08:30 AM – 09:45 AM

Delegate Registration & Networking

09:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Conference Inaugural Session at OP Jindal School Auditorium
Lamp Lighting Ceremony
Welcome Address: Mr. Venkatesh Jindal, JSP
Conference & Theme Setting: Mr. Rajat Gupta, Sr. Partner, McKinsey
Chief Guest Address: Mr. Naveen Jindal, Hon’ble Chairman, JSP

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Prologue Session on JSP Digital Roadmap
Mr. Indradyumna Datta, Chief Digital Officer, JSP

Session 1: IronEdge – Pioneering Productivity in Steelmaking
Digital Twin and Autonomous Operation: Are they the future or current reality?

Session Moderator: Mr. Diedrik Tas, Partner, McKinsey

Speaker/ Presentation

• Mr. Suman Mukherjee, Technical Sales – I4.0, Primetals Technologies
• Mr. Paul Mathew, Digital Products Manager, Technical Services Iron & Coke, SMS Group
• Mr. Basavan Salagundi, Director, Product Management Ferrous, METSO, Germany
• Mr. Cariappa Monaiah, Principal - Digital Business, Rockwell

Discussion Points:

• Digital Twin integration for real-time process optimisation
• Autonomous Operations: Potential vs Practicality
• Data-Driven Insights vs Traditional Methods
• Can throughput improvements align with environmental goals such as reduced emissions and energy efficiency?

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Session 2: WorkforceX – Empowering the Steelmakers of the Future
Gen AI, Automation, AR/VR, and Robotics for safety and productivity

Session Moderator: Mr. Vinod Kumar, Partner, PWC

Speaker/ Presentation

• Mr. Jay Adnure, Sr. Specialist Solution Advisory, SAP
• Mr. Sachin Sanghi, Principal Architect, Google
• Mr. Arvind Vedavit, Industry Advisor, Microsoft
• Mr. Nabish Nanda, Account Partner, Detect Technology
• Mr. Karan Capoor, Sr. Industrial Solutions Architect, CISCO
• Mr. Jose Zacharia, Solutions Advisor, LENOVO

Discussion Points:

• How will AI/ ML and Gen AI disrupt the current business processes?
• IoT, IT/OT integration, and Data Lakes for Optimised Enterprise Architecture: How can Robotics and Automation reduce Human Exposure to hazardous environments?
• The role of immersive AR/VR training programs in equipping workers with hands-on skills in risk-free virtual environment
• Empowering the Workforce with Digital Connectivity: How Mobile and wearable technologies improve communication and Operational Efficiency on the Shop floor

01:30 PM – 03:00 PM

Lunch Break & Networking
(Conference moves to Jindal Centre Multi Purpose Hall(1^st Floor) from the School Auditorium)

03:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Exhibitor Stall Visit

03:30 PM – 04:30 PM

Session 3: SteelPerfect – Driving Excellence in Quality
Pursuit towards 100% FTR: Leveraging digital technologies for better customer satisfaction

Session Moderator: Mr. Rahul Jadhav, Partner, EY

Presentations by:

• Mr. Suman Mukherjee, Technical Sales – I4.0, Primetals Technologies
• Mr. Arjoon Roy, Director, PWC
• Mr. Vishrut Jhawar, Founder, Ushavision
• Mr. Avinash Singh, Partner, Deloitte

Discussion Points:

• Case studies and demonstrations
• How can AI and machine learning optimise production parameters to meet stringent quality requirements?
• Customer - Centric Quality Standards: How can data-driven approaches align manufacturing quality with customer-specific needs?
• Strategies to balance cost-efficiency with consistent, high-quality output

04:30 PM – 05:45 PM

Session 4: AssetReliability 4.0 - The Path to Zero Downtime
Predictive Analytics-Based Prescriptive Maintenance: A panacea for OEE Improvement?

Session Moderator: Mr. Subramhanya Hathwar, Senior Director, Deloitte

Presentations by:

• Mr. Sridhar Venugopal, Founder & CEO, Intellithink
• Mr. Nitin S. Nair, General Manager Industrial Digital Services & Solutions India, Siemens
• Mr. Vijay Kumar Bhat, Sr. Technical Lead, Rockwell Automation
• Mr. Aditya Anirban, General Manager - Sales, Danieli Automation

Panel Discussion:

• Mr. Shyam Viswanathan, AGM, Clecim India
• Mr. Pinak Dattaray, Founder & CEO, Ripik AI
• Mr. Sachin More, Director - Enterprise SAP Consulting, HestaBit Technologies

Discussion Points:

• Success stories of reducing downtime through predictive analytics & condition-based monitoring systems
• The role of IoT-enabled sensors in collecting real-time data for enhanced asset monitoring
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Improvement Strategies

05:45 PM – 06:15 PM

Hi-Tea Break

07:00 PM Onwards

Dinner and Networking at Airstrip Lawn

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Networking Session

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Session 1: LogiSmart – Optimising Steel’s Supply Chain and Production Planning
Industry 4.0 Technologies to improve OTIF (On-Time-In-Full)

Session Moderator: Mr. Anirban Basu, Chief Logistics Officer, JSP

Presentations by:

• Mr. Mansur Faroqui, Co-Founder & CEO, Linqhaul
• Mr. Puneet Agarwal, Co-Founder, Fretron
• Mr. Vinay Goyal, Co-Founder & CEO, Instavans
• Mr. Sidak Preet Batra, CEO, Helios Tech Solution
• Mr. Chandresh Olaniya, Principal Cloud Specialist, Oracle
• Mr. Chinmaya Hardas, Sales Director - Manufacturing Domain, Dassault Systemes
• Mr. Haresh Calcuttawala, Co -Founder & CEO, Trezix

Discussion Points:

• How can a modern TMS (Transportation Management System) become a competitive edge?
• Using AI and machine learning to determine the most efficient routes and resource allocation to minimise delays and improve OTIF (On Time in Full)
• Leveraging predictive analytics to align inventory levels with fluctuating demand and reduce overstock or shortages
• The impact of integrating blockchain and IoT technologies for real-time tracking and seamless logistics planning
• How optimisation tools can reduce costs, enhance sustainability and improve OTIF metrics

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Networking Break

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Session 2: GreenForge – Innovations in Sustainable Steelmaking
CCUS and Hydrogen Applications: A roadmap to Net -Zero

Presentation Moderator: Mr. Amit Aggarwal, Senior Expert, McKinsey
Presentations by:

• Mr. Praveen Chaturvedi, SVP & Head - Sales Upstream India, Tenova
• Mr. Biswadeep Bhattacharjee, SVP & Head of Decarbonisation, Primetals
• Mr. Atul V, Vice President, SMS Group

Panel Moderator: Mr. Rajeev Ralhan, Partner, PWC
Panel Discussion:

• Mr. Toby McCabe, Sr. Process Engineer, METSO, USA
• Mr. Naveen Ahlawat, Head - Power to X, JSP
• Mr. Navneet Gill, MD, Yogiji Digi

Discussions Points:

• Can hydrogen fully replace traditional carbon-intensive methods in steel production?
• The role of energy audits and optimisation in achieving sustainability targets
• How can partnerships across industries and governments accelerate the transition to greener steel?
• The importance of global standards and certifications in driving low-carbon steel adoption

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM

Lunch Break & Networking

02:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Session 3: LeanChem – Cost optimisation in steel making
First Principles vs. Data-Driven Techniques: Friends or Foes?

Presentations by:

• Dr. Surya Kumar Singh, Consultant & Representative - JSP & Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel - Oman
• Mr. Praveen Chaturvedi, SVP & Head - Sales Upstream India, Tenova
• Dr. Diedrik Tas, Partner, McKinsey
• Dr. Ritwik Kavathekar, Industry Process Consultant - Material Domain, Dassault Systemes

Discussion Points:

• How can lean chemistry approaches reduce the use of costly alloying elements while maintaining the required steel grades?
• Can a hybrid approach leverage the strengths of both cost and process optimisation?
• The role of advanced thermodynamic modelling in achieving optimal energy and material balance strategies for reducing slag, dust and other byproducts through lean chemistry principles

04:00 PM – 04:30 PM

Vote of thanks, Closing Remarks and Conclusion of the Conference

03:30 - 04:00 PM

Intelligent System for BLT & BF
Mr. Paul Mathews
Digital Products Manager, Technical Services Iron & Coke, SMS Group

04:15 - 04:45 PM

Greener Steel with Low Carbon Footprint CCUS and Application of Hydrogen
Mr. Mahaveer Malladi
Harshini EPC Private Limited

5:00 to 5:30 PM

Coke Making in India -Current and Future
Mr. D P Deshpande
Director, ACRE India

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Life Cycle Partnership
Mr. F M Pati
AGM - Solution X Technical Services, SMS Group

10:45 - 11:15 AM

Key Initiatives for Operation Technology Security for Manufacturing
Mr. Vishal Mohnani,
Regional Director, ARMIS

11:30 - 12:00 PM

GEN AI "Chat based Query Solution
Mr. Ankit Maheshwari Director,
Insphere Solution

12:15 - 12:45 PM

Digital Solutions for Pelletizing
Mr. Basavan & Mr. Srikanta Raju Metso

01:00 - 01:30 PM

Conveyor Belt Health Monitoring- AI based
Mr. Himanshu Srivastav
Director, ZEST IOT

02:45 - 03:15 PM

Coking Coal and Raw Material Security at Optimised Cost
Mr. Sidakpreet Batra
Heliostech Solution

3:30 to 4:00 PM

WASTE TO WEALTH
Mr. Anil Passary
Urvarak Industries Pvt. Ltd.