The Uninterrupted Enterprise: Scaling Security and Continuity in 2026

In the modern enterprise, the "reset button" has vanished. Today’s CIOs must navigate high-stakes leadership trade-offs, shifting from traditional recovery models to a state of perpetual, secure, and scalable business continuity.

This evolution forces a critical question: How can you transition from managing IT infrastructure to leading an organization where security is the foundational operating principle?

CIO Connect 2026 provides the answer. Join us to master the "No-Reset" Playbook, where we break down the leadership shifts required to ensure your organization remains resilient, secure, and operational at scale. Move beyond simply keeping the lights on lead the transition to an unbreakable enterprise.

Important – attendance criteria: This event is specifically designed for senior IT professionals (Head/Director level or above) from large companies (500+ employees), along with senior representatives from our event partners. Professionals who fall outside these criteria — including those from technology vendors, media, marketing, or consulting firms — are not eligible to attend and may have their registrations declined.

Benefits of attending:

  • Master the transition from disaster recovery to "Always-On" continuity.
  • Operationalize security as a core enterprise principle, not a perimeter.
  • Evaluate the critical leadership trade-offs defining the 2026 IT landscape.
  • Build scalable frameworks that eliminate the need for system resets.
  • Gain peer validated strategies for navigating high-stakes digital shifts.

Hosts and guest contributors:

Yogesh Gupta

Editorial Director – Events, India & META
Foundry

Sujith Immanuel

Technical Head, IT Security
ManageEngine

Jenny Suzanna

Head – Enterprise Business & Strategy (IT Security)
ManageEngine

Agenda:

Day 1
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Arrivals and drinks reception
  • 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
    Welcome Address: Introducing ManageEngine and our cybersecurity commitment
    By Jenny Suzanna J, ManageEngine
  • 5:20 PM - 5:40 PM
    Visionary Keynote
  • 5:40 PM - 6:00 PM
    Fireside Chat
  • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tech Talk
  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Networking Break + Curated Entertainment Experience
  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Panel Discussion: The modern CIO playbook for 2026
  • 7:30 PM - 7:50 PM
    Closing keynote: 10 traits of resilient CIO in AI-everywhere world
  • 7:55 PM - 8:00 PM
    Networking and Dinner

Event location:

Conrad Bengaluru is a luxury hotel overlooking Ulsoor Lake, featuring sophisticated business meeting rooms, versatile conference spaces, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Ideal for corporate events and executive gatherings, it combines premium hospitality, seamless service, and elegant accommodations with convenient access to key business and commercial hubs in the city.

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Conrad, Bengaluru

Conrad, Kensington Road, Ulsoor,
Bengaluru, IN-KA 560008
India