Agenda

10 Cities Agenda

Chennai Event Agenda | 18th July 2025

03:30 PM Networking High Tea
04:10 PM Welcome by EMCEE and Lamp Lighting
04:20 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:30 PM Welcome by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
04:35 PM Presentation by Forcepoint
04:50 PM Keynote on Driving Business and IT Alignment by Suresh Venkatesan, Partner, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton Bharat
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by : Vaithialingam S, Technology Head – Generative AI Solutions, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Panellists
Sarveswara Rao Devana Head - IT, Hyundai Mobis India
Srinivasulu Thayam, CTO, Aravind Eye Care
Balakrishnan Kanniah, Vice President - IT, IS and Digital Transformation, ALTEN India
Gowdhaman Jothilingam, Global CISO, Head of IT, Latentview Analytics
Ramkumar Dilli, Chief Information Officer, Myridius
06:00 PM Presentation by Team Viewer
06:15 PM Presentation by SNS
06:25 PM Presentation by SNS
06:40 PM Presentation by Acecent Info Media
06:50 PM Speech On AI Evolution in India
07:05 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by : Sunil David, Digital Technology Consultant Ex Regional Director- IOT, AT&T India
Panellists
Santhosh TG, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) - Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland)
Raghu Achat, VP IT, Thejo Engineering Limited
Soumomoy Pal, Associate Vice President - IT, Amrutanjan Health Care Limited
Vijay Anand SVP Global IT & IS, CorroHealth
Prabhakar Ramakrishnan, CISO and General Manager - IT Infrastructure, TNQ Technologies
Dr. R. Chandran, CIO, Bahwan Cybertek Ltd
07:45 AM Quiz Competition by SNS
08:05 PM CIO Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:40 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:45 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Hyderabad Event Agenda | 25th July 2025

03:30 PM Networking High Tea
04:10 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:20 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:30 PM Welcome by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
04:35 PM Presentation by Forcepoint
04:50 PM Knowledge Partner Speech
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by: Srinivasa Rao Kesana, Head-SAP & IT, Rithwik Projects Ltd.
Panellists:
Gaurav Duggal, Senior Vice President, Jio Platforms Limited
Raj Kumar Patra, Global IT & Digital Transformation Leader, Reckitt
Tushar Zade, CIO & CDO, Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
John Joseph, Head - Cybersecurity, Perceptive Inc.
Prashant Rallabandi , Partner -Market Ecosystems, Grant Thornton Bharat
06:00 PM Presentation by Team Viewer
06:15 PM Presentation by SNS
06:25 PM Presentation by SNS
06:40 PM Presentation by Acecent Info Media
06:50 PM Speech On AI Evolution in India
07:05 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by: Aparna Sharma, Director, Market Ecosystems, Grant Thornton Bharat
Panellists:
Prasad Tripurari, CTO, Ramoji Group IT
Venkata Ramana Ratnakaram, CISO, Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited
Dileepkumar Mukundan, CISO Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS)
Anil Nama, CIO, Cloud4C & CtrlS
Anil Sharma, Senior Director & CTO - AMESA, PepsiCo
07:45 PM Quiz Competition by SNS
08:05 PM CIO Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:40 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:45 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Coimbatore Event Agenda | 19th Sept 2025

04:00 PM Networking Tea
04:20 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:30 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:40 PM Keynote by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
05:45 PM Keynote on Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderated by :
Panellists
Subodh Nair, Vice President – IT, Elgi Equipments Ltd
06:40 PM Talk on Managing AI and Emerging Technologies Responsibly
06:55 PM Quiz Competition by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by :
Panellists
Dr. Raveendran N, Vice President - Enterprise-wide solutions (CIO), Sakthi Finance Ltd. / ABT Industries ltd.
08:00 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Kolkata Event Agenda | 08th Aug 2025

04:00 PM Networking Tea
04:20 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:30 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:40 PM Keynote on the Driving Business and IT Alignment by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by:
Panellists:
05:45 PM Keynote by Accent Info media
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderatred by : GT
Panellists:
06:40 PM Presentation by Team Viewer
06:55 PM Presentation by Accent Info media
07:05 PM Quiz Competition by SNS
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by:
Panellists:
08:00 PM CIO Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Ahmedabad Event Agenda | 13th Aug 2025

04:00 PM Networking Tea
04:20 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:30 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:40 PM Keynote on the Driving Business and IT Alignment by Hemal Shah, Group CTO, Adani Group
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by: Anil Kumar Sharma Group Head-IT SABARDAIRY-Amul Group
Panellists:
Anil Kumar Sharma, Group Head – Systems, Sabardairy (Amul Group)
05:45 PM Keynote by Accent Info media
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderatred by : GT
Panellists:
06:40 PM Presentation by Team Viewer
06:55 PM Presentation by Accent Info media
07:05 PM Presentation on Legacy System Modernization Challenges by Biren Parikh, Group CIO, Symphony Limited
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by: Sandeep Shah, Partner- Technology & ERP, CLA GLOBAL IVC
Panellists:
Paresh Goswami, General Manager, Torrent Power Limited
08:00 PM CIO Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Delhi Event Agenda | 22th Aug 2025

12:30 PM Registration
01:00 PM Networking Lunch
02:30 PM Welcome by EMCEE
02:40 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
03:00 PM Keynote by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
03:30 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by: Anand Aggarwal, Group Chief Technology Officer, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group)
Panellists:
Vivek Pathak, Additional General Manager (IT) and Digital Transformation Group, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Amit Bhatia, Group CIO, KARAM
04:35 PM Keynote on Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
06:00 PM Tea Break
06:30 PM Talk on Managing AI and Emerging Technologies Responsibly
06:45 PM Presentation on Cybersecurity Threats and Risk Management
07:00 PM Quiz Competition by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by:
Panellists:
Saurabh Gupta, Group Chief Digital and Information officer, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Achin K Sharma, Head - Technology, Digital & Cybersecurity (Vice President - IT), MOVIN INDIA
08:00 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:40 PM Group Photo
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Cochin Event Agenda | 17th Sept 2025

04:00 PM Networking Tea
04:20 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:30 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:40 PM Keynote by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
05:45 PM Keynote on Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
06:40 PM Talk on Managing AI and Emerging Technologies Responsibly
06:55 PM Quiz Competition by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by:
Panellists
Sangeeth K Mohan, GM IT - India & Sri Lanka , MANE
Prince Joseph, Group Chief Information Officer, NeST Group, SFO Technologies
08:00 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Pune Event Agenda | 11th Sept 2025

04:00 PM Networking Tea
04:20 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:30 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:40 PM Keynote by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by: Rajeev Khade, IT Professional, Advisor, Consultant A Certified Independent Director by Ministry of Company Affairs.
Panellists:
Pinkesh Ambavat, CIO, CRIF India
05:45 PM Keynote on Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderated by: Ashutosh Bhatawadekar, CIO Advisory , Engagement Director, Tata Consultancy Services
Panellists:
Dr. Makarand Sawant, Director & CTO, SEAFB
Dr. Atul Anand, Director IT, Cencora
06:40 PM Talk on Managing AI and Emerging Technologies Responsibly
06:55 PM Presentation on Cybersecurity Threats and Risk Management
07:05 PM Quiz Competition by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, - Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by:
Panellists:
Pankaj Mittal, Founder & CEO, Digizen Consulting
08:00 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Mumbai Event Agenda | 12th Sept 2025

12:30 PM Registration
01:00 PM Networking Lunch
02:30 PM Welcome by EMCEE
02:40 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
03:00 PM Keynote on the Driving Business and IT Alignment
03:30 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by:
Panellists:
Dr. A Shiju Rawther, Head - Information Technology, SBI MUTUAL FUND
04:35 PM Keynote on Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
06:00 PM Tea Break
06:30 PM Talk on Managing AI and Emerging Technologies Responsibly
06:45 PM Presentation on Cybersecurity Threats and Risk Management
07:00 PM Presentation on Legacy System Modernization
07:10 PM Quiz Competition
07:20 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by:
Panellists:
Meheriar G Patel, Group CTO and Director IT, Master Group
08:00 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:40 PM Group Photo
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Bangalore Event Agenda | 01st Aug 2025

03:30 PM Networking High Tea
04:10 PM Welcome by EMCEE
04:20 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Enterprise IT World
04:30 PM Welcome by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO, Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
04:35 PM Keynote on the Driving Business and IT Alignment by Manuj Desai, Global Chief Technology & Information Officer, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
04:50 PM Knowledge Partner Speech
05:00 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by: Prasanna Lohar, Founder, India Blockchain Forum
Panellists
Ramkumari Iyer, CISO /CIO, Multinational
Sandeep Bansal, Chief Information Officer, A-One Steels India Limited
Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner, Cloud Consulting Services, Grant Thornton Bharat
Bhabani Chatterjee, Engagement Leader | Business Technology – Digital IT Acceleration, Capgemini
06:00 PM Presentation by Acecent Info Media
06:15 PM Presentation by SNS
06:25 PM Presentation by SNS
06:40 PM Presentation by Acecent Info Media
06:50 PM Speech On AI Evolution in India
07:05 PM Panel Discussion on Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by: Pranav Kaushik, Partner, Digital Transformation, Grant Thornton Bharat
Panellists:
Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Healthcare Holdings"
Venkata Sudhakar Nagandla, SVP & Global Head - IT Infrastructure & Cloud for Allcargo Group Companies
Angadi Virupaksh, Director, Vinnova IT
07:45 PM Quiz Competition by SNS
08:05 PM CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025
08:40 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:45 PM Cocktails & Dinner