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June 10 - 17, 2025

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Bengaluru | New Delhi | Mumbai

Event Overview

The CIO.inc Business Transformation and IT Leadership Summit 2025, an initiative of ISMG is a premier three-city event designed to empower CIOs in leading technological advancements. Centered on key themes like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, the summit offers a dynamic platform to explore groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of business.

Participants will engage with visionary leaders, connect with industry peers, and uncover actionable strategies to drive agility, resilience, and sustainable growth. This event highlights the critical role of CIOs in steering digital-first enterprises toward long-term success.

You can earn CPE credits by attending CIO.inc Business Transformation and IT Leadership Summit

Nikita Bose

National PMU-RAMP, Ministry of MSME

Prof. Rajnish Dass

Managing Director, CEEI - Catallyst Executive Education Institute

Shailendra Kothavale

Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

Arun Gupta

Board Member, Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd

Dheeraj Sinha

EVP and Group - CIO, JSW

Manish Kishore

Global Head IT, Wockhardt Ltd.

Mohua Sengupta

Managing Director, Mashreq Bank

Past Advisors

Guiding Insights From Industry Leaders

Our Summit Advisory Committee comprises industry visionaries whose guidance ensures the conference programs remain relevant, cutting-edge, and aligned with the most pressing cybersecurity challenges and opportunities – enabling attendees to apply the insights and learnings to their daily work.

Past Speakers

Thought Leaders Leading Deep-Dive Discussions on Stage

ISMG Summits bring the leading thought leaders and educators in the security field to the stage, offering interactive workshops and networking events. Engage with the luminaries of cybersecurity, who are passionate about the latest tools and technologies for defending against threats.

Dr. Neena Pahuja

Executive Member, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET Under MSDE)

Nikhil Doegar

Senior Vice President, Tata 1mg

Pradeep Kumar Rangi

Chief Risk Officer, Airtel Payments Bank

Suresh M Khadakbhavi

CEO, Digi Yatra Foundation

Nitendra Rajput

SVP & Head - AI Garage, Mastercard

Sougat Chatterjee

Executive Director & CEO, Abhay Health

Sharad Kumar Agarwal

CDIO, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.

Agenda Highlights

  • Discuss IoT risks, AI threats, quantum security, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
  • Gain insights into data protection laws and business impacts.
  • Build skills through workshops, case studies, and exercises.
  • Network with cybersecurity leaders and innovators.
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies for resilience.

Venue

JW Marriott Hotel, Bengaluru

Bengaluru

2024 Keynote Speaker

Lt. Gen. M Unnikrishnan Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator, PMO, Govt. of India

An internationally recognized cybersecurity mentor, Lt. Gen. Nair serves as the National Cyber Security Coordinator in the National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India. He is responsible for coordinating all activities across multiple sectors to ensure a secure and resilient cyberspace within the nation.

Gen. Nair was commissioned into the Corps of Signals of the Indian Army in 1984. He held several key appointments at all levels of military hierarchy, including multiple tenures in the Kashmir Valley and North East India. He has used technology for deriving operational benefits in areas of intelligence gathering and information systems. He also was instrumental in steering several projects on AI, quantum, cryptology and cyber operations, while serving with the armed forces.

Agenda

Given the ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity, the agenda will be continually updated to feature the most timely and relevant sessions.

Registration & Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Remarks

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Plenary Session: Driving Growth With Digital Innovation: A CEO’s Perspective

With a core focus on business transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence, CEOs are employing forward-thinking strategies to revolutionize healthcare delivery. The session will delve into the intricacies of strategic integration, particularly in creating a resilient network of on-demand drone delivery services.

The session will cover:

  • The role of digital technologies and AI in reshaping the landscape of healthcare accessibility;
  • The future of healthcare delivery;
  • Embracing a visionary approach to spearhead a transformative journey within the healthcare sector.

Vikram Singh, Founder & CEO, Techeagle Innovations

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Keynote: Technology as a Catalyst to Establish Competitive Advantage and Market Differentiation: A CEO's Perspective

This goes beyond approving budgets, and includes understanding, envisioning and guiding technology deployment in line with business goals. This keynote session will focus on the CEO’s expectations from the CIO for building a digital future, bringing in more efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction and ultimately achieving a good bottom line.

The session will cover:

  • Business IT alignment and effective CEO-CIO coordination;
  • Fostering the culture of innovation and experiments with new technologies;
  • CEO’s strategic role in defining the future of technology adoption.

Sougat Chatterjee, Executive Director & CEO, Abhay Health

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Shielding Your Ship: Ensuring Security in the Software Supply Chain

As leaders in the technology sector, CIOs and CTOs play a crucial role in securing their organizations. Technology leaders must explore customized strategies for securing the software delivery life cycle to address the challenges specific to their roles.

The session will cover:

  • Aligning security with business goals;
  • The importance of cybersecurity in ensuring the continuity of technological operations;
  • Considerations to fortify the resilience and security of the enterprise technological environment
  • Fostering a collaborative DevSecOps culture.

Kavita Viswanath, Vice President & General Manager, JFrog, APAC

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Fireside Chat: Is AI Living Up to Its Hype? Decoding Myths and Realities for AI-Driven Growth

On the other hand, automation introduced by AI could streamline specific tasks, human oversight, creativity and emotional intelligence, eventually leading to the emergence of new AI jobs. While implementation of new AI models is perceived to be expensive and time-consuming, scalable AI solutions can lead to new revenue opportunities over time. Navigating the nuanced landscape of AI requires dispelling myths to embrace its transformative, collaborative potential.

The session will cover:

  • Practical applications and usage of AI/gen AI within enterprises;
  • Building an AI-ready culture;
  • Effective ways to spot areas in a business where AI adds value.

Arun Gupta, Board Member, Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd (Moderator)
Nitendra Rajput
, SVP & Head – AI, Garage Mastercard
Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra Online Ltd.
Kavita Viswanath, Vice President & General Manager, JFrog, APAC

Networking & Exhibition Break

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Fireside Chat: Two-Way Street - Addressing Risks in the Age of AI: A CIO/CRO Debate

CIOs may not be equipped to handle this responsibility alone and need to join forces with CROs to navigate this new threat landscape. This fireside chat will cover the importance of recognizing that securing the future of AI is a two-way street for CIOs and CROs, paved with collaboration, vigilance and a shared commitment to building cyber resilience. Only then can we ensure that AI becomes a force for good, propelling us forward without compromising safety and security.

This session will cover:

  • The opportunities and risks of AI adoption and integration;
  • The need for collaboration and shared responsibility between CIOs and CROs;
  • The importance of fostering a culture of cyber resilience.

Shailendra Kothavale, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Himanshu Sharma, Head of ICDC, GMR Group
Sharad Kumar Agarwal, CDIO, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Fostering Innovation in the Digital Era With Secure Identity

Secure and streamlined access to technology is pivotal to successful digital transformation within organizations. While ensuring seamless access to information among the stakeholders is essential, it should not compromise the security of digital ecosystems.

Identity and access management (IAM) plays a crucial role in streamlining access controls and authentication processes, helping organizations enhance security, efficiencies and compliance – key to adapting the fast-paced digital landscape. It also empowers organizations to embrace innovation and pursue new ideas while striking the right balance of security and usability.

Transcending beyond its conventional role as the security gatekeeper, IAM is a driver of innovation and growth and can help unlock organizations’ potential to grow.

Discussion Points:

  • Balancing streamlined access to resources while safeguarding the digital ecosystem;
  • Transcending beyond IAM’s conventional role as security gatekeeper;
  • Role of IAM in streamlining access controls to boost efficiencies and regulatory compliance;
  • Facilitating a secure environment to embrace innovation;
  • IAM’s role as a catalyst for business growth.

Ganesh Narasimhadevara, Principal Solutions Engineer, Okta

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Panel: Reskilling to Counter Challenges in Adopting Frontier Tech

Atul Govil (Moderator), Chief Transformation Officer & Head (SAP & IT) – Corporate,  India Glycols Ltd.
Sunil Pandey, SVP & CIO, HFCL Limited
Sumit Bhatia, Director of Information Technology, InsuranceDekho
Dr. Neena Pahuja, Executive Member, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET under MSDE)
Rishikesh Patankar, Vice President, National Skill Development Corporation.

Lunch & Exhibition Break

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Fireside Chat: Aligning AI Innovation With Technology Vision: Is the CIO and the Board on the Same Track?

They crave the cutting edge – AI, automation, cloud-first strategies – yet remain grounded in the realities of risk, cost and operational stability. This session delves into the critical balancing act CIOs are expected to perform: fueling innovation without jeopardizing the core business 

 
The session will cover: 

  • The importance of balancing innovation and security; 
  • Closing the expectation-implementation gap; 
  • Metrics and frameworks to achieve board trust. 

 

Nikhil Doegar, Senior Vice President, Tata 1mg
Amrita Gangotra, Managing Director – ITyukt Digital Solutions, Independent Board Director – Max Health Care
Vijay Sethi, Chairman, MentorKart and Crafsol Technologies

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Experience First With AI-Native Networking Platform

 Network experiences should be consistent, uninterrupted and adaptable to our needs; however, they frequently fail to meet these expectations. When you shift the focus from mere connectivity metrics to the holistic experience of end-to-end connection, everything changes. An experience-first network transforms everything. And this can be seamlessly delivered through a secure AI-Native Networking Platform.

The session will cover

how organizations can transform next-gen campuses and branches, modernize data centers, and scale automated WANs by leveraging the right data, real-time response, and secure infrastructure across the network.

 

Rajesh Kumar, Technology Head, Enterprise and Government, India & SAARC, Juniper Networks.

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Panel: Mastering the Digital Wave: Crafting Adaptable and Resilient Data Strategies for Business Success

Considering the dynamics of digital-driven models, the shifting customer preferences and the need for rapid innovation, businesses demand an adaptable, resilient and forward-thinking data strategy. This encompasses data collection and storage, advanced analytics, and AI integration – all supported by robust governance and privacy measures. To meet the ever-changing business landscape, data strategies must prioritize scalability and agility. The session will delve into the essential principles of building such adaptable and resilient data strategies

This session will cover:

  • Factors driving data scalability and agility;
  • Aligning data management with evolving business models and market dynamics;
  • Transforming data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making and monetization;
  • Essential practices for robust governance to build data resilience.

Suresh M Khadakbhavi, CEO, Digi Yatra Foundation
Viloo Williams, Group CIO Ruby Hall Clinic Hospitals
Piyush Srivastav, Head of IT, Muthoot Group

 

CIO.inc Business Transformation Week 2025

Fireside Chat: How AI Will Change the Organizational Structure and CIO’s Place in It

However, this brings a new set of challenges, including the need for the foundational technology architecture to harness AI to its optimum level. This may require a large-scale data and compute modernization plan to leverage AI-driven transformations. Are CIOs and data officers feeling the pressure to create a modern data and information architecture? How are organizations successfully making the foundational shift necessary to drive AI innovations? This fireside chat will focus on the key aspects of a CIO’s role in adapting to these shifts and enabling the necessary changes. 

 

The session will cover:  

  • Assessing legacy infrastructure for optimal use of AI; 
  • New dimensions of foundational architecture; 
  • Issues related to talent and skills to support AI-driven innovation. 

 

Rajnish Virmani, Managing Partner – India, Positive Momentum Limited
Irshad Saifi, Director IT and Digitization (CDIO), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

Closing Remarks

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Single Issue Pass
15700
11,775
Super Early Bird (Till 23 Feb 2025)
  • 1 Full Conference Access Pass
  • 7 hours of CPE Credits
  • Access to Specialized Masterclasses
  • Participation in Interactive Workshops and Roundtables
  • Priority Seating at Keynote Sessions
  • Multiple Networking Opportunities with industry leaders and peers
  • On-Demand Access to Session Recordings
  • Complimentary 14-Day CyberEd.io Membership
  • Professional Headshot
  • Exclusive Lunch and Cocktail Receptions
  • Access to Exhibitor Showcases and Product Demonstrations

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  • 3+1 Full Conference Access Pass
  • 7 Hours of CPE Credits per team member
  • Access to Specialized Masterclasses
  • Priority Seating at Keynote Sessions
  • Multiple Networking Opportunities with industry leaders and peers
  • On-Demand Access to Session Recordings
  • Complimentary 14-Day CyberEd.io Membership for Each Team Member
  • Professional Headshot
  • Exclusive Team Lunch and Cocktail Receptions
  • Access to Exhibitor Showcases and Product Demonstrations
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  • Full Day Access to the conference
  • Connect with senior cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers
  • Designed for BD, Sales, and Marketing professionals from cybersecurity and IT solution providers, consultants, and legal firms
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