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

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

Khushboo Khanna
Email:  khushboo.khanna@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-7982733496

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

Benefits of sponsorship (Virtual Conference)

• E-Meet influencers and decision-makers
• Reach out to and engage with new or active prospects
• Generate high quality sales leads
• Increase brand recognition
• Target a captive and engaged audience
• Drive website traffic through social media promotions
• Position your company as the thought-leader in your industry

For sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Khushboo Khanna
Email:  khushboo.khanna@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-7982733496

Ishan Arora,
Email:  ishan.arora@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-9582971760

Organisers:     

For delegate registrations and sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Khushboo Khanna
Email:  khushboo.khanna@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-7982733496

Ishan Arora,
Email:  ishan.arora@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-9582971760

• Digitalisation has become an important part of city gas distribution (CGD) business processes, ranging from network planning, engineering, and operations and maintenance, to complete management of network assets. Advanced solutions, including SCADA, GIS and the use of dashboards, analytical tools and innovative software, are enabling CGD companies to monitor their assets in real time, with greater precision. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which called for remote working, has further strengthened the case for the uptake of such technologies and increased the digitalisation of the “office”.
• An increasing number of CGD operators at the outset of their digital journeys are already seeing promising results. Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL), Indraprastha Gas Limited, Adani Gas, Mahanagar Gas Limited and GAIL Gas have been at the forefront in implementing innovative digital technologies that enhance the customer experience while making its operations more efficient. New entrants such as AG&P, Think Gas, Torrent Gas and Megha Engineering are deploying newer and advanced digital solutions, further creating opportunities for technology providers.
• New technologies such as the internet of things, big data and cloud computing are changing the way CGD companies do business. Another key area of interest for CGD utilities is deploying solutions that enable real-time, remote control or predictive maintenance to extend the life or operating efficiency of assets. Large volumes of data are also being generated that need to be stored, processed and analysed. In this context, nex-gen digital tools such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning for compete automation are also gaining traction.
• Going forward, digitalisation is expected to improve operations and increase flexibility throughout the CGD value chain. That said, with increasing digitalisation, data security is becoming a key concern. CGD operators, therefore, need to ensure that their risk management and response practices are aligned to a digitally controlled environment. At any rate, adequate workforce training and change management are essential for the smooth adoption of digital solutions.
• The mission of this virtual conference is to highlight the progress of CGD companies with regard to digital transformation, discuss the experience and challenges in technology adoption, and identify the new and emerging requirements. The conference will also showcase the best practices, and the most promising digital technologies and solutions.

EMERGING REQUIREMENTS, NEW ADVANCEMENTS AND FUTURE ROADMAP

• What are the new and emerging trends in the deployment of digital technologies for the CGD sector?
• What are the technologies available for automation? What has been the experience of CGD utilities?
• What are the key challenges? What is the future outlook?

CGD OPERATORS’ PERSPECTIVE: CURRENT DEPLOYMENT, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PLANS

• What has been the experience of CGD operators in the deployment of digital technologies?
• What are the new and emerging requirements in the new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What are their digital plans and priorities going forward?

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND SAFETY

• What are the digital solutions for planning, design and safety of CGD networks?
• What has been the experience so far? What are the specific issues and concerns?
• What is the potential of digitalisation in improving the safety of CGD networks in a post-Covid world?

FOCUS ON CNG STATIONS: APPLICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

• What is the potential for digitalisation in CNG stations?
• What has been the experience so far?
• What are some of the new digital solutions and offerings for the CNG segment?
• What are the future plans and requirements?

FOCUS ON PIPED NATURAL GAS NETWORK: APPLICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

• What is the potential for digitalisation in the PNG segment?
• What has been the experience so far?
• What are some of the new digital solutions and offerings for the PNG segment?
• What are the future plans and requirements?

TECHNOLOGIES FOR GIS AND FIBER NETWORK MAPPING

• What are the key applications of GIS in the CGD sector?
• What are the technology requirements?
• What has been the experience so far? What are the key issues and challenges?

SCADA, REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

• What are the new and emerging trends in the deployment of SCADA, remote monitoring and control systems in CGD networks?
• What has been the uptake of such solutions by CGD operators so far? What are the issues and concerns?
• What are the future plans and post Covid requirements?

IoT-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR SMART CGD NETWORKS

• What are the new and emerging requirements for IoT-based solutions?
• What has been the trend in the uptake of such solutions across the CNG and PNG segments?
• What are the potential strategies for the adoption of this technology?

SMART METERING PRACTICES

• What are the current metering solutions used by CGD operators?
• What has been the experience so far in the adoption of these solutions?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What is the future outlook for deployment?

ROLE OF CLOUD COMPUTING IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

• What are the new and emerging requirements for cloud-based solutions?
• What has been the trend in the uptake of such solutions across the CNG and PNG segments?
• What are the potential strategies for the adoption of this technology?

SMART SOLUTIONS FOR FIELD FORCE AND WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

• What has been the field force management strategy of CGD operators during the pandemic?
• Which digital solutions and tools are critical for the optimisation of workforce operations?
• What are the post Covid requirements of operators?

NEW TECHNOLOGIES – AR, VR, AI, ML AND BLOCKCHAIN

• How can technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) help in digitalisation?
• What will be the drivers for the adoption of these technologies in a post Covid world?
• What will be the key challenges in adoption?

SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING CYBERSECURITY RISKS

• What have been some of the key trends in managing cybersecurity-related risks?
• What are the best practices and solutions?
• What has been the uptake of such solutions by CGD operators so far? What are the specific issues and concerns?

• Ravi Agarwal, Executive Director, JV Marketing, GAIL
• Ravikant Arya, Additional General Manager, IGL
• Pardeep Goyal, Chief General Manager, Project CNG (GAS), BPCL
• Manas Khaire, EVP, CNG (Projects and O&M), IRMEPL
• Suresh P. Manglani, CEO, Adani Gas
• Anupam Mukhopadhyay, CGM, Marketing, GAIL Gas
• Srinivas Murali, Vice President, Mahanagar Gas
• Karthik Sagar, Growth Leader for research and Development at MagikMinds
• Prashant Sagar, COO, IRMEPL
• Abhimanyu Singh, Sr Manager (PJ-CGD), IOCL
• Shirees Swami, Technology Principal, TCE

The conference is targeted at:

• City gas Operators
• Industrial consumers
• Technology providers
• Engineering and design firms
• Gas marketers/suppliers
• System Integrators
• Meter manufacturers
• Material technology providers
• Policymakers and regulators
• Software Companies/IT solution providers (SCADA, GIS, ERP, etc.)
• Network Management Companies
• Consulting firms
• Cyber Security Solution Providers
• Natural gas producers
• Etc