Cybersecurity + AI Meetup: Build Club x HPE [Pune, India]

​About Event

​A special Cybersecurity + AI meetup hosted jointly by Build Club Pune and HPE.

​AI is accelerating across every industry, yet cybersecurity continues to be the foundation that protects this rapid growth.

​In this collaborative meetup, we explore the realities of enterprise cybersecurity, the rising threats, best practices, and the emerging role that AI can play in detection, response, and automation.

​This event brings together cybersecurity experts, security engineers, architects, developers, and AI enthusiasts for a half-day of learning, insights, and community building.

​A huge thanks to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for partnering with us.

​What to Expect

​> Deep-dive cybersecurity sessions led by industry experts
> A practical understanding of threats, breaches, and enterprise security models
> Insights into how AI can complement and strengthen security operations
> Networking with cybersecurity professionals, developers & AI builders in Pune
> Discover emerging opportunities at the intersection of AI & Security

​Event Details

​📅 Date: 6th December, 2025 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Venue: HPE, ITPP Kharadi, Pune

​Event Agenda

​9:30 – 10:00 AM → Registration & Settling In

​Check in, settle down, and connect with fellow attendees.

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​10:00 – 10:45 AM → Session 1

​The Hidden Costs of a Data Breach: More Than You Think
Speaker: Santosh Khadsare, Chief Business Officer, SysTools
A deep exploration of breach impact, risk layers, and real-world exposure challenges.

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​10:45 – 11:30 AM → Session 2

​Cybersecurity for Websites — How Can I Participate?
Speaker: Anubhav Lal, Entrepreneur
A practical walkthrough of website security, common vulnerabilities, and how individuals can contribute.

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​11:30 – 11:45 AM → Tea Break (15 mins)

​Quick refreshment break before we move to the next set of sessions.

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​11:45 AM – 12:30 PM → Session 3

​Zero Trust Architecture in Practice
Speakers: Sayli Raskar & Nilesh Desai, Technology Consultants, HPE
A practical overview of implementing Zero Trust frameworks in enterprise environments.

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​12:30 – 1:15 PM → Session 4

​Using AI Agents to Automate Security Operations
Speaker: Himanshu Sangshetti, Solutions Associate @ ZS
How AI agents can assist security teams by automating triage, investigation, and repetitive workflows.

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​1:15 – 1:30 PM → Lightning Talk

​We’ve Got AI for That: Existing AI Security Tools
Speaker: Rushi Balapure, Product Engineer @ Promobi Technologies
A quick look at modern AI-powered security tools and how they integrate into today’s defense landscape.

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​1:30 – 1:45 PM → Quiz

​A short and interactive cybersecurity + AI quiz for all attendees.

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​1:45 – 2:15 PM → Refreshments & Networking (30 mins)

​Conversations, networking, and wrap-up with speakers and attendees.

​Important Notes

• ​Limited Seats → Please register only if you’re sure about attending. Kindly note that entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to venue capacity.

• ​Carry a valid Government ID → This is mandatory for entering the HPE premises.

• ​Helmets are compulsory → For entering the company premises by 2 wheelers, helmets are compulsory.

​Come join us to explore the present and future of Cybersecurity, with a realistic look at where AI fits into the defence landscape