Building Digital Trust. Securing Tomorrow.
The National Digital Trust Summit – AION 2026, organized by CXO Elite Forum in association with the National Cyber Security Standards (NCSS), is one of India's premier executive leadership summits dedicated to advancing Digital Trust, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Cloud Security, Identity Security, and Digital Transformation.
Designed exclusively for senior business and technology leaders, the summit provides a platform to exchange strategic insights, explore emerging technologies, foster executive collaboration, and shape the future of secure, resilient, and AI-ready digital enterprises.
Date
31 July 2026 (Friday)
Location
Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
Time
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Followed by Gala
Dinner & Networking
Conference Highlights
250+ Senior Decision Makers
40+ Visionary Speakers
10+ Executive Panels & Roundtables
Executive Keynote Sessions
Fireside Chats
Technology & Innovation Showcase
High-Value Executive Networking
National Digital Trust Leadership Awards
Conference Theme
National Digital Trust Summit – AION 2026
Building Digital Trust. Securing Tomorrow.
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation
Explore enterprise AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation, and emerging technologies that are transforming business operations while enabling responsible innovation.
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
Discover modern strategies for cyber resilience, Zero Trust, identity security, threat intelligence, and building trusted digital ecosystems in an AI-driven world.
Privacy, Governance & Compliance
Learn how organizations are strengthening data privacy, AI governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and responsible use of technology.
Cloud Security & Digital Transformation
Showcase secure cloud transformation, digital modernization, resilient architectures, and innovative solutions that accelerate business growth while protecting critical assets.
Who Should Attend
- CXOs, CEOs & Managing Directors
- CIOs, CISOs & CTOs
- Chief Digital & Data Officers
- Heads of IT & Information Security
- Privacy & Data Protection Professionals
- Governance, Risk & Compliance Leaders
- Cloud & Infrastructure Leaders
- AI & Digital Transformation Leaders
- Government Representatives
- Technology Innovators & Industry Experts
Our Sponsors & Partners
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Partner
Associate Partner
Why Attend AION 2026?
🎤 Executive Leadership
Learn from India's leading technology and business executives.
🌐 Digital Trust
Discover emerging trends in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, and Data Privacy.
🤝 Collaboration & Networking
Network with 250+ senior decision-makers across industries.
💬 Executive Roundtables
Participate in executive roundtables and leadership discussions.
🤖 AI & Innovation
Explore innovative technologies and real-world enterprise use cases.
📈 Strategic Partnerships
Build strategic partnerships with industry leaders and technology providers.
Rewards, Giveaways & Grand Prizes
Experience more than just insightful sessions.
Throughout the summit, delegates will have opportunities to receive:
Sponsor Giveaways
Spot Prizes
Interactive Session Rewards
Lucky Draws
Grand Bumper Prizes
🎉 Bumper Prize 🎁
Attend the Complete Summit & Stand a Chance to Win!
TVS
NTORQ 125
Apple MacBook
Meta AI Glasses
Eligible delegates attending the National Digital Trust Summit – AION 2026 throughout the day will have the opportunity to win exciting grand prizes during the Gala Dinner & National Digital Trust Leadership Awards Ceremony.
Applicable to eligible delegates. Terms & Conditions apply.
Event Agenda
08:30 AM
- 09:30 AMRegistration
09:30 AM
- 09:50 AMInauguration
09:50 AM
- 10:00 AMWelcome Address
VP, CIO - Myridius
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AMChief Guest Address
Former Chairman, Law Commission of Karnataka
Former Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala
Former Chairperson, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission and Chairman of National Cyber Security Standards, New Delhi
10:30 AM
- 10:45 AMKeynote Session
Former National Cyber Security Coordinator
10:45 AM
- 11:20 AMPanel Discussion (30 Mins) - Building Digital Trust in the Era of Generative & Agentic AI
Moderator: Dr Ram Kumar G - Cyber Security and Risk Leader, Global Automotive Company
Panelists:
- Sivakumar Dhakshinamoorthy - Head of Services Support and AI Security Researcher at Lenovo
- Kavitha Ayappan - Head of Security, Saama Technologies
- Praveen Nettimi – CEO & Founder Purplelens.AI
- Vishal Kalro – CISO & DPO, Quantiphi
- Ashwini Siddhi – Co-Founder, Securacy. AI
11:20 AM
- 11:30 AMQuiz
11:30 AM
- 11:45 AMTea Break
11:45 AM
- 12:05 PMPartner Session (15 Mins) - Netskope
Regional Head - South India & Srilanks, Netskope
12:05 PM
- 12:40 PMPanel Discussion (30 Mins) - Cloud Security 2026 : Securing AI-Ready, Resilient & Trusted Enterprises
Moderator: Simarpreet Singh – Country Manager India & SAARC, Upwind.
Panelists:
- Senthil Subramanian ESR - Global CISO & AVP, Infinite Computer Solutions
- Gopikrishna T - Assistant Vice President, Hexaware
- Dr. Prabhakar Ramakrishnan - CISO & AVP, TNQTech
- Pradeep Rao - Director at Kyndryl
- Deval Muzmudar - CISO GRC Cyber Security IOD Certified Corporate Director, Secviews
12:40 PM
- 01:00 PMPartner Session (15 Mins) - 63 SATS
AVP - Regional Sales, 63SATS Cybertech
01:00 PM
- 01:15 PMQuiz
01:15 PM
- 02:15 PMLunch & Networking
02:15 PM
- 02:30 PMEntertainment
02:30 PM
- 03:00 PMAwards Distribution 1
03:00 PM
- 03:15 PMKeynote Session (15 Mins)
Former Adviser, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
03:15 PM
- 03:50 PMPanel Discussion (30 Mins) - Digital Trust as a Boardroom Imperative: From Cyber Risk to Business Value
Moderator: Navaneethan - Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer(CISO), Confidential
Panelists:
- Hilal - CISO & VP, Liminal Custody
- Sanjay Singh - CTO, Econz
- Anbu David - CISO, Manufacturing Industry
- Rishi Tiwari - Enterprise Transformation Leader, Flora Food Group
- Kamal Sharma - Co-Founder, AuthenticOne
- Rajat Migliani - Global Portfolio Head, Cyber/AI Risk and Compliance, BFSI CRO Strategic Initiative, TCS
03:50 PM
- 04:10 PMPartner Session (15 Mins) - Upwind
Country Manager India & SAARC, Upwind.
04:10 PM
- 04:20 PMQuiz
04:20 PM
- 04:40 PMTea Break
04:40 PM
- 05:00 PMPartner Session (15 Mins) - ACI Infotech
Global Chief Revenue Officer, ACI INFOTECH
05:00 PM
- 05:35 PMPanel Discussion (30 Mins) - AI Governance, DPDPA & Digital Compliance: Building Trust in the AI Era
Moderator: Aniruddha P- Information Security Director, Consilio
Panelists:
- Balaji Seshan - Assistant VP & Infosec Governance, Hexaware
- Gokulavanan Jayaraman - Infosec Leader, Mahindra Research Valley
- Tanin Chakraborty - Senior Director & Global DPO, Biocon Biologies
- Shivkanth - VP Cybersecurity, WATI
- Nagaraj Subbarao - DPO & Data Privacy Consultant, COMPLY DPDPA
05:35 PM
- 05:45 PMQuiz
05:45 PM
- 06:15 PMChief Guest Address
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Dr. Balaji Rajendran
Chief Investigator - National Centre for Digital Trust (NCDT)
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
06:15 PM
- 07:00 PMAwards Distribution 2
07:00 PM
- 07:15 PMLucky Draw - Mega Bumper Prize (Passport), LinkedIn Contest
07:15 PM
- 07:20 PMFelicitation of Core Committee Members
07:20 PM
- 07:30 PMVote of Thanks
Cyber Security and Risk Leader, Global Automotive Company
07:30 PM
- 09:30 PMGala Dinner, Band & Orchestra
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