IFSEC India 2024 Showcased Cutting-Edge Security Solutions and Technological Advancements
The 17th edition of IFSEC India, one of the region’s largest commercial security expos, took place from 12th to 14th December 2024 at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. Organized by Informa Markets in India, this premier event serves as a vital platform for global security and fire safety professionals to explore the latest technological innovations in the industry.
As India’s economy grows and its global stature rises, safeguarding citizens, critical infrastructure, and industrial assets is a top priority. The government’s emphasis on ‘Make in India’ initiative for advanced technologies is bolstering the security manufacturing space, while innovations such as I, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning are transforming security landscapes. These technologies offer game changing capabilities, enabling sophisticated analytics like Deep Learning to enhance surveillance systems with minimal human intervention.
Yogesh Mudras
Managing Director, Informa Market, India
With India’s safety and security sector valued at $12 billion and growing at an annual rate of 15-20%, IFSEC India 2024 featured over 300 leading security brands, showcasing more than 5,000 products and solutions. The exhibits included various security categories, including CCTV and video surveillance, biometrics, integrated systems, access control, cybersecurity, fire detection systems, AI powered solutions, and advanced perimeter security technologies.
A Dynamic Platform for Collaboration and Innovation
IFSEC India brought together a diverse mix of private, public, and government sector representatives from across India, fostering collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange. Leading security brands, including Adiance, Godrej, Hikvision, CP Plus, ZKTeco, and others, exhibited the latest in security solutions, empowering businesses and organizations to bolster their safety measures. Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets in India, emphasized the role of IFSEC India in advancing the country’s security landscape. “s India’s economy grows and its global stature rises, safeguarding citizens, critical infrastructure, and industrial assets is a top priority. The government’s emphasis on ‘Make in India’ initiative for advanced technologies is bolstering the security manufacturing space, while innovations such as I, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning are transforming security landscapes. These technologies offer game changing capabilities, enabling sophisticated analytics like Deep Learning to enhance surveillance systems with minimal human intervention.
The security market is seeing robust growth, driven by government initiatives for public safety, smart city projects, and the need to counter rising crime rates. Commercial (30%), residential (25%), and industrial (20%) sectors are leading adopters of advanced security systems, with the residential sector witnessing a notable 6% surge in adoption in 2024. IFSEC India plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, skill enhancement, and collaboration, ensuring that the industry remains equipped to meet these dynamic challenges,” he said.
A Focus on Emerging Technologies The security sector is experiencing a transformation, with the integration of advanced technologies such as I, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Mr. Pankaj Jain, Senior Group Director and Digital Head at Informa Markets, highlighted that India’s Video Surveillance Market is projected to grow at a CG of 16.6% from 2020 to 2026. “India, as the world’s fastest growing economy, faces complex and evolving security challenges both internally and externally, posed by rogue nations and non-state actors. In such a landscape, adopting cutting edge technology to safeguard our national, industrial, and human assets is not just a priority but an imperative.
Beyond traditional “physical security,” a host of frontiers like I, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in our industry. India’s Video Surveillance Market size is projected to grow with a CG of 16.6% during 2020- 26. t IFSEC India 2024, you will witness groundbreaking innovations designed to address the critical concerns faced by security leaders across sectors. Over three transformative days, the expo unites security professionals, OEMs, government agencies, and system integrators from around the world on a single platform, offering insights and solutions to empower our customers and stakeholders in choosing and implementing the ideal security strategies for their unique needs.” he stated.
Insights from Industry Experts The two-day IFSEC India conference featured over 40 distinguished speakers and 14 sessions centered around the theme “Intelligent Security Tech for Our Safer Future”.
Topics:
- Acquiring Functional and Strategic Skills to Drive Business Value as a CSO
- How Connected Security Works in the Growing Tech Landscape
- Corporate Security in the age of AI/ML and GenAI
- Safe Cities in the new normal
- Redefining Cyber-Physical Security with Behavioral Biometrics
These sessions provided invaluable insights for security professionals, system integrators, and policymakers as they navigate the evolving security ecosystem.