I.T.S Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, hosted the 6th Edition of its prestigious SAMVAAD Lecture Series on 8 October 2026, featuring Shri Gautam Hazari, Co-founder of Sekura Mobile Intelligence, UK, on the theme “Towards a Passwordless World.” The session explored the future of digital authentication, cybersecurity and digital identity, highlighting the role of emerging technologies in building a safer, smarter and more digitally empowered India.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group, who emphasized that a secure and trusted digital ecosystem is essential to realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He highlighted the growing importance of digital identity, robust cybersecurity infrastructure and future-ready technologies in strengthening India's digital journey.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Director, I.T.S Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, highlighted the significance of emerging fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital identity, networking and next-generation technologies in shaping India's future. He encouraged students to move beyond being users of technology and become innovators, problem-solvers and creators of secure digital solutions.
The highlight of the session was the insightful address by Shri Gautam Hazari, a distinguished technology professional with extensive global experience. He is the Co-founder of Sekura Mobile Intelligence, UK, former Chief Architect at Vodafone UK, former Worldwide Technical Director at GSMA, and the inventor of SAFR, a digital identity and network API platform.
Drawing upon his professional experience, Shri Hazari explained the limitations and vulnerabilities of conventional password-based authentication and introduced students to the evolving world of passwordless technologies. He discussed emerging approaches involving biometrics, SIM-based authentication, device intelligence, network APIs and verified digital identities, demonstrating how these innovations can make digital interactions more secure, seamless and convenient.
He also shared valuable perspectives on how platforms such as SAFR can contribute to the evolution of digital authentication by strengthening trust, enhancing user experience and addressing security challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. His address helped students appreciate the importance of balancing technological innovation with privacy, reliability and digital security.
The session became even more engaging during the interactive question-and-answer round, as students raised thoughtful questions on cybersecurity, digital privacy, identity verification, next-generation authentication and the future of passwordless systems. The discussion encouraged students to explore emerging technological possibilities and understand their practical relevance in the digital world.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from MBA, MCA and BCA students, along with faculty members. Dr. Puja Dhar presented an overview of the programme and subsequently proposed the Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to the distinguished speaker for sharing his knowledge, professional experiences and forward-looking insights.
The 6th Edition of the SAMVAAD Lecture Series provided a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing, meaningful dialogue and technological awareness. The session reinforced the importance of equipping young minds with the skills and perspectives needed to contribute to India's digital transformation and the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
