1st Physical Risk Management Conference and Workshop

Deloitte India and Deloitte MA1, in association with Indian Merchants' Chambers ('IMC') and Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce ('FIICC') and with the support of The Sheriff of Mumbai, organized the “1^st Physical Risk Management Conference” on February 17, 2009 at Hotel Trident. 

This was followed by the “1^st Physical Risk Management Workshop” at IMC on February 18, 2009.

The objective of the events was to share practices followed in Israel to combat terrorist attacks and to discuss how steps taken by different agencies like Government, Military, business houses and civilians have helped build a resilient Israel. The follow-up Workshop covered more practical aspects of security, like sharing views on various possible emergency responses in event of an attack. 

 The Conference was attended by over 100 participants, consisting of senior executives from a diverse array of industries indicating the seriousness being attached to this subject in the corporate world.  The audience found itself engaged in a very intense debate over the current state of Physical Security in the country and made a significant contribution to the discussion.

 
Top level veterans of the Israeli Security Agencies ('ISA') and Special Forces Units of Israel Defense Force ('IDF'), presently Partner of Deloitte MA1, Israel viz. Mr. Amikam Azoulay, Former Head Commander, Anti-Terror Security School of ISA presently) and Mr. Eli Racin, Security Officer, ISA Veteran Commander of IDF Special Forces shared their experiences and interacted with the Indian experts on the strategies needed for India's physical security landscape.  This was followed by a Panel Discussion, where the audience shared their opinions on a Public Private Partnership that could lead to a more resilient India.

Other speakers included Mr. Jayant Umranikar, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra; Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai; Mr. Nitin Khanapurkar, Senior Director, Deloitte and Office-bearer, Business Continuity Institute, UK; Mr. Vijay Mukhi, IT expert and Member of the Security Council, Maharashtra; and Mr. Gul Kripalani, President, FIICC.

The Workshop held on the following day at IMC was attended by over 50 security professionals. The speakers for the Workshop were Mr. Amikam Azoulay, Mr. Eli Racin and Mr. Vijay Mukhi.  The group discussed various crisis scenarios like a hostage situation, a terror attack etc.  Audience was split into sub-groups to determine their approach towards such situations.  The session concluded with the speakers discussing the role of Chief Security Officer at organizations.