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After the phenomenal success of its UAE and KSA editions, QNA proudly presents the Payment Security Summit India 2025 (PSSI) – a groundbreaking event crafted to address the future of secure payments. In partnership with the PCI Security Standards Council, this high-impact conference is set to take place on 4th March in Mumbai, bringing together 200+ senior leaders from Cybersecurity, IT, Compliance, and GRC across BFSI, Retail/E-Commerce, Insurance, Travel & Tourism, and other key sectors.

Join India’s top decision-makers and experts for an immersive experience designed to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: securing cardholder information in the face of evolving threats. The event offers an unparalleled platform to gain insights, share strategies, and prepare for the next wave of payment security innovation. Featuring powerful keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and in-depth fireside chats, this summit is your opportunity to connect with industry pioneers, learn from global standards, and redefine the future of secure transactions.

In addition to insightful discussions and networking, PSSI 2025 will also feature the Payment Security Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in payment security, compliance, and innovation in digital payments.

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in the rapidly transforming payment security landscape. Follow us on LinkedIn for exclusive updates, insights, and the latest details on the Payment Security Summit Series, our global initiative.

What to expect at the PSSI 2025

PSSI 2025 isn’t just about discussions, it’s about actionable insights and real-world solutions to the industry’s most pressing security concerns. Here’s what sets this summit apart:

  • Exclusive Industry Access: Engage with top decision-makers, including CISOs, CIOs, and CROs, alongside key players in compliance, digital payments, and risk management.
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration: Gain perspectives from diverse sectors, including BFSI, Retail, E-Commerce, Insurance, Aviation, FinTech, Government, and Telecommunications, shaping the future of payment security.
  • Strategic Deep Dives: Explore cutting-edge security frameworks, AI-powered fraud prevention, PCI DSS V4.0.1 implementation, and regulatory adaptations in an evolving digital landscape.
  • Immersive Learning: Participate in high-impact keynotes, expert panels, and fireside chats addressing both global security standards and localized regulatory challenges.
  • Unmatched Networking: Connect with industry pioneers, security strategists, and technology innovators to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and build the next generation of secure payment infrastructures.

Prepare for a summit designed to inform, inspire, and equip you with the tools to stay ahead in a rapidly transforming security landscape

Who will be attending the #PSSI

  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Head of Information Systems
  • Head of Digital Payment
  • Head of Card Payment Operation
  • Head of Cards and Payment
  • Head of Payment Processing
  • Head of Commercial Payments
  • Head of Digital Channels
  • Head of Compliance
  • Head of Audit
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Head of Information Systems
  • Head of Digital Payment
  • Head of Card Payment Operation
  • Head of Cards and Payment
  • Head of Payment Processing
  • Head of Commercial Payments
  • Head of Digital Channels
  • Head of Compliance
  • Head of Audit

Industries represented at the #PSSI

  • Banking and Finance
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce
  • Insurance
  • FinTech
  • Aviation
  • Utility
  • Government Services
  • Telecommunication
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Contact Centers
  • FMCG
  • Banking and Finance
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce
  • Insurance
  • FinTech
  • Aviation
  • Utility
  • Government Services
  • Telecommunication
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Contact Centers
  • FMCG

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

200+

High Level Attendees

15+

Solution Providers

150+

Exclusive B2B Meetings

5 +

Hours of Keynotes & Panel Discussions

VIP

Luncheon

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Speakers

Chief Guest

Shri Konda
Vishweshwar Reddy

Member of Parliament (Chevella, Telangana),
Engineer and Innovator

Nitin Bhatnagar

Regional Director- Middle East, India and South Asia,
PCI Security Standards Council

brijesh singh

Additional Director General of Police,
Government of Maharashtra

Pravin Kumar

Chief Market Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer,
National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)

Avneesh Pandey

Chief General Manager,
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Vinayak Godse

CEO,
Data Security Council of India

Lt. Gen Dr. Rajesh Pant

Chairman,
Cyber Security Association of India

Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi

Head of Telecom Division:
Infrastructure Department ICT Center,
Abu Dhabi Police

Vipin Surelia

Vice President and Head, Risk Services, India and South Asia,
Visa

Kartik Shinde

Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting,
EY India

Pratik Shah

Partner and National Financial Services Leader,
EY India

Aniket Bhosle

Partner, Technology Consulting,
EY India

Samir Shah

Partner, Risk Consulting,
EY India

Manasi N J

Director, Technology Consulting,
EY India

Sachin Sawant

Vice President,
Compliance & Testing,
SISA

Varun Madnani

CMO,
SecureLayer7 Technologies Private limited

Udit Shah

AVP
US and Europe Delivery,
Network Intelligence

Nikhil Wagholikar

Vice President
Information Security,
HDFC Bank

Prashant Deshpande

President,
ISACA Mumbai Chapter

Sukrit Ghosh

Associate Director,
Data Security Council of India

Himanshu Das

CISO,
CRED

Rajesh Hemrajani

CISO,
Paytm Payments Bank

Abhijeet Kamble

CTO,
Moneyboxx Finance Limited.

Hilal Lone

CISO,
Razorpay

Satish Kumar Dwibhashi

CISO,
KreditBee

Nitin Chauhan

CISO,
Yes Bank

Vinayak Srimal

Senior Vice President,
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Nikhil Srivastava

Founder
BSides Ahmedabad

Krishnendu Dutta

Head of Information Security,
Decathlon Sports India

Ambarish Singh

CISO,
Godrej Group

Satyashil Rane

COO,
ControlCase

Anita Shreyakar

Head – BFSI,
Fortinet

Ravi Vaz

Solution Architect – BFSI,
Fortinet

Vijayant Gaur

Director General,
Cyber Security Association of India

Paul Mathew

Sr. Advisor & Board Consultant – Digital Trust & Artificial Intelligence

Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Cyber Security Partner

Forensics-Driven Cyber Security Partner

Compliance & Security Partner

Industry Partner

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibitor Sponsor

Quiz Sponsor

Workshop Sponsor

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Cyber Security Partner

Forensics-Driven Cyber Security Partner

Compliance & Security Partner

Industry Partner

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibitor Sponsor

Quiz Sponsor

Workshop Sponsor

Series Sponsors

Event Topics Overview

Best Practices to achieve
full compliance to PCI DSS V4.0.1

Evolving Threat Landscape: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Strengthening Payment Security
Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Security Measures in Security Compliance
Opportunities and Trends in Security, Privacy and AI Governance
The Compliance Puzzle – Connecting PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and India Local Regulations
Implementing DMARC to Meet PCI DSS V4.0.1 Requirements

Best Practices for Secure Online Payment Processing

AI and Quantum Influence on Cyber Deception and Deepfakes

PSS Editions Highlights

MEPSS
Dubai, UAE

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SPSS
Riyadh, KSA

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OPSS
Muscat, Oman

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Media bytes

PSS Media Bytes

9 Videos

Why Sponsor PSSI 2025?

Sponsoring the Payment Security Summit India 2025 is your chance to connect with the region’s most influential decision-makers in cybersecurity, IT, Compliance, and GRC professionals. With a focus on PCI DSS V4.0.1 compliance and emerging payment security trends, this summit offers unparalleled opportunities to position your brand as a leader in the payment security space. By securing your sponsorship, you gain exclusive access to an audience actively seeking innovative solutions, enhance your brand visibility, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure transactions in India.

Key Sponsorship Benefits

  • Exclusive Access to Decision-Makers: Engage directly with CISOs, CIOs, and Heads of Compliance, Payments, and IT from top industries like BFSI, retail, and e-commerce.
  • Showcase Your Solutions: Highlight your cutting-edge products and services to an audience eager to adopt the latest payment security technologies.
  • Enhance Brand Visibility: Gain premium exposure through event branding, promotions, and on-site engagement opportunities.
  • Establish Thought Leadership: Take the stage to share your expertise through keynotes, panels, and curated speaking opportunities.
  • Expand Your Network: Build lasting relationships with industry leaders, potential clients, and strategic partners.
  • Support Industry Growth: Align your brand with industry advancement and demonstrate your commitment to shaping secure payment ecosystems.

Partner with us at PSSI 2025 and make a lasting impact on India’s payment security landscape!

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Agenda

09:00 – 10:00
:
Registration and Refreshments
10:00 – 10:10
:
Welcome Note by the Emcee & Conference Producer
10:10 – 10:20
:
Opening Remarks by Government Officials
Chief Guest
  • Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, Member of Parliament (Chevella, Telangana), Engineer and Innovator
The March Towards a Cyber Surakshit Viksit Bharat 2047
  • Lt. Gen Rajesh Pant, Chairman, Cyber Security Association of India
10:20 – 10:25
:
Welcome note by the Title Sponsor
  • Pratik Shah, Partner and National Financial Services Leader, EY India
10:25 – 10:40
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Keynote 1: Payment Security in India and South Asia – Securing New Emerging Technologies with PCI Standards (A Global Perspective)
  • Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director, India, South Asia, and Middle East, PCI Security Standards Council
10:40 – 10:55
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Keynote 2: Integrating Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Payment Security in the Digital Age – Frontier Tech and Future of Payment Security
  • Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI
10:55 – 11:10
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Keynote 3: The Digital Payments Ecosystem of India – Planning Security Today for a Resilient Tomorrow
  • Kartik Shinde, Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, EY India
11:10 – 11:50
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Panel Discussion 1: Navigating Regulatory Changes and Cybersecurity Risk: Adapting Data Security Standards in the Age of AI
  • As regulatory landscapes evolve, organizations must adapt their cybersecurity and data security strategies to stay compliant and mitigate emerging risks.
  • This panel will explore the impact of evolving regulations on payment security, the challenges of aligning with PCI DSS V4.0.1 and regional frameworks, and best practices for ensuring compliance while enhancing cybersecurity resilience.
  • Experts from regulatory bodies, banking, and enterprise risk management will share insights on navigating compliance complexities and strengthening security postures in an era of dynamic cyber threat.
  • Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director- Middle East, India and South Asia, PCI Security Standards Council
  • Pravin Kumar, Chief Market Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
  • Avneesh Pandey, Chief General Manager, Security and Exchange Board of India
  • Himanshu Das, CISO, CRED
  • Aniket Bhosle, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India
  • Moderator: Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi, Head of Telecom Division: Infrastructure Department ICT Center, Abu Dhabi Police
11:50 – 12:05
:
Keynote 4: The Quantum Countdown: Safeguarding Digital Payments Before Encryption Breaks
  • Sachin Sawant, Vice President, Compliance & Testing, SISA
12:05 – 12:30
:
Networking Coffee Break
12:30 – 13:10
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Panel Discussion 2: Ensuring Compliance and Security in Digital Payments: Managing Third-Party Risks in an Evolving Threat Landscape
  • As digital payments expand, organizations must strengthen their security frameworks to manage third-party risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
  • This panel will explore the challenges of securing payment ecosystems against cyber threats, data breaches, and vendor-related vulnerabilities while aligning with PCI DSS V4.0.1, RBI guidelines, and global compliance standards.
  • Experts from banking, fintech, insurance, and retail will share insights on mitigating third-party risks, implementing robust vendor due diligence, and leveraging AI-driven security measures to safeguard digital transactions in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
  • Prashant Deshpande, President, ISACA Mumbai Chapter
  • Nikhil Wagholikar, Vice President – Information Security, HDFC Bank
  • Krishnendu Dutta, Head of Information Security, Decathlon Sports India
  • Ravi Vaz, Solution Architect – BFSI, Fortinet
  • Vijayant Gaur, Director General, Cyber Security Association of India
  • Moderator: Vipin Surelia, Vice President and Head of Risk Services, India – South Asia, Visa
13:10 – 13:25
:
Keynote 5: Fortinet Security Platform – A Collaborative Approach to ensure Secure and Compliant Digital Payments
  • Anita Shreyakar, Head – BFSI, Fortinet
13:25 – 13:40
:
Keynote 6: The Silent Breach: How a Single Banking Software Puts Billions at Risk
  • Nikhil Srivastava, Founder, BSides Ahmedabad – Hacking session
13:40 – 13:55
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Keynote 7: Payment Security in the Age of AI-Driven Attacks: Are We Prepared?”
  • Udit Shah, AVP – US and Europe Delivery, Network Intelligence
13:55 – 15:00
:
Networking Lunch Break
15:00 – 15:40
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Panel Discussion 3: Safeguarding Data Privacy in the Evolving Payments Landscape
With the rapid growth of digital payments, data privacy has become a critical priority for businesses, regulators, and consumers alike. As regulatory frameworks such as the DPDP Act continue to evolve, organizations must ensure compliance while strengthening security measures to protect sensitive payment data.
  • Abhijeet Kamble, CTO, Money Boxx Finance
  • Vinayak Srimal, Senior Vice President, Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • Sukrit Ghosh, Associate Director, DSCI
  • Hilal Lone, CISO, Razorpay
  • Paul Mathew, Sr. Advisor & Board Consultant – Digital Trust & Artificial Intelligence
  • Satyashil Rane, COO, ControlCase
  • Moderator: Samir Shah, Partner, Risk Consulting, EY India
15:40 – 15:55
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Keynote 8: The Future of Offensive Security: AI-Driven Attacks for Ethical Hacking
  • Varun Madnani, CMO, SecureLayer7 Technologies Private limited
15:55 – 16:10
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Keynote 9: Building Public Awareness & Response to Digital Payment Fraud
  • Brijesh Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Government of Maharashtra
16:10 – 16:15
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Quiz contest
16:15 – 16:20
:
Closing Note by Emcee
16:30 – 17:30
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Workshop: Payments Security and Resilience
  • Aniket Bhosle, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India
  • Kartik Shinde Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, EY India
  • Manasi N J, Director, Technology Consulting, EY India
18:30 – 20:00
:
Payment Security Excellence Awards & Gala Dinner 2025

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