AGENDA.
Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking | Lunch
Welcome desk opens for attendee registration
Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with industry peers and exchanging insights in a relaxed setting.
Dedicated photo booth for CIOs and partners to capture memorable moments.
Welcome Keynote Global CIO Forum
Richa Samantaray | Chief Commercial Officer | GEC Media Group
Richa Samantaray
World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech
Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Pratap Pat Joshi | EVP IT & Chief Evangelist | Yotta Infrastructure Solutions
Pratap Pat Joshi
Vendor keynote 1 (Prophaze)
Lakshmi Das | COO & Co-Founder | Prophaze
Lakshmi Das
Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership
Discussion points:
What will define bold and unstoppable CIOs in the future?
The balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes
Moderator:
Rahul Mergu | Vice President Information Technology | Marketsandmarkets
Panelist:
Yogesh Rajawat | CISO and Head IT | XSCAD India
Shabbir Badra | VP & Head IT | Apraava Energy
Rajesh Kulkarni | IT Head | Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd.
Hemal Savla | CIO | Shalina Healthcare
Rahul Mergu
Yogesh Rajawat
Shabbir Badra
Rajesh Kulkarni
Hemal Savla
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Manuj Mittal | Chairman, International Chamber of Healthcare and Medical Tourism
Dr. Manuj Mittal
Vendor keynote 2 (Yotta)
Sagnik Gupta | Vice President - Sales and Business Development | Yotta Data Services
Sagnik Gupta
Coffee Break & Networking
Refreshments and light snacks served
Opportunity to network with fellow CIOs and industry leaders
Sponsor showcase or tech demo (Booth Visit)
Panel Discussion 2: Key technologies driving CIO priorities
Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Prashant Kurhade | General Manager IT | Suhana Group (Pravin Masalewale)
Panelist:
Shrenik Kothari | Regional IT Infra Head | Gestamp Automative India Pvt Ltd
Hetal Presswala | CISO | Kalpataru Projects International Ltd
Deepak Kalambkar | Director Information Security | FlexM
Sanjay Jaiswal | CISO | Nuvama Wealth Investment Limited
Prashant Kurhade
Shrenik Kothari
Hetal Presswala
Dr. Deepak Kalambkar
Sanjay Jaiswal
Vendor keynote 3
Leonard J | Associate Director Product Support | UEMS ManageEngine
Leonard J
Panel Discussion 3 Topic: Future Readiness: Disruption, Transformation, and the Road Ahead with Emerging IT Trends
Moderator:
Mr. Umesh Unnikrishnan | Founder & Director | Theistic Business Consultants & We Spark Start Up Association
Panelist:
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe | President | SME Chamber of India
Dr. Suresh Shaan | Chairman | Computer Society of India-Mumbai Chapter
Mr. Vimesh Avlani | Secretary | Infotech Software Dealers Association
Mr. Bharat Chheda | President | Association of System integrators & Retailers Technology
Mr. Rushab Shah | President | Trade Association of Information Technology
Mr. Sachin Mahajan | Chairperson | Federation of Automobile Dealers Association
Umesh Unnikrishnan
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe
Dr. Suresh Shaan
Mr. Vimesh Avlani
Mr. Bharat Chheda
Mr. Rushab Shah
Mr. Sachin Mahajan
CIO 200 Awards
Recognizing and celebrating outstanding CIOs for their contributions to the Organization
Awards presented in 4 categories (Next-Gen | Leader | Master | Legend)
Photo for award winners
Closing By Ambassadors | Networking
Concluding remarks will be followed by an opportunity for participants to network and engage in informal discussions.
