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National Conference on Business Excellence, AI and Cybersecurity
  • Date

    May, 15 –16, 2026
    (Fri - Sat)

  • venue

    Hotel Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach
    Andhra Pradesh (India)

  • Theme

    Leadership in the Age of AI and Cyber Risk:
    Driving Trust, Security and Business Excellence

         
  • Nahayan
     As I look ahead, I carry an unwavering belief in the strength of our people and the promise of our nation. If we continue with unity of purpose, clarity of vision, and dedication to ethical governance, India will not only rise, it will lead.

    Chief Guest

    N. Chandrababu Naidu

    Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India
    while addressing at the IOD Conference

Concept Note

Enterprises today operate in an environment defined by rapid technological change, evolving geopolitical dynamics and increasing cyber vulnerabilities. Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations innovate, optimise operations and enhance decision-making, while cybersecurity has become fundamental to protecting enterprise value, trust and digital infrastructure.

For organisations pursuing Business Excellence, success now depends on the ability to integrate intelligent technologies, secure digital ecosystems, resilient leadership and agile operating models.

This National Conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, technology experts and cybersecurity specialists to explore how organisations can build future-ready enterprises that combine innovation, security and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Felicitation of IOD Distinguished Fellows

  • IOD Global


    IOD Distinguished Fellows

    Over the Years

  • Golden Peacock Awards


    Institutional Award Winners

    based on
    Golden Peacock
    Excellence Model 2026

Distinguished Guests and Eminent Speakers
over the years

  • Soundararajan  

     
    H.E. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan

    former Hon’ble Governor of Telangana

  • Joseph  

     
    Hon'ble Justice Kurian Joseph

    former Judge of the?Supreme Court of India

  • Kamsvag  

     
    H.E. Nils Ragnar Kamsvag

    former Ambassador of Norway to India

  • Khwaja  

     
    R. H. Khwaja, IAS (Retd.)

    former Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh & former Union Environment Secretary, Govt. of India

  • Chigurupati  

     
    Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Granules India Limited

  • Rao  

     
    G M Rao

    Group Chairman
    GMR Group

  • Arjun  

     
    Dr. Suneeta Reddy

    Managing Director
    Apollo Hospitals

  • Reddy  

     
    Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy

    Founder Chairman
    & Board Member
    Cyient Limited
    Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Hyderabad and IIT Roorkee

  • Rajiv  

     
    Dr. Rajiv Sharma, IAS (Retd.)

    former Chief Secretary to Telangana

  • Bhuvaneswari  

     
    Nara Bhuvaneswari

    Vice Chairperson & MD
    Heritage Foods Ltd.

  • Ranjan  

     
    Jayesh Ranjan, IAS

    Spl. Chief Secretary to Government of Telangana

  • Vijayanand  

     
    K Vijayanand, IAS

    former Chief Secretary
    Govt. Andhra Pradesh

  • Angelo  

     
    Dr. Angelo George

    CEO
    Bisleri International

  • Ashish  

     
    Ashish Khanna

    CEO
    Adani Green Energy Ltd.

  • Chandrasekhar  

     
    M. Chandrasekhar Reddy

    Technical Advisor at GIZ India
    former Director General at NI-MSME

  • Mishra  

     
    Dr. R. K. Mishra

    Director
    Institute of Public Enterprises

  • Mehram  

     
    Navdeep Singh Mehram

    Vice President
    CSR & Sustainability
    DIAGEO India

  • Birudavolu  

     
    Dr. Sriram Birudavolu

    Chief Executive Officer
    Cyber Security Centre of Excellence Data Security Council of India (A NASSCOM Initiative) Hyderabad

Conference Topics

  •  The Global Business Landscape: Strategy and Competitiveness in an Era of Rapid Change

  •  Driving Business Excellence in the Intelligent Enterprise

  •  AI for Competitive Advantage: Transforming Industries and Business Models

  •  Business Excellence and Cyber Resilience: Securing the Digital Enterprise

  •  Leadership Dialogue: Building Trusted and Future-Ready Enterprises

  •  From Strategy to Execution: Building Future-Ready and High-Performance Enterprises

Non-Residential Registration Fee (Exclusive of all taxes) Indian Overseas
IOD Members Complimentary for IOD Members (Active)
Non IOD Members Rs. 15,000 + Taxes US$ 200
NGO's Rs. 10,000 + Taxes US$ 150

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Galaxy of Speakers
(Over the years)

Some of the Participating Organizations

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.