NDTV Defence Summit, 2024 - Unleashing India's Defence Potential
NDTV Defence Summit, 2024 - Unleashing India's Defence Potential

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About The Summit

NDTV Defence Summit 2024 is a premier event bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss, collaborate, and strategise on the pressing issues facing our world today. This year's summit, the first of an annual series, focuses on the theme of ‘Unleashing India’s Defence Potential’ recognising the dynamic challenges and opportunities that define our global security landscape.

As we navigate through a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment, it is crucial to exchange ideas and best practices to ensure the safety and security of nations and communities worldwide. The NDTV Defence Conclave serves as a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in insightful discussions, share innovative solutions, and forge meaningful partnerships.

Throughout the conclave, participants will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, modern warfare, strategic alliances, and emerging technologies. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to advance the collective understanding of defence and security challenges and drive actionable outcomes that benefit society as a whole.

Defence Summit At A Glance

Agenda

11:05 AM

Fireside Chat: Hon’ble Minister and Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, NDTV Network

Rajnath Singh Hon’ble Defence Minister of India

03:00 PM

Keynote Address

Gen Manoj PandeChief Of The Army Staff

  • 10:00 AM

    Registrations

  • 10:30 AM

    NDTV Anchors introduce the Summit

  • 10:50 AM

    Lamp lighting by

    Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh

Keynote Address: 10:35 AM

Ashish RajvanshiCEO, Defence & Aerospace, Adani Group

Session One | 11:30 AMDefence 2030 – Unleashing Opportunities
  • Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitDeputy Chief Of The Air Staff

  • Samir V KamatChairperson, DRDO

  • Ashish RajvanshiCEO, Defence & Aerospace, Adani Group

  • Arun RamchandaniHead of Defence, Larsen & Toubro

Session Two | 12:15 PMPublic-Private Partnership: Transformative Potential
  • Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria (Retd.)Former Chief Of The Air Staff, Advisor to UP Govt on Defence Industrial Corridor

  • Air Vice Marshal N B Singh (Retd.)Principal Advisor, Bharat Forge Defence and Aerospace

  • Mr E P JayadevaDirector (Operations), HAL

Session Three | 01:05 PM International Defence Firms in India: Partners in Aatmanirbharta
  • Air Vice Marshal Michael Fernandez (Retd.)India Head, Lockheed Martin

  • Mats PalmbergCountry Head, Saab India

  • Alain GarciaVice President, India Business Development, Boeing Defence, Space & Security and Global Services

  • Ashok WadhawanJoint President and Head, Land Systems, Adani Defence & Aerospace

  • Alexander SlaterManaging Director, US-India Business Council

Keynote Address: 03:00 PM

Gen Manoj PandeChief Of The Army Staff

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, NDTV

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Vishnu Som, Group Executive Editor (International, Defence)

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Vasudha Venugopal, Political Editor, NDTV

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Marya Shakil, Editor – National Affairs

    Meet NDTV Anchors

    Tanima Biswas, News Editor, NDTV