The Next Enterprise
Building Intelligent, Trusted & Adaptive Enterprises
23rd - 25th October | Mumbai - Kochi
PARTNER
Co-Presenting Partner
OVERVIEW
The enterprise is entering a defining moment. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations operate, cloud environments are becoming increasingly distributed, and software is evolving from automation to intelligent decision-making. As enterprises accelerate innovation, they must also strengthen cybersecurity, identity, governance, resilience and trust.
Annual Utsav returns for its third edition, bringing together India’s foremost CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, AI & Data Leaders, Cloud & Infrastructure Heads, Enterprise Architects and Digital Transformation Leaders aboard an exclusive leadership cruise.
More than a conference, Annual Utsav is a curated residential retreat where technology leaders step away from the boardroom to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives and explore what comes next.
THE 2026 CONVERSATION
The Next Enterprise: Building Intelligent, Trusted & Adaptive Enterprises
The enterprise is entering a new phase. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations operate and make decisions, while cybersecurity, identity, infrastructure, data and privacy are becoming increasingly interconnected. The next enterprise will not simply be defined by how much technology it adopts, but by how effectively it brings intelligence, trust and adaptability together.
FOUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
AI & Emerging Technology
Exploring AI adoption, intelligent enterprises and emerging technologies, and how organisations can turn innovation into measurable business value.
Cybersecurity & Identity
Addressing evolving cyber threats, identity security and AI-driven attack surfaces while building trust across increasingly connected enterprises.
Modern Infrastructure & Cloud
Examining the digital, cloud, data centre and technology infrastructure required to modernise enterprises and support AI at scale.
Data, Privacy & Governance
Navigating data strategy, DPDPA, privacy, governance and compliance while enabling responsible technology adoption and innovation.
WHO’S ON BOARD?
Designed for Enterprise Decision-Makers
Annual Utsav brings together senior leaders shaping enterprise technology, AI, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and transformation.
CIOs, CTOs & Chief Digital Officers, Digital Transformation
AI, Data & Analytics Leaders, Strategy & Innovation Leaders
Enterprise Architects, Cloud & Infrastructure Leaders
CISOs, Cybersecurity, Identity & Risk Leaders
EMINENT LEADERS
Jigar Soni
Co-Founder & COO
The Mainstream
Debashish Roy
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
CEAT Limited
Rajesh S. Dongre
Sr. Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
HDFC EGRO General Insurance
Sahibsingh Sethi
Director – Information Security Projects
Sutherland
Pankaj Kumar
Chief Technology Officer
Central Bank of India
Nageshwaran Chinnadurai
CISO
TVS Motor Group
Bhaskar Rao
CISO
GP Parsik Sahakari Bank
Kishan Kendre
CISO
Blue Star
Utkarsh Sawant
Global Head of Cyber Strategy
Diageo
Rajiv R G
CIO
Bahwan CyberTek
Subhash Singh
CISO & Head Enterprise Architecture
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
Sanjeev Jain
CIO
Integreon
Dr. Pawan Sharma
CISO
Tata Motors
Uday Deshpande
CISO
Larsen & Toubro
Ashish Ladhani
Chief Technology Officer
Vakrangee Limited
Pradipta Patro
CISO
Polycab India Limited
Ajay Kumar Ajmera
Group CIO
Rockman Industries Limited
Pankaj Khare
Chief Information Officer
IndusInd Bank
Ashok Tiwari
Chief Information Officer
Finolex Cables
Ganesh Joshi
CIO
Nilons Enterprises
Kiran Nanduri
CIO
Heritage Foods Limited
Hemant Kumar
CIO
Bajaj Auto Credit Limited
Arup Sanyal
CISO, CTO
Fusion CX
Nitin Gaur
CISO
KnackRCM
WHAT TO EXPECT?
More Than a Leadership Summit
Annual Utsav is designed as a residential leadership experience where important conversations can continue beyond the formal conference agenda.
Leadership Dialogues
Big questions, sharp perspectives and senior voices exploring the issues shaping the next enterprise.
Roundtables
Smaller conversations focused on real enterprise challenges, practical experiences and candid peer exchange.
Peer Exchanges
Share your expertise through keynote sessions, executive roundtables and panel discussions.
Curated Networking
Meaningful interactions with senior technology and business decision-makers in an environment designed for deeper engagement.
INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS
A cross-industry gathering of technology and transformation leaders across:
Aviation
BFSI & Fintech
Manufacturing
Energy
Healthcare & Pharma
FMCG
PSUs
Retail & E-commerce
Digital Natives
Logistics & Supply Chain
WHY BE PART OF
ANNUAL UTSAV?
Because the Next Enterprise cannot be built in Silos
AI is changing how technology is built. Infrastructure is changing how it is delivered. Data is changing how decisions are made, while cybersecurity, identity, privacy and governance are redefining what it means to operate with trust.
For enterprise leaders, these are no longer separate conversations. The decisions made across technology, AI, infrastructure, data, security and business are increasingly interconnected, with each shaping the other.
Annual Utsav brings these perspectives into one room, creating the space for leaders to exchange experiences, challenge assumptions and understand how their decisions fit into the larger enterprise picture.
PARTNERSHIP WITH
ANNUAL UTSAV
Position Your Brand Within the Next Enterprise Conversation
Annual Utsav provides technology companies with an opportunity to engage directly with senior enterprise technology and business leaders through curated discussions, executive networking and thought leadership.
Designed as an invitation-only residential retreat, the platform enables meaningful interactions in an environment focused on relevance, collaboration and long-term relationship building.
Partnership Benefits:
Engage Enterprise Decision-Makers
Connect with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, AI, Data, Cloud, Infrastructure and Transformation leaders.
Engage Enterprise Decision-Makers
Connect with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, AI, Data, Cloud, Infrastructure and Transformation leaders.
Strengthen Thought Leadership
Share your expertise through keynote sessions, executive roundtables and panel discussions.
Build Executive Relationships
Engage with senior decision-makers through curated networking and peer interactions.
Build Executive Relationships
Engage with senior decision-makers through curated networking and peer interactions.
Showcase Innovation
Demonstrate how your solutions enable intelligent, trusted and adaptive enterprises.
Extend Brand Visibility
Amplify your presence through The Mainstream’s editorial, digital and community platforms.
THE ANNUAL UTSAV
LEGACY
2024 | RANN OF KUTCH
The beginning of a distinctive annual leadership retreat.
2025 | VIETNAM
Taking the Annual Utsav experience beyond India.
2026 | CRUISE EDITION
The conversation enters its next chapter, exploring how enterprises can become more intelligent, trusted and adaptive.
LET’S CONNECT
Interested in attending, partnering or being part of the conversation? Connect with the Annual Utsav team.
For Speaking Opportunity
Himani Saroha
+91 99589 86792
himani.saroha@mercadeo.co.in
For Sponsorship Opportunities
Sunny Bathija
+91 80975 52059
sunny.bathija@mercadeo.co.in
Abhishek Mohite
+91 98210 14576
abhishek.mohite@mercadeo.co.in
Aishwarya Shah
+91 99202 74089
aishwarya.shah@mercadeo.co.in
Bharat Vaja
+91 98338 17381
bharat.vaja@mercadeo.co.in
