The Intelligent Enterprise – Accelerating What’s Next for Business Growth
26th - 28th February, 2026
Partners 2025
About EmergeTech 2026
From Multi-City Roadshows to a Curated Residential Experience
For the past two years, The Mainstream has taken EmergeTech across India’s leading tech hubs and global innovation cities, convening CIOs, CTOs and enterprise leaders for discussions on AI, cloud, data, and digital transformation. These multi-city roadshows created dialogue, shared success stories and connected innovators across industries.
In 2026, EmergeTech evolves. For the first time, the summit becomes residential — an immersive, multi-day environment that allows leaders to: – Step away from the daily grind and engage without distractions – Participate in deep-dive boardroom discussions and peer dialogues – Explore real enterprise use cases that demonstrate measurable business outcomes – Network with decision-makers in a focused, curated setting
This is not a conference you attend. It’s a summit you experience.
Previous Editions at a Glance
Over the past two years, EmergeTech has travelled across India’s leading tech hubs and global innovation cities, connecting CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise leaders through multi-city roadshows. Here’s what these editions delivered:
Engaged Leaders
500+ senior technology and transformation leaders convened across multiple cities
Cross-Industry Dialogue
Panels and boardrooms covering BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Technology, Telecom, Healthcare, and Logistics
Actionable Insights
Real-world case studies and success stories shared by practitioners
Networking That Matters
Curated peer-to-peer discussions enabling collaboration and partnerships
Media Amplification
Coverage and thought leadership pieces reaching thousands of enterprise professionals
These editions set the stage for EmergeTech Residential Summit 2026 — bringing the dialogue, insights, and networks into a single immersive experience.
Why a Residential Summit?
Residential summits create deeper, lasting impact!
Strategic Immersion
Sessions designed for uninterrupted dialogue and deep reflection.
Peer Collaboration
Curated opportunities for networking, debate, and shared learning.
Actionable Insights
Panels, boardrooms, and fireside chats focused on enterprise outcomes.
Professional Clarity
A space where leaders can think, question, and align, not just consume content.
Who’s leading the room?
80+ Senior Technology & Transformation Leaders from:
BFSI
NBFCs & Fintech
Retail - Manufacturing
Technology & Services
Healthcare & Pharma
Telecom
Logistics & Supply Chain
These are the decision-makers who shape strategy, influence budgets, and drive enterprise transformation.
Summit Pillars
The Intelligent Enterprise – Accelerating What’s Next for Business Growth
360° Insights Across Enterprise Transformation
- AI — GenAI & Agentic AI
- Data Intelligence & Enterprise Data Ecosystems
- Cloud Transformation & Multi-Cloud Models
- Modern Infrastructure & Future-Ready Data Centres
- Customer Experience & Experience-Led Growth
- Leadership 2.0 — Mindsets That Move Organisations Forward
What to expect?
Real Enterprise Use Cases
Learn how India’s leading enterprises are applying AI, cloud, and data to create measurable outcomes.
Challenges & Practical Solutions
Candid conversations on barriers to adoption and how to overcome them.
Boardroom Dialogues & Panels
Structured, insight-led sessions designed for clarity and action.
Cross-Industry Collaboration
Gain perspective on how AI, cloud, and data are applied differently across sectors.
Curated Networking
Opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders, meaningfully.
Immersive Leadership Experience
A professional environment designed to stimulate reflection, insight, and action.
The Summit at a Glance: From Strategy to Immersion
Day 1
February 26th, 2026
Day Focus: Strategy, Intelligence & What Comes Next
As leaders arrive, the day eases into conversations that set the summit’s intent — sharpening strategic priorities, understanding the new face of intelligence, and framing what the next decade demands. The evening brings everyone together in an atmosphere designed for genuine connection.
Day Focus: Cloud Scale, The Customer Frontier & Leadership Clarity
Day 2 moves deeper into the realities of modern enterprise growth — cloud at scale, the shifting customer horizon, and the leadership clarity needed to navigate both. As the day unfolds, it opens into explorations and cultural experiences that offer perspective beyond the boardroom, culminating in curated roundtables and a gala evening.
Day 2
February 27th, 2026
Day 3
February 28th, 2026
Day Focus: Immersion, Connection & A Reflective Close
The final day takes a gentler pace. Cultural immersions, unhurried conversations, and one-of-a-kind networking create space for reflection and alignment. The summit concludes with quiet clarity, followed by departures.
What Your Partnership Unlocks?
- Deciders, Not Delegates: Engage directly with the leaders who shape enterprise strategy and budgets.
- A Narrative, Not a Logo Drop: Your brand becomes part of the story — integrated into panels, sessions, and insights.
- Curated 1:1 Engagements: Precision-matched meetings aligned with live enterprise transformation priorities.
- Thought Leadership That Resonates: Position your organisation as a strategic partner at the forefront of change.
- Visibility That Endures: A 12-month content and media presence amplified through The Mainstream.
What’s in it for leaders?
- Clarity in a No-Noise Environment: Step back from the operational rush and think with perspective — strategy, intelligence, and what comes next.
- Insight From Practitioners, Not Presentations: Learn from leaders who have built, scaled, and transformed — grounded, honest, and experience-first.
- Decision-Ready Conversations: Boardroom dialogues that turn AI, cloud, data, and CX into actionable enterprise priorities.
- Peer Circles That Matter: Connect with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and digital leaders navigating the same inflection points.
- Meaningful Immersion: A residential format that blends learning, reflection, and cultural experiences, enabling deeper conversations.
- A Head Start on 2026: Walk away with sharper direction, fresh clarity, and a leadership network that lasts beyond the summit.
Contact Us
At The Mainstream, we take pride in creating experiences that stay with you and Jaipur offers the perfect canvas. This city of colour, character, and calm gives leaders the space to think, the room to breathe, and the backdrop to turn strategy into genuine experience. Heritage slows the pace, culture sparks conversation, and even the walls seem to whisper, “Think bigger.” A one-of-a-kind summit deserves a one-of-a-kind destination and Jaipur delivers it with charm, wit, and zero boardroom beige.
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About Us
What started as CIO News in June 2020 grew rapidly into a trusted resource for CIOs, CISOs, and tech leaders, focusing on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. With 70,000+ subscribers and 500+ podcasts, the platform recognized tech’s expanding role across all industries. In November 2024, it rebranded to The Mainstream to reflect the wider influence of technology. Now, with a global reach across the Middle East, ASEAN, USA, and UK, The Mainstream continues to provide insightful content that keeps professionals ahead of the curve.
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