ACA 2025-26 Nomination form Full Name *Official Email Address *Phone *Organization *Designation *City ( Choose the city you want to nominate yourself for) *Kolkata- 7th March 2026I would like to join the Aspiring CXOs Awards 2025–26 as *Mentor: C-level executives including CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs who bring extensive experience and insights into the IT, Cybersecurity and Risk Management sectors. They will be choosing their mentees and providing them with their valuable mentorship throughout the year.Mentee: Nominees identified through a selective process led by mentors, chosen for their potential, dedication, and commitment to professional growth. They will be receiving a year-long mentorship by their respective mentors.Special Award: Industry veterans with outstanding experience in the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors who may prefer to contribute outside the traditional mentor-mentee framework, yet bring invaluable expertise and leadership. These distinguished professionals will be honored with a Special Award in recognition of their remarkable contributions and enduring impact on the community.Delegate: Professionals who want to enhance their executive leadership skills in IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management through valuable sessions and informative workshops.Linkedin Profile *Total Years of Experience? *Upload your Photo *Choose FileNo file chosenDelete uploaded filePhoto should not be greater than 5 MBProvide brief summary of your profile (250 words) *0 / 250We are covering these key categories under this flagship Award, please select the category you want to register as. *Leadership & Vision Cybersecurity Emerging Leader of the Year – Recognizing outstanding leadership in driving security strategy and organizational resilience.Women in Cyber Leadership Award – Highlighting impactful women leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity.Emerging Technology & Innovation AI & Cybersecurity Innovator Award – For individuals applying AI/GenAI to strengthen defenses (e.g., MITRE ATLAS, real-time AI governance).Quantum-Safe Security Champion – Recognizing pioneers preparing for post-quantum cryptography and quantum risk mitigation.Privacy & Data Protection Advocate – For leadership in GDPR, DPDPA, and privacy-enhancing technologies.Multi-Cloud Security Strategist – For excellence in securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments at scale.Specialized Areas Zero Trust Security Advocate – For advancing modern identity-first security security architecture.Digital Transfornation Excellence Award – For CIODigital Excellence with Innovation Award - for CTOThought Leader of the Year Award - For Visionary Leader ( Digital Growth)Cyber Ethics & Trust Builder Award – For advocating responsible AI, digital ethics, and human-centric cybersecurity.Educational Qualification *Consent * Please note that your nomination details will be shared with our partner. Please note that your physical presence is required for the collection of the award. If this requirement is not met, we will be unable to facilitate delivery of the Award. Logistics support is not part of this program for the Awardees/Delegates attending this event.Consent * Please note that your nomination details will be shared with our partner. Logistics support is not part of this program for the Awardees/Delegates attending this event.Submit
