Tech Business Connect 2026 | India's Largest IT CXO Summit by IndiaIT360

Awards

Celebrating leadership, innovation, and real business impact in technology

CIO of the Year

Recognising visionary CIOs driving enterprise-wide transformation, innovation, and business growth through technology leadership.

Visionary Leadership Award

Celebrating industry veterans for their enduring contributions, leadership legacy, and long-term impact on technology.

CISO of the Year

Honouring cybersecurity leaders building resilient, secure, and trusted digital enterprises.

Women In Tech

Recognising women leaders making a significant impact through innovation, leadership, and contributions to the technology industry.

Emerging Tech Leader of the Year

Celebrating rising technology leaders driving innovation, transformation, and future-ready business outcomes.

Recognitions

Recognising excellence that moves the industry forward

AI & Data Innovation

Recognising leaders driving business transformation through impactful AI, analytics, and data-led innovation.

Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

Honouring technology leaders enabling agility, scalability, and operational excellence through modern cloud and infrastructure strategies.

Data Resilience & Trust

Recognising leaders strengthening enterprise resilience, security, governance, and digital trust in a data-driven world.

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How To Apply

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Application Process

Submit your nomination through the official awards form
Applications can be self-nominated or submitted on behalf of a nominee
Entries are reviewed by an expert editorial jury panel
Each submission is independently scored
Winners are selected based on average jury scores
All applicants will be notified via email
Winners receive exclusive invitations to the awards ceremony and conference

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Jury

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Mr. Vijay Sethi

Chairman & Chief Mentor,

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Mr. Rajesh Uppal

Strategic Advisor & Board Member

Mr. Kamal kakar

President of CIOs of India,

Judging Process

Evaluated by a panel including industry experts
Each entry is reviewed by a unique set of judges
Typically assessed by multiple judges to ensure fairness and objectivity
Judging focuses on innovation, impact, and measurable outcomes

Winning Benchmarks

This event is exclusively designed for senior IT professionals, including IT CXOs, Heads of IT, and Heads of IT Security, from organizations with 500+ employees. Individuals who do not meet these criteria, including those from technology vendors, media, marketing, or consulting firms, are not eligible to attend and may have their registrations declined.