased Accuracy & Precision Targeting

Chair

Lt Gen (Dr) Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM

Professor of Practice IIT Tirupati

Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM, Ph D superannuated as Director General Electronics and Mechanical Engineers strategically leading the landscape of maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and technology and innovation management of the complete plethora of equipment of the Indian Army. Prior to this appointment he was the Director General Information Systems, where he steered the information systems management, digital technology transformation and net centricity of the million strong Indian Army as a Tri Service Program. He has also been on two UN peacekeeping assignments. Post retirement, he served as Director General Amity University where he established Amity Institute of Defence Technology and formulated Ph D and M Tech Programs in Defence Technology. Presently, he is a Board Member of the Technology Innovation Hub Governing Body IIT Tirupati. He is also a Professor of Practice at IIT Tirupati and conducts a three-credit course on Design Thinking, Leadership and Entrepreneurship. A Chartered Engineer, he was awarded the Eminent Engineer Award 2020 on 15 Sep 2020 by the Institution of Engineers, India for outstanding professional contributions in engineering and displaying technical brilliance.

Col TJ Zacharia, SM

Head R&D
Elena Geo Systems

Col TJ Zacharia, SM is a veteran with 32 years of service in Army, as Artillery Officer, in various sectors and regions across the nation. He was awarded the SENA MEDAL Gallantry Award as a Young Officer. He was on deputation in the Nanotech Division of a DRDO Lab as a Researcher for Defence Projects, before superannuating from service. Also, had a 3 year Tenure as Squadron Commander in NSG's Special Action Group [Black Cat Commandos for Counter Hijack Operations]. Besides, an MBA in Operations Management and PMPCertification from PMI, he has a Masters in Nanoscience Nanotechnology from University of Madras and is pursuing his PhD in Material Science focused on Nanotech, in IIT Madras. As the Head R & D in Elena Geo Tech, he is contributing to provisioning of End-to-End Solutions for multiple segments in the Multi GNSS Domain focused on NavIC.

Jamy Satyanarayana

Associate Operations Head
Tech Mahindra

Satyanarayana Jamy has over 26 years of experience across various domains, including Order Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Master Data Management (MDM), and back-office BPO functions. He is highly skilled in delivering innovative solutions and managing operations to ensure exceptional service delivery across global locations. Trained in Six Sigma Green Belt, Internal Quality Audits, and Lean Concepts, he has successfully collaborated with multicultural stakeholders and teams in diverse geographies.

An experienced leader, Jamy excels in building strong offshore delivery teams and fostering value-added opportunities for clients. With a proven track record of managing multiple deliveries across regions, he has played a key role in transitioning new businesses across domains by working closely with stakeholders and aligning strategic goals to operational excellence.

Lt Col Rakesh Verma

Manager
Maxar Technologies

Amit Kumar

Chief Operating Officer
Suhora

05 Dec 2024 | 1215 - 1300 Session 3: Securing Space Based Assets & Counter Space Operations

Chair

Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, VSM

Comdt MCEME

Lt General Neeraj Varshney Vishisht Seva Modal was commissioned in the Army as officer in the t Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in 1966 and an is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College He has also attended the Higher Command and APPPA Course Apart from mandatory qualifications, General Varshney has five master's Degrees in five different fields Business Administration and Finance. Technology. Strategic Management. Defence Studies and Social Sciences.

Col R Jithendra

Col (R&D)
Defence Space Agency

Col R Jithendra is an Indian Army Officer from Corps of EME, commissioned in the year 2000. He is a Post Graduate in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay. He is also an OEM trained ALH (All Versions) qualified officer. He tenanted many appointments to include commanding an Infantry Division EME Battalion, OC of an ALH Maint Flt, Instructor in MCEME, raising an Inf Bde Wksp in Leh & ALH (Mk IV) Maint Flt in Batinda. In his current appointment as Col (R&D) in Defence Space Agency, he was instrumental in aggregating the 75 space challenges which was launched as Msn Def Space by Hon'ble PM in Oct 2022. In recognition for his contributions, the officer was awarded with GOC-in-C (2012) and CDS Commendation Card (2024).

Pramod Kumar Konugurthi

Senior Vice-President
XDLINX LABS

Dr. K. Pramod Kumar is the Senior Vice President and heads Space and Data Engineering at XDLINX Space Labs. With over 28 years of experience at ISRO, he has been a part of various Indian satellite missions. An expert in satellite data processing, information security, and on-board AI, he has pioneered technologies now used by various agencies across India. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Pramod has authored and co-authored over 25 internationally peer-reviewed papers and has earned numerous awards. His leadership is crucial in positioning XDLINX as a global leader in satellite solutions, where he oversees the development of ready-to-launch nano and micro-class satellites and the building of smart EO payloads.

Col Rajneesh Ralli

Vice President - Growth Operations
Dhruva Space

05 Dec 2024 | 1300 - 1400 Lunch Break

05 Dec 2024 | 1400 - 1445 Session 4: Ensuring Data Sovereignty & Cyber Resilient Geointelligence

Chair

Brig Amod Chadha, SM

Head of Faculty, , Decision Sciences
CDM

Brig Amod Chadha, SM is a distinguished officer who has achieved excellence in all walks of military life. A recipient of the President's gold medal at the National Defence Academy, Brig Chadha is as much of an academic as he is a soldier and besides his immaculate military credentials holds Msc and Mphil degrees in defence and strategic studies and is currently pursuing a Phd in Maritime Studies. With diverse military experience in some of the most challenging appointments, his service to the armed forces has been recognized through numerous awards. He was deputed for conduct of the Military World Games as liaison officer and represented India at the HQ of International Military Sports Council (CISM), Brussels, Belgium. Currently he holds the prestigious appointment of Head of Faculty, Decision Sciences at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad where he is leading initiatives towards data driven decision making and cyber domain specialization.

Dr (Col) Kailash Chandra Tiwari

Professor
Delhi Technical University

Dr. K.C. Tiwari is a renowned professor and expert in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geoinformatics, disaster management, GIS, and satellite image processing. He holds a PhD and has contributed significantly to the field through various projects with organizations like ISRO and DST. He founded the Multidisciplinary Centre for Geoinformatics at Delhi Technological University and has over 40 scientific publications. Dr. Tiwari has also served in the Indian Army, with over 20 years of service, including command roles in operations and training.

Lt. Col (Dr) Anupam Tiwari

Advisor (Cyber) to Principal Advisor
Ministry of Defence, GoI

Col (Dr) Anupam Tiwari is an accomplished expert in the field of cybersecurity and defense technology. Currently serving as the Advisor (Cyber) to the Principal Advisor in the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Col Tiwari plays a critical role in advising and shaping cybersecurity policies and strategies for India's defense sector. Col Tiwari has significant experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for defense and national security. His advisory role involves crafting strategic frameworks to protect military and defense systems from cyber threats, including malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber espionage.

Dr Shiv Kumar

Director General
ITS

Dr. Shiv Kumar is the Director General (DG) of the ITS India Forum, which is a think tank focused on the development and promotion of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in India. ITS encompasses the use of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation systems. As the DG of ITS India, Dr. Shiv Kumar plays a crucial role in advocating for and driving the integration of smart technologies into the transportation infrastructure across the country.

Col Anurag Mathur

Col Industry
Army Design Bureau

Col Anurag Mathur is an Indian Army officer who was commissioned into the Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering in Jun 1999. The Officer has stood First in the Order of Merit in BTech and received numerous accolades for his innovativeness during his unit tenures. A Higher Defence Management Course and Staff College Graduate, he has tenanted challenging Staff & Operational tenures in Siachen glacier, Mil Operations and Op Logistics appointments. He was the Force Public Info Offr at UNMISS as part of a UN Mission where he initiated a GIS based info management system for int collation. He is also a PhD research scholar from IIM Indore working in the domain of AI and Information Systems. The officer is currently posted as Col Industry Army Design Bureau at Army HQ.

05 Dec 2024 | 1445 - 1530 Session 5: Conasense: Pillars of NextGen Geointelligence

Chair

Lt Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM

Geospatial World

Cmde Sujeet Samaddar (Retd.)

Founder and Secretary
SAMDeS

Shailesh Shankar

Head - South Asia
BlackSky

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the Geospatial industry, Shailesh Shankar has extensive experience in geospatial applications and remote sensing systems. In his current role, he is the Head of Sales, South Asia for BlackSky. For the past 12+ years he has been focused on the applications of very high-resolution electronic optical satellite imagery. His extensive career spans various sectors, with a significant focus on defense applications, where he has contributed to numerous projects that leverage satellite technologies for strategic intelligence and operational planning.

Kush Sood

Enterprise /Solution Architect
NEC Corporation India

05 Dec 2024 | 1530 - 1600 Tea/ Coffee Break