BATTLING THREATS, BUILDING TRUST: HONORING CYBER LEADERS
12th February 2026 | Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach
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
Jon Kessler
VP and GM, Information Governance
Epiq
Sri Lakshmi Kotwal
Partner, GM for the Purview Data Compliance
Microsoft
Tholkappian Namasivayam
Sales Engineering Leader, India & SAARC
Proofpoint
Rumit Shah
Director
JISA Softech
Amit Arole
Founder and CEO
Tech Prescient
Prasant Mirchandani
President
Equirus Raghnall
Gautam Kumar
Deputy Director General
Department of Telecommunications
Kishan Kendre
Global Head - Information Security
Blue Star Ltd.
Niketan Jadhav
CISO
CDSL Ventures Ltd.
Pradipta Patro
Head Cyber Security & IT Platform
RPG Group
Ninad Varadkar
Group CISO
Edelweiss Financial Services limited
Hiren Pandya
CISO
DSP Asset Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Bhaskar Rao
CISO
The Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd.
Major Sumit Sharma
Deputy CISO
Mumbai International Airport Limited
Rajneesh Garg
CIO|SVP
Allcargo Worldwide Ltd
Ranjan Revandkar
CISO
PI Industries Ltd
Kinjal Shah
CTO
YES SECURITIES
Dr. Srinivas Telukunt
Global Director, AI Solution & Platforms | Head, Generative AI & AI Agent Platforms
PepsiCo
Harshad Mengle
Global CISO
Tata Chemicals
Dr. Pawan Chawla
CISO
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Somesh Singh Sikarwar
Data Protection Officer
National Securities Depository Limited
Abhijeet Kamble
CTO
MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED
Ninad Raje
Group CIO
Jaquar & Company Private Limited
Sanjay Jaiswal
CISO
Nuvama Wealth Investment Ltd.
Pramod Kumar Dubey
CIO & CISO
Green Point Global
Pankaj Sharma
Head IT
Hikal Ltd
Sarang Nagmote
Data Protection Officer
Paytm Payments Bank
Gaurav Hirani
General Manager - Head DevSecOps & Cloud
Jio Ltd.
Samir Kumar Jha
General Manager - Security & Fire Safety
Bharat Diamond Bourse
Ashton D'Cruz
Executive Director
NatWest Markets
Tarun Mathur
Head - Strategy & Innovation, AI Initiatives
Zuno General Insurance
Ashish Jain
Chief Internal Audit Officer
Nayara Energy
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














