July 23, 2026 | New Delhi


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Intelligence at the Core, Transformation at Scale

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WHERE
technology
leadership meets
enterprise
transformation

A high-impact summit where enterprise technology leaders decode disruption, accelerate innovation, and architect the intelligent enterprise of tomorrow.

200+

Enterprise Tech Leaders

20+

Expert Speakers

05+

Dedicated Networking Hours

Curated for enterprise
tech decision-makers

Real-world strategies,
not vendor pitches

Focused on AI, cybersecurity,
data, and digital leadership

DISCUSSION TOPICS


  • The AI-Defined Enterprise: From Experiments to Executive Control
  • The Autonomous Tech Stack: Designing for a Self-Driving Enterprise
  • The Cognitive Edge: Real-Time, Context-Aware, Everywhere
  • Cyber in 2026: Security as a Business Operating Layer
  • Data Capitalism: Monetizing Trust, Insight & Real-Time Value
  • The CISO Shift: From Defender to Digital Power Broker
  • The Platform Paradigm: Building the Enterprise Operating System
  • The CIO Vanguard: Crafting the Tech Roadmap for the CEO’s Vision
  • Digital Sovereignty: Strategy, Risk & Compliance in a Fractured World
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WHY ATTEND


Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and deepen their understanding of emerging trends and innovations shaping the future. The event also offers a great opportunity to connect and network with leaders, professionals, and like-minded individuals from diverse sectors. Participants can explore new ideas, discover innovative solutions, and build connections that support both personal and professional growth


EXPERT INSIGHTS

Gain actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories, and best practices. Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas, assess your capabilities and learn about technologies transforming their data strategy.

NETWORKING

Engage actively in interactive sessions, think tanks, and discussions. Share ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable perspectives from like-minded professionals. NexTech offers a dynamic space for meaningful connections.

EVALUATE

Assess key takeaways to refine your strategy and adopt practical, ready-to-integrate solutions. Explore diverse technologies, evaluate their fit for your needs, and discuss their applications directly with solution providers.

BREAKTHROUGH

Access exclusive conference content post-event, continuing your learning and interaction. Stay connected with the community for ongoing insights and collaborative growth in the manufacturing space.

WHO YOU'LL MEET AT NEXTECH SUMMIT


C-SUITE &
DIGITAL LEADERSHIP

  •  Chief Information Officers
  •  Chief Digital Officers
  •  Chief Information Security Officers
  •  Chief Technology Officers
  •  Chief Data & Analytics Officers
ENTERPRISE TECH &
BUSINESS LEADERS

  •  Heads of IT & Infrastructure
  •  VPs & Directors of Technology / Engineering
  •  Heads of Cybersecurity & Risk
  •  Digital Transformation Leaders
  •  Enterprise Architects & Innovation Leads

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED


Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing & Industrial

Industry 4.0, IoT-driven operations, smart factories

Retail, E-commerce & Consumer Goods

Retail, E-commerce & Consumer Goods

Telecom & Technology Providers

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Digital governance, cyber defense, citizen services

Pharma & Life Sciences

Pharma & Life Sciences

Digital health, patient data ecosystems, AI in care delivery

Logistics & Transportation

Logistics & Transportation

Connected ecosystems, AI-enabled efficiency, digital platforms

Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure

Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure

Smart grids, sustainability tech, operational intelligence

Telecom & Technology Providers

Fintech

Payments innovation, digital lending, AI-driven risk intelligence

Government & Public Sector

Government & Public Sector

Digital governance, cyber defense, citizen services

HIGHLIGHTS


Visionary Keynotes that Inspire

Hear from tech leaders, futurists, and business transformers who are building what's next in AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise innovation. Strategic narratives and bold ideas shaping real business decisions.

Expect: Unfiltered insights, bold predictions, and frameworks to future-proof your enterprise.

C-Suite Networking

Meet, connect, and collaborate with peers who speak your language. Delegates are carefully vetted to ensure every conversation is worth having - whether it's at the summit or over an executive dinner.

Expect: Boardroom-level interactions, high-value peer exchange, and conversations that continue beyond the event.

Deep-Dive Sessions that Solve, Not Sell

No fluff. No filler. Just high-quality sessions focused on real challenges, strategic frameworks, and tech-led transformation - led by experts, not marketers.

Expect: Practical playbooks, success stories, and candid discussions on scaling innovation, managing risk, and unlocking enterprise value.

Closed-Door Boardroom Dialogues

Join invite-only, off-the-record discussions with industry peers and solution leaders. Ideal for unpacking sensitive, high-stakes topics like cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risk.

Expect: Transparency, trust, and executive-level candor in a safe setting.

Tech Futures Showcase

Explore breakthrough innovations from emerging tech leaders, enterprise partners, and scale-ready startups — curated to inspire your next move.

Expect: Early-access ideas, real use cases, and disruptive technologies with boardroom relevance.

Executive Experience, Elevated

From gourmet business lunches to premium lounges and concierge-style hospitality, NexTech is built to respect your time and elevate your experience.

Expect: Seamless logistics, refined environments, and every detail designed with CXOs in mind.

Strategic ROI — Beyond the Event

Your time is valuable. We ensure you leave with not just notes, but actionable insights, new relationships, and strategic clarity that drive business value back home.

Expect: Outcomes, not just optics.
LEAD THE NEXT STRATEGY, TECHNOLOGY IMPACT.

Event Schedule

A full-day immersive experience for technology leaders shaping tomorrow's enterprise.

8300 - 9300 hrs
Networking
Check-in & Networking Breakfast
9300 - 9400 hrs
Welcome
Welcome Note by NetNex
9400 - 1000 hrs
Keynote
The Strategic CIO: Driving Business, Not Just Technology
As technology becomes central to growth, agility, and competitive advantage, CIOs are increasingly expected to shape business outcomes - not just oversee IT execution. The leaders creating the greatest impact are those building stronger boardroom influence, aligning technology with enterprise priorities, and positioning innovation as a driver of business growth. This topic will explore the mindset shifts & stakeholder strategies that enable tech leaders to transition from functional heads to business co-creators - and what a new generation of business-technology partnership looks like in practice.
Explores
CIO-to-Business CommsIT-Business Alignment Product Thinking in ITBoard-Level Reporting Digital P&L OwnershipCIO-CEO Dynamics
1000 - 1040 hrs
Panel
Building Scalable Data Foundations for Intelligent Enterprises
Most enterprises are ambitious about AI but honest about their data — siloed systems, inconsistent master data, and years of governance debt make a shaky foundation for the AI investments being planned. The gap between what organisations want AI to do and what their data can actually support is where most projects quietly fail. This topic will cover ground on how enterprises can close that gap — establishing governance discipline, moving towards data product thinking, and building the infrastructure that modern analytics and AI actually require.
Explores
Data QualityMaster Data Management Data GovernanceDataOps Data MeshReal-Time PipelinesAI-Ready Architecture
1040 - 1100 hrs
Feature
Innovation Showcase I
1100 - 1120 hrs
Feature
Innovation Showcase II
1120 - 1230 hrs
Break
Speed Networking + Coffee & Solutions Exchange
1230 - 1300 hrs
Panel
From Compliance to Cyber Resilience: Building Systems that Protect
Indian enterprises are among the most targeted in Asia-Pacific, yet most security spending still skews towards audit readiness over real resilience. Ransomware, supply chain attacks, and AI-assisted threats are moving faster than compliance frameworks can track. This topic will cover ground on what it takes to evolve from a compliance-driven security posture to one that is genuinely threat-informed - building detection, response, and recovery capabilities that match today's adversaries.
Explores
Threat-Informed DefenceSOC Maturity Ransomware ResilienceSupply Chain Security Zero TrustAI-Powered Threat DetectionCERT-In Compliance
1300 - 1400 hrs
Break
Networking Lunch
1400 - 1420 hrs
Keynote
Beyond AI Pilots: Turning Investment into Impact
AI is rapidly becoming central to how enterprises operate, innovate, and compete. As organizations move beyond experimentation, leaders are rethinking operating models, workforce structures, and customer engagement through the lens of intelligent automation and AI-driven decision-making. This keynote explores how CIOs are building AI-native organizations that leverage intelligent systems to transform business models, decision-making, and customer experience.
Explores
Agentic AIGenerative AI Autonomous SystemsAI-Native Architecture Intelligent DecisioningAI Governance
1420 - 1500 hrs
Panel
Hybrid Cloud & Edge: Designing Infrastructure for the AI Age
AI and real-time applications are driving a major shift in enterprise infrastructure strategies. Organizations are increasingly balancing performance, scalability, and data sovereignty by adopting distributed architectures that bring computing closer to operations and users. This panel explores how hybrid cloud and edge computing are enabling scalable, resilient, and high-performance digital operations.
Explores
Hybrid CloudMulti-Cloud Strategy Edge ComputingAI Infrastructure Distributed SystemsSovereign Cloud
1500 - 1530 hrs
Break
Networking Coffee Break
1530 - 1550 hrs
Keynote
Hyperautomation: Scaling Efficiency Through Intelligent Workflows
Organizations are increasingly combining AI and automation to streamline operations and improve enterprise agility. What began as isolated automation initiatives is now evolving into enterprise-wide transformation focused on speed, efficiency, and intelligent orchestration. This panel covers ground on how intelligent workflows are transforming business processes at scale.
Explores
HyperautomationIntelligent Automation RPAWorkflow Orchestration Process MiningLow-Code Platforms
1550 - 1630 hrs
Fireside
Privacy, AI Governance & Digital Trust
As DPDP, AI governance mandates, and data localisation requirements evolve, enterprises are under growing pressure to strengthen digital trust. Forward-looking organisations are beginning to treat governance not as a compliance exercise, but as a long-term competitive advantage. This panel explores how CIOs can build stronger governance frameworks while enabling innovation at scale.
Explores
DPDP ActData Localisation Privacy by DesignAI Governance Consent ManagementCross-Border Data PolicyDigital Trust
1630 - 1650 hrs
Awards
NexTech Tech Impact Awards 2026
1650 - 1700 hrs
Closing
Closing Note

THE STRATEGISTS.
THE BUILDERS. THE DISRUPTORS.


Rajesh Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Motors Digital.Ai labs
Rajesh Kannan

Chief Executive Officer

Tata Motors Digital.Ai labs

Atanu Roy, President & Group Chief Information Officer, PI Industries Ltd
Atanu Roy

President & Group Chief Information Officer

PI Industries Ltd.

Milind Korgaonkar, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer, Bajaj Electricals Ltd.
Milind Korgaonkar

Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer

Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

Dr. Bijender M, Sr. General Manager & Chief Information Security Officer, Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Ajay Kak

Chief - IT Infrastructure, Network and Technical Security

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

Ramita Vikram, Vice President Customer Experience, Akasa Air
Ramita Vikram

Vice President Customer Experience

Akasa Air

Rajneesh Garg, Chief Information Officer | SVP, Allcargo Worldwide Ltd.
Rajneesh Garg

Chief Information Officer | Sr. Vice President

Allcargo Worldwide Ltd.

Ravi Kumar, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Exide Industries Ltd.
Ravi Kumar

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Exide Industries Ltd.

Manish Dave, Head Of Information Security, Aarti Industries Ltd.
Manish Dave

Head Of Information Security

Aarti Industries Ltd.

Kapil Mahajan, Global Chief Information and Technology Office, Allcargo Global
Kapil Mahajan

Global Chief Information & Technology Office

Allcargo Global

Rajeevan KK, Vice President, Cyber Security, NSE India
Rajeevan KK

Vice President, Cyber Security

NSE India

Ramesh Gurram, Chief Information Security Officer, BSE India
Ramesh Gurram

Chief Information Security Officer

BSE India

Vikrant Deoras, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Tata Chemicals
Vikrant Deoras

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Tata Chemicals

Jagpreet Pabla, Chief Technology Officer, Mcdonalds (Hardcastle Restaurant Private Ltd.)
Jagpreet Pabla

Chief Technology Officer

Mcdonalds (Hardcastle Restaurant Pvt Ltd.)

Mangalam Ganesh, Chief Technology Officer, HDFC securities
Mangalam Ganesh

Chief Technology Officer

HDFC securities

Kishan Kendre, Senior Vice President & Head Customer Experience at Tata Neu, Tata Digital
Nikhil Asopa

Senior Vice President & Head Customer Experience

Tata Digital

Kishan Kendre, Global Head - Information Security, Blue Star Ltd.
Kishan Kendre

Global Head - Information Security

Blue Star Ltd.

Puneet Asthana , Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer, Shriram Wealth
Puneet Asthana

Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer

Shriram Wealth

Sajal Kumar, Head of Customer Experience India & International business, ZEE5
Sajal Kumar

Head of CX India & International business

ZEE5

Abhijit Chakravarty, Executive Vice President - Networks & Cyber Security, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Abhijit Chakravarty

Executive Vice President -
Networks & Cyber Security

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Pradipta Patro, Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform, RPG Group
Pradipta Patro

Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform

RPG Group

Abhishek sukhwal, Head of Infrastructre (Cloud, DC, Network), Mahindra Group
Abhishek sukhwal

Head of Infrastructre (Cloud, DC, Network)

Mahindra Group

Hemal Shah, Head IT CISO, Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd.
Hemal Shah

Head IT, Chief Information Security Officer

Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd.

Meheriar Patel, Group Chief Technology Officer and Director IT, Jeena & Company
Meheriar Patel

Group Chief Technology Officer & Director IT

Master Group

Ajay Singh, Head - CX , Product Strategy & Operations Excellence, Infra.Market
Ajay Singh

Head - CX , Product Strategy & Operations Excellence

Infra.Market

Ajay Lulla, Sr Vice President - Customer Experience, The Souled Store
Ajay Lulla

Sr Vice President - Customer Experience

The Souled Store

Khushru M. Mistry, Chief Technology Officer, GM Modular
Khushru M. Mistry

Chief Technology Officer

GM Modular

Rohit K, Chief Technology Officer, HDFC Life
Rohit K

Chief Technology Officer

HDFC Life

Vivek Parihar, Head Of Engineering, Purplle.com
Vivek Parihar

Head Of Engineering

Purplle.com

Chandrashekar Chettiar, Chief Information Security Officer, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Chandrashekar Chettiar

Chief Information Security Officer

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Vikas Srivastava, Head Of Engineering, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd.
Vikas Srivastava

Head Of Engineering

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd.

Navin Singhania, Chief Information Officer, Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd.
Navin Singhania

Chief Information Officer

Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd.

Shadab Siddiqui, SVP & CISO, JioStar Private Ltd..
Shadab Siddiqui

Sr Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

JioStar Pvt Ltd.

Mohit Agarwal, Head Digital Transformation, Wockhardt Ltd.
Mohit Agarwal

Head Digital Transformation

Wockhardt Ltd.

Puneet Sinha, Head of Data Science/ AI, SBI Mutual Fund
Puneet Sinha

Head of Data Science / AI

SBI Mutual Fund

Milind Khamkar, Group CIO, SUPER-MAX
Milind Khamkar

Group CIO

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