The ESCON Survey report 2026 will engage over 1000 CISOs, security leaders, and IT/Security decision makers from key countries in South Asia, offering comprehensive insights into regional cybersecurity trends and challenges.

Fortifying the Digital Frontier: A Compilation of CISO Perspectives on Enterprise Security" is a rich anthology featuring Chief Information Security Officers from diverse industries and organizations across key countries in South Asia. Explore their invaluable insights on various aspects of enterprise security.

ESCON brings together over 150+ Security Leaders from across South Asia, with a predominant 70% representation from India and the remainder hailing from neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives. This gathering serves as a nexus for thought leadership and collaboration.

The conference provides sponsors/partners with a platform to share insights, network, and exchange ideas through a diverse range of formats including keynote addresses, panel discussions, Idea Café sessions, Extempore presentations, Roundtable discussions, Experience booths, casual networking opportunities, and much more. It's an immersive experience designed to foster meaningful connections and drive innovation in cybersecurity across the region.

• Purpose: Tap into collective knowledge and wisdom of Invited CXOs & Title Partner SMEs present in-person at the event
• Format: Thought-leadership Keynote, followed by collaborative workshop mode engagement as individuals & collectively
• Gamification: Top contributing Individuals to be recognized for standing out (prizes, recognition via social posts)
• Alignment-Benefits to Title Partner: Idea Café Workshop exposes Title Partner Sales/Presales SMEs to collaboratively capture ‘precise business challenges & use-cases’ from each attendee (by Industry Vertical + Solution themes).
• Eminence-Benefits to CXO Attendees:
• Knowledge Exchange
• Peer Learning
• Recognition as a thought-leader

The India CISOs have a unique opportunity to serve as mentors for CISOs from a specific country of their choice. Engaging in cross-border mentorship, they can lead workshops that provide an invaluable platform for fostering deeper connections and collaborations. These sessions will enable mentees to gain critical insights into the technological landscape, cybersecurity challenges, and innovative solutions. By sharing their expertise and experiences, Indian CISOs can help their counterparts in the selected country to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks, adapt to emerging threats, and implement best practices. This initiative not only strengthens professional ties but also contributes to a more secure and resilient global cyber environment.

Format:

• Option to become the exclusive sponsor of the country
• Pre-decided list of CISO to be invited over an exclusive session over Breakfast / Lunch / Hi Tea / Wine & Cheese
• Exclusive Nominations for the awards / felicitations
• ‘Brought to You by logo’ in the country section of the CISO Handbook.

Sponsors curate thought-provoking topics aligned with their solutions, sparking meaningful discussions around industry challenges and emerging opportunities. On stage, 5–7 CISOs will participate in engaging Extempore Sessions, sharing spontaneous insights and real-world perspectives. The topics will be finalized in consultation with the sponsor’s subject matter expert, ensuring the problem statement aligns naturally with the sponsor’s solution narrative.

Participants will be felicitated by the sponsor, who will conclude the segment with a concise 3–5 minute takeaway highlighting key insights and solutions.