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CIO Association Pune Chapter extends a heartfelt thank you to all attendees who joined our recent Breakfast Session on 'AI in Reality' with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India). The event hosted an engaging workshop on AI Adoption with IT decision-makers from Pune. The discussion was practical, open and grounded in the realities organizations face as they move from AI interest to AI adoption. Key themes included the need to move faster, identify measurable use cases, strengthen AI governance, balance innovation with data protection, and build the right infrastructure readiness for AI. One clear takeaway: AI adoption is no longer just a technology conversation. It is equally about business value, governance, infrastructure, leadership alignment and learning from peers. Thank you to all participants for the engaging conversations, shared expertise and enthusiastic participation. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Thank you #STT Leadership for hosting us. Anis Pankhania | Sajith Chakkingal | Prasad Pate | Dr Yogesh Dadke | Ashok Mandlik | Vivek Verma #AI #AIAdoption #GenAI #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation #CIOAssociation #Pune #STTData

#Cybersecurity is no longer about building walls; it’s about architecting a completely new mindset for the cloud era. 🔐🚀 In Episode 3 of The CIO Chronicles, we are exploring The Cybersecurity Shift - how the convergence of Cloud and AI is fundamentally rewriting the rules of data protection and enterprise growth. Join us as Anjali Gupta, Founder of The Fractional CMO Company, talks to Lakshmi Das, Co-founder of Prophaze, on how modern businesses must adapt to this rapidly changing threat landscape. What’s on the table for this episode: ✅ The Cybersecurity Shift: Why modern defense requires moving from basic awareness to a proactive, security-first culture. ✅ The Cloud & AI Frontier: Navigating the massive opportunities—and the unique risks—of scaling within AI-powered and cloud-native ecosystems. ✅ Startup Resilience: The ultimate survival blueprint for building agile, secure, and innovation-driven companies. ✅ Future-Ready Blueprints: Crafting proactive security frameworks that protect your data while accelerating business continuity and trust. Whether you are securing a fast-growing startup or transforming an established enterprise cloud, this conversation delivers the strategic framework needed to navigate the new era of cyber resilience. 📺 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gX4D7k4C Are you an IT leader or technology founder with a story that needs to be heard? Reach out to us. We’re looking for the visionaries and architects who are quietly redefining the future of enterprise security. Umesh Mehta | Ajay Bakshi | Yogesh Zope | Prasad Patil | Pertisth Mankotia | Sendil kumar Venkatesan | Jai Thomas | Sudhir Kanvinde | Ravi Chinnathambi Gupta Boda | Manjunath Prasad | Duraiswamy N | Milind Anvekar | Sanjay Moralwar | RamiReddy Puli | Sreekumar Balachandran | Dr. Sandip Pradhan | Avinash Velhal | Vinod Deshmukh | Anis Pankhania | Varundeep Kaur | Arun. Attri | Sarzil Sarwar | Jayakumar Mohanachandran | Setiaji Setiaji | Ashish Mathur #CIOAssociation #CIOChronicles #AI #Cloud #Leadership

CIO Association Mumbai extends a heartfelt thank you to all the esteemed CIOs, technology leaders, partners, and attendees who made the Cricket Premier League 2026 a phenomenal success 🏏✨ Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and vibrant energy transformed the turf into a true celebration of leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. From impactful networking to unforgettable match moments, the event showcased the spirit of the tech community beyond the boardroom. We look forward to creating many more memorable experiences together. See you at the next edition! #CIOAssociation #MumbaiChapter #CricketPremierLeague2026 Nutanix | ColorTokens Inc. | 63SATS Cybertech | QuilrAI | Varonis | New Era Informatique | OPSWAT | Forcepoint | Cyble | Network Techlab India Limited | Palo Alto Networks | Absolute Security Neehar Pathare | Ninad Raje | Amit Jaokar | Avinash Velhal | Jayendra Sadaye | Shobhana Lele | Prasad Pudipeddi | Sunil Mehta

CIO Association Nagpur Chapter is hosting an exclusive cybersecurity event in collaboration with Sophos and Technovation IT Consultants & Services on ‘The Resilience Era of Cybersecurity’ ⏰ 6:30 PM Onwards 🗓️ Friday, May 29th, 2026 📍 Hotel Tuli Imperial, Nagpur In today’s evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just about protection, it is about resilience. As organisations adopt cloud, AI, and digital transformation, cyber risks are becoming more complex and closely linked to business continuity. This event will bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss how organisations can move from siloed security tools to a more adaptive, integrated, and resilience-driven cybersecurity approach. What to expect: • Insights into the latest cyber threat trends and attack techniques • Ways to strengthen detection and response capabilities • Expert discussions on building a cyber resilience strategy • Demonstrations of AI-powered, integrated security solutions Whether you are looking to enhance your organisation’s security posture or future-proof your cybersecurity strategy, this event is an opportunity to engage with experts and explore practical approaches to cyber resilience. #CIOAssociation #NagpurChapter #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #AISecurity Vinod Deshmukh | Devendra Dangre | Sunil Pahune | Vishal Sulakhe | Manish Shastri | Vijay Kumar Chandel | Sandeep Dhoke

CIO Association Chennai Chapter, on 19th May 2026, successfully hosted an exclusive Networking & Knowledge Evening in collaboration with Splunk on the theme ‘Digital Resilience through Splunk AI.’ The evening featured insightful discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and meaningful networking with industry leaders. Thank you to all the attendees for making the event a great success. Manjunath Prasad | Saravanakumar Krishnamurthy | Santhosh TG | Dr.Balakrishnan Kanniah | Balaji TK | Ganesan Sivaramakrishnan | Dr.Shankar Venkatesan | Rakesh Rakesh | Pragati Kumar Patro | Sendil kumar Venkatesan #CIOAssociation #AI #DigitalTransformation #CIOCommunity

What does it take to move from storing data to truly activating it? That was the conversation at #CIOBreakfastMeet in Mumbai on 16th May 2026, and it was one worth having. We brought together 40+ CIO and CISO leaders for an exclusive morning session on Global File System: In the Era of AI & Hybrid Cloud, co-hosted with Future Businesstech India, CTERA and Cloudian Inc. The room was engaged, the conversations were sharp, and the insights were real. Exactly what these sessions are built for. Thank you to every leader who joined us and made it a morning to remember. And to our partners, Future Businesstech India, CTERA and Cloudian, for bringing the knowledge, the energy, and the vision. Until the next one. Neehar Pathare | Ninad Raje | Amit Jaokar | Avinash Velhal | Jayendra Sadaye | Shobhana Lele | Prasad Pudipeddi | Sunil Mehta #CIOAssociation #GlobalFileSystem #AI #HybridCloud #DataInfrastructure #CIO #CISO #Mumbai

A heartfelt thank you to the #CIOcommunity for making the 6th edition of the #FutureForward Session, organised by #CIOAssociation Punjab Chapter , a grand success at Park Plaza Zirakpur. The CIO community witnessed a powerful blend of #technology and leadership. Insights on Next-Gen Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 powered by AI, secured by design , were brought alive by Darpan Seth, Prashant Gupta, Vijayendra Prasad, Rakesh Kumar Jain from Ruckus Networks, along with practical perspectives from Manu Mehta of Fore Solutions. The depth of discussion and relevance to real enterprise environments was highly appreciated by attending CIOs. The post-lunch energy soared with a brilliantly curated Leadership Edge on Listening session by Amarpreet Bahl, sparking high engagement, reflection, and interaction across the room. The day concluded on a lively note with a technical quiz enthusiastically participated in by all, with three CIOs emerging as winners, followed by the felicitation of all speakers by the MC team and chapter members. Thank you to every speaker and participant for making this session insightful, interactive, and memorable. RUCKUS Networks | Fore Solutions Private Limited Varundeep Kaur | Sandeepk P. | Gurdeep S. Sidhu | Manu Sharma | Jaspal Sran | Gurjit Singh | Karan Sharma #WiFi7 #AI #Leadership

𝗖𝗜𝗢 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 thanks everyone for making 𝗖𝗜𝗢 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 2026 a memorable and successful gathering! From inspiring conversations and meaningful networking to valuable insights shared by industry leaders and partners, the event truly reflected the strength of the CIO community. Grateful to all our partners, speakers, attendees, and families for bringing such incredible energy and making the experience unforgettable. Embee Software | PrivacyShield | RUCKUS Networks | SMPL AI Dr. Sandip Pradhan | Sanjeev Sinha | Sanjay Goswami | Samrat Banerjee | Avaneesh Sinha | Rajesh Dutta | Kripadyuti Sarkar | Surajit Banerjee | Srimanto Chatterjee PMP® | Narayan Basak | Man Mohan Goyal #CIOAssociation #CIOElevate2026 #KolkataChapter #CIOCommunity #TechnologyLeaders

CIO Association Kolkata Chapter is hosting a day of inspiration and strategic growth in the heart of nature. CIO Elevate 2026 🗓️ Saturday 16th May, 2026 📍 Hotel Sonar Bangla, Kolaghat We’re excited to welcome our esteemed partners and members to CIO Elevate 2026, an event dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering the leaders of digital transformation! Beyond the boardroom insights, this will also be a family-inclusive retreat. While we dive into the future of tech, our families will join us to enjoy the beautiful outdoor ambiance and riverside charm of Kolaghat, making this a perfect blend of professional networking and personal rejuvenation. Embee Software | PrivacyShield | RUCKUS Networks | SMPL AI Dr. Sandip Pradhan | Sanjeev Sinha | Man Mohan Goyal | Avaneesh Sinha | Samrat Banerjee | Surajit Banerjee | Kripadyuti Sarkar | Rajesh Dutta | Srimanto Chatterjee PMP® | Sanjay Goswami | Narayan Basak #CIOAssociation #KolkataChapter #CIOCommunity #TechnologyLeaders

The 14th Annual Summit of CIO Association Chennai Chapter concluded on a remarkable note, bringing together visionary leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the future of enterprise AI and digital transformation. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speakers, delegates, and attendees for making ChennAI: SILICON KONNECT 2026 a powerhouse of ideas and innovation. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our Sponsors and Partners. Your incredible support and collaboration were the backbone of this summit’s success. Together, we are truly shaping the future of enterprise technology. Splunk | Nutanix | Precision Infomatic (M) Private limited | Zoho | Lenovo India | Rubrik | Proofpoint | ManageEngine | 63SATS Cybertech | Orange Business | SAVIC Inc. | SAP | Saviynt | TÜV SÜD Manjunath Prasad | Saravanakumar Krishnamurthy | Santhosh TG | Dr.Balakrishnan Kanniah | Balaji TK | Ganesan Sivaramakrishnan | Dr.Shankar Venkatesan | Rakesh Rakesh | Pragati Kumar Patro | Sendil kumar Venkatesan #CIOAssociation #SiliconKonnect2026 #AI #DigitalTransformation #CIOCommunity