The highly anticipated CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025 is taking place today at the iconic Taj Westend, Racecourse Road, Bangalore. The event, part of the CIO500 series, brings together India’s top technology leaders, CIOs, and innovators for a day dedicated to digital transformation, strategic insights, and industry recognition.
The event commenced at 03:00 PM with a vibrant Networking High Tea, offering attendees a chance to connect and exchange ideas in an informal setting. The formal proceedings began with a warm welcome by EMCEE Suman Ranganathan, setting the tone for an evening of impactful discussions and celebrations.
One of the key highlights of the evening is the launch of the CIO Gold Book, a curated publication showcasing the achievements and vision of India’s leading CIOs. This was followed by a welcome address from Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor of Enterprise IT World, who emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
The agenda features a series of insightful presentations, starting with Mr. Akash Sureka, Founder of TheNoah.ai, who spoke on “AI is no longer just a buzzword”, highlighting real-world applications and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Kalyankumar Kadirvelu, Director Sales – Cloud Security at Fortinet, and representatives from Ingram Micro also shared their perspectives on cloud security and enterprise solutions.
The evening includes two thought-provoking panel discussions:
Panel 1: Balancing Innovation with Cost Control
Moderated by Prasanna Lohar, Founder of India Blockchain Forum, this session features:
- Ramkumari Iyer, CISO/CIO, Multinational
- Sandeep Bansal, CIO, A-One Steels India Ltd
- Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner – Cloud & AI, Grant Thornton Bharat
- Bhabani Chatterjee, Engagement Leader, Capgemini
- Siva Subramanian Loganathan, Global IT Leader, NetApp
Panel 2: Navigating Boardroom Expectations and Digital KPIs
Moderated by Pranav Kaushik, Partner, Digital Transformation at Grant Thornton Bharat, this session includes:
- Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, CTO, Asia Healthcare Holdings
- Raman Pillai, Head Cloud & Security, Verse Innovation Pvt Ltd
- Dilip Manepalli, VP, Innovation & Analytics, Vodafone
- Sudeep Dey, President IT & CIO, HCG Enterprises Ltd
Cybersecurity takes center stage with a presentation by CyberArk, followed by a compelling talk by Saurabh Barjatiya, Co-Founder & CTO of Cybervigilens, titled “What Breaches Have Taught Us Over The Years.”
The evening continues with a Quiz Competition hosted by NK Mehta, MD & CEO of SNS, leading into the grand CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025 ceremony at 08:00 PM. The event concludes with a Vote of Thanks by Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher of Accent Info Media, a group photo, and a celebratory cocktail dinner.
🎁 Exciting Prizes Await!
- 🥇 ₹10,000 Amazon Voucher
- 🥈 ₹7,000 Amazon Voucher
- 🥉 ₹5,000 Amazon Voucher
The CIO500 Bangalore event promises to be a landmark gathering, celebrating excellence and shaping the future of enterprise IT.
