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24th INFOTECH
FORUM 2026

Theme – Growth Through Alliances in a Transformative Era

3rd July 2026, Hyatt Regency Delhi

Infotech Forum 2025
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Growth Through Alliances in a Transformative Era

The 24th INFOTECH FORUM 2026 brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, and business decision-makers to explore how strategic partnerships are accelerating digital transformation. As emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data-driven innovation reshape industries, collaboration has become the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term resilience.

Centered on the theme "Growth Through Alliances in a Transformative Era", the forum will showcase thought-provoking keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on building powerful ecosystems that drive innovation. By fostering alliances across enterprises, governments, startups, and technology providers, the event aims to inspire new ideas, strengthen digital capabilities, and unlock opportunities for inclusive economic growth in an increasingly connected world.

Agenda

SESSION I · 09:00 – 12:00

09:00
Registration & Welcome Reception
10:00
Welcome Announcements
10:10
Lamp Lighting Ceremony
10:20
Opening Address by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-Chief, VARINDIA
10:25
Inaugural Address by Mr. Savitur Prasad, Member – High Powered Enquiry Committee, Delhi Government
10:45
Mr. Nitin Mehta, Digital Risk Leader, EY India Knowledge Partner
11:00
Dr. Pavan Duggal, Chairman – International Commission on Cyber Security Law
11:20
Mr. Anuj Sharma, Presales Manager – Kaspersky
11:40
Dr. Arindam Sarkar, Chief Architect – FaceOff Technologies

SESSION II · 12:00 – 14:00

12:00
Mr. Ankur Patial, Sr. Solutions Architect – VARONIS
12:20 – 13:00
Panel Discussion – 1 CIO/CTO Topic: From Digital India to AI India: The Next Leap
Moderated by: Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA
Mr. Vijay Sethi, Chairman-Mentorkart Mr. Golok Kumar Simli, President - Technology & Innovation- BLS International Mr. Sujoy Brahmachari, CIO & CISO- Rosmerta Technologies Ltd. Mr. Bharat B Anand, Global CITO- Contec Global Lt Col (Dr) Santosh Khadsare (Retd), CEO-I defence Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Prince Joseph, Global CIO- SFO Technologies Mr. V V Jacob, Chief General Manager-IT-Malayala Manorama Company Pvt Ltd
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch

SESSION III · 14:00 – 14:35

14:00
Recognition for the Most Promising VARs in India
14:15
Mr. Jagbir Singh, Manager, Sales Engineering (Pre-Sales) – Check Point Software

SESSION IV · 14:35 – 16:40

14:35
Mr. Sumeet Kela, Director – Net Protector AntiVirus
14:55
Mr. Gaurav Saxena, Director – Channels & Alliances, VEEAM Software
15:20
Panel Discussion – II CISO/DPO Topic: Post-Quantum Security: The Race Against Time
Moderated by: Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA
Mr. Rohit Ponnapalli, CISO- Envoy Global Mr. Saurabh Gugnani, Director, Global Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture- TMF Dr. Rakshit Tandon, Founder- R T Cyber Academy Ms. Sarita Padmini, Sr. Director- Protiviti India Mr. Jaspreet Singh, Partner and GCC Industry Leader- Grant Thornton Bharat Dr. Harsha Thennarasu, Founder & CISO-HKIT Security Solutions Mr. Garvit Sharma, CTO, Athenian Tech
16:00
Mr. Rahul Dani, Presales Engineer, Yubico
16:15
Short Coffee Break refresh

SESSION V · 16:40 – 17:20

16:40 – 17:20
Panel Discussion – III CMO Topic: Geopolitics Reshaping Marketing Budgets
Moderated by: Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA
Mr. Ankesh Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer- Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jindal, Fractional CMO Mr. Ritesh Dhawan, Marketing Head- Redington Ltd. Ms. Vinny Sharma, Sr. Marketing Director- APJ, Europe & EMEA-Securonix India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Pranab Mohanty, Chief Business Officer- Data Safeguard Inc. Mr. Neeraj Ahuja, Sr. Regional Marketing Manager- Forcepoint Dr. Mithilesh Singh, Marketing Head- Commscope India Pvt Ltd.

SESSION VI · 17:20 – 18:30

17:20
Announcement of Most Influential CMO's In India 2026-27
17:35
Recognisation of Eminent CIOs of India 2026-27
18:00 – 18:30
Tea Break – High Tea

SESSION VII · 18:30 – 18:40

18:30
Welcome note by Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA
18:40
Unveiling of the 15th edition of the Brand Book 2026

SESSION VIII · 18:50 – 20:25

18:50
Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma, Director – Cypress Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
19:05
Mr. Atul Kumar, Director – Global Trade, Cyber Diplomacy, Government Initiative – DSCI
19:20
Dr. Gulshan Rai, India's First National Cyber Security Coordinator, GOI
19:35
Dr. Amar Patnaik, Member of Parliament – Rajya Sabha
19:50
Prof. Charru Malhotra, Professor – Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
20:05
Special address by Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Co-Founder, HCL
Presentation of Life Time Achievement Awards 2026-27

SESSION IX · 20:25 – 21:00

20:25
Announcement of the Most Trusted Companies In India 2026-27
20:45
Announcement of the Most Admired Brands In India 2026-27
20:55
Closing Remarks by Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA & Brand Book
21:00 Onwards
Networking and Cocktail Dinner

Distinguish Delegates
(Speakers & Panelists)

Dr. Amar Patnaik

Dr. Amar Patnaik

Member of Parliament -Rajya Sabha
Dr. Ajai Chowdhry

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry

Co-Founder-HCL
Dr. Gulshan Rai

Dr. Gulshan Rai

India's first National Cyber Security Coordinator, GOI
Mr. Nitin Mehta

Mr. RamIqbal Singh

Founder Chairman- NACOF
Mr. Savitur Prasad

Mr. Savitur Prasad

Member - High Powered Enquiry Committee - Delhi Government
Prof Chaaru Malhotra

Prof Chaaru Malhotra

Professor( e-Governance & ICT) - IIPA
Prof.N KGoyal, President- CMAI Association Of India

Prof.N KGoyal

President- CMAI Association Of India
Mr. Nitin Mehta

Mr. Nitin Mehta

Digital Risk Leader, EY India
Dr. Pavan Duggal

Dr. Pavan Duggal

Chairman- International Commission On Cyber Security Law
Dr. Arindam Sarkar

Dr. Arindam Sarkar

Chief Architect- FaceOff Technologies
Mr. Vijay Sethi

Mr. Vijay Sethi

Chairman-Mentorkart
Mr. Golok Kumar Simli

Mr. Golok Kumar Simli

President - Technology & Innovation- BLS International
Mr. Gaurav Saxena

Mr. Gaurav Saxena

Director – Channels & Alliances- VEEAM Software
Mr. Sumeet Kela

Mr. Sumeet Kela

Director - Net Protector AntiVirus
Mr. Ajay Ajmera

Mr. Ajay Ajmera

CIO- Rockman Industries
Mr. Bharat B Anand

Mr. Bharat B Anand

Global CITO- Contec Global
Lt Col (Dr) Santosh Khadsare (Retd)

Lt Col (Dr) Santosh Khadsare (Retd)

CEO-I defence Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Deepak kumar Panda

Mr. Deepak kumar Panda

General Manager – IT- NHIT
Dr J S Sodhi

Dr J S Sodhi

Group CIO & Sr VP-Amity Education Group
Mr. Rohit Ponnapalli

Mr. Rohit Ponnapalli

CISO- Envoy Global
Mr. Saurabh Gugnani

Mr. Saurabh Gugnani

Director, Global Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture- TMF
Dr. Rakshit Tandon

Dr. Rakshit Tandon

Founder- R T Cyber Academy
Mr. Jaspreet Singh

Mr. Jaspreet Singh

Partner and GCC Industry Leader- Grant Thornton Bharat
Dr. Harsha Thennarasu

Dr. Harsha Thennarasu

Founder & CISO-HKIT Security Solutions
Mr. Kanishk Gaur

Mr. Kanishk Gaur

CEO- Athenian Tech
Mr. Ankesh Kumar

Mr. Ankesh Kumar

Chief Marketing Officer- Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jindal

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jindal

Fractional CMO
Ms. Vinny Sharma

Ms. Vinny Sharma

Sr. Marketing Director- APJ, Europe & EMEA-Securonix India Pvt. Ltd.
Amit Bhatia

Mr. Amit Bhatia

GLOBAL CIO & CISO - KARAM SAFETY PVT LTD
Arvind Kumar

Mr. Arvind Kumar

AVP - IT
PATH KIND LABS
FARMAN KHALID

Mr. Farman Khalid

Head Chief Digital Officer, Information Technology- Emaar India
J. P. DWIVEDI

Mr. J. P. Dwivedi

Chief Information Officer-Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Rohini
KAMAL MATTA

Mr. Kamal Matta

CIO CISO - SONIC BIOCHEM EXT PVT LTD
KAPIL MADAAN

Mr. KAPIL MADAAN

CISO & DPO-MAX HEALTHCARE
RAVI RAZDAN

Mr. RAVI RAZDAN

DIRECTOR - IT & HR JYOTHY LABS LIMITED
ROHIT KACHROO

Mr. ROHIT KACHROO

CTO - OMNI CYBERX PRIVATE LIMITED
RAJVEER SINGH

Mr. Rajveer Singh

Senior Risk Officer - Technology Security Foundation - SAXO BANK
SARITA PADMINI

Sarita Padmini

Senior Director - Protiviti India Member Firm
VINOD KUMAR GUPTA

Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta

Director, Global Head – Cyber Security Operations & GRC Practices - PAYTM MONEY
SAURBH GUPTA

Mr. Saurabh Gupta

Group Chief Digital and Information Officer-Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Mr. Anuj Sharma

Mr. Anuj Sharma

Presales Manager- Kaspersky
Mr. Ritesh Dhawan

Mr. Ritesh Dhawan

Marketing Head - Redington Limited
Mr. Pranab Mohanty

Mr. Pranab Mohanty

Chief Business Officer - Data Safeguard Inc.
Dr. Mithilesh Singh

Dr. Mithilesh Singh

Marketing Head – India & SAARC - CommScope
Mr. Jagbir Singh

Mr. Jagbir Singh

Manager, Sales Engineering (Pre-Sales)- Check Point Software
Rahul Dani

Rahul Dani

Solution Engineer, Yubico
sujoy

Mr. Ankur Patial

Sr. Solutions Architect- VARONIS
Mr.Ankur Patial

Mr. Sujoy Brahmachari

CIO & CISO- Rosmerta Technology Ltd.
Mr.Ankur Patial

Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma

Director- Cypress Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu

Editor-in-Chief, VARINDIA
Ms. S Mohini Ratna

Ms. S Mohini Ratna

Editor, VARINDIA

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