At the CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025 – Pune edition, Ashutosh Bhatawadekar, CIO Advisory, Engagement Director, Tata Consultancy Services(TCS), shared his perspective on networking, collaboration, and the future of technology leadership.
💡 Key takeaways from his discussion:
Events like CIO500 provide more than just sessions – they create a peer-to-peer learning platform, where leaders share real-world challenges and solutions.
Networking goes beyond introductions; it fosters collaboration to mitigate common industry challenges.
AI and cybersecurity remain top-of-mind, with leaders debating job impacts, skill gaps, and data protection.
Traditional roles are not disappearing but are being redefined in the AI era.
The responsibility lies with both companies and individuals to adopt new skills and leverage AI as a tool for business impact.
Every participant — whether attendee, moderator, or speaker — leaves with tangible learnings to apply back in their organizations.👉 His key message: AI is everywhere, but it’s up to leaders and professionals to harness its power effectively and turn it into a business advantage.
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