BATTLING THREATS, BUILDING TRUST: HONORING CYBER LEADERS
12th February 2026 | Mumbai, India
India Cyber Shield Summit & Awards Series 2026
The India CyberShield Summit & Awards series 2026 is a
premier platform
dedicated to advancing the nation’s cybersecurity landscape by bringing
together government leaders, industry experts, technology innovators
and security professionals. As cyber threats continue to evolve at an
unprecedented pace, this summit serves as a crucial meeting ground to
share insights, showcase innovations, and build strategies that will
strengthen India’s digital resilience.
Alongside thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, and knowledge
sessions, the CyberShield Awards will recognize and honor organizations,
leaders and innovators who have demonstrated outstanding contributions
in safeguarding the digital ecosystem.
With a focus on collaboration, innovation and recognition, the event not
only highlights the pressing challenges in cybersecurity but also
celebrates the champions leading India towards a safer, trusted and
resilient digital future.
KEY THEMES TO BE DISCUSSED
AI & MACHINE LEARNING IN CYBERSECURITY
Leveraging intelligent technologies to detect, prevent and respond to threats.
CLOUD & DATA SECURITY
Protecting sensitive data in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
ZERO TRUST & IDENTITY MANAGEMENT
Implementing next- generation frameworks for secure access.
CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE & INCIDENT RESPONSE
Safeguarding energy, transport, healthcare and other essential systems.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
Safeguarding energy, transport, healthcare and other essential systems.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY
Leveraging intelligent technologies to detect, prevent and respond to threats.
INNOVATION & STARTUPS IN CYBERSECURITY
showcasing cutting-edge solutions and emerging technologies shaping the future of digital defense.
CHIEF GUEST
Lt General Dr. Rajesh Pant
Chairman Cyber Security
Association of India
Former National Cyber
Security Coordinator
Govt of India
Speakers
Dr. Pawan Chawla
CISO
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Amit Joshi
CISO
Hindalco Industries Limited
Hetal Presswala
CISO
KPIL
Niketan Jadhav
CISO
CDSL Ventures Ltd.
Abhijit Chakravarty
EVP - Networks & Cyber Security
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kishan Kendre
Global Head - Information Security
Blue Star Ltd.
Pradipta Patro
Head Cyber Security & IT Platform
RPG Group
Akshay Yadava
Director - IT
Unique Identification Authority of India
Basil Dange
CISO
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Bhaskar Rao
CISO
The Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd.
Pankaj Sharma
Head IT
Hikal Ltd
Ninad Varadkar
Group CISO
Edelweiss Financial Services limited
Manish Dave
Head of Information Security
Aarti Industries Ltd.
Babitha B P
Deputy CISO
State Bank of India
Nishant Pradhan
Chief AI Officer
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
Major Sumit Sharma
Deputy CISO
Mumbai International Airport Limited
Rajneesh Garg
CIO|SVP
Allcargo Worldwide Ltd
Harsh Jha
Head of Information Technology
Nuvama Group
Rupesh Nirgude
Group CIO & CDO
Prism Johnson Limited
Mukesh Sachdev
President - Chief Information & Technology Officer
Liberty General Insurance
Sarang Nagmote
Data Protection Officer
Paytm Payments Bank
Kinjal Shah
CTO
YES SECURITIES
Ranjan Revandkar
CISO
PI Industries Ltd
Sanjay Jaiswal
CISO
Nuvama Wealth Investment Ltd.
Gautam Kumar
Deputy Director General
Department of Telecommunications
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Directors, Heads and VPs of :
- Cybersecurity
- Information security
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Infrastructure Security
- Information Technology
- Risk & Compliance
- Data Protection
- Artificial intelligence
WHY ATTEND?
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