An Overview

National Cyber Security Conference 2026

The National Cyber Security Conference 2026 - Chennai Edition, organized by the National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) in association with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will convene top leaders from government, industry, and PSU to address India’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges and explore forward-looking opportunities. The conference will focus on strengthening cyber resilience, harnessing emerging technologies, and promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration to build a secure digital ecosystem.

With an eye on shaping India’s secure digital future, this high-impact event offers a platform for cutting-edge insights, meaningful networking, and real-world solutions. It aims to empower stakeholders with the strategies and tools needed to navigate the evolving threat landscape and contribute to a trusted, resilient digital nation.

Gain direct access to top government officials and industry influencers

Engage with the Top 100 CISOs of India

Discover emerging trends and policy directions

Network with fellow IT decision-makers and cybersecurity experts

Explore the latest in tech innovation through live demos and exhibits

Practical Workshops

7 hours CPE Certificates will be issued to all attendees

Mr. Akshay Garkel

Partner & Leader Cyber - Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Mr. Ramesh Gurram

Cyber Security Leader - BFSI

Sanjaykumar Tiwari

CISO - ICICI DIRECT

Dilip Panjwani

SVP and Global Head - Cybersecurity Services at Persistent Systems

Uday Deshpande

CISO - L&T Group

Dr.Niranjan Reddy

Cyber Security Consultant/Advisor -Tata Technologies Limited

Mr. Philip Varughese

President - Strategic Growth CYFIRMA

Mr. Santosh Khadsare

Chief Business Officer – Cybersecurity at SysTools

Mr. Sivakumar Dhakshinamoorthy,

Head of Services Support and AI Security Researcher, Lenovo

Praveen Singh

Co- Founder & CSO CyberPWN Technologies

Dr Ram Kumar G

Cyber Security & Risk Leader

Velmuruga Venkatesh

Executive Director - Wells Fargo

Shivakanth Pavan Kumar

Cybersecurity Thought Leader | Community Mentor | Strategic Advisor

Vijayavanitha S

Independent Dir.| President - ISACA BC

Jithu Joseph

Senior Security Analyst - AppSec & Architecture, [24]7.ai

Mohan Kumar T L

Director - Netpoleon India

Nantha Ram Ramalingam

Global Head Cybersecurity Engineering and Automation

Sudarshan Singh

Vice President | Group Cybersecurity Leader - Capgemini

Mr. Pradeep Rao

Director and Chief Architect at Kyndryl

Ms. Surya Prabha

Cyber Security Leader

Ms. Sreya Mathew

Identity & Security Delivery Manager

Mr. Ganapathy Venkataraman

Executive Director – Cybergrid Solutions

Ms. Shivani Arni

Enterprise CISO at Mahindra Group

Mr. Harmit Singh Malhotra

Chief Technology Officer at NDTV Profit

Mr. Hiten Panchal

Director – Cybersecurity, Technology & Transformation at Deloitte

Mr. Saachin Shettyy

Strategic Cyber Resilience Leader

Mr. Georgie Kurien

CISO at SecnSure

Mr. Siva Perubotla

Executive Vice President at Smart IMS Inc

Dr. Jagannath Sahoo

CISO at Gujarat Fluorochemicals

Mr. Rashtra SHOURYA

Leading Cybersecurity – Compliance & Privacy at Delhivery

Mr. Dhawal S.

Senior Security Assurance Engineering Lead at Microsoft

Mr. Sachin J. Yadav

Partner – Forensics and Financial Crime, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

Mr. Pradipta Patro

Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform, KEC International Limited (An RPG Group Company)

Mr. Abhik Basak

Global Security Director, LKQ Corporation

Mr. Anand Kumar Sinha

CIO & Global Head IT - Birlasoft

Mr. Jaspreet Singh

Chief Revenue Officer, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Mr. Umakant Tripathi

Director – Cyber Security Leader, at LTIMindtree

Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta

CISO & DPO at Paytm Money

Ms. Uma Ramani

Head – Cyber Oversight & Governance, IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd

Schedule

Schedule & Agenda

Kindly Note: Agenda & Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

National Cyber Security Conference ’26 (Chennai Edition)

Date: 06 June 2026, Saturday | Time: 10.00 AM - 07:00 PM

Venue: Lilavati Auditorium - IITM Research Park - Chennai

09:00 – 11:00 AM

Registration Desk
CCM MH Team

Inaugural Session

10:00 – 10:10 AM

Welcome Address
Opening by Conference Host & NCSRC Leadership

10:10 – 10:25 AM

Lamp Lighting & Invocation
Traditional Inauguration Ceremony

10:25 – 10:45 AM

Chief Guest Keynote

10:45 – 11:00 AM

Special Guest Remarks
Keynote Speeches by Invited Dignitaries

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Guest of Honor Speech

11:30 – 12:00 AM

Introducing Core Committees
NCRSC Core Committee Members

12:00 – 12:10 PM

Networking High Tea / Coffee Break

12:10 – 12:30 PM

Tech Talk 1

12:30 – 12:45 PM

Tech Talk 2

12:45 – 01:30 PM

Panel Discussion 1

01:40 – 02:25 PM

Networking Lunch

02:25 – 02:35 PM

Spotlights #1

02:40 – 03:00 PM

Tech Talk 3

03:00 – 03:40 PM

Panel Discussion 2

03:40 – 03:50 PM

Spotlights #2

03:50 – 04:00 PM

Spotlights #3

04:00 – 04:30 PM

Fireside Chat – The Executive Dialogue

04:50 – 05:00 PM

Spotlights #4

05:00 – 05:10 PM

Spotlights #5

05:15 – 05:30 PM

Tech Talk 4

05:30 – 05:40 PM

Spotlights #6

04:30 – 04:45 PM

High Tea

05:40 – 06:00 PM

Closing Technical Address
Conference Chair – CCM Tamil Nadu Team

06:00 – 07:00 PM

Valedictory Session
Summary, Awards & Vote of Thanks

Date: 06 June 2026 | City: Chennai (India)

Venue: Lilavati Auditorium - IITM Research Park, Chennai