The 13th edition of VARINDIA Eastern India Information Technology (EIITF) 2024 held on 13th September at Hotel Raajkutir, Kolkata, witnessed enormous success and extensive support from the esteemed technology leaders from the corporate world, CXOs, members of COMPASS, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) from Eastern India.
A landmark event - EIITF has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth in the technology industry in the eastern region. This fair provides a unique platform for networking, learning, and showcasing the latest technological advancements.
Themed, ‘Enhancing Access and Connectivity’ which is the need of the hour, the 13th EIITF 2024 incorporated topics like Navigating the risks, Defending Against Attacks - Adversarial Neural Cryptography, Revolutionizing AI: GenAI and Data ChatGPT and more.
(L - R) : Mr. Zakir Hussain Rangwala,CEO, B D Software Distribution, Mr. Narayan Basak, CISO & Head - IT Operations, TCG Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Minal Bhagat, Co-founder -Ensonic Computech , Mr. Bijoy Kumar Mitra, Sr. V.P.- Intensity Global Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Ashwin Mittal, Regional Head, OPSWAT India, Mr. Pradeep Biyani, President- COMPASS , Mr. Sourav Das, Group Chief of Digital & IT- Rupa & Co. , Mr. Hari Kishore Kusumakar, IPS- ADG & IGP Cybercrime West Bengal and CISO West Bengal , Mr. Manjit Nayak, Director-STPI , Mr. Anil Kaushik, Founder Vice Chairman, CyberCorp Limited, Mr. Sourabh Khemani, Founder Chairman & CEO of CyberCorp Limited, Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-chief-VARINDIA and Dr. Arindam Sarkar, Head of Department of C S & Electronics- Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira- Howrah
The event commenced with the ceremonial lamp-lighting by Hari Kishore Kusumakar, IPS- ADG & IGP Cybercrime West Bengal and CISO West Bengal; Manjit Nayak, Director, STPI; Dr. Arindam Sarkar, Head of Department of C S & Electronics - Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira – Howrah; Pradeep Biyani, President, COMPASS; Anil Kaushik, Founder Vice Chairman, CyberCorp; K L Lalani, Chairman, Lalani Group of Companies; Sourav Das, Group Chief of Digital & IT, Rupa & Co.; Dr. Pallab Ganguly, CISO Generation & Alt CISO Distribution, CESC; Prakash Mani Tripathi, GM – IT, Shyam Steel Industries; Ashwin Mittal, Regional Head, OPSWAT India; Bijoy Kumar Mitra, Sr. V.P, Intensity Global Technologies; Minal Bhagat, Co-founder, Ensonic Computech; Bibek Maity, CIO & CDO, LUX Group; Sandip Banerjee, Sr. V.P & CISO- Bandhan Bank; Narayan Basak, CISO & Head of IT Operations, TCG Digital; Zakir Hussain, CEO, BD Software Distribution and Dr. Deepak Sahu, Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA.
In the inaugural speech, Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA said, “The growing importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age cannot be overstated, especially as India emerges as a global leader in digital transactions, managing 46% of the world’s digital payments. This remarkable digital growth has also introduced heightened risks, making the task of securing cyberspace a national priority.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous in the technologies we interact with daily, transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. From smartphones and virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and healthcare diagnostics, AI is at the heart of the systems shaping modern life. The rapid advancements in large-scale AI are fueling even greater breakthroughs, ushering in new waves of discovery and innovation across industries.
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n today's data-driven world, data breaches are no longer just a security concern; they pose a significant threat to a company's brand reputation and customer loyalty. With a staggering 77% of companies experiencing data breaches in the past year, it's evident that safeguarding customer data is a critical marketing strategy.
While enhancing access and connectivity, Artificial Intelligence can address the growing challenges of online fraud, fake news, and cyber abuse. It is time to leverage Artificial Intelligence in tackling online fraud, fake news, and the growing menace of cyber abuse, especially targeting women and children.
When we see the fact sheet, India’s Internet user base swells to 95 crore up from just 25 crore in 2014 the need for AI-driven solutions to identify criminal activities is greater than ever.”
After the inaugural speech, Manjit Kumar Nayak, Director, STPI enlightened the audience regarding the opportunities with STPI. This followed a power-packed presentation by Dr. Arindam Sarkar, Head of Department of C S & Electronics, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah who elaborated on the various types of cyber frauds, Generative AI, Federated Learning, Adversarial Neural Cryptography, Soft Computing and more.
After the two enthusiastic and informative presentations, the keynote was delivered by Hari Kishore Kusumakar, IPS- ADG & IGP Cyber Crime, West Bengal and CISO of West Bengal. He spoke about the rising trends of cybercrime in the state and how the Government of West Bengal is gearing up to protect the netizens.
Also, there were three distinguished corporate speakers from the industry who briefed about their company's perspective, innovations, and strategies in the evolving tech landscape.
The first corporate speaker was Bijoy Kumar Mitra, Sr. V.P, Intensity Global Technologies who talked about scope, opportunities and the untapped market in the Eastern region.
Bijoy Kumar Mitra was followed by Ashwin Mittal, Regional Head, OPSWAT India who enlightened about the innovative solutions of the company.
Sandeep Gandhi, CTO, Cybercorp enlightened with his presentation on their products and solutions.
In this new era of advanced technologies and innovations, Artificial Intelligence is set to significantly reshape the future of work across industries. While AI offers tremendous opportunities for automation, efficiency, and innovation, its impact will be determined by how businesses, governments, and individuals adapt and respond to the challenges it presents. A panel discussion on AI and The Future of work also took place, moderated by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Chief Editor, VARINDIA. The panelists included Sourav Guha Thakurta, CIO, WEBEL; Dr. Pallab Ganguly, CISO Generation & Alt CISO Distribution, CESC; Prakash Mani Tripathi, GM – IT, Shyam Steel Industries; Narayan Basak, CISO & Head of IT Operations, TCG Digital and Sourav Das, Group Chief of Digital & IT, Rupa & Co.
The event also acknowledged an organization that is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to drive meaningful social change and create a more equitable world - “PHILANTHROPIC TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION”. The association includes CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, and technology experts based in Kolkata and West Bengal.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Chief Editor, VARINDIA.
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