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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

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.
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.

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  • 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

Ganesh Vaidya
SBFC Finance Limited

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