Agenda

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Chennai Event Agenda

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 : 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
Ramkumar Dilli, Chief Information Officer, Myridius
05:45 PM Keynote by Accent Info media
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderatred by GT
Panellists
A.N. Srinivasan, Vice President and Head of Oracle Services, SRF Limited
Raghu Achat, VP IT, Thejo Engineering Limited
Gowdhaman Jothilingam, Global CISO, Head of IT, Latentview Analytics
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 : Sunil David, Digital Technology Consultant Ex Regional Director- IOT, AT&T India
Panellists
Santhosh TG, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) - Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland)
Vijay Anand SVP Global IT & IS, CorroHealth
Prabhakar Ramakrishnan, CISO and General Manager - IT Infrastructure, TNQ Technologies
08:00 PM CIO Accelerator X Awards 2024
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Info Media
08:35 PM Cocktails & Dinner

Hyderabad Event Agenda

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: Srinivasa Rao Kesana, Head-SAP & IT, Rithwik Projects Ltd.
Panellists:
Gaurav Duggal, Senior Vice President, Jio Platforms Limited
Tushar Zade, CIO & CDO, Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
John Joseph, Head - Cybersecurity, Perceptive Inc.
05:45 PM Keynote by Accent Info media
06:00 PM Panel Discussion on "Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure"
Moderatred by : Raj Kumar Patra, Global IT & Digital Transformation Leader, Reckitt
Panellists:
Prasad Tripurari, CTO, Ramoji Group IT
Venkata Ramana Ratnakaram, CISO, Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited
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: GT
Panellists:
Dileepkumar Mukundan, CISO Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS)
Anil Nama, CIO, Cloud4C & CtrlS
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

Coimbatore Event Agenda

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
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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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 by Manuj Desai, Global Chief Technology & Information Officer, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
03:30 PM Panel Discussion on Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
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:
Prasanna Lohar, Founder, India Blockchain Forum Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Healthcare Holdings
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