15th Edition CIO Conclave & Awards 2026

Wednesday, 02 December 2026 ITC Maratha, Mumbai

No Jargons!! Only Real-Life Case Studies!!

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About us

The enterprise technology landscape is evolving faster than ever. With the rise of generative AI, agentic AI, cloud-native ecosystems and intelligent automation, CIOs are watching the role of IT shift from a support function to a strategic partner in growth, resilience and competitive advantage.

But new opportunities bring new pressure. CIOs must balance legacy and modern systems, navigate cyber threats, ensure data governance and compliance, and align IT strategy with business priorities — while still accelerating innovation and building a future-ready workforce.

The 15th Edition CIO Conclave & Awards, Mumbai will explore how technology leaders are addressing these challenges head-on. From modernizing infrastructure and automating IT delivery to leveraging GenAI and Agentic AI for business transformation, the event will showcase real-world case studies, leadership insights, and peer-driven discussions. CIOs and IT leaders will come together under one roof to share strategies, success stories, and future-focused perspectives on building enterprises that are agile, secure, and innovation-led.

Whether you're seeking to drive business value, create a competitive advantage, or stay ahead of industry trends, the conference offers invaluable insights and networking through using case studies, stories and expert views.

Summit Impact in Numbers

14+

Editions

75+

Featured Speakers

Abhay Pandey

CIO

SBI

Ashish Desai

CIO

Aditya Birla Group

Atanu Roy

CIO

PI Industries

Debashish Roy

Chief Digital Transformation Officer

CEAT Limited

Karishhma Kumar

CIO

ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited

Udit Pahwa

CIO

Blue Star Limited

Rajesh Choudhary

CIO

CSB Bank Limited

Abhishek Arora

CIO

K Raheja Corp

Mangalam Ganesh

CTO

HDFC Securities

Kamlesh Jain

Global CIO

EPL Limited

Neilmani Sahu

CIO

JSW Paints

Key Themes To Be Addressed

Harnessing the power of Generative AI and Agentic AI to drive real business impact

Building digital enterprises through IT-business alignment and transformation

Ensuring data governance, privacy, and trust in a connected world

Moving beyond protection to cybersecurity and digital resilience

Modernizing infrastructure with cloud, hybrid, and emerging technologies

Accelerating agility with automation and intelligent IT delivery

Leading effective technology change management across the enterprise

Driving ROI and cost-optimized IT strategies

Strengthening stakeholder engagement and leadership influence

Defining the future role of the CIO as a strategic business partner

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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Industry Leaders

Who Should Attend

The summit brings together senior technology and digital leaders driving innovation, transformation and growth across modern enterprises.

CIO Chief Information
Officer

CTO Chief Technology
Officer

CDO Chief Data Officer

Heads, VPs, Directors and Managers of

Information Technology Data & Analytics Cyber Security Digital Transformation Digital Strategy IT Infrastructure

Why You Should Attend?

Redefine the CIO role

Explore how CIOs are evolving into strategic enablers and growth architects.

Unlock AI power

Learn how Gen AI & Agentic AI are reshaping enterprise strategy.

Actionable insights

Hear case studies on digital transformation and ROI-driven strategies.

Cyber resilience

Discover best practices in data governance and next-gen security.

Top-tier networking

Exchange ideas and build connections with peers driving change.

Prestigious Recognition

CIO Award Categories 2026

Today every organization is driven by technology. With IT being the backbone for business growth, CIOs are at the forefront of taking their enterprises to the next orbit. The 15th Edition CIO Conclave & Awards 2026 recognizes outstanding CIOs and IT professionals innovatively leveraging technology to transform businesses.

The 15th Edition CIO Conclave & Awards 2026 has been curated to recognize the outstanding work done by CIOs and IT Professionals in innovatively leveraging technology resulting in transformed businesses or business processes across the industry.