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The Forward Planning Retreat for India's Enterprise IT Leaders

26th -28th November, 2024 | Le Meridien, Kochi

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE.

Welcome to ‘Big5 CIO Priorities,’ where cutting-edge technology meets strategic vision. Join us as we delve into pivotal discussions shaping the future of IT leadership, innovation, and digital transformation.

Now in its third edition, the three-day residential retreat will host over 100 delegates from across India by the idyllic backwaters of Kochi. Designed around research inputs gathered from 121connects members, the program delivers strategic insights by global analysts from Ecosystm. Big5 is the ideal platform to network, brainstorm and engage in moderated discussions with India’s most influential IT decision makers and to set the course for the year ahead.

Big5 Themes For 2025

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01 Digital India: Tech Implications for Indian Organisations

02 System Evolution: Modernisation for Success

03 AI Roadmaps: Evaluating Maturity and Progress

04 Navigating Growth: Scaling & Securing Digital Infrastructure

05 Beyond Accuracy: Building Trust in Data

Amit Gupta

Group CEO

Singapore

Peter Carr

Australia

Sash Mukherjee

VP, Industry Insights

Singapore

Darian Bird

Principal Advisor

Czech Republic

Ullrich Loeffler

CEO

Singapore

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Themes

The 5 C's Of Big5 Events

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. Engage in moderated discussions moderated or live tech demos

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