DAY 2 / Wednesday, 12 June: Deep Dive Discussion

Track: Defence Geospatial Enterprise

0930 - 1030 Defence Geospatial Data Infrastructure, Architecture & Standards
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Geospatial technology is crucial for national security, enabling defence intelligence professionals to leverage vast data from social media and other platforms through GIS (Geospatial Information Systems). This capability forms the backbone of Defence Geospatial Data Infrastructure (DGDI), which tracks hotspots and develops preventive measures for potential threats. By integrating AI and machine learning, geospatial technology enhances data processing and analysis, providing rapid and precise battlespace situational awareness. AI-powered systems offer safe and economical real-time surveillance of hotspots and battlefields. The development of DGDI has significantly improved the effectiveness of defence intelligence agencies, enabling quick, data-driven decisions to minimize threats and bolster national security.
Points of Discussion
  • Role of geospatial technology in enhancing situational awareness
  • Contributions of DGDI towards threat identification and prevention
  • Impact of real-time geospatial data on military operations and intelligence
  • How predictive analysis helps in planning and executing defence strategies
  • Integration of AI and ML in Geospatial Technology
Chair

Lt Gen Girish Kumar

Former Survey General of India

Keynote

Oliver David Brown

Solution Engineer
Esri

Vivek Saxena

Scientist F
DGRE - DRDO

Giridhar M Aekbote

Director
Microgenesis

Matthew Jackson

Solution Architect
Maxar

Radha Krishna Kavuluru

Principal Engineer - Firmware & Software
Dhruva Space

1030 - 1130 Digital Twins for War Fighting
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The defense industry, operating in complex, high-stakes environments, can significantly benefit from digital twins, which provide virtual representations of military assets and systems for real-time analysis and optimization. Digital twins allow defense organizations to monitor equipment health, detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize maintenance schedules through embedded sensors, ensuring mission readiness. They also create realistic virtual training environments for personnel to practice complex scenarios. By integrating real-time data from sensors, intelligence systems, and geographic information, digital twins enhance situational awareness, support informed decision-making, and improve resource allocation. Embracing digital twins can revolutionize military operations, making them more efficient, effective, and adaptable to modern warfare's dynamic demands.
Points of Discussion
  • Importance of digital twins in modern military operations
  • Role of embedded sensors in monitoring military assets and collecting real time data
  • Realistic virtual training scenarios and benefits of virtual training for military personnel
  • Emerging trends and advancements in digital twin technology
  • Tools and technologies supporting real-time operational insights and resource allocation and Mission Planning
Chair

Maj Gen (Dr) Dilawar Singh

Senior Advisor
Indian Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Technologies

Col Joydeep Majumdar


DRDL

Christopher Oxendine

Industry Solutions Manager
Esri

Vishal Anand

COO
Mappls GeoSystems

Dr Aniruddha Roy

CTO
Genesys International Corporation Ltd

1130 - 1230 Tea Break & Exhibition Visit Hall - Exhibition Area
1230 - 1330 Lunch Break Hall - Ballroom Lobby
1330 - 1430 Data Sovereignty and Cybersecurity
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Data sovereignty and cybersecurity are interlinked, with cybersecurity being essential to protect and regulate data assets. Experts emphasize fortifying systems against increasing cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks, exacerbated by supply chain vulnerabilities and space security issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial in enhancing cyber defense, aiding in malware detection, phishing message identification, infected URL detection, attack graph construction, and overall risk posture protection. Despite the importance of data sovereignty, it's vital to recognize that data, like petroleum, must be refined and processed to create national wealth, making mere stockpiling ineffective.
Points of Discussion
  • Role of data sovereignty in maintaining control over data and protecting privacy
  • Interconnection between Data Sovereignty and Cybersecurity
  • The increasing relevance of space security in the context of cybersecurity
  • Technological advancements and tools necessary to bolster cybersecurity and, by extension, data sovereignty
  • Future potential of AI in constructing attack graphs and improving overall cybersecurity strategies
Chair

Cdr Mukesh Saini

Former National Information Security Coordinator (GOI)

Vinit Goenka

Data Sovereignty Expert

Dr Anupam Tewari

Advisor (Cyber) to Principal Advisor
Ministry of Defence

HS Randhawa

ACP
Delhi Police - Cyber Crime

1545 - 1600 Tea/Coffee Break
1600 - 1645 Valedictory Hall - Tango 2
Chief Guest

Lt Gen Vinod Khandare, PVSM, AVSM, SM

Principal Advisor
Ministry of Defence