The Economic Times CIO (ETCIO) Annual Conclave is set to return for its 7th edition, bringing together over 200 of India’s top technology leaders from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, Goa. Themed "CIO 3.0: Transforming Innovation into Business Reality," the event will explore how Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are evolving from technology enablers to business strategists—and even potential CEOs.
With AI, automation, and data analytics reshaping industries, the Conclave will focus on how CIOs are becoming architects of business transformation, customer experience leaders, and enterprise strategists.
"The modern CIO stands at a pivotal crossroads," said Amit Kumar Gupta, Business Head, ET Business Verticals. "This year's Conclave is a blueprint for technology leaders looking to turn innovation into measurable business success."
Attendees will participate in:- An exclusive masterclass by Dr. Ram Charan on the CIO-to-CEO journey.
- 25+ visionary sessions on AI as the new enterprise OS, strategies for leading amid disruption, and data democratisation.
- 1,000+ minutes of strategic networking, connecting with industry heavyweights from ICICI Bank, Ola, Akasa Air, Zepto, Hero MotoCorp, NSE, Adani Group, and more.
The Conclave will also feature Bollywood personalities, business icons, and sports figures, along with live performances by country's top musical artists, creating an environment where intellectual discussions meet cultural enrichment.