AN OVERVIEW
CXO VANGUARD 2026
Architecting Resilience: The AI & Cybersecurity Convergence
As we approach 2026, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity has become the new frontier of enterprise strategy. CXO VANGUARD 2026 is an elite assembly designed for visionaries who refuse to simply react to the future, but choose instead to shape it.
This year, we move beyond the hype to explore how AI-driven innovation and ironclad security postures work in tandem to create the truly resilient enterprise. Participants will master the art of transforming security from a defensive necessity into a high-velocity strategic enabler.
Now in its 7th edition, CIO AXIS proudly presents this definitive gathering of the industry’s brightest minds. Join us in Mumbai on July 17, 2026, as we honor the exceptional achievements of our Vanguard Award Winners — the leaders in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Automation, and Data Protection who are redefining the boundaries of the digital age.
Discussion Topics
Multi / Hybrid Clouds
Data Analytics
Generative / Weak / Super AI
CX / ITSM / AIOps
Digital Transformation
AI / ML / RPA
Remote / Hybrid Working
Enterprise Security
Digital & Zero Trust
AI-enabled SecOps
Data Security & Privacy
IT Transformation
App Modernization
Digital Workflow
Mobile Technology
Data Center
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Visionary Keynotes from Central & State Government and Industry Leaders
- Strategic Panel Discussions across sectors
- Industry-led Knowledge Sessions
- CXO Trailblazer Awards
- Cyber Excellence Hall of Fame
- Networking Lounge for ITDMs & Solution Providers
- Exclusive Close Door CXO Roundtables
- Hands-On Workshop: AI-Driven Threat Detection & Analysis
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS
Aviation
BFSI & Fintech
Manufacturing
Utilities & Power
Healthcare & Pharma
FMCG
PSUs
Retail & Ecommerce
Digital Native / ITES
Logistics & Supply Chain
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?
Gain direct access to top CXO industry influencers
Engage with the Top 100+ CXOs of India
Discover emerging trends and policy directions
Network with fellow IT decision-makers and IT leaders
Celebrate excellence at the CXO Trailblazer
Explore the latest in tech innovation through live demos and exhibits
Exclusive CXO Roundtables
Practical AI / Cybersecurity Workshops
GUEST & SPEAKERS
A Shiju Rawther
CITO
CareEdge Group
Ambarish Kumar Singh
CISO
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited
Ameya Saathye
Group Head - Cyber Security & Digital Identity Management & Governance (DIMG)
IIFL (India Infoline Group)
Amey Subhash Lakeshri
Associate Partner - Digital Trust Cyber Defense,
KPMG India
Anand Kumar Sinha
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Tata Technologies Limited
Anand Sundaram
Head - Data & Analytics
IDFC First Bank
Apoorba Patranabish
Partner
GT Bharat
Awadhesh Mishra
AVP - IT Infra & Security
SMFG India Credit Company Ltd
Binod Roy
CTO / CIO
Wonder Home Finance Limited
Bhagwatiprasad Dubey
CISO
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Deepak Rana
Global CISO,
Evalueserve
Dr. Shabbir Badra
Vice President - IT & Security
Apraava Renewables Energy Private Limited
Gaurav Duggal
CIO -JEPS
(Jio Enterprise PaaS & SaaS) Jio Platforms
Jaspreet Singh
Chief Revenue Officer
GT Bharat
John Joseph
Head, Cybersecurity
Perceptive INC
Kiran Komatla
Group CTO
Restaurant Brand Asia (Burger King)
KV Dipu
Sr. President & Head of Operations and Customer Service
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd
Lalit Kumar Rout
CISO
Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd
Lalit Trivedi
Global Head Information Security & DPO
FlexM
Manoj Chawla
CIO
Wisdom Finserv
Meheriar Patel
Group CTO
Master Group
Melwyn Rebeiro
Regional CISO & DPO
Julius Baer Wealth Advisors (I) Pvt Ltd
Mukesh Jain
CTO & EVP
Capgemini Group
Muneer H. KongaWani
DGM & CISO
J&K Bank Ltd
Nageshwaran Chinnadurai
CISO
TVS Holdings (TVS Motor Group)
Navratan Bohra
Vice President - Digital Initiatives
Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Ltd
Parth Trivedi
CISO
Finolex Industries Ltd (Bosch Global)
Pradipta Patro
CISO
VP - Data Privacy, Polycab India Limited
Prince Joseph
Global CIO
NeST Group, SFO Technologies
Rahuul Raaii
Head - Service Management Platform
Syngenta Group
Rajesh Choudhary
CIO,
CSB Bank Limited
Rajesh Garg
President & Group CIO,
Yotta Data Services Pvt Ltd
Rajkumar Ayyella
CIO
RPG Group (KEC International Limited)
Ranjeeth Bellary
Partner
EY
Sachin Kawalkar
CISO & VP
Neeyamo
Sanjay Jaiswal
DVP, CISO
Nuvama Wealth Investment Ltd
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava
CIO, Head - IT & Digital
Plasser India Pvt. Ltd
Saurabh Gugnani
Sr Director, Global Head - InfoSec Engineering, Architecture & Projects, TMF Group
Shivanath Somanathan
EVP & CISO
Star Health & Allied Insurance
Shweta Singh
SVP & Head - AI & Analytics
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Co Ltd
Vivek Shankar
CITSO & Vice President
Axis Max Life Insurance Limited
Vivek Zakarde
Head - Data, AI & Privacy officer
India First life Insurance Ltd
Yogesh V Malvankar
President & Head - IT GRC,
Yes Bank Limited
AGENDA & SCHEDULE
*Agenda & Schedule to change without prior notice
PARTNERS
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PARTNER WITH US
- Elite Access to top CIO / CISO / CTO networks
- Premium Brand Exposure in a highly targeted environment
- Qualified Lead Generation through curated engagements
- Showcase Opportunities for your latest IT solutions
- Influential Relationships that drive business and policy alignment
- Visibility to top-tier of IT decision makers
CONTACT US
Ready to Step into An Exclusive Gathering of top CXOs of India?
Partnership Opportunity
Jitendra Srivastava
Speaking Opportunity
Tanu Sri
Delegate Query
Ankur Kumar
VENUE
Hotel Sahara Star
Mumbai
Opp Domestic Airport, Navpada, Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai 400099
