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METRO RAIL CONFERENCE

The Metro Rail Conference 2024 is a premier event dedicated to shaping the future of urban mobility through the expansion and enhancement of metro rail systems across India. Hosted by FIRST Construction Council in collaboration with CONSTRUCTION WORLD and INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY magazines, the conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to delve into the critical discussions and deliberations surrounding the viability, expansion, and financial sustainability of the Indian Metro Rail industry.

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Our Speakers

Gitesh Mahajan

Gitesh Mahajan

SVP & Business Head - Datacenter Services · Sify Technologies Limited
Jagat Ram

Jagat Ram

CTO, RBL Bank
Raj Sudhir Jhaveri

Raj Sudhir Jhaveri

Senior Director, Head BFSI & Large Conglomerates, STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited
Tanveer Ahmad

Tanveer Ahmad

Business Head – Wet & Dry Cooling Solutions, Cooling Business, Thermax
Amit Agarwal

Amit Agarwal

President, Techno Digital
Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma

DATA Center Expert
Lohithashan Potti

Lohithashan Potti

Vice President -Product Management and Strategic Solutions, FUJI Electric India 
Prassana Lohar

Prassana Lohar

Innovation & Transformation Adviser, Union Bank of India 
Abhijeet Borgaonkar

Abhijeet Borgaonkar

Head - Delivery & Intelligence, AISIGINT
Durgesh Pandey

Durgesh Pandey

Data Center Expert, Iron Mountain
Jay Burse

Jay Burse

Chief Vision Officer, Prasa
Shrinivas R. Deshingkar

Shrinivas R. Deshingkar

Founder & Chairman, Shree Tech Data Limited
Milind Pagar

Milind Pagar

CEO & Director, Iramai Advance System Ltd
Dr. Prasit Kumar Duttae

Dr. Prasit Kumar Duttae

founder and CTO of Voltrez Tech Pvt. Ltd
Jyotirlatha B

Jyotirlatha B

CTO, Digital transformation, strategy & innovation, Godrej Capital
Nikhil Bhushan

Nikhil Bhushan

Technology Expert & Former CTO, Starbucks
Sagar Sen

Sagar Sen

Former Vice President - Information Technology, NTT
Ar. Hardik Pandit

Ar. Hardik Pandit

Principal Architect, APICES Studio
Sarat Madala

Sarat Madala

Director, Major Projects Advisory Business Consulting, KPMG India
Ankit Goenka

Ankit Goenka

Senior Vice President Strategy & Transformation, Bajaj General Insurance
Shubhojeet Chakravarty

Shubhojeet Chakravarty

Partner – Industrial Infrastructure & Data Centers, PwC
Ujjwal Singh

Ujjwal Singh

Director, PwC
Mr. Srinivas Varadarajan

Mr. Srinivas Varadarajan

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), KAS – Vigyanlabs Pvt. Ltd.
Amit Srivastava

Amit Srivastava

Head of Datacenter Vertical- India, Siemens Limited
Dr. Satish Doiphode

Dr. Satish Doiphode

Former VP – IT & Automation, Reliance Industries
Rish Tej

Rish Tej

Chief Strategy Officer, Indus.AI

Event Registration and Pricing

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9,000

(Valid till 19th January 2024)

  • Access to all conference sessions and workshops.
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and fellow professionals.
  • Exclusive access to the conference exhibition.
  • Conference materials, including presentations, reports, and networking directory.
  • Lunch & Tea.
  • Access to the speakers lounge.
  • 11,000

  • Access to all conference sessions and workshops.
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and fellow professionals.
  • Exclusive access to the conference exhibition.
  • Conference materials, including presentations, reports, and networking directory.
  • Lunch & Tea.
  • Access to the speakers lounge.
  • 15,000

  • Access to all conference sessions and workshops.
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and fellow professionals.
  • Exclusive access to the conference exhibition.
  • Conference materials, including presentations, reports, and networking directory.
  • Lunch & Tea.
  • Access to the speakers lounge.
  • Register 4 or more participants and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on your total registration cost.  Contact us at +91 8657532148/ +91 8422874010

     

    AGENDA - 2024

    TIME SESSION DETAILS
    9.00 am REGISTRATION
    INAUGURAL SESSION
    9.50 am WELCOME NOTE - Emcee
    9.55 am Lamp Lighting
    10.00 am INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Pratap Padode, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council
    10.10 am OPENING ADDRESS : Padma Vibhushan Dr E Sreedharan, Former Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corp
    10.25 am SPECIAL ADDRESS : Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Upa-lokayukta of Maharashtra, & Former Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust
    10.35 am SPECIAL ADDRESS : Mr. KVB Reddy, MD, L&T Metro Rail
    Can Public-Private Partnership (PPP) work for Metro Rail projects?
    10.45 am SPECIAL ADDRESS : Mr. Scott Crozier, Sr VP, Trimble Inc
    Technology Trends in Construction
    10.55 am SPECIAL ADDRESS : Mr. UJM Rao, MD, AP Metro Rail Corporation
    The Most Sustainable & Cost Efficient Light Metro System Suitable for Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian Cities.
    11.05 am BREAK
    11.25 am Presentation by Mr. Tanveer Padode, CIO, Asapp Info Globa Group
    11.30 am Forthcoming Metro Project Opportunities
    Mr. Karun Raj Singh Sareen, Partner Major Projects KPMG Advisory
    A detailed presentation of the forthcoming metro rail projects opportunities
    11.45 am Panel – I - Technological Innovations in Metro Rail Infrastructure
    • Signaling and train control systems, Communication and information technology in metro operations, Automation and driverless metro technologies
    • Tunneling and construction technologies, Elevated vs. underground metro systems
    • Station design and architecture
    • Emerging Metro Rail Technologies - needs and requirement

    Moderator: Mr. Karun Raj Singh Sareen, Partner Major Projects KPMG Advisory
    Panelists:
    • Mr. Suyash Trivedi Executive Director (Civil), Mumbai Metro Rail Corp Ltd,
    • Mr. Kumar Keshav, Director, Business Development, Deutsche Bahn RRTS Operations (Former MD of UP Metro Rail),
    • Mr. Sunil Desai- Director, Dextra India,
    • Mr. Anuj Goel | Head Automatic Fare Collection | Mumbai Metro One,
    • Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Director(Systems), Kochi Metro Rail
    12.40 pm PARTNER PRESENTATION - Kirloskar Oil
    Dr Krishna Lakshminarasimhan, Chief Technology Officer, & Mr. Swarnendu Jha, Head - Global Powergen Business, of Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
    1.00 pm LUNCH
    1.45 pm PARTNER PRESENTATION - JSW Steel
    Mr. Rajat Katyal, Vice President, JSW Steel Limited
    METRO LEADERS SPEAK
    1.55 pm KEYNOTE - Mr. Vinay Kumar Singh, MD, NCRTC
    Case Study - The RRTS Strategy
    2.15 pm Panel – II - Smart Metro Cities: Integrating Metro Rail with Urban Development
    • Urban planning, transit-oriented development and metro rail integration
    • Sustainable development in metro rail - solar, environment friendly building materials
    • Integration of modes of transport & transport planning

    Moderator – Mr. Suneet Maheshwari, Managing Partner, Udvik Infrastructure Advisors LLP
    Panelists
    • Mr. Vinay Kumar Singh, MD, NCRTC,
    • Mr. Rohit Yajnik | Head Non Fare Revenue and Branding, Mumbai Metro One
    • Mr. UJM Rao, MD, AP Metro Rail Corporation,
    • Mr. Vijay Agrawal, Director, Equirus Capital,
    • Mr. Shantanu Goel, Joint Managing Director, CIDCO
    • Mr. B Mangla Prasad, Executive Director (System), Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
    3.10 pm PARTNER PRESENTATION – Tata Steel
    Mr. Parag Ishwardas Raut, Sr. Area Manager Business Development, Tata Steel
    3.20 pm KEYNOTE - Mr. Vinod Yadav, Director, NCC Ltd, & former Chairman, Railway Board
    The challenge of capacity utilisation in metro rail
    3.35 pm KEYNOTE - Vishal Ramprasad, Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cities and Transport, World Resources Institute India (WRI)
    Case Study – Ridership Challenges
    3.50 pm Panel – III - Improving Ridership for Metro Rail Network
    • Sustainable development in metro rail
    • Reason able Tariff
    • Security and safety measures
    • Seamless accessibility and inclusivity in metro design
    • Contractor Selection (Bids / Pre-qualification)
    • Sustainable metro rail solutions (Neo Metro / Light Metro)
    • Zero congestion at entry & exit points for last mile travels

    Moderator – Jagan Shah, CEO, Infravision Foundation
    Panelists :
    • Ms. Revathy Pradeep, Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation,
    • Mr. Vinod Yadav, Director, NCC Ltd
    • Mr. Vishal Ramprasad, Program Manager, Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI
    • Mr. Harish Gupta, Executive Director (Operation and Maintenance), Navi Mumbai Maha Metro Operation Corporation Ltd
    4.45 pm End of the Event

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          ULTRAMAXX STEEL


          N N Ispat Pvt Ltd is known for quality steel producer of the Indian steel Industry having Integrated Steel Plant, located at Bardhhaman in West Bengal, having BIS license under the brand name ULTRAMAX TMT. It is a part of Adukia Group, headquartered in Kolkata has a widespread, producing a wide range of products like pellets, MS billets, TMT Bars, Wire Rod Coils, Binding Wires, Nails etc. Our Group turnover is more than Rs.3000 Crores. Our Manufacturing capacity is 4.5 lacs MT per annum with latest Thermax technologies. Our assurance of best quality of materials and prompt delivery in stipulated time can be judged by our service. Our Plant has ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications.

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          NCC


          NCC Limited is transforming India's infrastructure with top-notch projects in Buildings, Transportation, Water, Irrigation, Electrical, Mining, and Railways. With 45 years of excellence, NCC has delivered 490+ buildings, 20,000+ kms of pipelines, irrigated 350,000+ acres, and electrified 35,000+ villages. Led by A Ranga Raju,MD, NCC ensures quality, safety, and timely execution, with a turnover of Rs 15,701 crore and an order book of Rs 50,244 crore as of March 2023.

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          Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited


          In the realm of power generation and Industrial power solutions, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation. With a rich heritage that speaks volumes of its commitment to quality, KOEL has cemented its position as the leading manufacturer of diesel engines, power generating sets, and agricultural equipment. Our products are not just engines; they are the heartbeat of industries & infrastructure, ensuring that your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

          At KOEL, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located across India. These hubs of innovation are where our world-class products come to life, embodying the latest in technology and engineering excellence. Our commitment to sustainability and efficiency is evident in every product we design, making us a trusted partner in your business's growth journey.

          Understanding the dynamics of a global market, KOEL has expanded its footprint beyond Indian borders, marking a significant presence in over 50 countries. Our offices in the USA, Middle East, South Africa, and a robust distribution network across the Middle East and Africa are testament to our global reach and the trust international customers place in us. This global perspective enables us to understand and meet the diverse needs of our customers, offering tailored solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

          For potential customers looking for reliable and efficient power solutions, KOEL represents a partnership that goes beyond mere transactions. We are committed to your success, offering unparalleled customer service and support to ensure that our products meet and exceed your expectations. Choosing KOEL means opting for a legacy of excellence, innovation, and reliability. Let us power your success story with engines and generators that set the benchmark for quality and performance in the industry.

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          Kridhan


          Established in 2006, Readymade Steel (RMS) revolutionized India's construction industry with "ready to use" Readymade Steel Products. Specializing in Rebar Couplers and Sonic Tubes since 2008 and 2018 respectively, Kridhan Infratech is a leader in engineered steel solutions. Our portfolio includes iconic projects like Mumbai and Pune Metro, Hyderabad Metro, and DLF Midtown. We serve EPC companies across sectors including Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial, and Irrigation projects. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, Kridhan Infratech delivers excellence through innovative solutions, reliability, and unwavering dedication, ensuring we meet our clients' needs with the highest standards of service.

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