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Welcome
9th Innovative CIO Awards & Symposium 2024
CXOs New Perspectives on Tech’s “Next Big Things”
VIRTUAL: 24 JAN, 2024 (WED) | IN-PERSON: 09 FEB, 2024 (FRI)
Dynamic changes in IT landscape besides the significant transformation in IT usages, organizations are facing multiple challenges to address to incorporate the changes. CIOs are under tremendous pressure to execute projects with limited resources within stipulated time-frame to enable organizations address targeted business growth. It is indeed a mammoth task for IT leaders to meet the expectations within such a constrained environment. This is indeed unwanted, an uncalled for situation, but at the same time this is opportunity to exhibit yourself.
YES, we strongly believe that a true leader comes out with strong leadership in such a situation only. This is the time; an innovative, bold and transformative decision can change the entire ballgame. Innovation is the only way which can pave a successful story, even in such a turmoil situation. Innovation is the only answer, which can overwrite all obstacles, even in such a restricted environment.
That’s why we are here out to find out those talented and innovative IT leaders, who have turned the table to all hindrances, who have incorporated a paradigm shift enabling multi-fold business growth with the help of creative and innovative IT thoughts. We want to bring them in the limelight and to present to nations, so that next generations IT leaders become inspired and energized. If you are the person we are looking for, feel free to share your thoughts and ink it in nomination form.
HIGHTLIGHTS
Discussion Topics
Cloud Computing
Data Analytics
Generative / Weak / Super AI
CX / ITSM / AIOps
Digital Transformation
AI / ML / RPA
Edge Computing
Remote / Hybrid Working
Enterprise Security
Digital & Zero Trust
IT Transformation
App Modernization
System / Object Storage
Digital Workflow
Datacenter
Mobile Technology
SPEAKER
Eminent Speakers (Last Edition)
Schedule
Event Schedule (Last Edition)
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Delegate Registrations / Breakfast
09:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome Address
09:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Keynote: CIO Priorities in a Time of Crisis & Opportunity for Digital Business Acceleration
By: Sumit Srivastav
Partner & Leader - Intelligent Automation, PwC India
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Zero Trust in the Age of Hybrids: An Antidote to Stress in Cybersecurity?
Moderator: Ranjeeth Bellary, Partner, Ernst & Young
Panellists:
- Aman Chhikara, CISO, Hindalco Industries Limited
- Manoj K Shrivastava, CISO, Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd
- Saurabh Gugnani, Vice President – Enterprise Risk Management, Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd
- Ram Vaidiyanathan, Cyber Security Specialist, ManageEngine
- Pradipta Patro, Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform, RPG Group (KEC International Ltd.)
- Rakesh Kumar Kunwar, National Sales Manager – Identity & Access Management, OpenText Cybersecurity
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
How to Spend Less and Get More with ITSM
By: Varun Taneja
Head of Solution Engineering (ITSM), Freshworks India
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
What It Takes to Put Data to Work for You?
By: Shashi Kumar
Data, AI and Automation Leader, IBM India
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
How to Use Risk-based Cyber Security Techniques for Attack Prevention
By: Ram Vaidiyanathan
Cyber Security Specialist, ManageEngine
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Tea-Coffee Break / Technology Showcase
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Building A Successful Data and Analytics Strategy
Moderator: Shree Parthasarathy, Thought Leader & Independent Thinker, Business & Digital Strategies
Panellists:
- Seema Gaur, Sr. Executive Director (IT), IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd
- Vikas Gupta, Chief of Digital & Innovations, Hiranandani Energy
- Ashish Chandra, EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, The Body Shop
- Vivek Zakarde, Sr. Vice President – Head Analytics & RACC, IndusInd Bank Ltd
- Abhishek Ashok Kumar, Head – Digital Initiatives, Blue Star Limited
- Shashi Kumar, Data, AI and Automation Leader, IBM India
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Enabling a Data Mesh Architecture and Data Sharing Culture
By: Bharat Venkat
Sr. Technical Director APAC - Customer Success, Denodo Technologies
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Securing Digital Transformation with OpenText
By: Praveen Kulkarni
Country Manager Sales, OpenText
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lucky Draw / Networking Lunch / Technology Showcase
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
8th Innovative CIO Awards -- Top 100 | Innovative CISOs
2:30 PM – 02:50 PM
Fireside Chat: How Can Enterprises Overcome Their Data Challenges?
Panellists:
- Rajesh Malhotra, Data & Analytics Leader, IBM India South Asia
- V Ranganathan Iyer, Group CIO & Sr EVP, JBM Group
- Dominic Vijay Kumar, Sr VP & CTO, ART Housing Finance (India) Limited
2:50 PM – 03:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Advanced Digital Transformation Strategies for a "Digital Everything" World
Moderator: Jaspreet Singh, Partner & Clients and Markets Leader – Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Bharat
Panellists:
- Meheriar G Patel, Group CIO, Jeena & Company
- Neeti Wahi, Group Chief Information & Digital Officer, Sterlite Power
- Ramkumar Mohan, CIO, Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt Ltd.
- Narinder Sagar, CIO, Aculife Healthcare
- Kushal Varshney, CTO, Virescent Infrastructure
- Kaushal Menghaney, Business Head, Freshworks (India)
03.45 PM – 04.00 PM
2022 Cyber Review – Is Your Organization Ready for 2023 ?
Niranjan Jayanand, APJ Lead, WatchTower Threat Hunting, SentinelOne
04.00 PM – 04.15 PM
Merging Conversational AI & Analytics to Create Problem Solving Bot
By: V. Ramakrishnan,
CEO, Assisto Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.00 PM – 04.15 PM
Fireside Chat: ITSM 2023: Lower Costs without Sacrificing Value
- Prakash Bharath, Director, Freshworks India
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM
Panel Discussion: ChatGPT: Weiging the Benefits and Risks in Cybersecurity
Moderator: Amey S Lakeshri, Director - Cyber Security, Privacy, Ernst & Young
Participants:
- Ravinder Arora, CISO & DPO, Infogain
- Satish Kumar Dwibhashi, SVP & CISO, InMobi Group
- Ganesh Vishwanathan, CIO & CISO, Aithent Technologies Private Limited
- Upkar Singh, Vice President – IT, RMSI Private Limited
- Nagarjun Kota, Chief Architect and CISO, Data Resolve Technologies
05:45 PM – 06:15 PM
8th Innovative CIO Awards -- Most Promising Category
06:15 PM – 06:30 PM
Tea-Coffee Break / Technology Showcase
06:15 PM – 06:30 PM
Customer Experience vs Employee Experience -- A Dilemma for CIO
Kunal Dhingra, CTO & Global Head - Enterprise IT, LTIMindtree Limited
06:30 PM – 07:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Turn Your Conversational AI into Problem Solving AI and Bots
Moderator: Ganesh Vishwanathan, CIO & CISO, Aithent Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Participants:
- Avinash Sabhnani, Partner – Digital Advisory, BDO India
- Kunal Kaushal, Director, KPMG India
- Rishi Rajpal, Director – Global Security, Concentrix
- Nitin Kumar Singh, Global Head – Cognitive Business Operations, Intelligent Automation, Tata Consultancy Services
- Nirupam Srivastava, VP Strategy, M&A & AI / Digital Transformation, Hero Enterprise
- V. Ramakrishnan, Founder & CEO, Assisto Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07:15 PM – 08:30 PM
Lucky Draw / Entertainment Session / Thank You Note
08.30 PM onwards
Networking Over Cocktails & Dinner / Entertainment Session
ATTEND
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
Chief Digital Officers (CDOs)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
VP , AVP , Director – IT / Systems
GM / AGM / DGM
CGM - IT Manager | Sr Manager - IT
Delivery Heads
Data Center Professionals
Data Scientists & Analysts
Head - IT Dept
IT & Security Consultants
Architects - Cloud, Security, & other Technology
SPONSORS
Sponsors & Partners (Last Edition)

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