CIO Horizon 2nd Edition | 3rd - 5th July | Ramada by Wyndham, Lucknow

Mehfil of Minds | Overview of CIO Horizon

A refined gathering for deliberate dialogue on AI and enterprise transformation

CIO Horizon 2026 is an invitation-only leadership conclave that brings together 75+ of India’s most influential CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology decision-makers in the timeless city of Lucknow—celebrated for its grace, intellect, and culture of meaningful conversation. Set away from the urgency of daily operations, the conference offers a composed environment where leaders can pause, reflect, and engage in thoughtful dialogue on AI-led enterprise transformation.

Inspired by Lucknow’s legacy of tehzeeb and deliberation, CIO Horizon creates a setting where conversations are unhurried yet impactful—encouraging clarity of thought, strategic foresight, and balanced decision-making in an era of rapid technological change.

Over three carefully curated days, delegates will take part in executive roundtables, immersive discussions, and closed-door peer exchanges focused on AI strategy, digital resilience, responsible innovation, and leadership in the age of intelligent enterprises. Every interaction is intentionally designed to foster trust, provoke original thinking, and enable meaningful exchange among peers.

Blending contemporary AI thought leadership with the experiential richness of Lucknow, CIO Horizon 2026 is more than a conference—it is a modern-day mehfil of minds, where perspective is shaped, relationships endure, and future-ready enterprises take form.

Markaz-e-Soch | Conference Focus Areas

Deliberate conversations shaping the next chapter of enterprise technology

Artificial Intelligence

AI strategy for the intelligent enterprise
Scaling from POC to production
Ethical and responsible AI governance
Measuring success and ROI

Cloud Strategy and Digital Transfromation

Managing modern digital infrastructure
Performance, reliability, and cost control
Future-ready cloud architectures
Edge, IoT, containers, and microservices

Cybersecurity

Securing the borderless enterprise
DevSecOps and supply chain security
AI-powered SOAR and analytics
Predictive cyber risk management
Continuous compliance and culture

Data Intelligence

Intelligent analytics and insights
Solving DataOps challenges
Governance for compliance and risk
Measuring data strategy performance

Shurfa-e-Tech | Who Attends

A refined gathering of technology custodians shaping India’s digital future

Shurfa-e-Tech is an exclusive gathering of the custodians of enterprise technology.
CIO Horizon brings together a distinguished circle of senior technology leaders who shape enterprise vision, steward digital transformation, and define the future of intelligent organizations. This curated audience represents the highest echelon of technology leadership—where experience, influence, and responsibility converge.

Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)

Chief Innovation Officers (CINOs)

Chief Digital Officers (CDOs)

Chief Data Officers

Heads of Digital & Infrastructure

Each participant is invited not merely for designation, but for their contribution to shaping resilient, responsible, and future-ready enterprises.

Diwan-e-Industries | Industrial Verticals

Strategic conversations across sectors driving India’s digital evolution

Bfsi

Banking, financial services, and insurance innovation focused on digital trust, intelligent automation, and regulatory resilience.

Manufacturing

Smart factories, Industry 4.0 adoption, and supply chain optimization powered by data, AI, and connected ecosystems.

Pharma

Healthcare innovation spanning drug R&D, digital compliance, patient-centric platforms, and data-driven research.

Retail

E-commerce growth, omnichannel transformation, and advanced customer insights shaping modern retail experiences.

Energy

Renewable energy initiatives, smart grids, and sustainability-driven digital transformation across energy enterprises.

It Services

Cloud platforms, AI-led services, cybersecurity frameworks, and scalable enterprise technology solutions.

Wajah-e-Shirkat | Why Attend CIO Horizon

Compelling reasons for leaders and partners to be part of a thoughtfully curated enterprise gathering

For Cios, Ctos & Technology Leaders

Gain foresight into enterprise AI, cloud maturity, and cyber resilience
Engage in peer-led conversations grounded in real-world execution
Participate in leadership dialogues that connect technology with business value
Return with frameworks that shape long-term digital direction

For Industry Delegates & Partners

Interact directly with senior decision-makers across key industries
Present innovation in a focused, invitation-only environment
Build trusted alliances beyond transactional networking
Strengthen brand positioning through thought leadership presence

Beyond The Boardroom Experience

Immerse in Lucknow’s refined culture of dialogue and hospitality
Engage with distinguished guests from business and cultural spheres
Network through open-air conversations and shared experiences
Form relationships that extend well beyond the conference

Nawabi Nuances | Key Highlights

Curated experiences blending leadership dialogue, culture, and meaningful connections

              Visionary Keynotes & Leadership Dialogues
              Perspectives from India’s top CIOs
Enterprise leadership journeys
Strategic foresight on technology
Boardroom-level thinking
Leadership beyond tools & trends

            

              Fireside Chats & Open Conversations
              Informal CXO conversations
Leadership stories beyond success
Real-world challenges & lessons
Interactive audience participation
Human side of leadership

            

              Panel Discussions & Debates
              Contrasting leadership viewpoints
Industry-specific perspectives
Healthy debates on transformation
Audience-driven questions
Actionable takeaways

            

              Sector-Focused Roundtables
              Closed-door industry discussions
Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange
Shared problem-solving formats
Cross-sector learning
Collaborative insights

            

              Enterprise Technology Showcases
              Live product demonstrations
AI, Cloud & Security solutions
Real enterprise use-cases
Interactive walkthroughs
Future-ready innovations

            

              Mix & Meet Networking Sessions
              Relaxed networking formats
Informal leadership interactions
Peer bonding opportunities
Relationship-led conversations
Beyond business networking

            

              Celebrity Fireside Conversations
              Leadership beyond boardrooms
Stories of resilience & purpose
Inspiration beyond technology
Engaging storytelling format
Memorable leadership moments

            

              Lucknow Heritage Walks
              Explore the City of Nawabs
Architectural & cultural immersion
Experience Lucknowi Tehzeeb
Guided storytelling walks
Relaxed cultural engagement

            

              Curated Dining Experiences
              Authentic Awadhi cuisine
Royal Lucknowi flavors
Food-led networking moments
Fine dining environments
Cultural conversations over meals

            

              Sufi & Cultural Evenings
              Soulful musical performances
Celebration of art & poetry
Relaxed networking atmosphere
Evenings of reflection & joy
Unforgettable cultural moments

            

        BNG Loyalty Program
        An exclusive CIO loyalty and engagement initiative
Access to curated leadership forums year-round
Priority invitations to premium BNG events
Recognition within an elite CIO community
Long-term relationship-driven value creation

      

        One-on-One Networking
        Pre-curated meetings with relevant CXOs
Focused discussions aligned to business goals
High-quality interactions over high volume
Relationship-first engagement format
Conversations that lead to real outcomes

      