The Digital Transformation Summit 2025, hosted by Exito Media Concepts, wrapped up successfully, bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to dive deep into the evolving world of technology. The two-day event attracted top executives, innovators, and tech enthusiasts who shared their visions on how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are transforming industries across India.
The summit featured insightful talks from prominent speakers, including Purushottam Kaushik, Head of the Center for Fourth Industrial Revolution at the World Economic Forum. His keynote on “Digital Transformation: Theory vs. Reality” set the stage for meaningful discussions. Another standout session came from Ashwani Dhar, VP at Concentrix, who gave a fascinating presentation on “Key Technologies Crafting the New-Age Narrative.” Anand Deodhar, Group CIO at Force Motors Ltd., also delivered valuable insights on sustainability in the digital age, specifically for CIOs.
One of the event’s most exciting moments was the Generative AI Panel Discussion, moderated by Prashant Parashar, SVP at Delhivery. The panel explored how AI is poised to drive economic growth, spark innovation, and create societal benefits for India. The summit also tackled essential topics like serverless cloud architectures, data-driven enterprises, and cyber resilience strategies, with contributions from experts like Uday Cherkara, Senior Solutions Consultant at New Relic, and Ranjan Revandkar, CISO at PI Industries Ltd.
The event wasn’t just about insightful talks – it also offered valuable networking opportunities and a chance to explore cutting-edge digital solutions at the Exhibitor Lounge. Conversations on AI’s role in cybersecurity, cloud economics, and the future of digital infrastructure added another layer of depth to the experience, making it a must-attend for anyone in the tech industry.
The highly anticipated DT Excellence Awards took place, bringing together over 500 of India’s top C-level executives, including CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and industry leaders in Digital, Data, and Cybersecurity, to celebrate outstanding achievements in innovation and leadership.
The event, held at a prestigious venue in Mumbai, was a memorable evening filled with recognition, networking, and celebration of the remarkable contributions shaping the future of technology and digital transformation in India.
The winners, recognized for their exceptional leadership and groundbreaking innovations, are:
Abhijit Bhalerao – Chief Information Officer, Raymond Lifestyle Ltd.
Mihir Thaker – Chief Information Security Officer, Allcargo Logistics
Pankaj Kumar – CIO & CTO, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd.
Ambarish Kumar Singh – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Godrej Enterprises Group
Pankaj Nigam – Chief Information Officer, Bajaj Consumer Care
Mahendra Moghe – Chief Technology Officer, Allwave AV Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Vishal Gupta – Head IT and Digital, India and SAARC, GCPL
Tanushree Sarkar – CIO India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rajkumar Ayyella – Chief Information Officer, RPG Group (KEC International Limited)
About Exito:
Exito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.
