AVAR 2026 is the 29th Annual Cyber Security Conference organized by AVAR Asia, bringing together global cyber security experts, researchers, CISOs, and industry leaders.

When and where will AVAR 2026 take place?

AVAR 2026 will take place from 2 to 4 December 2026 in Hyderabad, India.

Who should attend AVAR 2026?

AVAR 2026 is designed for CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, threat intelligence professionals, malware researchers, SOC teams, security architects, incident responders, government agencies, and cyber security leaders.

What topics will be covered at AVAR 2026?

Topics include AI-driven cyber threats, threat intelligence, malware analysis, ransomware defence, cloud security, incident response, cyber resilience, application security, and security operations.

How can my company sponsor AVAR 2026?

Companies can participate as sponsors, exhibitors, or strategic partners through a range of branding, networking, exhibition, and thought leadership opportunities.

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Asia’s Most Impactful Cyber Security Conference

3 Days of Power Packed Knowledge Sharing and Networking

2^nd to 4^th December 2026 | Hyderabad, India

350+

Delegates

50+

Speakers

40+

Presentations

AVAR 2026 is where global threat researchers and CISOs collaborate on real-world cyber threats, under the conference’s theme of Evolving Cyber Defence in the AI Era

Who Should Attend

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
Heads of Security/IT
SOC & Incident Response Teams

Threat Intelligence Analysts
Malware Researchers & Reverse Engineers
Cloud & Application Security Leaders
Cyber Security Product & Engineering Teams
Law Enforcement Agencies

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
Heads of Security/IT
SOC & Incident Response Teams
Threat Intelligence Analysts
Malware Researchers & Reverse Engineers
Cloud & Application Security Leaders
Cyber Security Product & Engineering Teams
Law Enforcement Agencies

Why You Should Attend

Training

Conference

Social Events

Awards

AVAR 2026 brings together

Threat researchers working on real-world malware and attacks
CISOs and enterprise security leaders
Security vendors and product teams
Government and policy stakeholders
in one place – focused on practical insights, collaboration, and real outcomes.

CISO Connect Speakers

Debasish Das
Tata Group

Dr. Ponnaluru Sowjanya
State Bank of India

Dr. Yudhishthira Sapru
CERT-In

Gershom Zakkam
Barclays

Manas Sarkar
IDRBT

Nazeem Khaja
Deloitte

Pavan Kumar V
Novartis

Raghav Grandhi
Ramoji Group

Rohit Ponnapalli
Envoy Global

Sharon Gaddala
Oracle

Dr Shruti Mantri
ISB

Anil Nama
CtrlS

Ankur Dubey
Carrier

Arathy Nair
WiCyS

Mahendher Reddy S
SUTHERLAND

Sai Pavan Kumar Surapaneni
Granules India

Sampath Katipally
Centific

Swarun NK
CERT-In

Swetha Yalamanchili,
ViaPlus

Yedukondalu Penumalli
S&P Global

Sandeep Kumar Maruge
HSBC

Vasanth Kumar
Darwinbox

CISO Connect

AVAR’s CISO Connect empowers cyber security leaders to hone their skills, build critical relationships, and gain the critical insight they require to enhance their value to their Board and other enterprise stakeholders.

Exceptional CISO are recognized with the CISO Awards across startup, mid-size organization, and enterprise categories.

Explore the Key Topics Shaping CISO Connect 2026

Navigating India’s Regulatory Maze – DPDP Act, CERT-In Directives & Sector Rules (RBI/SEBI/IRDAI)
The SOC of the Future – AI-Augmented Defense, Automation & Analyst Burnout — how AI reshapes detection, triage, and the human role.
Zero Trust & Identity-First Security – Beyond the Buzzword — practical maturity conversation.
Managing Global Cyber Risk Across Distributed Enterprises
Securing Digital Banking & FinTech Against AI-Driven Fraud
Protecting Healthcare Data in an AI-Powered Ecosystem

CISO Awards

AVAR 2026’s CISO Awards recognize impactful cybersecurity leaders who have transformed the real-word effectiveness of enterprise cyber defenses in their organizations. Nominate exceptional CISOs from India for the Best CISO Award in 5 categories.

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Expert Speakers

Abhinav Thakur
Cyble

Abhishek Singh
Mimecast

Adhokshaj Mishra
SentinelOne

Animesh Roy
SentinelOne

Azhagan K M S
K7 Computing Pvt. Ltd.

Baskar M
Cyderes

Bhargav Rathod
Palo Alto Networks

Chetan Raghuprasad
Cisco Talos

Dixit Panchal
NetProtector AV

Doan minh long
Viettel Cyber Security

Eddy Willems
WAVCi

Ettore Bordoni
ESET

Gopinath Lakshmanan
Sify Technologies

Jagadeesh Chandraiah
Sophos

Jan Rubín
Gen Digital

Jaromír
Check Point

Karan Khatri Regmi
SecureIQ Lab

Kushal Rajput Lilhare
Adobe

Luis Corrons
Gen Digital

Maxim Demidenko
Doctor Web

Nguyễn Đức Kiên
Viettel Cyber Security

Oleg Gayduk
Doctor Web

Prashant Kumar
Forcepoint Software India Pvt. Ltd

Praveen Babu D
K7 Computing Pvt Ltd

Rahul Ramesh
Cyderes

Rajesh Krishna Nikam
CrowdStrike

Reegun Richard Jayapaul
Cyderes

Righard Zwienenberg
ESET

Rishal Dwivedi
Adobe

Rowland Yu
Sophos

Sathwik Ram Prakki
Group-IB

Saurabh Mishra
Optum

Srinivasan E
K7 Computing Pvt Ltd

Subhajeet Singha
Acronis International GmBH

Tạ Đăng Vinh
VNPT Cyber Immunity

Takahiro Kakumaru
NEC Corporation

Tonmoy Jitu
Sophos

Vaibhav Billade
Deloitte

Vojtěch Krejsa
Gen Digital

Yuma Masubuchi
JPCERT/CC

Priyadharshini
K7 Computing Pvt. Ltd.

Rishika Desai
BforeAI

Rupali Parate
Cyble

Cyber Catalyst Workshop

A precursor to the conference, AVAR organises a series of Cyber Catalyst Workshops at multiple locations that help students gain the specialised skills and knowledge required to access cyber security opportunities. These industry-oriented workshops blend hands-on training with perspectives

AI in Cyber Security
SOC & Digital Forensics & Incident Response

The top performers receive tickets to attend AVAR 2026, enabling them to learn about cyber threats from expert researchers, gain perspectives from trailblazing CISOs, and build relationships with industry leaders.

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