Seminar on “The Changing Security Technology Scenario – Opportunities for Indo-U.S. Cooperation
– October 13, 2011

Amcham in association with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) organised a Seminar on “The Changing Security Technology Scenario – Opportunities for Indo-U.S. Cooperation” on 13th October 2011 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Seminar was organised on the occasion of the 14th India-International Security Expo (12th–15th October 2011).

Mr. Ved Marwah, Chairman, Task Force, National Security and Criminal Justice System, Centre-State Commission (Ex. Governor and former Commissioner of Police of Delhi) was the Chief Guest.

Mr. Mackay Spears, Deputy ICE Attache, U.S. Embassy, addressed the participants. Mr. William Blair, Chairman, Amcham’s Homeland Security Committee, and President, Raytheon India, delivered the opening remarks and theme presentation. Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Executive Director, ITPO, welcomed the participants.

Four member companies of Amcham made presentations. These were:

• Counter Terrorism
Mr. Claudius Marschalik
Director, Sales & Marketing Wheeled Vehicles
General Dynamics European Land Systems

• Cyber Security
Mr. Adam Golodner
Director, Global Security & Technology Policy
Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Maritime Coastal Security
Mr. William Blair
President
Raytheon India

• Critical Infrastructure Protection Safe City Surveillance
Mr. Ashwini Channan
Director – Government Relations
Honeywell International (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Speakers from the Indian Government were Mr. Ashok Kumar, IGP – Border Security Force; Mr. A.M. Prasad, Addl. DGP Karnataka; Mr. V.S.R. Murthy, Deputy Director General, Indian Coast Guard; Mr. P.M. Nair, Addl. Director General, Central Reserve Police Force; and Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. Vikram Sahgal, DIG Police and General Manager (Security), ITPO, proposed the Vote of Thanks.