Delegate benefits (Virtual Conference)

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

Both conferences

For registration process/payment to attend the conference, please contact:
Nishpreet Bhasin
Tel: +91-9953452964
Email: nishpreet.bhasin@indiainfrastructure.com

• There is a 20 per cent discount before February 24, 2022.
• GST @18 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.
• Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.

Lead sponsorship

• Prominent branding and logo promotion (event microsite, banners, e-brochures, social media)
• Standalone presentation including Q&A (20-minutes)
• Opportunity to join a relevant panel discussion (10-minutes)
• Company logo will be displayed on the event website and the registration page
• Company logo will be displayed in the opening and closing slide
• Sponsor company mentioned in each promotional mailer
• Mention in social media posts including a post on the speaker from your company
• 10-20 complimentary logins
• Acknowledgement of sponsor in the virtual event opening and closing remarks
• Email/EDM featuring sponsor information to attendees and database of key contacts
• Sharing leads generated and participant list
• Logo to be branded on the post-event recording of the virtual event
• Sponsor session to be uploaded for one month for views
• Opportunity to interact virtually with the top officials in the industry

Co-sponsorship

• Branding and logo promotion (event microsite, banners, e-brochures, social media)
• Standalone presentation including Q&A (20-minutes) OR opportunity to join a relevant panel discussion
• 8-10 complimentary logins
• Email/EDM featuring sponsor logo to attendees and database of key contacts
• Sharing leads generated and participant list
• Logo to be branded on the post-event recording of the virtual event
• Sponsor session to be uploaded for one month for views

For sponsorship and delegate registrations, contact:

Nishpreet Bhasin
Tel: +91-9953452964
Email: nishpreet.bhasin@indiainfrastructure.com

For registration and sponsorship opportunities contact:

Nishpreet Bhasin
Tel: +91-9953452964
Email:nishpreet.bhasin@indiainfrastructure.com

• Indian metro systems today are deploying innovative fare systems, especially interoperable electronic payment methods such as QR codes and contactless ticketing, smartcards, bank cards, mobile wallets and near-field communication (NFC)-enabled devices.
• The focus is on unified, interoperable and integrated access across various transportation solutions. The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is a major step in this direction. In November 2021, the Haryana State Transport Department signed an MoU to implement the NCMC open-loop automatic fare collection system (AFCS) in the state. Metro systems in Kochi, Nagpur, Noida and a few sections in Delhi have NCMC-enabled AFCS.
• Contactless smartcards have so far been the most popular choice, but over the past few years, cities have been moving towards open-loop and account-based ticketing (ABT) systems. Kochi Metro is the first system in India to put in place a financial institution (FI)-led open-loop smartcard-based AFCS for metros. Several metro systems, including Chennai, are also planning to transition to an open-loop system.
• Very recently, a contract has been awarded for an EMV-based open-loop AFCS for the Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridor. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) has also invited bids to implement the NCMC open-loop AFCS for Kanpur Metro.
• QR codes are fast replacing single-journey smart tokens, thus saving costs for operators. The Kochi Metro Rail Corporation launched the Kochi1 app to generate QR code tickets and offer other functionalities such as managing card balances. Similarly, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched QR code-based tickets on the Airport Express Line, whereby commuters can book tickets using the Ridlr and Paytm mobile applications.
• DMRC has also begun the deployment of a contactless fare payment system, which will allow passengers to make fare payments through contactless bank cards, NFC-based and QR code-based mobile ticketing, as well as QR code-based paper tickets. The deployment is expected to be completed in 2022.
• Apart from this, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited has an application, called Skiiip Q, to generate QR codes. Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited also recently launched a QR code-based e-ticketing system, in association with MakeMyTrip, for metro passengers.
• Metro corporations’ key interest in the near term lies in developing AFC systems compatible with the NCMC scheme. This comes as a significant business opportunity for AFC and technology service providers.
• The penetration of bank cards and smartphones, increasing ridership, emphasis on integration and interoperability, introduction of new business models to tap the low-value payments market, development of mobile ticketing apps and mobile wallets, and launch of new technologies and innovations are the key drivers for the deployment of advanced fare collection systems.
• The mission of this conference is to analyse key trends, discuss recent developments, highlight opportunities, discuss best practices, and showcase innovations and new technologies in the ticketing and fare collection systems industry in India.

CURRENT STATUS, RECENT TRENDS AND FUTURE OF AFC SYSTEMS

• Key trends, market size and future outlook
• Impact of Covid-19
• Advantages of new ticketing solutions
• Challenges in transitioning to new fare media
• Future outlook

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

• Experience with closed loop
• Transition from smartcards to open-loop ticketing
• New technology solutions
• Challenges and lessons learnt

Panel discussion among private players, technology solution providers, global players/consultants.

FOCUS ON NATIONAL COMMON MOBILITY

• Progress so far
• Integration and interoperability
• Challenges faced in conversion of legacy infrastructure
• Opportunities for private players/technology providers

PLANS OF METRO RAIL CORPORATIONS

• Systems in use
• Experience with closed-loop systems
• Recent initiatives
• Key challenges and learnings
• Future plans

OPEN-LOOP PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND ACCOUNT-BASED TICKETING

• Key solutions
• Acquisition costs and the total cost of ownership
• Reducing infrastructure costs
• Managing issues, risks and challenges
• Case studies and global best practices

MOBILE TICKETING AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS

• Contactless mobile ticket payments during and after the Covid-19 pandemic
• Current status and future of digital wallets as a fare payment option
• Partnerships between metro rail corporations and financial services companies
• Best practices and case studies

SOLUTIONS FOR DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY

• Data transparency and data regulation
• Challenges related to data sharing
• Emerging requirements and new industry solutions

BEST PRACTICES IN PROCUREMENT AND FINANCING

• Experience so far
• Initiatives and best practices
• Evolving business models

EQUIPMENT FOR FARE COLLECTION MEDIA

• Needs and requirements
• Recent innovations
• New industry offerings

START-UP SHOWCASE

• Product showcase by start-ups in the ticketing and AFCS space
• Solutions to reduce investments in hardware and infrastructure
• New technologies, applications and results

The event is expected to draw participation from executives, managers and decision-makers from:

• Public  transport authorities and operating companies
• Policymaking  and regulatory bodies
• Technology and service provider firms
• System integrators
• Smartcard companies
• Technology and equipment manufacturers
• Mobile ticketing vendors
• Credit card companies
• Banks and financiers
• Data architecture firms
• Industry consultants
• Research and development organisations
• Associations
• Technical institutes