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CIO Summit 2026 (India)
Day 1
Arrivals and Check-In
Registration
Dinner Roundtables and Networking Cocktails (Parallel Sessions)
Dinner Roundtable
Connecting ‘Make In India’ with Global Business Ecosystem
Dinner Roundtable
AI, Ransomware, and Compliance Why Intelligent Data Infrastructure is Key to Business Resilience
Dinner Roundtable
Dinner Roundtable
Networking Cocktails
Cocktail Networking Session
Day 2
Registration & Networking Kickstart Connections, Unlock Opportunities!
Plug into Fun: Opening Entertainment to Kick Off the IT Adventure!
Welcome Address: Powering Up the Event: A Warm Welcome to the Future of IT
Speaker
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
Government Affiliation Address: The Future of Governance: Harnessing AI for Service Excellence and Ecosystem Innovation
2026: The AI Pivot to Scale
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As we kick off 2026, you’ve likely run a number of GenAI PoCs that resulted in a few production roll outs; and it is becoming clear that a lack of skills, concerns about data protection, and GenAI costs are getting in the way of scaled rollout. How do you build to the AI vision of productivity gains, improved customer engagement, and revenue growth when there are so many obstacles? Join Philip Carter, IDC’s GVP/GM of Global Thought Leadership research, as he offers practical guidance on architecting the AI-business transformation, building the AI tech foundation, securing and governing the AI enterprise, and creating business value/ROI. This session will share IDC’s most recent research from your peers on use case prioritization, data and model management, governance practices, and how to drive the AI ‘Pivot to Scale’ in 2026. |
Speaker
Vasant Rao
Managing Director, India & South Asia, IDC
Redefining Digital Business Through AI-Led Innovation
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Future of Work
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Make AI your Software Development Advantage
The pressure to innovate faster and deliver more with fewer resources has never been greater. AI is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s an essential tool for competitive advantage.
In this session, Richard discusses the future of AI-driven software development. He will also elaborate on the key trends and market insights on low-code and AI’s role in building and maintaining mission-critical applications. Stay tuned for an exciting live demo, the first full SDLC digital worker, transforming app generation, delivery, and monitoring using low-code, generative AI (GenAI), and AI-driven guidance.
Join us and learn:
• How it is possible to generate fully functional, scalable apps from natural language inputs.
• Real-world examples of how IT leaders are leveraging AI to accelerate software development and drive business outcomes.
• Actionable advice for incorporating AI into your development processes to stay ahead of the curve.
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Advisory Council Felicitation
GenAI Advantage: Building a Unified Data Story and Maximizing Cloud Value
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From Technology Leader to Orchestrator of Intelligent Systems
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Architecture of Autonomous Intelligent Agents
Women in Tech: Empowered Leaders, Accelerated Innovation!
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion, Empowered Leaders, Accelerated Innovation, where trailblazing women in tech share their journeys, insights, and strategies for leading with purpose and driving innovation. This conversation will highlight how diverse leadership shapes the future of technology, fosters collaboration, and creates a more inclusive industry. Be prepared for powerful stories, valuable advice, and a vision for the next generation of women leaders in tech.
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
Track 1: Resilient Enterprises need Resilient IT
Session Overview
Real-Time Decision-making and Innovation Enablement
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Integration across Applications, Infrastructure, and Business Processes
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GenAI and Custom AI System Investments
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Best Practices for Deploying the Agentic Stack
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Track 2: Securing and Running IT Effectively in the AI Era
Session Overview
Integration across Applications, Infrastructure, and Business Processes
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GenAI and Custom AI system Investments
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Real-Time Decision-Making and Innovation Enablement
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Revolutionizing your business with AI-Powered Cyber Resilience
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Fuel Up & Connect: Lunchtime Networking for Big Ideas
Shifting from Process Optimization to Autonomous Value Creation
Technology Focus Group Sessions (Parallel Sessions)
Track 1: Powering Organizations with AI-Enabled Apps and Experiences
Session Overview
Applications of Decentralized Decision-Making in Enterprise Contexts
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Reducing AI Model Development Costs and Biases
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Track 2: Connecting the Disconnected through Better and Secure Collaboration
Session Overview
Using GenAI in SOC Operations and Vulnerability Management
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Designing Explainable and Auditable AI systems
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Track 3: Navigating AI Complexities to Drive Innovation Track Overview
Session Overview
Frameworks for Measuring AI Value Creation
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Change Management and Organizational Readiness for Autonomous Systems
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For The CIO-By The CIO Sessions (Parallel Sessions)
Track A: IT Teams for the AI Future: Attracting, Retaining, and Upskilling Talent
IT Teams for the AI Future: Attracting, Retaining, and Upskilling Talent
Track B: Delivering Superior Customer Experiences Through Technology
Delivering Superior Customer Experiences Through Technology
Regroup for Roundtable
Cocktail High Tea Roundtables (Parallel Sessions)
Roundtable 1: The Significance of Browser Security in the AI-Driven Modern Workspace
Optimizing Energy usage and Carbon Footprint with Intelligent Systems
Roundtable 2: Cybersecurity in the age of AI
Creating, Governing, and Leveraging Synthetic Data at Scale
Roundtable 3: AI Powered by Data in Motion
AI Powered by Data in Motion
Gala Dinner: Inspired by South Indian Culinary Traditions from the Chola Region
Day 3
Registration and Networking
Reinventing ERP, CRM, and SCM with Agentic Automation
Building Cross-Functional AI-literate Leadership Teams
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Reimagining Data, Insights, and Action After AI
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Embedding Intelligence into Core Enterprise Applications
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Shifting from Process Optimization to Autonomous Value Creation
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Transitioning from RPA to Intelligent Autonomous Agents
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Autonomous incident Response and AI-driven Change Management
Fine-tuning, Governance, and IP Protection for Proprietary Models
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
Workshop Session
Summary & Close
Check out, Lunch & Close of Summit
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