The highly anticipated CIO500 Pune event, hosted by Enterprise IT World, is set to take place tomorrow, 11th September 2025, at the elegant Hyatt Regency Pune. The event promises to bring together the region’s most influential CIOs, CISOs, and digital transformation leaders for an evening of strategic insights, engaging discussions, and industry recognition.
The evening will begin at 4:00 PM with a Networking Tea, offering attendees a chance to connect with peers and industry experts. The formal proceedings will kick off at 4:30 PM with a welcome by the EMCEE, followed by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor of Enterprise IT World.
A compelling keynote address will be delivered by Subhash Singh Punjabi, CISO & Head Enterprise Architect at Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd., focusing on AI-led Cyber Strategy and its critical role in modern enterprise security.
Two thought-provoking panel discussions will follow:
- Panel 1: Ensuring Scalable and Resilient IT Infrastructure and AI
- Moderated by Ashutosh Bhatawadekar of Tata Consultancy Services, this session will feature insights from:
- Rahul Mergu, Sr. VP IT, Markets and Markets Research Pvt Ltd
- Rajeev Khade, IT Advisor & Certified Independent Director
- Avinash Dharmadhikari, Global CISO, Ness Digital Engineering
- Dr. Atul Anand, Director IT, Cencora
- Panel 2: Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
- Led by Pankaj Mittal, Founder & CEO of Digizen Consulting, this panel will include:
- Pinkesh Ambavat, CIO, CRIF India
- Dr. Makarand Sawant, Director & CTO, SEAFB
- Rajeev Mittal, CIO, Endurance Technologies Ltd.
- Arockiaraj Martin, CISO, EnKash
- Umesh Bhapkar, Sr. Director & Head of Information Security, Synechron Technologies
The evening will also feature a Presentation and Quiz Competition by N. K. Mehta, MD & CEO of Secure Network Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., followed by a fun-filled Tombola session.
The highlight of the event will be the CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025, recognizing the achievements of India’s top technology leaders. The event will conclude with a Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher of Enterprise IT World (India & Middle East), a Group Photo, and a celebratory Cocktails & Dinner.
