EDITION
STAR NITE
Celebrating 25 Years of IT Channel Excellence & Innovation
SNA has reached its Silver Jubilee, evolving into a cornerstone event for the industry. It offers a dynamic platform where leading technology vendors, distributors, managed service providers (MSPs), solution partners, VADs, and resellers come together to connect. VARINDIA has championed the interests of the channel community by bringing their key business challenges to leading OEMs and industry bodies, helping create stronger partnerships, accelerate business growth, and improve profitability.
Recognized as one of the premier awards in the B2B IT channel industry, the VARINDIA Star Nite Awards (SNA) honor excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements across the technology ecosystem. This year's theme, “Partners: Innovate, Integrate, Sustain,” underscores the critical role of channel partners in driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and building a resilient, future-ready technology landscape.
Driving digital transformation & cutting-edge AI breakthroughs.
Uniting OEMs, MSPs, VADs & resellers into one ecosystem.
Building resilient, future-ready & sustainable IT channel models.
25th Star Nite Awards 2026 Agenda
Inaugural Session
| 09:00 – 09:45 Hrs | Registration and Welcome Reception |
| 10:00 Hrs | Welcome Announcements |
| 10:10 Hrs | Lamp Lighting Ceremony |
| 10:15 – 10:25 Hrs |
Opening Plenary on the Star Nite Awards by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-Chief, VARINDIA |
| 10:25 – 10:35 Hrs |
Welcome Address Mr. Navin Gupta, President – FAIITA |
| 10:35 – 10:50 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
Association Felicitation
| 10:50 – 11:00 Hrs | Award Felicitation to the IT Associations (Five) |
Channel Empowerment Session
| 11:00 – 12:00 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION (One Hour) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION (One Hour) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 Hrs | Networking Lunch Break |
VAR SYMPOSIUM
| 14:00 – 14:15 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 14:15 – 14:30 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 14:30 – 14:45 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 14:45 – 15:00 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
Panel Discussion & Insights
| 15:00 – 15:30 Hrs |
Panel Discussion – Distribution & Alliance Leaders in Tech Industry to Join
the Panel Discussion
Topic: Turning Ideas into
Stories That Drive VAR Decisions
Moderated by: Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-Chief –
VARINDIA
Five Top OEMs to
Share Insights in a Rapid-Fire Session
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| 15:30 – 15:45 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 15:45 – 16:00 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 16:00 – 16:20 Hrs | Tea Break |
| 16:20 – 16:35 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
| 16:35 – 16:50 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION |
Announcement of Eminent VARs of India – Awards Ceremony
| 16:55 – 17:25 Hrs | 100 VARs to Get Recognized in 15 Different Categories of Awards |
| 17:25 – 17:40 Hrs | Recognizing Channel Chiefs in Indian IT Industry |
| 17:40 – 18:10 Hrs | Refreshment Break |
Evening Gala Session & 25th Star Nite Awards Ceremony
| 18:10 – 18:20 Hrs | Inaugural Ceremony of 25th Star Nite Awards 2026 |
| 18:30 – 18:40 Hrs | Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor – VARINDIA |
| 18:40 – 18:50 Hrs | Inaugural Ceremony of Star Nite Awards (Silver Jubilee) |
| 18:50 – 19:10 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION – Presenting Partner |
| 19:25 – 19:40 Hrs | PARTNER PRESENTATION – Platinum Partner |
| 19:50 – 20:00 Hrs |
Guest of Honour Keynote Address: Global Industry Leader |
| 20:00 – 20:15 Hrs |
Keynote Address Address by Chief Guest |
| 20:15 – 20:20 Hrs | Recognition of Transformational Business Leader Award 2026 |
| 20:20 – 20:30 Hrs | Recognition of CMO of the Year 2026 |
| 20:30 – 20:55 Hrs | 25th Star Nite Awards – Channel Leadership Survey Awards (CLS 2026) |
| 20:55 Hrs | Vote of Thanks by Ms. S Mohini Ratna, Editor – VARINDIA |
| 21:00 Hrs onwards | Business Networking & Cocktails Dinner |
Speakers & Panelists 2026
Sponsors & Partners 2026
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