Best Practices Meet 2025

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DSCI is hosting the 17th edition of its Best Practices Meet (BPM 2025) in Bengaluru on August 21, 2025.

Over the years, BPM has served as a fitting platform for Security & Privacy professionals and practitioners to come under one roof and deliberate on the best practices & concerns of the global as well as domestic Cyber Security industry. DSCI Best Practices Meet (BPM) focuses on the contemporary evolution of security by organising its content and deliberations under a dominant theme.

This time around, the BPM, with its renewed structure and spirt, shall entail a significant focus on the dimensions in involved in the Cyber Security of Aerospace & Defence sector of the country. Cybersecurity holds paramount importance for India's aerospace and defence sector, given the strategic sensitivity and national security implications of these domains. As India modernizes its defence infrastructure and integrates advanced digital technologies—such as AI, satellite communication, and network-centric warfare—the sector becomes increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats from both state and non-state actors. A single breach could compromise classified data, disrupt critical operations, or undermine defence readiness. The evolving geopolitical landscape, marked by strategic rivalries, territorial disputes, and shifting alliances, has placed defence modernization at the forefront of national security agendas worldwide.

Additionally, the Meet will also lay adequate focus on Emerging Technologies and the Security Challenges and Opportunities thereof. The emerging technologies like AI/ML, IoT, NLP, hardware and semiconductors, wireless networking, cloud computing, robotics, blockchain, AR/VR, and many others have been fuelling the technology transformation. The invention of new protocols, technology standards, interfaces, architectural frameworks, and cloud models is aiding in making better use of these emerging technologies. The rising quantum and complexity of data, increasing volume and velocity of development and deployment, heterogeneous devices connecting to the network, and higher dependencies on the cloud would pose significant challenges to security. Although emerging technologies would challenge the current security paradigm, they would also open up a plethora of new opportunities for cyber security.

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Our Speakers

Chief Guest

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

AVSM, VM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Government of India

Aarthy Venkat

Senior Manager - Data Privacy, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Abilash Soundararajan

Founder & CEO, Privasapien Technologies Pvt Ltd

Group Captain Angel Reuben VSM

Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Anil Khosla, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force

Col Anupam Tiwari

Indian Army

Anurag Garg

Strategy Director - India, Thales

Arun Shetty

Senior Director - Solution Engineering, CISCO - India and SAARC

Air Marshal B R Krishna, PVSM, AVSM, SC, ADC

Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Indian Air Force

Dr. Bhupender Singh

Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAIR)

Cmde BR Prakash VSM (Retd)

Chief Strategy Officer/Director, Aerospace Services India

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Devesh Vatsa, VSM

Advisor Cyber Security and Critical Technologies, DSCI

Dileep R

Head - Global Privacy, TCS

Col Dr. Dinesh Kumar

Professor, IPS Academy

Dr. Ian Martinus

Western Australia Investment and Trade Commissioner India & Gulf, Government of Western Australia

Jagannath P V

Global Data Privacy Officer and AI Governance, LTIMindtree Limited

Joyce Rodriguez

Head of Digital Cyber Security, Airbus India

Krishna Rajendra Neeli

Project Director AMCA, Aeronautical Development Agency

Lt. Gen MU Nair

Former NCSC

Gp Capt (Retd) Mukund Khare

Dr NNR Ranga Suri

Scientist F, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR)

Lt Gen PJS Pannu, PVSM, AVSM, VSM

Senior Advisor to Space, SIA

AVM Pawan Kumar

Director General, Defence Space Agency

Puja Deshpande

Head Privacy Implementation Privy, IDfy

Pushkal Dubey

Growth Lead, Leegality

Air Vice Marshal R Guruhari

Commandant of the Software Development Institute

AVM Rajiva Ranjan

Advisor to CDS

Air Marshal Rakesh Sinha, AVSM

Deputy Chief of Intergrated Defence Staff, HQ Integrated Defence Staff

Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, PVSM AVSM VM ADC

Former Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force

Sai Teja Peddineni

CEO, Veera Tactical Dynamics

Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, PVSM, AVSM, VM

Former Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Indian Air Force

Air Commodore Sandeep Satpathy

IAF

Dr. N. Subramanian

Executive Director, SETS

Air Marshal T D Joseph

Group Capt. T H Anand Rao

Director, ISPA

Umadevi N Bhat

Senior Deputy General Manager (Network & Cyber Security), BEL

Air Marshal Vikram Singh

Former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Indian Air Force

Vinayak Godse

CEO, DSCI

Col Virendra Mishra

Professor, IPS Academy

Vivek Roy

Head - Digital Connectivity & Power, Digital Industries, Siemens Ltd.

Sessions that are Planned

Event Schedule

The Mysore Hall
The Plumeria
Cassia

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Set Time: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Duration: 60 Mins

UGQC: Utility Grade Quantum Computer

... recent breakthroughs, what they mean for security, and possibilities they would create for defence and industry

Breakfast Session

Set Time: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM

Duration: 45 Mins

Inaugural Address

Set Time: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Duration: 60 Mins

Stealth: The Unseen Force Multiplier

... Unveiling science and technologies behind it, and how they would change warfare

Panel

Set Time: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Duration: 45 Mins

Keynote

Set Time: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Duration: 15 Mins

Digital Resilience

... Keep your organization securely up and running in the face of any disruption

KEYNOTE

Set Time: 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

Presentation

Set Time: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Duration: 20 Mins

Introducing Privacy Leadership Forum (PLF) Initiative

Presentation

Set Time: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

Duration: 10 Mins

PLF Leaders Panel - Evolving Privacy, Emerging Technologies and the Future of Data Protection

Panel

Set Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Duration: 50 Mins

Refreshments & Informal Discussions

Set Time: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Duration: 10 Mins

Invite-only Session

Set Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Duration: 60 Mins

Navigating Strategic and Operational Challenges in Cyber in a Shifting Geopolitical Environment

As global power dynamics grow more complex, the cyber domain has become a critical front in geopolitical competition. Nation-states and non-state actors alike are leveraging cyber capabilities to disrupt, influence, and gain strategic advantage, challenging traditional defense, governance, and business models. This closed-door, special session will examine how the evolving geopolitical landscape intensifies cyber risks and redefines strategic and operational priorities across sectors. With a focus on resilience, threat adaptation, and digital sovereignty, it will offer actionable insights for navigating the intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics in an increasingly contested digital world

Invite-only Session

Set Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Duration: 60 Mins

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This time around, the BPM, with its renewed structure and spirt, shall entail a significant focus on the dimensions in involved in the Cyber Security of Aerospace & Defence sector of the country.

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All Your Doubts Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Please follow these steps to register for Best Practices Meet 2025:

Step 1: Click on the type of pass to register with
Step 2: Choose the number of delegate(s)
Step 3: Fill in all details of the delegate(s)
Step 4: Submit the payment to confirm the participation

After filling in the details, once you reach the last step for submitting the payment, you will have below 2 options:

Online mode - In this mode, you can submit the payment via debit/credit/net banking/UPI. Using the online option, once you make the payment, you will get a confirmation email on your email address for the event.

Offline mode - In this mode, you will have the option to submit the payment routed via bank transfer. Once you choose this option and submit the details, you will be registered as not paid delegate. Once you do the bank transfer, you will need to share the UTR number with us. Once received, you will get a confirmation email of the registration.

*Note: Registration under offline mode will not be considered as confirmed until the payment is received by DSCI.

If you need an invoice for registration, make sure you add - (company name, address and GSTIN) on STEP 2 in the Buyer section, the billing details need to be furnished to get the invoice. In case you choose to skip providing the invoicing details, the same would be considered unregistered and sharing of the tax invoice would not be possible post that.

Your registration pass gives you access to all sessions and workshops for the event and meals during the event.

*Note: The access of the pass is excluded from any exclusive or special session defined as Invite Only.

To obtain your pass on the event day, you would need to visit the registration counter and mention your registration number and identity card to get your delegate badge at the venue.

Unfortunately, no, the accommodation and travel will have to be taken care by the delegates on their own. DSCI will not be responsible for the same. However, if you wish to stay at the event venue, you can book your accommodation at the special DSCI negotiated rates crafted for the delegates only. You may have a look at it by going to the venue section of the event website.

Unfortunately, no pick/drop facility is available for the event. It is advisable that delegates should plan their commute on their behalf only.

TESTIMONIALS

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The event was exceptionally well-organised, with highly relevant sessions and a thoughtfully curated speaker lineup. The venue was excellent, and every aspect of the execution was seamless, reflecting strong attention to detail and planning.

PB Venkataraman

Associate Professor (Off Campus), Department of Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani

The Best Practices Meet by DSCI continues to stand out as one of the most impactful industry gatherings each year, featuring well-curated content, seasoned experts, and flawless execution from start to finish.

Amrit Chhetri

Cyber Security Researcher & AI Mentor, My Cyber Hubs

Participating in DSCI's Best Practices Meet was an incredibly enriching experience. The calibre of speakers and the diversity of topics covered were truly impressive. Focus areas such as Digital Finance, Quantum Engineering, GCCs, and Defence & Aerospace, along with the closing presentation on AI's evolution and its impact on India's ecosystem, were especially insightful and thought-provoking.

Nikhil Pawar

Founding Partner, Kritva Technologies

The 16th edition of DSCI Best Practices Meet was a great event with an excellent line-up of speakers, discussions, presentations, and was overall a memorable experience. Looking forward to the next year's edition.

Yogesh Naik

Legal Counsel, Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd

I've been attending BPM since its very first edition over the past 16 years, and it has consistently delivered valuable insights on emerging technologies. Each year, it offers a forward-looking perspective on what's coming next in the digital and cybersecurity landscape

Sunil P

CISO, Capillary Technologies India Ltd.

Broad Focus Areas

Future of Aerospace

Supply Chain Resilience

PrivacyOps

Space Defence

Defence Modernization

Geopolitical Dynamics

Systems Thinking in Cyber

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