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BATTLING THREATS, BUILDING TRUST: HONORING CYBER LEADERS

 12th February 2026  | Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

About Event

India Cyber Shield Summit & Awards Series 2026

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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