CIO POWERLIST

♟Founder’s Message

Enterprises today are not short on technology. They are short on direction.

AI is accelerating smart decisions, markets are shifting overnight, cyber risks are multiplying, and regulatory lines keep moving. In the middle of this velocity stands the CIO,no longer just enabling the business but navigating it.

Anoop Mathur

Founder, CORE MEDIA

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ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

130+ CIO Leaders

Recognising influential CIOs and ICT leaders driving innovation and business transformation across industries.

Data-Driven Selection

Winners are chosen through a transparent algorithm-based evaluation process with no jury involvement.

Industry Impact

Celebrating leaders creating measurable technology and business impact through strategic initiatives.

Leadership Forum

A prestigious platform for networking, knowledge sharing, recognition, and industry collaboration.

Learn & Connect

Engage with peers, gain valuable insights, and celebrate excellence in technology leadership.

Brands We Work With

SELECTION METHODOLOGY

Process

Technology at Works.

The CIO Power List is a prestigious platform recognising India’s most influential and forward-thinking Chief Information Officers.
It honours technology leaders for their vision, innovation, leadership, and impact in driving business transformation through technology.

360-Degree Selection Process

An algorithm-driven evaluation uses CIO data collected from multiple channels, assessing key business and technology parameters.

Data Sources

Multiple verified channels contribute to the CIO Power List evaluation process.

Media Reputation

Reputation across mainline, online, print, business, and technology publications.

Awards & Recognition

Awards, honours, recognitions, and professional achievements.

Peer CIO Sentiments

National peer survey where CIOs vote for fellow CIO leaders.

Vendor Nominations

Nominations received from vendors and industry partners.

Why Partner?

Build visibility. Create connections. Grow your reputation.

Scheduled for June 18 & 19, 2026, it is the Davos for the ICT Industry where you can build positive perceptions for your brand and offerings, maximise exposure and grow your reputation among the country's top CIOs.

CIO Power List is one of the most sought after events in the industry and is a unique opportunity that will help you make the right connections with key industry stakeholders in an immersive environment.

We will bring together India's top 300+ CIOs and ICT decision makers from different industry verticals. The dialogue will take place in an elegant and interesting environment that encourages engagement.

CIO Power List features thoughtfully curated sessions designed to drive deep engagement, open doors to strong business leads, create a positive brand impact, boost lead conversion, and make connections for life.