The highly anticipated CIO500 Accelerator 2025, presented by Secure Network Solutions (SNS), kicks off today at the luxurious Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai. This flagship event, organized by Enterprise IT World, celebrates the top 500 CIOs across India who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving digital transformation and innovation.
The Chennai leg of the event features a packed agenda, begins with a networking high tea at 3:30 PM, followed by a ceremonial lamp lighting and welcome addresses from industry stalwarts including Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor of Enterprise IT World, and N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO of Secure Network Solutions.
Key highlights include:
- A keynote on aligning business and IT by Suresh Venkatesan of Grant Thornton Bharat.
- Panel discussions on topics such as balancing innovation with cost control and navigating boardroom expectations.
- Presentations from leading tech firms including Forcepoint, TeamViewer, Fortinet, and Check Point.
- The evening will conclude with the CIO Accelerator X Awards 2025, recognizing top-performing CIOs, followed by cocktails and dinner.
Grant Thornton Bharat serves as the Knowledge Partner for the event, reinforcing its commitment to supporting digital leadership across India.
The CIO500 Accelerator will continue its journey across other major cities including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi in the coming weeks.