We, at ECMA, would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and thanks to the Guests, Chairpersons, Keynote Speakers, Technical presentation speakers, Panelists, Exhibitors and delegates of our 15th International Conference on “Clean Air Today, Every Day”, held on Tuesday, 22nd October and Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 at The Lalit Hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi and making it a memorable and GRAND SUCCESS. We would specially like to thank our Sponsors, Governing Council, Members, Venue staff, Event Management Agency and all others; who helped us in organizing this successful Event.
We are sure you all had enjoyed the proceedings and sharing of knowledge and experiences of Technocrats from around the World in the field of Pollution Control and Air Quality Improvement.
Our Chief Guest Dr. Prashant Gargava - Director, NCAP (MoEFCC) appreciated ECMA’s efforts in organizing this International Conference. We are specially thankful to him for his esteemed presence and guidance. We are also grateful to Mr Dirk Bosteels (AECC, Belgium) as the Special Guest and Dr Michael Geller (MECA Clean Mobility, USA) as the Guest of Honour.
The ECT 2024 conference brought together industry leaders, experts, government officials, OEMs, Emission system suppliers, test agencies, NGOs and enthusiasts for engaging and insightful presentations and deliberations covering the topics on EURO7/BS7 and Global Development advancements in Emission Control technologies for Light Duty, Heavy Duty and Off-road/Non-road segments; Hydrogen as potential fuel for ICE, New Fuels and Fuel Blends, hybrid as a promising powertrain, etc.
We are pleased to share that we had a participation of 315+ delegates from different sectors from India and abroad. In all, 13 keynotes and 26 technical papers were presented over 9 sessions. The advanced products and technologies were displayed by the Exhibiting organizations in 6 booth stalls and was a great Venue for Networking with the participants. The Exhibitors specially appreciated Dr. Prashant Gargava (Chief Guest, ECT 2024), devoting his precious time at the Stalls to understand the various Technologies. Panel discussion on the topic of BS7 for India – Challenges, Viability, Readiness and Impact on Technology” has been very interesting and thoughtful and has created a momentum as the nation is gearing up to prepare herself for BS7 regime.
This time again, we brought out a Technical Bulletin comprising of 9 Technical Articles, giving an insightful and informative content on a variety of technical subjects of general interest.
ECMA wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the experts, speakers, delegates, and participants; coming from home and overseas, for immense contribution, active participation and insightful and valuable presentation contents; to the grand success of the conference making it truly impactful and inspiring by providing pursuit of knowledge and experience in the global developments in the area of pollution control and allied subjects.
A special thanks to our supporters, endorsement partners, Sister Associations – MECA (USA) and AECC (Europe), various agencies, and all who worked hard behind the curtain for their unwavering commitments and contributions towards the success of the conference. We look forward to the continued support and closer involvement by all, as we strive to come back with more such enriching events in the future. You may like to go through the presentations given by various eminent speakers as per ECT-2024 Conference Programme:
Day 1 : Tuesday, 22nd October 2024
0900 – 1100 hr : Session 1 - Inaugural Session
1130 – 1300 hr : Session 2 - Light Duty Vehicles & Hybrids Session Chair – Mr Saurabh Dalela - Director (ICAT, India)
1345 – 1515 hr : Session 3 – Light Duty Vehicles Session Chair –
1515 – 1630 hr : Session 4 – Future Fuels and Fuel Blends Session Chair – Dr Sukrut Thipse – Sr. Deputy Director (ARAI, India)
1700 – 1845 hr: Session 5 – Heavy Duty Vehicle Emissions: Challenges for Euro 7/BS7 Session Chair – Dr Rolf Brueck - Managing Director (Emitec, Germany)
Day 2 : Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 0900 – 1100 hr : Session 6 – H2-ICE : Opportunities, Challenges and Viability Session Chair – Dr R K Malhotra - President (Hydrogen Association of India)
1130 – 1300 hr: Session 7 – Off-Road Emission Control 01: Challenges &Technologies Session Chair – Mr Manoharan Sundaram - Sr Vice President - R&D (TAFE, India)
1345 – 1515 hr : Session 8 – Off-Road Emission Control 02: Challenges &Technologies Session Chair – Dr Anupam Dave – Head (International Tractors, India)
1515 – 1715 : Session 9 – BS7 for India Moderator – Mr Prakash Sardesai (Sud-Chemie, India)
Panel Discussion: “BS7 for India – Challenges, Viability, Readiness and Impact on Technology” Panelists: