The Authentication Forum (TAF)

TAF is the flagship event of ASPA which it organizes annually in collaboration with Messe
Frankfurt India (MFI). The high level forum brings together leaders from the industry and global
experts along with top authorities from Government and regulatory, to discuss solutions and
effective strategies to address the challenges that counterfeiting poses to the industry, in order
to protect brands, businesses and above all consumer rights. A must attend event, it is an ideal
platform to network and exchange insights with cross-industry peers, solution providers and
thought leaders, understand the key challenges faced by major brands across industries and
review opportunities to enhance brand safety. For more information, please visit.

The Authentication Forum 2019

Inaugurated by Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, India’s Sherpa to G7 and G20 and Former
Union Minister, Government of India the third edition of The Authentication Forum organized by

Authentication Solutions Providers’ Association (ASPA) and Messe Frankfurt India was

concluded on November 7 & 8, 2019 at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi, India. The conference
witnessed 10 sessions, 6 panel discussion, 1 Town hall open session, and presentations over
the two days. The Forum was focussed by over 200 delegates including eminent business
professionals from India and other countries including Bangladesh, Singapore, Austria,
Switzerland, USA & others with Holostik, Kumbhat, Giriraj Foils, Shriram Veritech, Manipal,
Fasciculus, HP, Sproxil were partners for the event.

The Authentication Forum 2018

On World Consumer Day, ASPA organized the 2nd Authentication Forum which was held on
March 15-16, 2018 at India's national capital. The second edition was inaugurated by the Union
Minister of Ministry of Commerce & Industry & Civil Aviation, Government of India Sh. Suresh
Prabhu. The event enabled key decision makers at Government, Industry & consumers to gain
first-hand knowledge of anti-counterfeiting technologies and solutions in their fight against fakes.
The Authentication Forum 2017
The Indian manufacturing sector witnessed a first-of-its-kind event to impact the prevailing
counterfeiting menace. In a strong move against counterfeiting and enabling the
“Make-Sure-India” movement in the country, India's first two-day conference authentication
conference cum exhibition – The Authentication Forum 2017 opened on February 8, 2017 at
The Taj Mahal Hotel, Man Singh Road, New Delhi.
This forum was organized by Authentication Solutions Providers Association (ASPA) and Messe
Frankfurt India (MFI) jointly. A high-profile panel of experts including government authorities and
technology specialists have come together in New Delhi to mark the launch of this important
platform which was inaugurated by Mr. B K Prasad (IAS), Member – Secretary, along-with Mr. P.
V. Rama Sastry, Joint Secretary – Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer
Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India, and Mr ChandrashekharRanga, Dy Drugs
Controller (India), Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.