A refined gathering for deliberate dialogue on AI and enterprise transformation
CIO Horizon 2026 is an invitation-only leadership conclave that brings together 100+ 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.
Days Residential Conference
Top CIOs & IT Leaders from Across India
Minutes of Engagement
Insightful Sessions
Exhibition Booths
Ayodhya RAM Mandir Darshan
Witness the magnificent temple design and intricate craftsmanship.
Seek divine blessings and immerse in devotion and peace.
Be part of a timeless spiritual journey in Ayodhya.
Bringing together visionaries, innovators, and enablers of change.
Senior Technology Leaders Joining CIO Horizon
CIO & Head of IT
Maruti Suzuki
Group CIO
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Group CIO
Force Motors Ltd
President & Group CIO
Sun Pharma
Sr. President & Global CIO
Mankind Pharma Limited
Group CIO
Shyam Steel Industries Ltd
Group President – Digital & Data Intelligence
Hinduja Group Limited
Group CIO
JBM Group
CIO
Finolex Cables
Group CIO
Times Group
CDO
Croma (TATA)
CIO
JSW Paints
CDIO
Wonder Cement
Global CDO
Switch Mobility
Head IT
TVS Mobility Pvt Ltd
Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO)
Century Plyboards Limited
CDO
Adani Renewables (Green)
CIO
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
CIO
The Supreme Industries Ltd
CIO
SLMG Beverages (The Coca-Cola Bottling Company in India)
CIO
Waaree Group
Head IT / CIO
MSN Laboratories
Head IT
Dr Reddy's Foundation
Head IT
SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
CIO
Valvoline Cummins
CIO
Raymond Lifestyle Limited
CIO
Thomas Cook India Limited
CIO & Vice President - IT
Dixon Technologies India Limited
CIO
Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Group
CTO
Ramoji Group
Vice President - IT (CIO)
Crystal Crop Protection Limited
CTO
Godrej Capital
CIO
Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd
Group CTO
Restaurant Brand Asia (Burger King)
Group CIO
Geetanjali Group
Group CIO
Ambuja Neotia
CIO & Head IT
Tube Investments of India Ltd. (Murugappa Group)
Head of IT
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd
CIO
Page Industries
Group CTO
Modi Enterprises
Head IT
Gravita India Limited
Group CIO & Head - Digital Innovation
Haldiram Foods Snacks Pvt Ltd
Vice President – Technology
GRT Jewellers India
CIO
CSB Bank
CIO
KEC International Limited
CIO / VP - IT & SAP
Rays Power Infra Limited
CIO / Head - IT
Patanjali Foods Ltd - Ruchi Soya
Chief Digital Officer
TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd
CDIO
Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
President & Group CIO
Safexpress
Group CDIO
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
CTO
Shriram Capital
Head IT
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd
CIO
Bombay Dyeing
CIO
Allcargo Terminals Ltd & TransIndia Real Estate Ltd.
CISO & Head of IT Services
Pidilite Industries Limited
CIO
Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Exide Industries Limited
CIO
Reliance Polyester Limited (Reliance Group)
CIO
Bajel Projects Ltd
Chief AI & Digital Officer
HFCL Limited
Group CTO & Director IT
Master Group
Dy CIO
City Union Bank Ltd.
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
CEAT Limited
CDO
IndiaFirst LifeHead IT
G R Infraprojects Ltd.
Head IT
Zydus Wellness
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
CTO
Cello World
Global Chief Information Officer
UPL
CISO
Bajaj Auto Ltd
Global CIO
EPL Limited
Regional Head & CISO, APMEA
Sodexo
CIO
Endurance Technologies Ltd.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Yatra Online Ltd.
CDIO
JSW Greentech Limited
Group CIO
Welspun Living Ltd
Head IT
Sneha Group of Companies
Head-IT
Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd
Chief Technology Officer
Patel Infrastructure Ltd
Group CDIO
Jindal Stainless
Dy CIO
Jaquar & Company Pvt Ltd
Head IT
National Engineering Industries Ltd.
SVP & Head of Digital
Nuvama Group
Global CIO
UFLEX Group
Chief Digital Officer
Emaar India
CTO
Wonder Home Finance
CIO
BOB Financial Solutions Limited
CIO
RPG Enterprises Limited (RPG Group)
VP - Head Of Engineering
Purplle Digital Native
VP - IT
Upstox
CIO
Birla Corporation Limited
CISO
Apollo Pharmacy Limited
GCISO
Vivriti Capital
CISO
Bajaj Life
CISO
Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd
Global IT Lead, Information Security – CISO
Bekaert
CIO
Bharat Forge Ltd
CISO & Head Enterprise Architect
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd.
CIO
Wadia Group
CIO
Nilons Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Head – IT & CISO
Phillips Carbon Black India
CIO India & APAC
The Hershey Company
Head IT
Kissht
CIO
Paradeep Phosphates
CIO / VP - IT
Devyani International Ltd
CISO
Satin Creditcare Network Ltd
Head IT
Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.
Head IT
Ashirvad by Aliaxis
CISO
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
CISO
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Head IT
Usha International
CDIO
TeamLease
Partner & CIO
KPMG
Senior VP – Strategy & Transformations
Bajaj General Insurance Limited
Executive Vice President - Tech & Cyber
Bandhan Life
Head - IT
Tata Chemicals Limited
CIO
Meghmani Organics
President & Group CIO
PI Industries
CIO
Hafele India Private Limited
President and CIO
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Director IT & CISO
JM Financial Asset Management Ltd
Head of IT and Digital
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
CDIO
Luminous Power Technologies (P) Ltd
Group CDIO
Kalpataru Group
CDO
JK Cement
CIO
Blue Star Limited
CIO
FIAT India
Executive President and CDIO
Polycab India Limited
Group CDIO
Tata Power
CIO & Sr. Vice President
Indraprastha Gas Limited
CIO
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
Head IT
Laurus Labs Limited
Group CIO
BC Jindal Group
CIO
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
President - CDIO
Amara Raja Energy
CIO
IPCA Labs
CIO
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.
Group CIO
CKA Birla GroupExpert Perspectives from Our Strategic Partners
CEO
Quantarra
CEO
Sharpsell
Co-Founder
DronaHQ
Regional SE-India West
Tenable
Solutions Director
Rapyder Cloud Solutions Pvt Ltd
CSO
Rapyder Cloud Solutions Pvt Ltd
Director - Enterprise & Mid Market - North & East India
Arista
Founder & CEO
Ashield
Chief Digital Officer
Fineshift
Chief AI Architect
FineshiftDeliberate conversations shaping the next chapter of enterprise technology
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.
Each participant is invited not merely for designation, but for their contribution to shaping resilient, responsible, and future-ready enterprises.
Strategic conversations across sectors driving India’s digital evolution
Banking, financial services, and insurance innovation focused on digital trust, intelligent automation, and regulatory resilience.
Smart factories, Industry 4.0 adoption, and supply chain optimization powered by data, AI, and connected ecosystems.
Healthcare innovation spanning drug R&D, digital compliance, patient-centric platforms, and data-driven research.
E-commerce growth, omnichannel transformation, and advanced customer insights shaping modern retail experiences.
Renewable energy initiatives, smart grids, and sustainability-driven digital transformation across energy enterprises.
Cloud platforms, AI-led services, cybersecurity frameworks, and scalable enterprise technology solutions.
Compelling reasons for leaders and partners to be part of a thoughtfully curated enterprise gathering
A refined platform for brands seeking trust, relevance, and long-term enterprise impact
Engage with a carefully curated circle of CIOs, CTOs, and digital leaders shaping enterprise technology strategies across industries.
Showcase your capabilities in an intimate, retreat-style environment built for relevance, trust, and meaningful conversations.
Participate in closed-door sessions, focused roundtables, and immersive interactions designed for long-term impact.
Build credibility and partnerships that extend beyond the event through thoughtful, peer-driven dialogue.
Strengthen brand recall through seamless presence across venue touchpoints, delegate experiences, and digital assets.
Engage in relevance-driven meetings with CXOs aligned to your solutions and growth objectives.
Leadership dialogues, cultural immersion, and experiences that go beyond conferences
Engage More. Connect Deeper. Get Rewarded.
Make the most of CIO Horizon 2026 with the MyBNG Mobile App. We are excited to introduce the CIO Horizon Loyalty Program, designed to recognize and reward the most engaged delegates throughout the summit.
Using the MyBNG Mobile App, participants can earn points by actively attending sessions, participating in polls, engaging in discussions, visiting partner booths, and taking part in event-led activities.
The more you engage, the higher your chances of unlocking exclusive rewards and surprises. This initiative celebrates collaboration, encourages participation, and transforms your summit experience into a truly interactive and memorable journey.
Stay engaged. Stay connected. Make every interaction count!
Earn points by engaging on the CIO Horizon Mobile App
Join keynote sessions and leadership discussions while earning points.
Engage in polls, networking interactions and event activities.
Connect with partners, exhibitors and explore innovation showcases.
Test your knowledge and earn bonus points.
The more you participate, the closer you get to winning exclusive rewards.
Exciting prizes await our most engaged delegates
PlayStation 5 (PS5)
Apple iPad
Qubo Smart Tyre Inflator
What industry leaders shared about their experience at CIO Horizon
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