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Introduction

In today’s hyper-connected world, customer experience (CX) is no longer just a differentiator—it’s the heartbeat of business success. Customers no longer settle for products and services alone; they demand seamless, personalized, and emotionally engaging journeys that resonate at every touchpoint.
India, with its dynamic digital-first economy and one of the world’s largest, youngest consumer bases, stands at the forefront of this CX revolution. From retail and BFSI to telecom, healthcare, and e-commerce, Indian consumers expect nothing less than effortless interactions, real-time personalization, and consistent value delivery.
The Smart CX Summit & Awards 2026 is where this transformation takes center stage. This premier gathering of CX visionaries, business leaders, and technology pioneers will showcase the latest strategies, innovations, and success stories driving exceptional customer experiences across industries. With AI, digital transformation, and data-driven insights shaping the future, this summit promises to uncover how organizations can move from transactions to trust, and from loyalty to advocacy

Presenting Partner

The 10th Edition Smart CX Summit & Awards 2026 is designed for senior decision-makers and CX champions who are shaping the future of customer engagement, innovation, and digital transformation
Attendee Profiles included :

Technology & Transformation Pioneers:

Heads of Digital Transformation, Product Development, Innovation, and Technology.

Data & Design Specialists:

Professionals in Customer Analytics, Consumer Insights, CX Strategy, and UX/UI Design.

Contact Centre Innovators:

Leaders reimagining customer support a omni-channel experience delivery.

CXOs & Business Leaders:

MDs, Founders, CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, Directors, Vice Presidents, and AVPs.

CX & Engagement Leaders:

Heads of Customer Experience, Customer Journey, Customer Relations, and Customer Operations.

Loyalty & Retention Experts:

Leaders in Customer Delight, Retention & Loyalty, and Customer Engagement.

Build Meaningful Connections

Engage with CX leaders, innovators, and technology providers who are redefining the customer experience landscape.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Gain exclusive insights into the latest business and consumer trends, and refine your CX strategies with guidance from leading experts.

Embrace Next-Gen Technologies

Explore how AI, automation, and digital innovation are transforming customer engagement, loyalty,and retention.

Solve Real Business Challenges

Get actionable takeaways, practical frameworks, and answers to your most pressing CX questions.

Unlock the Power of CustomerCentricity

Learn why placing the customer at the heart of your business is the ultimate di󰏞erentiator in today’s disruptive markets.

Learn from CX Trailblazers

Hear powerful stories, proven strategies, and future-focused perspectives from thought leaders and practitioners driving CX excellence.

The CX Landscape in India: A Snapshot

Understanding evolving consumer expectations and market dynamics in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Tapping into the Power of Conversational AI

Exploring how AI-driven conversations are reshaping customer engagement and service delivery.

Business AI in Action

Real-world use cases of AI driving measurable outcomes in customer experience, retention, and loyalty.

From Innovation to Impact

Leveraging new-age technologies to design meaningful, seamless, and future-ready customer journeys.

The Evolution of Loyalty Programs

Reimagining loyalty in India to create deeper connections and long-term value for customers.

CX 2030: Navigating the Next Frontier

Preparing for the future of CX with strategies, technologies, and innovations that will define the next decade.

Strategic Keynotes and Guest Speakers at the forefront of harnessing the full power of CX to drive business growth.

Role-based sessions aligned to the priorities of CX, B2C Marketing and Digital Leaders.

Innovative session formats to meet your learning style, including analyst presentations, panel discussions, and more.

Marketplace opportunities to help you find the right solution provider for your Customer Experience needs.

Networking opportunities to help you expand your community, meet with Forrester analysts, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.

Gain preferential access to the senior executives in your target market and demonstrate your newest products to generate Sales Lead

Direct access to key industry stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers in the CX field.

Customizable Sponsorship Packages

Continuous recognition in post-event reports, newsletters, and recaps, maintaining your visibility long after the event.

Access to attendee data to help refine marketing strategies and enhance future business decisions

Sponsorship provides premium exposure through event signage, digital promotions, and branded materials.

Position your company as a thought leader by participating in speaking sessions, panel discussions, or workshops.

One on One Meetings with the CXO

Ashley Dsouza

Chief Digital Officer Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Girish Menon

Managing Director HSBC

Aalok Pradhan

Chief Customer Delight Officer Norton Motorcycles

Sunil Menon

Chief Retail Expansion Officer Lenskart

Vindhya Shanmugam

Sr Director of Engineering - CX Growth, Search & Payments Myntra

Smita Dutta

Director - Service Now Platform Ford Motor Company

Anuradha Chakraborty

Director Customer experience - Analytics, Forecasting, Planning & Commercials Flipkart

Seetharaman Srinivasan

Director - SCM & Customer Service HARMAN

Tushar Joshi

Transformation Director - CS&Q Schneider Electric

Vishal Nagpal

Director of Data and AI Best Buy

Pankaj Parihar

Director CX Jar

Alok Jain

Director of Product Design PharmEasy

Sekh Mobarak

Director - Customer Experience Rapido

Ram Iyer

Director - Customer Experience Schneider Electric

Mohan Hariharan

Director Cluster Manipal Hospital

Anuradha Sathe

Executive Director WW Customer Experience Lenovo

Viraj Naik Bhatkar

Deputy VP Digital Products | Product Strategy | Customer Experience Kotak Bank

Rudra Kamal Sinha Roy

Senior Vice President of Products MakeMyTrip

Pooja Kalra

Vice President Experience Design JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Sunil Bissa

Vice President Customer Experience Groww, India

Ankit Gupta

Vice President Technology and Product Reliance Retail

Arindam Banerjee

VP Business & Digital Transformation Ather Energy

Archna Gupta

Group Head - Operation & Service Excellence, Preventive Health Apollo Hospitals

Pratip Francis

Head of Brand Marketing MRF Tyres

Kalyani Viji

Head - National Customer Experience & Engagement, Tanishq Titan Company Limited

Palani Balasubramanyam Nama

Head - Digitalization & IT for Operations Mashreq Bank

Shikha Maheshwari

Head of India Customer Experience Amazon

Rajiv Nagarajan

Head – Social & Digital CX Airtel

Glenson William John

Head - Category and Digital Marketing Narayana Healthcare

Neeraj Manoria

Head Digital Strategy and Asst. Vice President Bangalore International Airport Ltd

Amit Singh

National Head Contact Center Operation Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

Rahul Kumbhat

Head of Digital Commerce Diageo

Badrinath Chebbi

Regional Leader (India) - Customer Success & Support Jeppesen ForeFlight

Biju Neyyan

General Manager I, Voice & Multimodal UX Samsung Electronics

Priyank Parashar

GM – Commerce Product Owner Vodafone Idea Limited

Awards

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

CX Champion for Employee Experience

Most Impactful Customer Engagement Leader

CX Sustainability Leader

CX Leadership in Voice of Customer (VoC) Initiatives

CX Excellence in Innovation and Technology

CX Storyteller of the Year

Customer Loyalty and Retention Champion

CX Visionary Award

CX Innovator of the Year

Customer Experience Professional of the Year

CX Transformation Champion

Customer-Centric Leadership Award

CX Strategic Leader of The Year

CX Personality of The Year

CX Leader of the Year

CX Excellence in Innovation and Technology

CX Digital Transformation Leader

Rising CX Star of the Year

CX Leadership for Business Growth

CX Leadership in Customer Service Excellence

CORPORATE AWARDS

Best Use of Customer Feedback Technology

Best Customer Experience Innovation through AR/VR Technology

CX Technology for Seamless Payments and Transactions

Most Effective Use of Customer Journey Mapping Technology

Best CX Solution

Most Innovative Product

Best Contact Center Platform

Best CRM Platform

CX Excellence in CustomerCentric Innovation

Best Conversational Analytics Platform

Best Workforce Optimization Platform

Best Loyalty Management Platform

Best Customer Service BPO

Best Customer Service Ecommerce

Best Customer Service Retail

Best Customer Service Healthcare

Best Customer Service FMCG

Best Customer Service Hospitality

Best Customer Servic Banking

Best Customer Service Insurance

Best Customer Service Fintech

Best Customer Service NBFC

Best Use of Data and Analytics in CX

Best Customer Experience Team of the Year

Best Use of AI

Most Effective Loyalty and Retention Program

Best CX Integration Across All Business Functions

Excellence in Customer Experience Innovation and Technology

Most Impactful Customer Experience Campaign

Best Customer Experience in the Service Industry

CX Excellence in B2B

Best Use of Automation in Cx

Best Customer Data Platform (CDP) Implementation

Best CX Cloud-Based Solution

Excellence in Mobile Experience Technology

CX Technology for Proactive Customer Engagement

Our Partners

Presenting Partner

VIH Metaverse is a forward-thinking technology organization solving the challenge of fragmented business communication through ViH Messenger — a powerful, all-in-one communication hub built for the modern enterprise.

ViH Messenger brings together AI-driven capabilities including an AI Voice Bot for 24/7 customer assistance, Agentic AI that autonomously manages multi-step customer journeys across chat, voice, and app interfaces, and Analytics AI that extracts deep insights from every interaction — from sentiment analysis to operational intelligence.

Complementing this is Vayu, our meeting intelligence platform, rounding out a robust AI ecosystem designed to transform how businesses communicate, engage, and operate.

As the presenting partner of the CX Leadership Event, VIH Metaverse is here to reimagine the future of customer experience — intelligently.

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