Agenda

DAY 1

Monday, 03 March 2025

Time (Hrs) Pre-Conference (By Invitation Only)
  Hall - Debate Room (First Floor)
1000 – 1030 Welcome Tea  
1030 - 1300 Masterclass: AI for Global Security Conducted by Professor VS Subrahmanian  
1030 - 1200 Module 1: Harnessing AI to Model & Mitigate Terror Group Behavior  
1215 - 1315 Module 2: AI for Modeling & Border Conflicts  
1315 – 1430 Lunch  
1430 - 1700 Roundtable: How Should Asia-Pacific Nations Invest in Remote Sensing Capabilities in the Face of the Current Duopoly in the Market?
Hosts
USGIF
 
1700 – 1830 Networking Reception  

DAY 2

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Time (Hrs) Sessions & Topics
0800 - 0930 Registration  
  Hall - Tango Ballroom
0930 – 1040 Inaugural Session  
0930 – 0935 Welcome Address by Lt Gen AKS Chandele PVSM, AVSM, President - Defence, Internal Security & Public Safety, Geospatial World  
0935 – 1010 Addresses by
Lt Gen V G Khandare PVSM, AVSM, SM, Principal Advisor, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Adam Reedy, International Government Sales Manager, Esri
V Adm Tarun Sobti AVSM, VSM, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy
 
1010 – 1025 Inaugural Address by General VK Singh PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Hon'ble Governor of Mizoram  
1025 – 1040 Vote of Thanks & Mementos: Sanjay Kumar, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Geospatial World  
1040 – 1055 Keynote Address: Lt Gen RS Raman, AVSM, YSM, Director General of Military Intelligence  
1100 - 1200 Plenary 1: Global Geopolitical Scenario & Regional Security Environment  
Plenary1: Global Geopolitical Scenario & Regional Security Environment
  • The shift in Geopolitical Power from West to the East
  • Indo Pacific as the hub of global geopolitical dynamics
  • State and non-state threats emanating from environmental issues, climate change and economic security
  • Harnessing geointelligence and space technology to mitigate risks in VUCA world
  • Jointness and collaborative approach amongst regional stakeholders for a stable Indo Pacific

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1200 - 1300 Exhibition Visit & Tea/ Coffee  
1300 – 1400 Lunch  
1400 – 1530 Plenary 2: Defence Geospatial Platform and Knowledge Infrastructure for Enabling Digital Twins and Actionable Intelligence  
Plenary 2: Defence Geospatial Platform and Knowledge Infrastructure for Enabling Digital Twins and Actionable Intelligence
  • Effective simulation and visualization tools for planning and leveraging digital twins
  • Reliable and accurate intelligence mapping and relaying to operational command
  • Latest and futuristic technologies feeding into the Defence Geospatial Platform changing the face of modern-day battlefield
  • Integration of diverse data and imagery for effective decision making and action
  • Collaboration between various military and defence units, facilitating the sharing of geospatial information, enhancing coordination, and improving response times

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1530 - 1600 Tea/Coffee  
1600 – 1730 Plenary 3: Space & Computing Infrastructure Enabling Sovereign Capabilities  
Plenary 3: Space & Computing Infrastructure Enabling Sovereign Capabilities
  • The need for sovereign assets for self reliance.
  • Sovereign space capabilities to enable development, launch, and operation of national satellite constellations.
  • Enabling secure and reliable communication, earth observation and navigation.
  • Advanced computing resources for research, national security, economic modeling, predictive analysis, and more.
  • AI and machine learning models tailored to regional stability.
  • State of the art cloud computing infrastructure for cyber resilience and data integrity.

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1730 - 1930 Networking Reception (Exhibition Area)  

DAY 3

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Time (Hrs) Sessions & Topics
0800 - 0930 Registration  
  Hall - Tango 1 Hall - Tango 2 Hall - Tango 3
0930 - 1600 Track 1: Technology Track 2: Defence Geospatial Knowledge Platform Track 3: User & Applications
0930 - 1030 Reality Capture & GeoIntelligence  
Reality Capture & GeoIntelligence
  • Spatial analysis, understanding relationship in geographic data to draw meaningful insight in the context of Indo Pacific
  • 3D Models, Digital Twins & GIS for battlefield visualization, analysis and planning
  • Leveraging 2D information and image sets for accurate 3D Visualization
  • Terrain Analysis for ops planning and post ops analysis
  • NextGen sensors and scanner for more accurate and reliable capture

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Defence Geospatial Enterprise Platform  
Defence Geospatial Enterprise Platform
  • Geospatial data integration and management for battle ops, strategic planning, reconnaissance and logistics
  • Geospatial visualization mapping tools
  • Operational coordination, communication and interoperability through real time data
  • Securing defence geospatial enterprise platform

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Sensor to Shooter Application  
Sensor to Shooter Application
  • Modern day innovative sensors including radars, infrared electro-optical sensors and ground based tactical sensors
  • Realtime command and control
  • Autonomous Weapons System launching strikes on sensor inputs
  • Shortening the OODA loop, through AI, ML and IoMT integration
  • Interoperability of data and hardware in a collaborative ecosystem

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1030 - 1130 Cloud Computing & Data Integration  
Cloud Computing & Data Integration
  • Laying the framework for a scalable, accessible and collaborative data ecosystem
  • Data sovereignty and security mechanisms
  • Integration of real time and diverse data feed for enhanced collaboration and responsiveness
  • Cloud computing and analysis for battlefield visualization and simulation
  • Combining AI, ML, IoT with Cloud computing for predictive modelling, anomaly detection and pattern recognition

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Navigation Satellite System for Regional Security  
Navigation Satellite System for Regional Security
  • Curating a reliable navigational system for regional security—NaVIC.
  • Border and coastline surveillance, anti-piracy operations.
  • NSS for precision targeting and tracking.
  • Countering deliberate disruptions such as jamming or spoofing.
  • Hybrid systems combining NSS with Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and terrestrial-based systems.

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Harnessing GeoIntelligence for Maritime Security  
Harnessing GeoIntelligence for Maritime Security
  • Role of specialised marine sensors, buoys and underwater drones
  • SAR satellite for constant Maritime Domain Awareness
  • Overcoming adverse environmental conditions for effective maritime surveillance
  • Case studies in enhancing maritime security through geointelligence
  • Region centric maritime security solutions
  • Role of regional maritime forces in enhancing collaborative pitch to tackle common issues
  • Combating piracy at sea
  • Ensuring cyber resilience of ships to shore communications

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1130 - 1230 Exhibition Visit & Tea/Coffee  
1230 - 1330 Lunch  
1330 - 1430 NextGen Tech: AI, ML, IoT & IoMT  
NextGen Tech: AI, ML, IoT & IoMT
  • Curating a smart ecosystem that collect, analyse and act on plethora of data available.
  • Automated data interpretation, image analysis and predictive modelling.
  • Equipping drones and autonomous vehicles with AI algorithms.
  • Data fusion, ML algorithms for accurate data analysis and prediction.
  • Integrating smart devices and sensors with military hardware.

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Integrated EO platform for GeoIntelligence  
Integrated EO platform for GeoIntelligence
  • Enabling real time data and surveillance to asses and act on emerging threats
  • Enabling seamless data integration from diverse sources
  • Next Gen Computing technology for reduced latency & faster decision making
  • Ground-based sensors, adding depth to situational analysis
  • Example of how integrated EO platforms were used in a military operation

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Resilient PNT  
Resilient PNT
  • Harnessing PNT for precision targeting
  • Making PNT Resilient and enabling it to tackle jamming and spoofing attacks
  • Hybrid PNT, combing satellite based PNT with terrestrial system and local sensors
  • Software Defined Radios, Quantum Tech and advanced antennas for resilient PNT
  • Exploring alternative or back up satellite navigation system

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1430 - 1530 Understanding the realms of Digital Twins  
Understanding the realms of Digital Twins
  • Digital Twin in ops planning and execution
  • Case study and examples of digital twins used in actual ops
  • Enhancing digital twins through AI, ML, IoMT and beyond
  • Accuracy and predictive capabilities of digital twins
  • Real time data challenges and scalability of digital twins

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Drone Platform for Modern Warfare  
Drone Platform for Modern Warfare
  • Innovative drone applications in ISR and combat
  • Swarming drones and loitering munitions application
  • Drones with Electronic Warfare System
  • Securing drone system and communication from cyber sabotage
  • AI driven autonomous drones with reduced human intervention

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Climate Resilience & Disaster Management  
Climate Resilience & Disaster Management
  • GeoIntelligence for anticipation, monitoring and responding to environmental disaster
  • Advanced multispectral sensors for monitoring environmental changes for early warning
  • Laying sensor networks to complement satellite imagery and data
  • GeoIntelligence for damage assessment and logistical support
  • Realtime monitoring and aiding of search and rescue ops

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1530 - 1600 Tea/Coffee  
1600 - 1630 Valedictory Session  

Bilateral Business Meet's

Date/Time (Hrs) Business Meet's
  Hall - Debate Room (First Floor)
4 Mar 2024 / 1430 - 1700 2nd India Australia Space and Geospatial Business Meet   Organizer  
5 Mar 2024 / 0930 - 1230 2nd India France Space and Geospatial Business Meet