Event Overview
Why Cyber Resilience Matters More Than Ever – An Event by Riskpro India
Exclusive Full-Day Executive Seminar for Founders, Co-Founders, CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, GCC Leaders, Risk, Compliance & Security Professionals
21 August 2026 - Friday | The Mirador, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai
As cyber threats, AI adoption, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder scrutiny continue to intensify, organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate strong cybersecurity governance, operational resilience, privacy compliance, and digital trust.
RiskPro Cyber Resilience Summit 2026 brings together Founders, Co-Founders, CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, GCC Leaders, Risk & Compliance Heads, and Technology Decision Makers for a full-day executive forum focused on the evolving cybersecurity and governance landscape. The summit will feature expert-led sessions, industry case studies, panel discussions, and practical insights on Cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, third-party risk management, cloud security, and board-level cyber governance.
Join us to learn how leading organisations are building secure, compliant, and resilient digital enterprises while enabling innovation and business growth through vCiso’s.
Agenda
09:30 am – 10:00 am | Registration, Snacks & Networking
Participants arrive, collect kits, and settle in. Light networking with industry peers and faculty.
10:00 am – 10:15 am | Opening Remarks / Welcome Address
Speaker: Manoj Jain - Founder & Director – Riskpro India
Topic: Why Cyber Resilience Matters More Than Ever – A crisp introduction to the day’s theme, setting expectations and outcomes.
10:15 am – 11:15 am | Keynote #1
“Boardroom Cyber Governance”
Speaker: Mr.Muralidharan Ramachandran – Founder & Strategic Advisor - MR Advisory & Independent Director
11:15 am – 11:30 am | Break #1 — Tea & Conversations
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Panel Discussion #1
“Compliance as a Catalyst: SOC 2, ISO 27001 & DPDPA for Business Growth”
Moderator: Ritu Thakkar – Senior Vice President – IT Risk Advisory – Riskpro India
Panel Members:-
Mr.Ram Iyer – CISO -1Pay
Mr. Parth Trivedi – CISO - Bosch Global Software Technologies
Ms.Bharati Mahamuni – IT Audit Head – Unity Small Finance Bank
12:30 pm – 13:15 pm | Keynote #2
“Building a Secure-by-Design Digital Enterprise”
Speaker: Mr. Nikhil Patil – Deputy CISO – Unity Small Finance Bank
13:15 pm – 14:15 pm | Lunch Break
14:15 pm – 15:15 pm | Panel Discussion #2
“Innovation vs. Security: Finding the Sweet Spot”
Moderator: Dilip Thakur – vCiso (Metro Brands, Fern Hotels, Heady etc)
Panel Members:-
Mr. Dattatray Phatnaik – CISO & DPO – Indira IVF Group
Mr. Kiran Rane – CISO - NKGSB Bank
Ms. Nehal Mapara – SVP – Information Security - Riskpro India
15:15 pm – 16:00 pm | Keynote #3
“Cyber Resilience: Preparing for the Attacks of Tomorrow”
Speaker: Mr.Pranav Paranjpe - Founder & Chief Strategist -– Ashtak Bodhak LLP
16:00 pm – 16:15 pm | Break #2 — Tea & Conversations
16:15 pm – 17:15 pm | Keynote #4
“Startup Security Maturity Journey”
Speaker: Ms.Shilpi Kapoor – Founder & CEO – Barrier Break (National Award Winner for excellence in Accessible Information Technology)
17:15 pm – 17:45 pm | The Roadmap for 2027 & Closing Summary
Speaker: Ms. Rita Shewakramani – Executive Vice-President – vCiso Services – Riskpro India
Date: 21 August 2026 - Friday
Venue: The Mirador Hotel, 131/B, New Link Road, Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099 (Free Self and Valet Parking Available)
Landmark: Opposite Solitaire Corporate Park/ Near JB Nagar/Chakala Metro Station
Participation: Complimentary (Invitation Only)