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For sponsorship and delegate registrations, contact:

Tania Agarwal
Mobile: +91-9711588987
Email: tania.agarwal@indiainfrastructure.com

• Indian ports are witnessing technology adoption at a never seen before pace. Ports are making substantial investments in smart digital solutions. The non-major ports have started deploying more sophisticated technologies to not only increase their efficiency levels but also to outperform the major ports.
• A digital transformation roadmap for select Indian ports has been created to improve efficiency and increase productivity. Over 50 digital and technology modules have been identified across cargo and vessel operations, among others. A number of ports have also implemented solutions such as enterprise business systems (EBS) to modernise and automate port processes, gate automation and RFID gates to reduce human intervention, geographic information systems, and automated container yard positioning.
• Ports are now looking at advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and IoT, and the use of drones for seamless operations. Video analytics is an emerging technology being considered for container operations. Robotics is being used for gate automation. Real-time tracking of containers has been made possible with IoT, while the introduction of sensor systems will facilitate a reduction in the wait time.
• The Covid-19 outbreak has certainly increased the adoption of technology-based solutions at ports. One of the biggest technological initiatives taken amidst the ongoing pandemic is the digital issuance and approval of documents. Customs authorities too have been quick to adapt to the changed requirements.
• Going forward, the opportunity in the digital transformation space is enormous. Sagarmala too has port modernisation as one of its core components. This makes it imperative to deploy technology-based solutions and modern equipment at ports to increase their efficiency levels.
• The mission of this virtual conference is to highlight the progress so far with regard to the digital transformation of Indian ports, discuss the experience and challenges with technology adoption, and identify the future needs and requirements. It will also showcase the latest innovations, and the most promising and relevant technologies for Indian ports.

GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE: PROGRESS, PLANS AND POTENTIAL

• What has been the level of digital transformation at major and non-major ports?
• What are the emerging requirements?
• What are the key priorities of the government to develop the ports of the future under the Maritime Vision 2030?
• What are the upcoming opportunities in the segment?

PORT DEVELOPER/OPERATOR PERSPECTIVE: DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION OF PORTS & TERMINALS

• What has been the experience so far?
• What are the current gaps? What are the new solutions being explored by the ports?
• What are the key issues and challenges faced in technology adoption? What can Indian ports learn from their global counterparts?

DIGITAL INITIATIVES FOR TRADE FACILITATION

• What has been the impact of various IT reforms undertaken to improve customs procedures at Indian ports (ICEDASH, SWIFT, Indian Customs EDI system, etc.)?
• What has been the stakeholder experience?
• What new initiatives or IT reforms can be expected in the next few years?

CONTAINER TERMINAL AUTOMATION

• What has been the experience with regard to the automation of container terminal operations?
• What is the potential for robotised and remote-controlled handling systems?
• What are the technology disruptions the industry will look at in the future?

DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY

• What has been the level of technology adoption in ship and fleet operations?
• What has been the experience so far in terms of ensuring the efficiency of ship traffic control operations?
• What are the future plans with regard to the adoption of new-age digital solutions?

SPOTLIGHT ON DIGITAL COLLABORATION PLATFORMS AND SOLUTIONS

• PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM1x
• LOGISTICS DATA BANK
• GATE AUTOMATION
• OTHERS

• What has been the experience so far?
• What has been the level of stakeholder acceptance of these platforms and solutions?
• What are the expected advancements in these systems?

ERP IMPLEMENTATION AT PORTS

• What are the emerging ERP requirements of the Indian port sector?
• What are the new enhancements offered by vendors?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What are the global advancements? What lessons can be learnt?

FOCUS ON AUTOMATION AND REMOTE OPERATIONS AT PORTS:

• What are the kinds of automation solutions available to deal with the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis?
• What have been the latest innovations?
• What are the global advancements?

NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
• REAL-TIME 3D PLATFORMS
• BIG DATA
• CLOUD
• ROBOTICS
• BLOCKCHAIN
• REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

• What are the technology solutions that can be deployed to improve productivity and ease of doing business at Indian ports?
• What has been the experience so far?
• What are the global advancements? What lessons can be learnt?

FOCUS ON CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY

• What are the issues and concerns associated with data security and protection?
• What are the new and emerging solutions for managing cybersecurity risks?
• What has been the port operators’ experience? What are the lessons learnt?

FOCUS ON LAST MILE AUTOMATION

• What are the key business drivers for last mile automation?
• What has been the progress so far with regard to last mile automation?
• What are the key industry offerings?

Confirmed speakers so far (in alphabetic order)

• Rohit Chaturvedi, Lead, New Initiatives, Essar Ports
• Kanchi Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, JNCH
• Tarun Kalra, Vice President, North Region, Mediterranean Shipping
• Jan Kees, Project Manager, Royal Haskoning
• Jai Khurana, CEO, Southern Ports, Adani Ports and SEZ
• Rajendra Kumar, Joint Director (R&P), Visakhapatnam Port Trust
• Ajay Moghe, Head, Operations, DP World Nhava Sheva
• B.S.V. Rao, Joint director, mechanical and electrical engineering dept, Mumbai Port Trust
• Mrinal K. Sirkar, Head IT & CIO, Management Services, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust

The conference is targeted at:

• Public and Private Ports
• Port Terminal Operators
• Logistics Companies
• Technology Providers
• System Integrators
• Digital Solution Providers
• IT Hardware and Software Providers
• Shipping Agencies
• Consultants
• Financial Institutions
• Research and Development Agencies
• Policymakers and Regulatory Authorities

Delegate benefits (Virtual Conference)

• Direct interaction with senior speakers (Q&A facility)
• Easy connectivity to geographically dispersed delegates (click of a mouse)
• Cost effective (lower ticket price as compared to a physical conference)
• Offers flexibility and convenience
• Access to conference recording
• Recap of conference sessions

For registration process/payment to attend the conference, please contact:

Tania Agarwal
Mobile:  +91-9711588987
Email: tania.agarwal@indiainfrastructure.com

• GST @18 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.
• Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.