After a successful run in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, the CIO500 & Accelerator X Awards 2025 reached the vibrant city of Kolkata on 8th August 2025 at the iconic Hotel Taj Bengal. The event brought together top technology leaders, innovators, and industry influencers for an evening of networking, thought leadership, and recognition.
The Kolkata edition began with a networking high tea, followed by a warm welcome from EMCEE Ashita and Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor of Enterprise IT World, who highlighted the event’s mission to reconnect the best technology minds in India. “CIO500 is not just an awards platform; it’s a movement to celebrate leadership, innovation, and collaboration in shaping the future of technology,” Sanjay said.
The evening featured engaging keynote sessions, panel discussions on emerging tech trends, and inspiring talks from distinguished industry experts. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the CIO500 Awards, honoring the top 500 technology leaders in India, and the Accelerator X Awards, celebrating organizations driving impactful digital transformation.
Sponsors and partners played a key role in making the event a success, providing valuable insights and showcasing cutting-edge solutions. The Kolkata edition was marked by high energy, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of community among tech leaders.
With the Kolkata chapter successfully concluded, the CIO500 journey now heads to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Cochin, and Coimbatore, continuing its mission to recognize and inspire the best in technology leadership across the nation.
