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
Gautam Kumar
Deputy Director General
Department of Telecommunications
Babitha B P
Deputy CISO
State Bank of India
Dr. Pawan Chawla
CISO
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Kishan Kendre
Global Head - Information Security
Blue Star Ltd.
Niketan Jadhav
CISO
CDSL Ventures Ltd.
Abhijit Chakravarty
EVP - Networks & Cyber Security
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Pradipta Patro
Head Cyber Security & IT Platform
RPG Group
Ninad Varadkar
Group CISO
Edelweiss Financial Services limited
Amit Joshi
CISO
Hindalco Industries Limited
Sanjay Jaiswal
CISO
Nuvama Wealth Investment Ltd.
Pankaj Sharma
Head IT
Hikal Ltd
Hiren Pandya
CISO
DSP Asset Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Bhaskar Rao
CISO
The Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd.
KM Abdul Salam
CISO
NaBFID
Manish Dave
Head of Information Security
Aarti Industries Ltd.
Nishant Pradhan
Chief AI Officer
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
Rajneesh Garg
CIO|SVP
Allcargo Worldwide Ltd
Harsh Jha
Head of Information Technology
Nuvama Group
Anwar Shaikh
Head IT
Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund
Major Sumit Sharma
Deputy CISO
Mumbai International Airport Limited
Mukesh Sachdev
President - Chief Information & Technology Officer
Liberty General Insurance
Sarang Nagmote
Data Protection Officer
Paytm Payments Bank
Shrikanth Iyer
CISO
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Ltd.
Rupesh Nirgude
Group CIO & CDO
Prism Johnson Limited
Kinjal Shah
CTO
YES SECURITIES
Ranjan Revandkar
CISO
PI Industries Ltd
Abhijeet Kamble
CTO
MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED
Ninad Raje
Group CIO
Jaquar & Company Private Limited
Somesh Singh Sikarwar
Data Protection Officer
National Securities Depository Limited
Akanksha Garg
Data Protection Officer & Head-Digital Products PMO
HDFC securities
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
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