The World CIO 200 Summit – India Edition, a flagship initiative of the Global CIO Forum, was successfully hosted on 6th May 2025 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event brought together India’s top CIOs, IT leaders, innovators, and technology providers to explore the evolving role of IT in shaping business resilience and digital transformation.
The summit opened with a compelling Welcome Keynote by Richa Samantaray, Chief Commercial Officer at GEC, who highlighted the growing influence of CIOs in leading organizational growth through innovation and strategic foresight.
This was followed by the Country Ambassador’s Opening Remarks by Pratap Pat Joshi, EVP IT & Chief Evangelist at Yotta Infrastructure Solutions, setting the tone for a day filled with impactful discussions, insights, and recognitions.
Key Highlights of the Event:
Vendor Keynote 1: Prophaze
Lakshmi Das, COO & Co-Founder, Prophaze, shared perspectives on evolving cybersecurity dynamics and the critical role of automation in threat response.
Panel Discussion 1 – The Next Decade of IT Leadership
Moderated by Rahul Mergu (Marketsandmarkets), the panel featured seasoned leaders including Yogesh Rajawat (XSCAD India), Shabbir Badra (Apraava Energy), Rajesh Kulkarni (Piaggio Vehicles), and Hemal Savla (Shalina Healthcare). The session focused on what defines bold and resilient CIOs, balancing innovation with governance and outcome-driven strategy.
Keynote Address:
Dr. Manuj Mittal, Chairman, International Chamber of Healthcare and Medical Tourism, delivered a keynote highlighting the intersection of healthcare, technology, and global collaboration.
Vendor Keynote 2: Yotta Data Services
Sagnik Gupta, VP – Sales & Business Development, emphasized scalable data infrastructure, cloud transformation, and data center evolution.
Coffee Break & Networking:
Delegates engaged in vibrant discussions and visited sponsor booths showcasing cutting-edge solutions and demos from event partners.
Panel Discussion 2 – Key Technologies Driving CIO Priorities
Moderated by Prashant Kurhade (Suhana Group), this panel brought forward insights from Shrenik Kothari (Gestamp), Hetal Presswala (Kalpataru Projects), Deepak Kalambkar (FlexM), and Sanjay Jaiswal (Nuvama Wealth), focusing on the future of AI, automation, cloud adoption, and the CIO’s ethical responsibility in tech leadership.
Vendor Keynote 3: UEMS ManageEngine
Leonard J, Associate Director, presented innovations in IT service management and performance monitoring.
Panel Discussion 3 – Future Readiness: Disruption, Transformation, and Emerging Trends
Moderated by Umesh Unnikrishnan, the session featured distinguished thought leaders including Chandrakant Salunkhe (SME Chamber of India), Dr. Suresh Shaan (CSI – Mumbai Chapter), Vimesh Avlani (ISODA), Bharat Chheda (ASIRT), Rushab Shah (TAIT), and Sachin Mahajan (FADA). The panel examined how organizations can adapt to rapid disruption and align with emerging IT trends.
CIO 200 Awards Ceremony
The highlight of the evening was the CIO 200 Awards, recognizing and celebrating exceptional IT leaders across four distinguished categories:
- Next-Gen
- Leader
- Master
- Legend
These awards honored CIOs who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, transformation efforts, and technological innovation.
Closing Remarks & Networking
The summit concluded with final words from the event’s ambassadors, followed by a vibrant networking session, where participants engaged in meaningful conversations and built new collaborations.
