#PrivacyMatters
What makes Maha Privacy & Security Summit 2026 different?
Maha Privacy & Security Summit 2026 is designed as a focused, leadership-driven forum dedicated to interpreting and operationalising the newly released DPDP Rules.
This edition will feature participation from top CISOs, GCs, DPOs, and security leaders from leading enterprises across Mumbai. The conference will include:
Deep-dive discussions on the implications of DPDP Rules for organisations
Practical implementation challenges and readiness strategiesns
Product & capabilities exhibit and expert sessions
Speakers
Call For Speakers
DPO Club is inviting dynamic speakers to join the stage at the Maha Privacy & Security Summit 2026 and lead conversations that matter. If you have a unique perspective, practical insights, or real-world experience in building privacy, security, and governance programs, we want to hear from you. We are especially looking for diverse viewpoints across Data Privacy for BFSI, Insurance, AI Governance, Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs), breach readiness, third-party risk, and emerging privacy-risk themes.
Speaking at DPO Club events offers meaningful exposure, strong visibility, high-quality networking with DPOs/CISOs/legal leaders, and the chance to shape best practices through impactful discussions.
Conference Details: Date – 16th Jan 2026 (Friday) | Time – 8:00 AM onwards | Venue – National Stock Exchange, Mumbai
Planning Committee
Event Schedule
Registration & Networking
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome Address by NSE CEO
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
DPDPA Workshop: Build Your Privacy Program
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Fireside Chat
10:15 AM – 11:00 PM
DPDPA: Incident Reporting & Data Breach Notification Workshop
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
DPDPA Implementation Roadmap
12:00 AM -12:45 PM
Data Transfer Lunch Break & Networking
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Privacy Budget Management
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Consent Manager Framework
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
Privacy Chai Break
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
AI Use in age of DPDPA
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
Data Principal Rights (Right to Forget & Data Deletion)
5:20 PM – 6:10 PM
DPO Rountable: Verifiable Parental Consent
12:00 PM -12:45 PM
Data Transfer Lunch Break & Networking
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
CISO Roundtable: Reasonable Security Safeguards
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
DPO Rountable: SDF Qualification
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
Privacy Chai Break
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
GC Roundtable: Employee Data under DPDPA
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
DPO Roundtable- KPIs of DPO
5:20 PM – 6:10 PM
Vote of Thanks Delivered by the Organizing Committee
6:10 PM – 6:40 PM
Networking Dinner
7:00 PM Onwards
OUR SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Satyanandan Atyam
Chief Risk Officer
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
Akanksha Garg
DPO & Head Digital Products PMO
HDFC securities
Akarsh Singh A
Founder & CEO
Tsaaro Consulting
Alok Arora
DPO
Aditya Birla Capital
Amit Pandey
EVP & General Counsel
GSK Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Anindya Majumdar
Group General Counsel & DPO
Eureka Forbes Ltd
Debasrita Saratkar
Global AI-Ethics Lead + Regional Privacy Officer-India, Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Australia
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited
Deepti Laxmeshwar
Senior Vice President 2 I DPO,
Axis Bank
Dipanjan Dey
DPO
HDB Financial Services Ltd.
Dr. Pawan Chawla
Senior Management, CISO & DPO
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Garima Nahar
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
JioBlackrock AMC
Jyothi V K
GC and Sr. VP
Aditya Birla Fashion-ABFRL, ABLBL & ABDFVL
Kalvinder Sabarwal
CISO
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited
Krishnanand B.
DPO
IDBI Bank
Makarand K.
CISO
ICICI Lombard
Priyanka Sharma
Head- Technology Laws & Data Privacy
Group Legal & Compliance
Sandesh Jadhav
Global Data Privacy Officer
Wipro
Sarang B Nagmote
DPO
Paytm Payments Bank
Satyanandan Atyam
Chief Risk Officer
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
Shakti Pradhan
CISO
Kotak Life
Shrikant Iyer
CISO
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited
Shubham Swami
DPO
Protean eGov Technologies
Somesh Singh Sikarwar
DPO
National Securities Depository Limited
Suresh Kumar Bhutani
Group GC, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Le Travenues Technology Limitedd
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A perfect opportunity for you to network and meet with top privacy professional
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Maha Privacy & Security Summit 2026?
Maha Privacy & Security Summit 2026 is a premier event organized by the DPO Club, aimed at bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, legal experts, and privacy professionals to discuss emerging trends in privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. The conference will focus on the evolving privacy landscape in India, especially in the context of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
What is the DPO Club?
The DPO Club is a professional community dedicated to privacy and data protection professionals. Our mission is to assist government bodies and organizations in implementing privacy best practices and creating awareness about privacy issues across countries.
When and where is the conference being held?
The conference will take place on 16th Jan 2026 | Mumbai, India. The specific venue details will be shared on our website and sent to registered participants.
How can I register for the conference?
To register, click on the “Tickets” tab on our website. Early bird registrations and group discounts are available for a limited time.
What topics will be covered at the conference?
The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including:
1. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Impact and compliance strategies for Indian businesses.
2. Global Privacy Laws: Managing the intersection of international regulations and Indian operations.
3. Cross-Border Data Transfers: Navigating challenges and legal frameworks for global data exchange.
4. Cybersecurity in a Digital World: Integrating cybersecurity measures with privacy protections in digital environments.
5. Privacy and AI: Addressing the unique privacy concerns related to AI technologies
Who are the keynote speakers and panellists?
The conference will feature distinguished speakers and panellists from various sectors, including technology, academia, law, government, and industry. We are continuously updating detailed profiles on our website. Stay tuned for announcements regarding our keynote speakers.
Can I participate in workshops or networking sessions during the conference?
Yes, the conference will feature interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts and peers to deepen their understanding of privacy and data protection issues.
How can I contact the conference organizers for more details?
For any inquiries or additional information, please contact our team at info@dpoclub.in.
We are happy to assist you with any questions.
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