2nd Edition ofCIO Tech Leadership Conference & AwardsBengaluru 2026
Join India's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and CDOs. Explore AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Innovation and Digital Transformation. Connect with technology leaders driving enterprise growth.
The CIO Tech Leadership Conference & Awards Bengaluru 2026 is India's premier technology leadership conference, bringing together CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs and enterprise technology leaders to explore Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Cloud Innovation and business growth.
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CIOs & IT Leaders
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Industry Speakers
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Strategic Partners
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Curated Meetings
Shri Priyank Kharge
Hon'ble Minister for
Home, IT & Biotechnology & E-Governance
Government of Karnataka
Event Inauguration
Honoring Leadership in Technology & Development
Shri Priyank Kharge will inaugurate the event, celebrating leadership in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
“Committed to leveraging technology for good governance, inclusive growth and a stronger, smarter Karnataka.”
Driving Karnataka's Innovation Ecosystem
Shri Priyank Kharge is a passionate advocate for technology-driven growth and inclusive development. Through visionary policies and initiatives, he has strengthened Karnataka's innovation ecosystem and created world-class opportunities for startups, SMEs and youth.
Enabling Innovation
Policies like i4, AVGC, Elevate, Startup Cell and GAFX empower startups and enterprises to scale and succeed.
Building Brand Bengaluru
Spearheaded initiatives that position Bengaluru as a global innovation hub and the first Indian city with a dedicated global city brand.
Future Ready Karnataka
Established Centres of Excellence in AI & ML, Animation, Aerospace, IoT, Cyber Security and BioTech to build future-ready talent.
CIO Tech Leadership Conference & Awards & Bengaluru 2026
India's most influential CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs and technology leaders converge at Bengaluru's premier Technology Leadership Conference to explore Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Cloud Innovation and Enterprise Leadership.
Designed exclusively for senior technology decision makers — a powerful platform for executive networking, strategic learning, innovation showcase and recognition of technology excellence.
Agenda
Our Focus
Experience
Key Highlights
Global Thought Leaders
Learn from 25+ elite speakers across industries and technology domains.
Cross-Industry Insights
Gain practical insights from BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Telecom leaders.
Strategic Learning
Actionable strategies on AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation.
Executive Networking
Build meaningful relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and technology executives.
Leadership Excellence
Recognizing innovation, leadership and technology excellence.
Premium Experience
Luxury venue, curated sessions and world-class hospitality.
Why Bengaluru
India's technology capital continues to lead the country's digital transformation journey — the perfect host for innovation leaders and global enterprises.
India's Leading Technology Hub
Home To Global Capability Centers
Largest Startup Ecosystem
Cross-Industry Innovation Capital
India's Largest GCC Ecosystem
Unlock Strategic Business Advantage
Gain actionable insights, connect with industry leaders and discover the strategies shaping the future of enterprise technology.
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Speakers
250+
Delegates
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Curated Business Meetings
Learn directly from India's leading CIOs and technology pioneers
Gain practical AI and Digital Transformation strategies
Connect with enterprise decision makers and industry peers
Discover emerging technologies and future trends
Explore innovative solutions from technology partners
Celebrate leadership and innovation excellence
Conference Schedule
Event Agenda
A full day of keynotes, leadership discussions, networking, AI innovation and the CIO Tech Leadership Awards.
Registration & Executive Networking Breakfast
Exclusive networking with CIOs, CTOs & CISOs across industries.
Welcome Address by the Organizer
Opening Remarks
Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon'ble Minister for Home, IT & Biotechnology
Leadership Panel 1
Scaling AI Across the Enterprise: From Pilots to Business Impact
Moderator: Anand Rathore | Panelists from CloudThat, METRO & Reliance Retail
Keynote
The AI-Led Enterprise Transformation Playbook
Ashwin Chandrasekar, CIO, Table Space
Keynote
Building Future Ready AI Agent Workloads with AgentOven
Siddartha Kopparapu
Networking Coffee Break
Industry Spotlight Keynote
Creating the Capability Engine for India's Next Growth Story
Bhillwan Trishul
Mega Panel
Reinventing Customer Experience: AI, Data & Digital Across Industries
Moderator: Arnab Sarkar | Leaders from Happiest Health, HCG & Eye-Q
Strategic Networking Lunch
AIWoW Keynote
Governance, Opportunities & Future Impact of AI on Enterprises
Anand Rathore
UX Design 2026
Experience Zone in Intelligence Era
Pankaj K
Cybersecurity & Resilience Panel
Dr Ram Kumar | Dr Lalit Gupta | Arnab Sarkar | Meesho | Sutherland
Smart Operations & Digital Supply Chains
Industry Leaders from METRO, Reliance Retail & Healthcare Global
Networking Coffee Break
CIO Tech Leadership Excellence Awards 2026
Networking High Tea & Closing
Featured Speakers
Learn from leading CIOs, CTOs and technology pioneers shaping the future of enterprise innovation.
Anand Vaitheeswaran
Chief Information Officer - APAC
Mythili Kandula
CTO
Devi Singh
Director – Deputy Head of IT Infrastructure
Yogesh Bhalla
CTO
Shashank Shankar
Director of Applied AI | CTO
Anup Mishra
AGM – Supply Chain Planning & Analytics
Garvit Saxena
Executive Director, IT Service Delivery APAC
Roshan A
Senior General Manager – IT
Naveen Dachuri
Cofounder & CTO
Anand Rathore
President
Dr. Ram Kumar G, Ph.D, CISM, PMP
Cyber Security & Risk Leader
Mohd. Shadab
SSVP / CISO
Pankaj K
Chief Product & AI Officer
Prasad Dhumal
VP – IT
Arnab Sarkar
Director
Ashwin Chandrasekar
CIO
Shuvobroto Bhattacharyya
Chief Manager – SCM
More Speakers
Announcements coming soon
Our Partners
Collaborating with industry-leading organizations to deliver meaningful conversations, innovation, executive networking and technology leadership.
Presenting Partner
Presents Velocity 360° Roundtable
Gold Partners
Silver Partner
Technology Partners
Official Tech Training Partner
Digital Transformation Partner
Bronze Partner
Networking Partner
Association Partners
Trusted By Industry Leaders
Collaborating with the world's leading technology companies to shape the future of enterprise innovation.
Honouring India's Digital Visionaries
A premier recognition platform celebrating leaders, enterprises, and solution providers driving measurable transformation across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise modernization across India.
Who Should Nominate
Industry Delegate Award Categories
For enterprise technology leaders
CIO of the Year – Enterprise Transformation
Recognizing exceptional CIO leadership delivering measurable enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Digital Transformation Leader of the Year
Celebrating visionaries who turn bold digital strategy into scalable, lasting business impact.
AI & Intelligent Automation Leadership
Honoring leaders driving enterprise AI adoption and intelligent automation at scale.
Cloud Transformation Excellence
Celebrating cloud-first modernization initiatives that deliver agility and resilience.
Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience Leader
Recognizing excellence in enterprise cybersecurity, digital trust, and resilience.
Data & Analytics Innovation
Honoring leaders who harness data and analytics for transformative business outcomes.
Enterprise Modernisation Excellence
Spotlighting organisations modernising legacy estates with AI, cloud, and automation.
Customer Experience Transformation Leader
Recognizing leaders redefining customer experience through digital innovation.
AI Governance & Responsible Innovation
Celebrating leaders championing ethical AI governance and responsible digital innovation.
Future-Ready Enterprise Leadership
Honouring leaders building scalable, agile, and resilient digital ecosystems for tomorrow.
Women in Technology Leadership
Celebrating women driving innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise technology leadership.
Solution Provider & Sponsor Categories
Recognizing AI, cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, digital transformation, infrastructure, and consulting firms enabling measurable enterprise outcomes across India.
Nominate a Leader Engineering
India's Digital Future
Recognition presented live on stage at the 2nd CIO Tech Leadership Conference & Awards Bangalore 2026, before an elite audience of enterprise technology decision-makers.
Nomination Deadline: 15 July 2026
Summit Highlights – 1st Edition – Mumbai 2026
Moments from our leadership summits, networking sessions, keynote presentations and award ceremonies.
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