The World CIO 200 Summit, held on August 6, 2024, brought together industry leaders, IT experts, and influential CIOs for an evening of insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and transformative ideas. Hosted by GEC Media Group, the event proved to be a resounding success, offering a platform for thought leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of technology.

Opening Session: The summit commenced with a warm welcome note from Anushree Dixit, Global Head, GEC media Group, setting the tone for an evening of engaging discussions and networking.

Panel Discussions: The event featured several thought-provoking panel discussions:

• Creating a Unified Vision: Moderated by Amit Saxena, VP-IT (CIO) at Millennium Semiconductors India Pvt Ltd, Pune, the panel included Sabyasachi Chakraborty Thakur (CIO, Parksons Packaging Limited), Mahesh Toshniwal (Group Head of IT Operations, Jindal Steel and Power), Ajay Awale (Head IT, Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt Ltd), and Rajesh Kulkarni (DGM – IT, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd). The discussion emphasized the importance of aligning stakeholders for successful transformation.
• Advancing Organizational Resilience: Rajeev Dutt, General Manager MEA & APAC at Swiss GRC, provided valuable insights on how enterprises can build and maintain resilience in today’s dynamic environment.
• Agility and Adaptability: Led by Pradipta Patro, Head IT & Global CISO at RPG Group, the panel explored how CIOs are enabling rapid innovation. Panelists included Shrenik Kothari (Regional IT Infra Head, Gestamp Automotive India Pvt Ltd), Prashant Kurhade (DGM IT, Suhana Group), Rahul Mergu (Vice President IT, MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt Ltd), and Vivek Sakarde (Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Leading Bank).
• Gen AI – Use Cases, Infrastructure Readiness, and Adaptability: Moderated by Jeevan Thankappan, the panel included Satish Mahajan (Sr General Manager IT, VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd), Shabbir Badra (VP & Head IT, Apraava Energy), Rajeev Khade (Chief Digital, Blue Star Limited), Lalit Trivedi (CIO & CISO Global, FlexM Global Pte. Ltd), and Shashi Mohan Singh (Chief Digital Officer, Reliance Retail Ltd). The discussion focused on the future of AI in business applications.

Technical Sessions:

• Unified Cybersecurity Platform Approach: Satyen Jain, Technical Director at LTS, highlighted the necessity for a unified approach to cybersecurity for comprehensive protection.
• Trends and Technologies Shaping Networks: Gokul Sorari, Manager of Systems Engineering at CommScope India Pvt Ltd, discussed current and future trends in network technology.
• Application Security: Lakshmi Das, COO and Co-Founder of Prophaze, alongside Diptesh Saha, CISO & Practice Head at Accel Cybersecurity, shared their expertise on the critical aspects of application security.
• Trends and Technologies Shaping Networks: Gokul Sorari, Manager of Systems Engineering at CommScope India Pvt Ltd, discussed current and future trends in network technology.
• Application Security: Lakshmi Das, COO and Co-Founder of Prophaze, alongside Diptesh Saha, CISO & Practice Head at Accel Cybersecurity, shared their expertise on the critical aspects of application security.

The World CIO 200 Summit provided an invaluable opportunity for networking, learning, and collaboration among top IT professionals. The event underscored the importance of innovation, agility, and strategic vision in navigating the complexities of today’s technological landscape.

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