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CIO Summit 2026

Name: CIO Summit 2026
Start: 2026-03-13T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-14T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Chennai, India

13 - 14 Mar 202609:00 AM-06:00 PM (expected)Chennai, India- Delegates Attendees

Description

The CIO Summit is set to take place from March 13 to March 14, 2026, at the prestigious ITC Grand Chola in Chennai, India. This pivotal event gathers Chief Information Officers and senior IT leaders from across the nation to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the technology landscape. Attendees can look forward to engaging keynote speeches from industry pioneers, insightful panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.

Highlights

Celebrating 15 years of thought leadership, the IDC India CIO Summit returns as the country’s premier gathering of technology decision-makers. The summit will focus on 'The CIO Playbook: The Rise of Agentic Systems', addressing the growing impact of AI and Generative AI on enterprises. AI spending in India is projected to reach $6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.7% for the period 2022-2027. 76% of Indian enterprises are already focused on Generative AI proofs of concepts (POCs) or have an investment plan in place. The event will feature articles from IDC analysts, strategic partners, and end-user speakers on the latest tech trends. Key themes include AI Infrastructure, Data Readiness for AI, and Enterprise AI Predictions for 2026. The venue, ITC Grand Chola, provides a fitting backdrop for the summit. The event is expected to attract 150 attendees, including CIOs, C-1, and C-2 level executives. The summit will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The event will address topics such as GenAI governance, AI observability, secure data pipelines, and AI-driven operational agility.