HCI Talks CXO Awards Gala 2026

<div class="event-description"> <h2>Celebrating Exceptional CXO Leadership</h2> <p>The annual HCI Talks CXO Awards Gala recognises India's most exceptional executive leaders across 10+ categories — from CHRO of the Year to the Breakthrough GCC Leader Award. A black-tie evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.</p> <h3>Award Categories</h3> <ul> <li>CHRO of the Year</li> <li>CTO of the Year</li> <li>CFO of the Year</li> <li>CEO — Emerging Enterprise</li> <li>GCC Leader of the Year</li> <li>Board Director of the Year</li> <li>Diversity Champion Award</li> <li>AI Transformation Leader</li> <li>Talent Strategy Innovator</li> <li>Lifetime Achievement in Executive Leadership</li> </ul> <h3>Evening Agenda</h3> <ul> <li><strong>18:00 – 19:00:</strong> Red Carpet &amp; Cocktail Reception</li> <li><strong>19:00 – 19:15:</strong> Welcome Address</li> <li><strong>19:15 – 20:30:</strong> Awards Ceremony — 10+ Categories</li> <li><strong>20:30 – 21:00:</strong> Keynote — "The CXO of Tomorrow"</li> <li><strong>21:00 – 23:00:</strong> Gala Dinner, Live Music &amp; Networking</li> </ul> <h3>Nominations</h3> <p>Nominations open June 2026. Self-nominations and peer nominations accepted. All nominees are evaluated by a jury of 5 independent board directors and 3 executive search partners.</p> <h3>Dress Code</h3> <p><strong>Black Tie / Formal Indian</strong></p> <h3>Venue</h3> <p>The Leela Palace<br/> Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400059<br/> <em>Grand Ballroom</em></p> </div>