ABOUT THE EVENT
Unlock the Power of Digital Inclusion!
IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) and Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bangalore proudly present the InDIITA Forum 2025, a prestigious two-day event where the future of digital identity takes center stage. As our world becomes more digital, managing and securing digital identities has never been more vital. InDIITA 2025 offers a unique platform for innovators, researchers, industry experts, and academic leaders to explore and shape the future of digital identity with a focus on ethical principles essential to our digital age.
Theme: DIITA—Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust, and Agency
The core of InDIITA 2025 revolves around the principles of DIITA, guiding the development of digital identity systems that uphold human dignity, foster inclusivity, secure identities, build trust, and empower individuals. This event is your opportunity to delve into the evolving landscape of digital identity and the ethical frameworks necessary to drive a connected and trusted digital society.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
InDIITA 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a movement to advance ethical, secure, and inclusive digital identity systems. Join us in Bangalore to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of digital identity, trust, inclusion, dignity, and agency. Explore the InDIITA Forum 2025 and become part of the movement to shape a trusted and inclusive digital society!
AGENDA
Day 1
Day 1 will feature advanced talks on digital identity and trust in IoT ecosystems, including explorations into innovative methods for establishing and managing secure identities across large IoT networks. The talks will delve into the complicated relationships between users, devices, and agents inside digital trust frameworks. Discussions will also highlight how identity-driven security models are redefining IoT security in an environment where traditional network perimeters are no longer sufficient. Participants will gain a comprehensive
understanding of the transformational influence of generative AI on digital identity management. This discussion is crucial for initiatives like the Smart India Project, where secure
and scalable identity frameworks play a key role in ensuring trust, interoperability, and efficiency in large-scale digital ecosystems. This comprehensive review is vital for progressing initiatives that demand strong, authorized identities and seamless lifecycle management in today's quickly changing digital ecosystem.
Day 2
Day 2 will be dedicated to the vital principles of DIITA (Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust, Agency) program coordinated under the IEEE SA, works through a multi stakeholder approach, bringing together industry leaders, technologists, innovators, policy makers, academics, and civil society to address the balancing of technological advancements with human dignity, inclusivity, privacy, trust, and user control. The program recognizes the profound impact that digital and emerging technologies, such as AI, IOT, Blockchain, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), have on society, and it aims to create standards, policies, and frameworks that safeguard these values.
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Last Date to Register: 15 February 2025
By focusing on the intersection of technological advancements during Day 1 and later on ethical governance, Day 2 aims to create standards, policies, and frameworks that ensure these systems are inclusive, trustworthy, and empowering for all.
MINUTE-TO-MINUTE AGENDA
DAY 1
TIME
THEME
SPEAKER
PANELIST
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome Address by Country Head, IEEE India
Sri Chandra
Address by IEEE DIITA Chair: Introduction to InDIITA Forum 2025, IEEE DIITA Program (Online)
Dr. Greg Adamson
Inaugural Address
Dignitary: MEITY
Prof. Debabrata Das
Arvind Kumar
Dr. S D Sudarsan
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin and Group Photos
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Identity as the New Perimeter: The Cornerstone of IoT Security in a Zero Trust World
Amit Rao
Dr. R. Balaji
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Enabling Trust in Large-Scale IoT Networks
– A Secure Device Lifecycle Monitoring
Platform Powered by Blockchain
Technology
Santhosh Sam Koshi
Dr. R. Balaji
12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
Inclusion : In the age of Digital
Transformation
Dr. Karthika Venkatesan
Pranjal Johri
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
IoT Sandbox and IoT Security roadmap of
India
Pranjal Johri
Pranjal Johri
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Identity in the Age of Generative AI
Srikanth Nadhamuni
Ramesh Naidu
Laveti
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM
The Future of Cyber Deterrence: A DIITACentric Approach
Syed Yasin
Ramesh Naidu
Laveti
3:50 PM - 4: 20 PM
Tea/Coffee Break
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
IEEE P2989 and IoT Identity Codification
Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin
Santhosh Sam
Koshi
DAY 2
TIME
THEME
SPEAKER/
MODERATOR
PANELIST
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Objective Setting by Vice-Chair IEEE DIITA
Narayana Mandaleeka
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel session 1: Intelligent Transport and Mobility
Maruthi Pathapati
Maruthi Pathapati, Ramakrishna Rama, Varun Kumar Pandey
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Inclusivity with Identify, Access to Finance and Leveraging DPI with Privacy
Malladi Chandra
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Users, Devices, and Agents in Digital Trust Ecosystem
Dr. Balaji
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM -
2:45 PM
Panel session 2: Trust in the Digital World
Ramesh Narayanan
Ramesh Narayanan, Satish Mohan, Barada Prasad Sabut
2:45 PM -
3:15 PM
Tea /Coffee Break
3:15 PM -
4:00 PM
Panel session 3: DIITA by Design – Focusing on Last Mile Connectivity
Sandeep Agrawal
Sandeep Agrawal, V Sridhar, Mira Swaminathan, Sankaran Balasubramaniam
4:00 PM -
4:30 PM
Valedictory, Closing Remarks, Feedback
Narayana Mandaleeka
DIGNITARIES
Dr. Greg Adamson
Chair, IEEE Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust and Agency (DIITA) Program
Sri Chandra
Country Head, IEEE India & Senior Director, Global Practice Lead, Foundational Technologies, IEEE SA
Arvind Kumar
Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
Dr. S D Sudarsan
Executive Director, C-DAC Bangalore
Prof. Debabrata Das
Director, IIITB
PANELISTS AND SPEAKERS
These panels offer a unique chance for Q&A sessions with leading researchers and practitioners, providing attendees with deep insights into the trends and challenges in digital identity.
Narayana Mandaleeka (MGPL)
Vice Chair, IEEE Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust and Agency (DIITA) Program
Amit Rao
Consultant - Strategy, Sales & Business Development, Asia; Device Authority
Chandra Mohan Malladi
Global Head, Tata Consultancy Services
Maruthi Pathapati
Founder Director, Vidcentum Technologies
Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin
Scientist, C-DAC Bangalore
Ramakrishna Rama
Principal Director, Microsoft R&D
Ramesh Narayanan
CTO, Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP)
Sandeep Agrawal
Chair, IEEE SA Rural Communication Industry Connection Program
Srikanth Nadhamuni
Founder CTO, Aadhaar
Varun Kumar Pandey
Founder & CEO, WeCommunities
Mira Swaminathan
Director - Policy Advocacy and Communications, Broadband India Forum
V Sridhar
Professor, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
Dr. Balaji Rajendran
Scientist ‘F’, C-DAC Bangalore
Santosh Sam Koshy
Scientist E, C-DAC Hyderabad
Barada Prasad Sabut
Head of Engineering, UIDAI, Government of India
Satish Mohan
Founder & CEO, Dhiway
Dr. Karthika Venkatesan
Scientist - E , C-DAC Bangalore
Vivian Desalphine
Scientist-F , C-DAC Bangalore
Syed Yasin
Chief Scientist, SeyfertSoft
Ramesh Naidu Laveti
Scientist-F, C-DAC Bangalore
Sankaran Balasubramaniam
RAN Architecture Research - Lead Engineer, Nokia
TRANSFORMATIVE OUTCOMES OF THE InDIITA FORUM
Why Should I Attend the InDIITA Forum?
Collaborate on Standards Development: Engage with thought leaders to address pressing challenges in areas like digital identity management, IoT security, privacy by design, and ethical AI frameworks.
Learn from Global Experts: Gain insights into pre-standardization processes, gap analysis, and roadmap creation from IEEE SA Industry Connections.
Contribute to Future-Ready Frameworks: Shape technical standards that empower underserved populations, enhance trust, and foster inclusion globally.
Who Should Attend the InDIITA Forum?
We are specifically encouraging technologists and standards contributors to participate in this forum.
Academic Institutions: Researchers and professors specializing in AI, IoT, and digital ethics.
Standards Development Organizations (SDOs): Individuals working on IEEE SA projects or similar initiatives.
Industry Innovators: Engineers and developers designing ethical technology solutions.
Policy and Governance Experts: Contributors to global digital identity frameworks like ID4D or Smart Cities and such.
For any additional questions, please contact Mr. Narayana Mandaleeka (MGPL) at [email protected] or Mr. Anshul Tailor at [email protected].
FORUM SPONSOR
TECHNICAL SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR
As you may have experienced, some of the best interactions occur during a meal or at a break. Support from sponsors is what makes the networking and educational experience highly valuable, while keeping event fees affordable for registrants. By funding this program, you are making it possible for attendees to participate and contribute.
If you are interested in reserving one of these sponsorship opportunities please contact one of the following:
- Nitin Kumar (in India): [email protected]
- Moira Patterson (in the US): [email protected]
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