IMR DEFENCE EVENTS SHOWCASE
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Introduction
To celebrate the 90th Birth Anniversary of late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India and Chairman DRDO, the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), with support of DRDO and Indian Military Review, will organise a Webinar-cum-virtual expo for the benefit of DRDO and all stake-holders on 07-08 Oct 2021.
Growing Profile of DRDO
In the last few years, the country has seen some exceptional technological advancements and achievements by DRDO in building Atmanirbhar Bharat. India today has achieved self-reliance in the areas such as missiles, radars, sonars, torpedos, electronic warfare systems, airborne early warning and control, and communication systems, thanks to DRDO's relentless pursuit to realise niche and advanced defence technologies.
The DRDO has also set out to incorporate private companies as ‘development cum production partners'. Today, there are 2,000 companies in India which are able to develop and manufacture systems and sub-systems while there are 10,000 companies in the component development. DRDO has also rolled out several initiatives to transfer technologies to the private sector, develop adequate testing facilities which could be developed in the PPP (public-private-partnership) model, motivate industry to carry out research and development.
Objective
The aim of the event is multifold, as follows:-
(a) To reach out to all stakeholders and inform them where DRDO stands today in its journey to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies.
(b) Disseminating information on DRDO's successes in its mission to achieve self-reliance in realising critical defence technologies.
(c) Generating appreciation amongst armed forces officers about DRDO's efforts to equip the armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services.
(d) Interaction with Industry on suggestions for joint research, collaboration and assistance required from DRDO to increase private research and indigenous efforts.
Theme of the Event
The theme of the event is "Futurte and Cutting Edge Technologies" The focus will be on:
- Technology Fast-tracking
- Production Enablement
- Technologies to Leapfrog to the Future
* Hypersonic Technologies
* Quantum Communication Technologies - Artificial Intelligence in Defence
- Anti-Drone Systems
- Electronic Warfare
- High Powered Microwave
- Directed Energy Weapons
- New Dimensions - Space and Cyber
Speaking and Panel Slots
Event Sponsors get the benefit of a speaking slot.
Session sponsors get the privilege of a place on the panel to put across their point of view during the discussion.
Book a Sponsorship or Exhibition Stand
Sponsors' Privileges
1. One Speaking slot in webinar
2. One Sponsor's premium virtual exhibition booth.
3. Company Logo in Lobby as Lead Sponsor
4. Full company description 1000 words.
5. Networking with visitors.
6. Showcase products in your booth.
7. Play your video for visitors in booth.
8. Upload 6 catalogue and brochures as handouts.
9. Invite webinar Attendees by text message.
10. Contact Delegates through Networking Centre.
11. 10 delegate passes for live webinar.
12. Post-event Attendance Report with names and email ids.
13. Webinar recording.
14. All permissions Valid for all days of event.
Virtual Exhibition Stand Features
- Company masthead banner
- Fascia name
- Company Logo on top of booth
- Logo on Reception Table with link to website
- Product display (Sponsors 10, Exhibitors 6)
- Two Standee (Roll-up) posters
- Three Wall posters
- Corporate Video (linked to Youtube)
- 1-to-1 Video Interaction with visitors in own booth
- text chat with visitors
- Exchange business cards with visitors
- Exhibitor’s Social media links
- Sponsors and Exhibitors have own Dashboard to upload and edit details
— DUMMY VIRTUAL EXHIBITION STAND —
Day 1- Thursday 07 Oct 2021
SESSION 1- INAUGURAL SESSION (0930-1010 HRS)
Opening Remarks : Lt Gen Sunil Srivastava, AVSM, VSM**, Retd, Director CENJOWS
Homage : “A Tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam” - Movie
Keynote Address : Dr G Sathesh Reddy, Secretary DD R&D & Chairman DRDO
Special Address : Gen Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff
Inaugural Address : Chief Guest Shri Ajay Bhatt, Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri
Industry Rep : Sh Ashish Saraf, VP & Country Director - India, Thales
Vote of Thanks : Lt Gen Sunil Srivastava, AVSM, VSM**, Director CENJOWS
SESSION 2 – AI AND ROBOTICS IN DEFENCE (1030 - 1200 HRS)
Chairman : Dr Sudhir Kamath, OS/ Sc H & Director General Micro Electronic Devices and
Computational Systems & Cyber Systems (MED CoS)
Speakers : Dr Subrata Rakshit, Director Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research CAIR (AI)
Sh MM Kuber, Research & Development Establishment R&DE (Robotics)
Prof Santanu Chaudhary, Director, IIT Jodhpur*
Dr. Sumanth Mukharjee, Sc. G, Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA) (AI Based Wargaming)
Col Vivek Goyal, Col Strategic Planning (Tech & AI), Army HQ “AI and Robotics in Defence (Army Perspective).”
Mr Prabhakaran PV, Head – Product Management, Fluke India
Panel Discussion
SESSION 3 –CYBER AND SECURITY SYSTEMS (1200 - 1330 HRS)
Chairman : Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy DS & Director General Missiles and Strategic Systems (MSS)
Speakers : Narendra Nath, Joint Secretary, NSC Sectt
Dr. Souradyuti Paul, Associate Prof Dept of Electrical Engg and Computer S,c IIT-Bhilai
Sh Prasanna, Centre for Artificial Int Research. “Security Issues in Cyber Space Characterisation”
Sh Amit Sharma, A dvisor Cyber, DRDO (Security Software)
Col Debashish Bose, Senior Defence Specialist (Cyber), National Security Council Secretariat
Mr K Nagarajan, A-1 Fence Products
Panel Discussion
SESSION 4 – FUTURE OF DEFENCE COMMUNICATIONS (1430 - 1600 HRS)
Chairman : Sh Hari Babu Srivastava, Director General (Technoloy Management & System Analysis & Modeling (TM & SAM), DRDO.
Speakers : Sh MH Rahaman, Director Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC) IIT Delhi, “TeraHertz Technology in Communications - Future of Gbps Communications”
Prof G Raghavan, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) (Quantum Technology for Communication Security)
Sh Mangal, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) (Cognitive Radio)
Sh Ashok Kumar Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) (VLF - Under Water Communication)
Lt Gen Rajeev Sabherwal, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Retd, former SO-in-C
Bharat Electronics Ltd.
Panel Discussion
Day 2- Friday 08 Oct 2021
SESSION 5 – UNMANNED SYSTEMS (0930 - 1100 HRS)
Chairman : Sh MSR Prasad, Former DS & DG (Missiles & Strategic Systems), DRDO
Speakers : Sh Shiva Prasad, DRDO Young Scientist Lab - AT (Drones, Drone Swarms)
Dr Manu Korula, Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) (UUV and UUV Swarms)
Sh Y Dilip, Sc H, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) (Unmanned Systems)
Prof Abhishek, Dept of Aerospace Engg, IIT Kanpur
Rear Adm Vikram Menon, VSM, Asst Chief of Naval Staff (Air), Naval HQ
Col Rahul Tripathi, Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Panel Discussion
SESSION 6 – NEW DIMENSIONS IN WARFARE(1130 - 1300 HRS)
Chairman : Sh PS Goel, Former ISRO Scientist
Speakers : Dr Anupam Sharma, Associate Director, DSP (Space)
Dr Jagannath Nayak, Director Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) (Directed Energy Weapons)
Prof Jagdeesh, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) (Hypersonics)
Sh SK Nayak, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) (Electro-magnetic Railgun)
Air Vice Mshl Dhnanjay Khot, AVSM, VM, Defence Space Agency
Mr Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO, Dhruva Space Pvt Ltd
Panel Discussion
Summary : Dr N Ranjana, Director DSTA, DRDO
Closing Remarks : Lt Gen Sunil Srivastava, AVSM, VSM**, Retd, Director CENJOWS
Vote of Thanks : Maj Gen Ravi Arora, Retd, Chief Editor Indian Military Review
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