THE FORWARD PLANNING RETREAT FOR INDIA’S ENTERPRISE IT LEADERS
18-19 March, 2026
Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi (NCR)
Featured Speakers: VISIONARIES WHO INSPIRE THE FUTURE
Leaders from Ketto, The/Nudge Institute, and TiE exemplify how purpose-led innovation can drive equitable progress, empower communities, and redefine technology’s role in shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and better-connected future.
Shekhar Kapur
Globally Acclaimed
Filmmaker & AI Pioneer
Acclaimed filmmaker, visionary storyteller, and global speaker, Shekhar Kapur blends creativity with technology, inspiring leaders to embrace imagination, innovation, and human values as essential drivers of transformation in the digital age.
Kunal Kapoor
Actor, Producer, Writer
& Co-Founder, Ketto
Actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of crowdfunding platform Ketto, Kunal Kapoor combines creativity, business acumen, and social impact—championing technology’s power to connect communities and enable change at scale.
Atul Dhawan
President, TiE Delhi, & Former Chairman, Deloitte South Asia
Atul Dhawan, President of TiE Delhi and former Chairman of Deloitte South Asia, is a renowned business leader who champions entrepreneurship, innovation, and ethical leadership as catalysts for India’s sustainable growth.
Atul Satija
Founder & CEO
The/Nudge Institute
Founder & CEO of The/Nudge Institute, Atul Satija is a social entrepreneur dedicated to uplifting millions through education and livelihood programs, demonstrating how purpose, leadership, and innovation intersect for meaningful impact.
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE.
At Big5 CIO Priorities 2026, technology and leadership converge to shape India’s digital decade. Now in its fourth edition, this two-day residential retreat will bring together 200+ business and technology leaders in the nation’s capital.
More than a conference, Big5 is an immersive retreat designed for decision-makers to engage with peers, analysts, and innovators in a uniquely curated environment. Through research-led insights, moderated dialogues, private meetings, and high-impact networking, delegates will leave not just informed—but inspired to lead with clarity and confidence in 2026 and beyond.
Big5 Themes: TECH FOR GOOD. TECH FOR GROWTH.
The 2026 edition of Big5 CIO Priorities explores the evolving role of technology as both an accelerator of business growth and a force for positive change. Beyond enterprise transformation, Big5 celebrates Tech for Good—where innovation fuels inclusion, opportunity, and social impact.
Theme 2
Tech Ecosystem: Building Infrastructure for Innovation
A resilient and scalable technology ecosystem is critical for India’s emergence as a global innovation hub. AI infrastructure, cloud services, developer tools, APIs, and open-source platforms enable experimentation, scalable local solutions, and global relevance. Public-private partnerships and India-based R&D strengthen organisational and national capabilities.
Theme 1
Leadership & Policy: Driving Cohesive Digital Change
India’s digital transformation depends on unified strategies across government, industry, and enterprises, supported by agile regulation and cross-sector collaboration. Organisational and national leadership shapes the pace of AI and technology adoption, while clear policies provide confidence for investments, experimentation, and responsible innovation.
Theme 3
GCCs as Growth Architects: From Operations to Innovation Hubs
India’s Global Capability Centres are evolving from back-office functions into strategic engines of product, platform, and business growth. By owning GenAI, cybersecurity, and product R&D end-to-end, incubating India-first pilots, and developing talent for the future, GCCs are central to driving topline growth and organisational agility globally.
Theme 4
Digital Economy: AI-Enabled Inclusion, Impact, & Investment
India’s digital economy is expanding beyond metros into rural and semi-urban regions. By connecting startups, enterprises, and regulators, India is fostering an inclusive, ethical, and globally relevant AI ecosystem. Strategic investments in AI-first ventures, fintech platforms, and digital infrastructure are driving innovation in healthcare, education, and livelihoods, while initiatives like ONDC and vernacular/voice-first platforms expand access to the next 500 million consumers.
Theme 5
Future of Work: Human-AI Collaboration and the Digital Workforce
The AI-driven economy is redefining work. Organisations must foster a digital workforce where humans and AI collaborate seamlessly. Leveraging Agentic AI to automate routine tasks allows employees to focus on creative, strategic, and higher-value work. Upskilling, flexible career pathways, and AI-enabled decision support systems are essential for creating an agile, future-ready workforce.
Global Analysts: STRATEGIC MINDS SHAPING WHAT’S NEXT
International analysts with decades of experience consulting and advising IT leaders bring independent perspectives on emerging technology shifts, enterprise priorities, and market disruption. Their insights will help decode global benchmarks, challenge conventional thinking, and equip leaders with the clarity and foresight needed to navigate 2026 and beyond.
Amit Gupta
Founder & CEO
Ecosystm Group
Amit is Founder of Ecosystm and Kampd, advancing digital economy innovation. Former Managing Director at IDC and GlobalData, he brings extensive Asia-Pacific leadership experience.
Past Chairman of TiE Global and Chairman of MIIM Blended Finance Fund, he is an active investor and ecosystem builder across Singapore, India, Indonesia, and New Zealand.
Sash Mukherjee
VP, Industry Insights
Ecosystm
Sash is a veteran industry researcher with nearly 20 years’ experience across public sector, healthcare, education, and insurance.
As Vice President, Industry Research at Ecosystm, she drives thought leadership, consulting, and custom engagements. Formerly IDC Asia Pacific’s lead analyst, she is a sought-after speaker and moderator, with dual master’s degrees in Education and English.
Parminder Singh
Chief AI Advisor
Ecosystm
Parminder (Parry) Singh is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur driving Asia’s AI and digital transformation.
Founder of ClayboxAI and CEO of Kampd, he is also Chief AI Architect at Ecosystm Group. Formerly a senior leader at Google, Apple, IBM, Mediacorp, and X, he is a trusted voice in AI strategy and implementation.
Louise Francis
Principal, Industry Verticals Ecosystm
Louise Francis is Country Manager, Ecosystm New Zealand, and Principal for Industry Research, advising organisations through technology-driven change.
With 25+ years’ experience, she turns complex tech trends into practical strategy. Formerly IDC New Zealand Country Manager, she leads the NZ CIO Innovation Summit & Awards and is a trusted facilitator and speaker.
Manish Prakash
Principal Advisor
Ecosystm
Manish is a senior business leader with 25+ years’ experience driving digital transformation across global markets.
A Principal Advisor at Ecosystm, he has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Telenor, Airtel, Accenture, and SK Group. He has led cloud- and industry-led growth across regulated sectors and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
5 Key Characteristics of Big5
At Big5, every element of the retreat is carefully designed to deliver lasting value for both delegates and partners. Beyond being a conference, it is a purpose-built environment where insights, relationships, and opportunities converge—ensuring that every participant leaves with actionable knowledge, stronger networks, and a clear roadmap for success in the year ahead.
Content Quality
Guided by global analysts from Ecosystm, the conference will turn the spotlight on technologies and business dynamics that will shape critical decisions required to succeed in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
Community Experience
An exclusive event for 121connects members, the retreat offers peers from India’s leading organizations the opportunity to leverage the power of trusted relationships and take critical decisions with confidence.
Concise Program
Designed in crisp capsules, the program will deliver research insights across the three-day program. Unique formats such as ‘Ask the Analysts’ add interactive dimensions to make the program more relevant and memorable.
Convenient Location
The venue offers easy access from across India, while providing a calm and secluded sanctuary, away from the bustle of the city. The focus on hospitality and obsession to detail makes every Big5 event remembered for its unique, curated experience.
Curated Engagements
The program is designed to be many events within one. It offers the option to address all the delegates or connect in private meetings. It allows discussions moderated by analysts and live demos at dedicated zones.
THE POWERHOUSES OF INDIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Big5 community represents organisations of exceptional scale and ambition, with average team sizes exceeding 23,500 employees. Collectively, participating enterprises account for over USD 16.9 billion in IT spend and generate more than USD 375 billion in revenue — a true reflection of the strength and reach of India’s enterprise economy.
This is a gathering that mirrors the scale, influence, and aspirations of Indian industry, designed for partners who seek to engage with the nation’s largest and most progressive buyers of technology — the leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape.
2
Days of Dialogue, Insights & Connections
200+
Top IT Leaders
Across Industries
6.5K
*Median Team Size
Per Organization
16.9 Bn
*US Dollars in
Collective IT Spends
375 Bn
*USD in Enterprise Revenue Represented
POWERED BY INSIGHT. CONNECTED BY TRUST.
Big5 Priorities is the annual forward planning retreat for India’s enterprise IT leaders. Built around research inputs gathered from 121connects members, the programs deliver strategic insights by global analysts from our Singapore-based partner, Ecosystm, to enable forward planning by bringing global content to influential IT leaders in India. This exclusive gathering is ideal for networking and brainstorming with the Who’s-Who from across India in attendance.
121connects
121connects is a curated member base of India’s leading IT decision-makers. We believe in the power of relationships to enhance business outcomes. Our goal is to help IT decision-makers unlock the potential of trusted relationships and find effective solutions for their businesses. Our technology platform, combined with a personal concierge service, enables one-2-one connections with India's IT leaders based on shared interests, common responsibilities or similar industry expertise.
Ecosystm (Singapore)
Ecosystm is a Digital Research and Advisory Company with its global headquarters in Singapore. We bring together tech buyers, tech vendors and analysts onto one integrated platform to enable the best decision-making in the evolving digital economy. Ecosystm has moved away from the highly inefficient business models of traditional research firms and instead focuses on research democratization, with an emphasis on accessibility, transparency, and autonomy.
