About Aspiring CXOs Awards

The Aspiring CXOs Awards 2025 (ACA) is an initiative designed to identify, recognize, and nurture exceptional talent in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies. Its primary goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of CXOs, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening global defenses against ever-evolving threats in the digital landscape.

The Aspiring CXOs Awards is a unique initiative uniting mentors and mentees to fasten the industry growth. Senior C-level executives like CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs, renowned for their expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management, select mentees through a rigorous process based on their potential, dedication, and drive for growth. These mentees receive exclusive mentorship, gaining invaluable insights and guidance to excel in their professional journeys. The Mentors (CXOs) are eligible for the Leadership Award, while the Mentees (C1 level executives) are affiliated with the Aspiring CXOs Awards.

This is a year-long mentorship program and a Multi-partner event.

About Aspiring CXOs Awards

The Aspiring CXOs Awards 2025 (ACA) is an initiative designed to identify, recognize, and nurture exceptional talent in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies. Its primary goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of CXOs, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening global defenses against ever-evolving threats in the digital landscape.

The Aspiring CXOs Awards is a unique initiative uniting mentors and mentees to fasten the industry growth. Senior C-level executives like CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs, renowned for their expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management, select mentees through a rigorous process based on their potential, dedication, and drive for growth. These mentees receive exclusive mentorship, gaining invaluable insights and guidance to excel in their professional journeys. The Mentors (CXOs) are eligible for the Leadership Award, while the Mentees (C1 level executives) are affiliated with the Aspiring CXOs Awards.

This is a year-long mentorship program and a Multi-partner event.

Core Domains

Cybersecurity

Risk Management
& Compliance
Emerging
Technologies

Core Domains

Cybersecurity
Risk Management
& Complianace
Emerging
Technologies

REASONS TO ATTEND

Solution
Showcase

Networking with
Industry Leaders

Exhibition
Stalls

Learning &
Knowledge Sharing

Ice Breaking
Activities

Market
Exploration

Awards & Felicitations

Mentorship from seasoned
Industry Leaders

Personal Branding
and Building a Reputation

REASONS TO ATTEND

Solution Showcase

Market Exploration

Networking with Industry Leaders

Learning & Knowledge Sharing

Exhibition Stalls

Ice Breaking Activities

Mentorship from seasoned industry leaders

Personal Branding and Building a Reputation

Awards & Felicitations

CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Head IT, DPOs, IT and Security Leads,
Risk and Compliance Leads.

Who Should Attend The Event ?

Who Should Attend The Event ?

CISO, CIO, CTOs, Head IT, IS, DPOs, IT and Security Leads, Risk and Compliance Leads.

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Previous Edition Key Takeaways

Name Designation

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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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, are chosen for their potential, dedication, and commitment to professional growth. Mentees, including those at the GM IT, VP, Director, and C-1 levels, should apply. They will receive a year-long mentorship from their respective mentors, guiding them toward career excellence.
Delegate
  • Individuals eager to gain knowledge and insights into executive leadership within the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors, participating as observers and beneficiaries of the program’s learning opportunities.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
Delegate
  • Individuals eager to gain knowledge and insights into executive leadership within the IT, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management sectors, participating as observers and beneficiaries of the program’s learning opportunities.

Shoutout to our All aca 2024 Partners !

TITLE SPONSOR

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

LANYARD PARTNER

Our previous mentors

PARTNERS OF ALL ACA 2024: ACROSS 3 CITIES

TITLE SPONSORS

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

LANYARD PARTNER

OUR PREVIOUS MENTORS

Ambuj Bhalla

Amit Kaushik

CISO - Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Anshuman Pund

CISO - SURYODAY SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.

Arnab Biswas

CISO - AXIS SECURITIES LTD.

Arvind Kumar

AVP | Head IT & Infosec - Pathkind Labs

Ashish Desai

CIO - TEXTILES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY BUSINESS - ADITYA BIRLA GROUP (GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD.)

Ashish SHAH

CISO - STAR UNION DAI-ICHI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

Basil Dange

CISO - ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE AMC LTD.

Bharat Panchal

CHIEF INDUSTRY RELATIONS & REGULATORY OFFICER - INDIA - DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bhaskar Rao

CISO - BHARAT CO-OPERATIVE BANK (MUMBAI) LTD.

Dhiraj Ranka

CISO - TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

Dr. Batheiah Bolisetti

Group Head IT & CISO - Embassy Group

Dr. Chander Shekhar Devra

Harvansh Singh Sagar

SVP & CTO - Max Life Insurance Company Limited

Kalpesh Doshi

Komal Vora

CISO - EQUIFAX CREDIT INFORMATION SERVICES PVT. LTD.

Kuljit Hooda

VP & Group CISO - Xceedance

Kumar Ravi

CISO - Teleperformance India

Lily Prasad

CTO - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Manoj Nayak

CISO - SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Manoj Kuruvanthody

CISO & DPO - Tredence Inc

Naseem Halder

CTO - Slice

Pawan Chawla

CISO & DPPO - TATA AIA LIFE INSURANCE

Prianshu Khandwal

CISO AND HEAD OF INFORMATION SECURITY - SUN PHARMA

Puneet Kumar Bhardwaj

CISO & Head IT - Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.

Rajesh Hemrajani

CISO - PAYTM PAYMENTS BANK

Ramesh Gurram

CISO & DPO - BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE LIMITED

Ramkumar Mohan

CIO - Air Works Group

Rishi Rajpal

Global Security - Concentrix

Sandeep Khanna

Director IS & CISO - UIDAI

Satish Kumar Dwibhashi

CISO - KreditBee

Shankar Jayaraman

CISO - Akasa Air

Shobhana Lele

CIO - BOMBAY DYEING

Siva Perubotla

CISO & Global Head - Brillio

Srikanth S

CISO - Tata Electronics

Uday Deshpande

CISO - LARSEN & TOUBRO GROUP OF COMPANIES

Vinod Bhat

CIO & CEC - Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd.

Shobhana Lele

CIO - BOMBAY DYEING

Siva Perubotla

CISO & Global Head - Brillio

Srikanth S

CISO - Tata Electronics

CONTACT US

FOR NOMINATIONS

Aditi Chandanshive

+91 9136614652

aditi.chandanshive@cyberfrat.com

FOR PARTNER

Saniya Ansari

+91 83 6090 9060

saniya.ansari@cyberfrat.com

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