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About Aspiring CXOs Awards
The Aspiring CXOs Awards 2026 (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.
Mentorship Program
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Note: This mentorship program is thoughtfully curated by CXO Junction Media to foster leadership and knowledge-sharing within the industry. The selection criteria and guidelines ensure a seamless experience for both mentors and mentees. Professionals from OEM companies can participate in this program only through sponsorship opportunities.
Join us in nurturing the future leaders of the industry!
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
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 ?
CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Head IT, DPOs, IT and Security Leads, Risk and Compliance Leads.
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Meet Our mentors
MEET OUR MENTOR FOR ACA MUMBAI
Meet Our Mentors In ACA Mumbai
Meet Our Mentors In ACA KOLKATA 2026
Mathan Babu Kasilingam
Vodafone Idea Limited
Kishan Kendre
Blue Star Ltd.
Ranjan Patro
JM Financial Asset Management Ltd.
Shobhana Lele
The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company
Om Prakash Seth
IDBI Bank
Atanu Pramnic
RPSG-CESC
Devendra Pareek
National Skill Development
Subhamoy Chakraborti
ABP Group
Kulwant Chhabra
Diamond Beverages (P)
Dinesh Kumar Shrimali
Tata Steel
Subrata Roy
Lux Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Sourav das
Rupa and company limited
Indranil Chatterjee
Sandoz Pvt. Ltd.
Partha Protim mondal
Berger paints india
Abdur Rafi
RICE ADAMAS Group
Abhijit Chatterjee
TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
Samrat Banerjee
Emami Ltd.
Srimanto Chatterjee
Nephrocare
Bhudev Kumar Das
Numaligarh Refinery Limited
Md. Fazle (Fazal) R.
Maithan Group
Atish Kumar Das
ITC Limited
Arindam Dutta
Indorama Ventures | Global
Prakash Sharma
Kredent Group
Kallol Saha
SMIFS Limited
Tamal Nag
Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd.
Sudipta Biswas
Emami Ltd.
Spriha Pande
Vedanta Limited
Subhakar Rudra
SMPL Infra Limited
Anirudh Singhania
Dharma.h Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Deepak Sengupta
Balasore Alloys Limited
Shankarshan Panda
Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd.
Sudip Haldar
Jupiter Wagons Limited
Surajit Banerjee
Dhunseri Poly Films Pvt. Ltd.
Vishwadeep Sharma
Dot & Key Wellness
Sovan Das
Lexplosion Solutions
Subashish Saha
ITC Ltd.
Krantikumar Sherkhane
HDFC Mutual Fund
Pawan Chawla
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Ashish Desai
Aditya Birla Group,
Textile Business
Ranjan Revandkar
PI Industries Ltd
Harshad Mengle
Tata Chemicals
Keyur Desai
Prince Pipes & Fittings Ltd
Apurva Dalal
Adani Green Energy Ltd.
Rucha Nanavati
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
Manoj Nayak
SBI life
Darshan Chavan
Canara Robeco Asset Management
Ambarish Singh
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Vijaykumar Hiremath
Jio Payments bank
Rajesh Hemrajani
Paytm Payments Bank
Harshal Harbak
Fedbank Financial Services Ltd.
Ravindra Pingle
Divan Raimagia
Adani Green Energy Ltd.
Mangalam Ganesh
HDFC Securities
Ramanarayana Parhi
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Nilesh Gade
Bekaert
Hemal Savla
Shalina Healthcare
Jimit Gandhi
Akasa Air
Amit Sahasrabudhe
AdaniConneX
Harish Julka
GreenPoint Global
Meheriar Patel
Master Group
Lalit Kumar Rout
Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd
