Kochi will host leading technology and digital transformation professionals on September 16 for the CIO500 & Accelerator X Awards 2026.
Organised by Enterprise IT World, the event at Marriott Kochi will bring together CIOs, CISOs, IT heads, digital transformation leaders and technology innovators to discuss the rapidly changing enterprise technology landscape.
Artificial intelligence, automation, digital transformation and cybersecurity will be among the key themes of the event.
A Balakrishnan, former executive director of Geojit Financial Services and event chairperson and jury member, will deliver the keynote address on “Beyond Digital: How AI and Automation Will Define Kerala’s Next Industrial Revolution”. The session will examine how AI and automation could influence business processes, operational efficiency and industrial growth in the state.
A panel discussion on “Delivering Measurable Business Value from AI & Digital Investments” will bring together senior technology leaders from MANE, Acsia Technologies, NeST Group and Malayala Manorama to discuss how businesses can translate technology investments into measurable outcomes.
Cyber security will also be a major focus, with a session on “Balancing Cyber Resilience with Cost & Complexity” bringing together technology and security professionals to discuss cyber threats, risk management, governance and resilient digital infrastructure.
The programme will include keynote sessions, panel discussions, technology presentations and a tech quiz, followed by the Accelerator X Awards 2026 ceremony.
The awards will recognise CIOs, IT leaders and organisations for excellence in technology innovation, cybersecurity, digital transformation and business impact.
The Kochi edition is part of the CIO500 & Accelerator X Awards initiative, which brings together technology leaders across Indian cities to share knowledge, recognise achievements and explore the future of enterprise technology.
