SPEAKERS

The list of speakers and details on each of their topics will be posted here once finalized.

Meet the Speakers — India Power Forum 2025

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Hans Georg Conrads

CEO
PROMECON GmbH

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Dipl.-Ing. Hans Georg Conrads studied electrical engineering on the RWTH Aachen. After his master’s degree he founded the company PROMECON GmbH and invented numerous measurement systems for the power, cement and smelter industries. Today these measurement systems are installed in hundreds of plants around the world. Hans Georg Conrads is the author of numerous patents and many conference papers on process measurement of gas and solid material flows.  
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Jose A. Martinez

CEO
ADEX

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Jose Martinez is the CEO of ADEX, an AI company specializing in the power sector. He is an MSc Electrical Engineer with an MBA. He is a business expert for the European Union's funded SMEs in the Energy sector and a business angel for early-stage companies.
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Amrit Halder

Vice President and Head – Engineering Excellence Centre (Boilers & APC Equipment)
Isgec Heavy Engineering Limited

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Amrit Halder has more than 25 years of experience with vast expertise in Process, Proposal & Performance Engineering. He has extensive experience in the Boiler Industry and has worked on several successful projects at ISGEC involving multiple Air Pollution Control Technologies. He graduated from Jadavpur University with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Power and is currently heading the Engineering Excellence Centre for Utility Boilers & Air Pollution Control Equipment Business at Isgec, Noida.
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Scott Daugherty

SVP, Chief Operating Officer
CORMETECH

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Scott is the Chief Operating Officer for Cormetech leading global sales, services and marketing, along with multi-site manufacturing, regeneration and QA/laboratory operations for the SCR catalyst emissions control businesses. He also oversees the company’s relationships with multiple catalyst licensees in China and partners throughout Asia. A longtime senior leader at Cormetech, Scott’s previous career roles have encompassed leading teams in manufacturing, finance, IT and direct sales in consumer products at Lenox, Inc., medical and military electronics at AVX Corporation and optical waveguide manufacturing at Corning. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and serves on the NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship Board of Advisors. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
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Robert Santangeli

Vice President of Engineering and Operations
Environmental Energy Services, Inc.

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Robert Santangeli, Vice President of Engineering and Operations for EES, Inc., provides combustion and APC expertise developed from over 25 years of experience serving power and industrial clients, worldwide. Mr. Santangeli has helped lead EES’ combustion and fuel additive technology development through an innovative and analytic approach and has continued development of engineered combustion and emissions control systems.
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Jan Andersson

Director, Market Development
Sumitomo SHI FW

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Jan has worked extensively in the European and Indian markets to facilitate the chan­ge to more sustainable, decarbonized power systems. With his broad knowledge in energy technologies, e.g. energy storage, Power systems and modelling, as well as his understanding of energy trading and finance, Jan brings clarity on how things are connected.
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Dr.Vijay Gupta

Head of Optimization
Adani Group

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Vijay is an experienced leader with over 19 years in Process Systems Engineering, Operations Research, and AI/ML. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and B.Tech. from IIT Roorkee. Skilled at addressing large-scale challenges in energy, oil & gas, logistics, power, manufacturing and chemicals, with a proven track record at Adani, Shell Oil, Exxon Mobil, Air Liquide, and IBM. His expertise includes planning, scheduling, supply chain, real-time optimization, team leadership, stakeholder management, and implementing advanced AI-OR driven business solutions.
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Stewart Nicholson

CEO
Primex Process Specialists, Inc.

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Stewart Nicholson is President and Founder of Primex Process Specialists, Inc., a professional services firm specializing in generation asset optimization services. Building on thirty years’ experience in process optimization, Stewart’s mission is to further develop and deploy Primex’s suite of advanced forecasting, anomaly detection, and diagnostic services. Stewart is a seasoned executive, patent holder, Professional Engineer, ASME published author, and contributing author of Machine Learning and Data Science in the Power Generation Industry (ISBN 9780128197424).
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Viswanath Akella

Senior Manager, Thermal Design & Business Development of HRSGs
Babcock Power APAC Pvt. Ltd.

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Viswanath Akella is a seasoned professional having 14 years of experience in the power industry. He is a certified Energy Manager and has extensive experience in the design of Coal, Oil & Gas Fired Boilers and HRSGs behind Gas Turbines. Viswanath Akella has been associated with the best organizations in the Indian market throughout his illustrious career and had participated in several national & international forums related to the power industry.
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Ansha Naji

Founder and CEO
Zerowatt Energy Limited

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Ansha Naji is the Founder and CEO of Zerowatt Energy. An Electrical Engineer and MBA graduate, he spent over 13 years at NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power utility, where he worked first in erection, commissioning, and operations of large thermal power stations, and later in the company’s Strategic Division for New Business Verticals. In this role, he helped shape NTPC’s pioneering initiatives in green hydrogen, carbon capture, and energy storage, and was closely involved in some of the largest energy-transition infrastructure projects undertaken globally in these domains. Drawing on this blend of operational depth and strategic foresight, Ansha founded Zerowatt to address the industrial sector’s twin challenges of energy efficiency and decarbonisation. Under his leadership, Zerowatt is using the power of AI to build intelligence around energy consumption—helping energy-intensive industries cut costs, improve reliability, and accelerate their transition to net-zero.
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Arunkumar Jayapragash

Head of Engineering – Boilers
Babcock Power APAC Pvt. Ltd.

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Arunkumar is an engineering professional with 22+ years of expertise in designing Utility and Industrial boilers, covering PC, CFBC, AFBC, and Waste Heat Recovery systems. He has led new design initiatives and contributed to international projects, including natural gas conversions in the U.S. and Israel. With extensive collaboration with global clients and consultants, he has also received specialized training in supercritical boiler evaporator design at SIEMENS (Germany) and in advanced boiler technologies at Riley Power and Babcock Power (USA).
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Brett Henkel

Co-Founder and VP
Svante

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Brett Henkel has been instrumental in growing Svante's business since he established the company in his garage in 2007. His unwavering optimism, shaped by his background in mechanical engineering and expertise in gas separation, brings a unique perspective to Svante’s executive team as Co-Founder & Senior Vice President of Business Development.

India Power Forum gathers top-tier expertise from Indian utilities, power producers, EPC firms, global OEMs, and technology leaders — all converging to share advanced strategies and technical innovations shaping coal-fired power in India.

Why Present at IPF 2025?

1

Showcase Global Best Practices

Present real-world case studies tailored to Indian coal quality, fuel types, and operating environments.

2

Lead Innovation

Deliver presentations in emissions control, boiler optimization, digitalization, carbon capture, and efficiency upgrades.

3

Network with Decision-Makers

Gain visibility among senior attendees from utilities, industrial power users, EPCs, operations teams, and regulators.

4

Influence India’s Thermal Transition

Contribute insights that help plant operators lower forced outages, reduce emissions, and extend asset life.

Conference Themes – Potential Presentation Topics
Our curated agenda focuses on key areas burdening India’s coal-fired fleet today:

1
Boiler and Combustion Optimization
2
Digitalization and Predictive Analytics
3
NOx, SOx, and Mercury Emissions Control
4
Particulate and Hazardous Emissions Reduction
5
Heat Recovery and Energy Efficiency
6
Corrosion, Fouling, and Tube Protection
7
Fuel Handling and Material Flow Optimization
8
Wastewater, Ash, and Environmental Compliance
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Carbon Capture and Decarbonization Technologies
10
Automation and Control Systems
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Boiler and Turbine Upgrades
12
Biomass Co-Firing & Grate Firing Technologies

Speaking Opportunities & Format

  • Each speaker session includes a 25-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
  • Unlock additional exposure with dedicated tabletop exhibit space to engage attendees directly.
  • Participate in open networking sessions over breakfast, lunch, and reception events.

Call for Speakers

We invite experts and innovators to apply to speak at India Power Forum 2025. If you’re delivering mature or evolving solutions aimed at enhancing India’s thermal power sector, we want to hear from you.

Please submit:

  • A clear topic synopsis aligned to the key tracks above.
  • Case studies, implementation outcomes, or technical insights customized for Indian fuel or operating conditions.

Selected speakers will be featured prominently in our agenda and brochure distributions.

Contact & Submission

To propose a speaking session, please reach out to:

India Office: Kaival Shah – kaival@krishnaninc.com | +91 98332 88838

USA Office: Luke Raithel – luke@krishnaninc.com | +1 (203) 257 9232

We look forward to featuring your solutions at this momentous gathering — reconnecting global innovation with India’s coal power renaissance.

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