The 4th edition of the Achievers X Awards, hosted by Enterprise IT World MEA at the Shangri-La, Dubai, celebrated the excellence, innovation, and resilience of the region’s top 100 IT and cybersecurity leaders, vendors, and partners. Supported by Infoblox, Nohac.ai, Seceon, and Cache Digitech, the event brought together the most influential names in technology leadership across the Middle East and Africa.
The Achievers X Awards has evolved into one of the most respected leadership recognition platforms, designed to foster collaboration and innovation across sectors such as BFSI, oil & gas, retail, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. The 2025 edition stood out for its dynamic agenda, engaging keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities that connected enterprise leaders with technology visionaries.
The evening began with networking and sponsor engagement, setting the tone for collaboration. This was followed by a welcome address from Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor of Accent Info Media Publications, who emphasized the event’s vision and the importance of human connections in an era dominated by technology.
“In a digital-first world, networking remains one of the most powerful enablers of growth,” said Sanjay Mohapatra. “Technology evolves every day, but the true magic happens when people meet, share, and collaborate. The Achievers X Awards is not just about recognition—it’s about building a stronger ecosystem that learns and grows together.”
The evening featured an inspiring keynote by Akash Sureka, Founder of TheNoah.ai, on leveraging low-code and no-code AI frameworks to accelerate enterprise transformation. This was followed by product insights from Seceon and Cache Digitech, both emphasizing cybersecurity and infrastructure innovation.
A thought-provoking fireside chat between Bharat Raigangar, Board Advisor and vCISO, and Sandip Wadje, Managing Director & Global Head of Emerging Technology Risk & Intelligence at BNP Paribas, delved into emerging operational risks, AI-driven security models, and the evolving threat landscape for enterprises.
The awards ceremony commenced at 7:45 PM, recognising 100 outstanding leaders under various categories — including CIO, CISO, CDO, AI Leader, OT Security, GRC, and Vendor/Partner Ecosystem Awards. Each honoree represented a unique story of leadership and transformation, shaping the future of enterprise technology across the MEA region.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher of Accent Info Media, extended heartfelt gratitude to all the partners, attendees, and awardees for making the evening memorable.
“Events like the Achievers X Awards thrive because of the passion and participation of this incredible community,” said Sanjib Mohapatra. “We look forward to your suggestions for future engagements that can make this platform even more impactful and inclusive for the regional IT ecosystem.”
The evening concluded with a gala dinner and networking session, where guests exchanged ideas on AI integration, cloud resilience, cybersecurity frameworks, and the future of digital transformation.
The 4th Achievers X Awards once again reaffirmed its mission — to recognize leadership, strengthen collaboration, and celebrate the spirit of innovation driving the MEA technology landscape.
