4th Edition Cloud & Data Center Summit & Awards 2026

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Cloud & Data Center Summit & Awards 2026

India's digital economy is entering a defining decade. With over 900 million internet users, data consumption exceeding 20 GB per user per month, and digital services becoming integral to everyday life, the demand for scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud and data center infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels.

As India boldly pursues digital transformation to achieve its $5+ trillion economy goals, this summit brings together the brightest minds across the ecosystem — industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and technologists — to spark high-impact conversations, unlock strategic partnerships, and showcase breakthrough innovations shaping India's digital infrastructure landscape.

Be part of a future-focused dialogue. Explore. Collaborate. Transform. Join us as we shape the next chapter of India's cloud and data center evolution.

900^M+

Internet Users

$25^B

Market by 2026

1500⁺

Key Decision Makers

Explore. Collaborate. Transform.

Edition 4 | Cloud & Data Center Summit & Awards 2026 — Delhi, India

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2026 Focus Areas

KEY THEMES | 2026 FOCUS

Eight defining themes shaping India's cloud and data center landscape — from policy making to AI-driven infrastructure.

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India as a Global DC Hub

India's rapid ascent as a global data center destination driven by policy support and hyperscaler investments.

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AI-Powered Data Centers

AI-optimised compute, automated operations, predictive cooling, and intelligent workload management solutions.

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The Evolving IT Leader

Transforming IT leadership landscape as CIOs navigate multi-cloud, cost optimisation and digital strategy.

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Multi-Cloud Finesse

Orchestrating workloads across public and private clouds with governance, cost control and performance tuning.

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Sustainable Data Centers

Achieving net zero with innovative cooling, renewable power, circular hardware, and ESG reporting frameworks.

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Edge Computing & IoT

Pushing compute to the network edge for ultra-low latency real-time processing across industries.

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Data Sovereignty

Navigating data localisation, cross-border regulations and building sovereign cloud infrastructure for India.

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Future-Ready Infrastructure

Architecture principles for building quantum-resilient, programmable, and AI-native infrastructure.

S3 Why Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities

WHY SPONSOR

Position your brand at the epicenter of India's cloud and data center revolution. Connect, lead, and grow with the ecosystem that matters.

Unparalleled Networking

Connect with industry leaders, CXOs, and key decision-makers shaping the cloud and data center ecosystem.

Establish Thought Leadership

Showcase your expertise through panel discussions, keynote sessions, and strategic conversations.

High-Impact Brand Visibility

Position your brand in front of top executives, innovators, and policymakers across the industry.

Amplified Brand Reach

Leverage integrated marketing and promotional platforms to maximize exposure before, during, and after the event.

Targeted Engagement

Interact with organizations actively investing in cloud, data centers, AI, and next-gen technologies.

Strategic Partnerships

Unlock opportunities to collaborate with potential clients, partners, and ecosystem influencers.

Strengthen Market Positioning

Reinforce your brand as a key player in India's rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

S4 Sectors In Focus

Industry Verticals

SECTORS IN FOCUS

BFSI

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance — cloud transformation, fraud prevention and digital payments.

Retail

Omnichannel commerce, supply chain optimization and customer experience platforms powered by cloud.

Manufacturing

Industry 4.0, smart factories, IoT integration and predictive maintenance via cloud-connected operations.

Automotive

Connected vehicles, autonomous driving data platforms, and EV infrastructure intelligence at scale.

Healthcare

Digital health platforms, medical imaging AI, HIPAA-compliant cloud and telemedicine infrastructure.

Pharmaceuticals

Drug discovery acceleration, clinical trial data platforms and regulatory compliance via secure cloud.

Ecommerce

Scalable infrastructure for peak traffic, AI personalisation, and logistics data for next-gen retail.

Logistics

Real-time fleet tracking, warehouse automation and last-mile delivery intelligence powered by cloud AI.

Who Should Attend – The Brainalytics

Attendee Profile

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Designed for India's most influential technology and business leaders — shaping the future of cloud, data centres, and digital infrastructure.

C-Level Executives

CIO CTO CDO CISO COO Chief Digital Officer Chief Data & AI Officer

Vice Presidents & Directors

VP – IT VP – Cloud Director – Data Centers Director – Infrastructure VP – Engineering

Heads of Function

Head of Cloud Head of Data Centers Head of IT Infrastructure Head of Cybersecurity Head of Network & Edge

Technology Leaders

Enterprise Architects Cloud Architects Solution Architects

Data & AI Leaders

Head of Data Head of Analytics AI/ML Leaders

Security Leaders

Information Security Heads Risk Leaders Compliance Leaders

Operations & Engineering

DC Operations Heads Facility & Design Heads DevOps Leaders SRE Leaders

Network & Connectivity

Telecom Leaders 5G Experts Edge Infrastructure

Government & Policy Leaders

Digital Transformation Leaders IT Policymakers

Are you shaping India's digital future? Reserve your seat today.

Speakers & Team – The Brainalytics

Featured Speakers

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Leaders shaping policy, technology, and enterprise data strategy across India.

Featured Speaker

Upendra Upadhyay

Chief Operating Officer, Crowd Sourcing Analytics Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Featured Speaker

Dr. Biswajit Rath

Group Chief Data & AI Officer Raymond Limited

Meet The Team

OUR EXPERTS

The minds driving India's cloud and digital infrastructure conversations forward.

Gopi Thangavel

Group Chief Information Officer

Larsen & Toubro

Pradipta Patro

Chief Information Security Officer & Vice President

Polycab India Limited

Rakesh Narendra Mashruwala

Chief Information Security Officer

Unity Small Finance Bank

Milind Khamkar

Group CIO

SUPER-MAX

Ashish Shrivastava

CIO

Kilburn Engineering Ltd

Mukesh Jain

CTO

Capgemini

Rabindra Sah

Chief Technology Officer

Indian Register of Shipping

Poornaa Jaiswal

Group Chief Technology Officer

TBZ - The Original

Khushru M. Mistry

Chief Technology Officer

GM MODULAR

Vinamra Vikram Vishen

Chief Data Officer

Kotak Mutual Fund

Yatin Purohit

Chief IT Architect

Kalpataru Group

Azizbeg Mirza

Senior Director & India Head - Datacentre Projects - PDS India

JLL India

Vikas Goyal

Director of Cyber Security

ASC Group

Jitesh Karlekar

Director Research APAC and India Data centres

JLL India

Ashton D'Cruz

Executive Director CAO & CISO

NatWest Markets

Ankit Goenka

Senior Vice President - Strategy & Transformation

Bajaj General Insurance

Anirudha Khopade

SVP - Data Science and Analytics

Square Yards

Navratan Bohra

Vice President Digital Initiatives (Business Operation & IT)

Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd

Manoj Gupta

Vice President Information Technology

Restaurant Brands Asia

Omkar Sawant

Vice President IT

Axis Mutual Fund

Akanksha Garg

Data Protection Officer & Head Digital Products PMO

HDFC securities

Sanjay Jaiswal

Head Application and IT Security

Nuvama Wealth Management

Jagat Ram

Head - Datacenter Operation and Delivery

Larsen & Toubro

Rishabh Jain

Head of Information Technology

Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd

Janak Bhindera

PRASA

PRASA is a technology-driven infrastructure solutions company focused on delivering scalable, reliable, and future-ready data center ecosystems. We specialize in designing and delivering modular and mission-critical infrastructure solutions that support evolving digital requirements across industries. With a focus on performance, speed, adaptability, and operational excellence, PRASA enables organizations to build infrastructure that aligns with their business goals while ensuring efficiency, resilience, and continuity. As digital demands continue to evolve through AI, edge computing, and high-performance workloads, PRASA remains committed to creating infrastructure solutions designed for the next generation of computing.

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Cloud & AI Partner

ESDS

ESDS began its operations from Nashik (India) in 2005 and offer our products across diversified industries that include government ministries & companies and corporate entities across sectors such as BFSI, manufacturing, IT and ITES, telecom, real estate, pharmaceuticals, retail and education, and in several countries across the APAC region, Europe, Middle East, the Americas and Africa. Our business offerings provide a comprehensive range of solutions, which we believe provide a "one-stop-shop" for our customer's Cloud, IT Security & Managed service needs, and is an important factor in customer acquisition, retention and sets us apart from our competitors.

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Cloud & AI Partner

NTT GDC India

25 Years of Operational Excellence — NTT GDC India has been delivering exceptional data center services for over a quarter of a century. Proven track record of 100% uptime over the past 25 years. Largest market share in India — per the 2024 Cushman & Wakefield Report, NTT GDC India holds 30% market share. Committed to sustainability, with over 50% of energy needs met through renewable sources, targeting net-zero emissions by 2030. Pioneers in technology — first in the country to deploy liquid immersion cooling. Extensive network of campuses across India's major metropolitan areas.

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Cloud & AI Partner

Bharath Cloud

Bharath Cloud is an ambitious Indian company delivering seamless, secure, and reliable cloud services with a growing global presence. Backed by a skilled team of cloud computing professionals, it offers 8 layers of physical security and 6 layers of network security across its infrastructure. With a full spectrum of IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS offerings — spanning Public, Private, and Community Cloud — Bharath Cloud gives businesses and startups the flexibility to choose the deployment model that fits them best. Core offerings include Cloud Services, Network & Security Solutions, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Vaulting Services, and VDI Services, built for scalability and seamless operations at any size. From infrastructure assessment and app dependency mapping to build-out and optimization, the team guides clients through every stage of their cloud journey. Its solutions power organizations across Finance, Healthcare, Automobile, Manufacturing, Corporate, and Education, with notable clients including GVK EMRI and Medha Servo Drives.

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Exhibit Partner

CloudDBTech

"Our vision is to be the trustworthy technology & services partner empowering global innovation."

With decades of expertise in databases, middleware, and cloud technologies, CloudDBTech is your trusted partner for seamless cloud modernization. Our team of over 75+ technology specialists with a cumulative 250+ years of experience in enterprise data platforms ensures smooth cloud adoption, robust managed services, and intelligent data platform optimization — so your transition isn't just effortless, it's transformative.

"We don't just migrate. We optimize."

Our deep-rooted expertise in Databases, Middleware, Cloud Modernisation, Business Continuity services, Platform Observability services & Cybersecurity services has equipped us with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting cutting-edge technologies — contributing to our success in serving 45+ satisfied marquee customers over the years.

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Cloud & AI Partner

AppSquadz

Founded in 2014, AppSquadz is a globally recognized IT consulting and software development company and AWS Premier Tier Services Partner. With over 12 years of expertise, 500+ skilled professionals, and 1,200+ successful projects, the company specializes in cloud migration, AWS consultation, custom software development, and advanced cybersecurity, helping organizations embrace digital transformation with secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions. AppSquadz is also recognized as one of the largest AWS Edge and Elemental Media Services Partners. Its innovation extends to products like VideoCrypt, EduCrypt, CloudBuddi, and CodeSquadz, serving industries such as media, education, and government. By combining deep technical expertise with domain-specific knowledge, AppSquadz enables clients to reduce costs, enhance security, and accelerate digital adoption.

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Media Partner

Asia Business Outlook

Asia Business Outlook is a business magazine providing a comprehensive outlook on Asia's industrial landscape. With a constant focus on the region's thriving business environment, the magazine caters to C-level executives across diverse sectors who seek valuable insights to navigate the dynamic Asian market. Asia Business Outlook stands out from other business magazines through its in-depth coverage of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Asia, enabling executives to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Its readers get first-hand insights on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities across Asia, alongside success stories and exclusive interviews with business leaders across the region. Today, Asia Business Outlook has become the go-to business magazine for C-level executives from varied sectors across Asia, offering expert analysis that enables readers to make informed decisions, capitalize on opportunities, and thrive in the ever-evolving Asian market.

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Media Partner

Global Leaders Insights

Global Leaders Insights magazine is your go-to, unbiased platform dedicated to commemorating and empowering leaders, entrepreneurs, and achievers who are breaking barriers and forging their own paths in setting leadership benchmarks. Our mission is to amplify the voices of leaders, be it from the realm of business, social, technology or education fronts, by sharing inspiring stories of success, perseverance, and innovation. We truly believe in the power of storytelling to make a meaningful impact by highlighting achievements of those who are not only excelling in their fields but also reshaping the overall leadership vigor.

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Media Partner

Newspatrolling

NewsPatrolling.com is a dynamic and diversified news platform that brings readers the latest and most relevant updates from across India and around the world. Covering a wide range of categories including politics, business, lifestyle, health, technology, sports, and entertainment, the portal caters to a broad audience with varied interests.

What sets NewsPatrolling.com apart is its commitment to providing a voice to emerging talent and ideas, welcoming guest posts, startup stories, and press releases — making it a trusted source for information in India's ever-evolving digital media landscape.

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