The capital city once again came alive with the energy of India’s foremost technology leaders, disruptors, and innovators as the third edition of IT Awards 2026 – Delhi Edition, hosted by IT Voice, unfolded at the elegant Crowne Plaza, Okhla, by IHG, New Delhi. Building on the strength of two hugely successful prior editions, this year’s gathering brought together the sharpest minds and most influential brands from across the IT landscape, in an evening that celebrated leadership, innovation, and nearly two decades of industry journalism.
The evening carried special significance this year, marking not only the 3rd Edition of IT Awards but also 18 remarkable years of IT Voice’s journey chronicling India’s technology story — from its early roots in Rajasthan to its powerful presence today across Delhi/NCR and other major metros, as India’s largest-read IT trade publication covering Consumer Technology, Enterprise Technology, BPO, Software, Telecom, IT Vendors, Engineering, the IT Channel Market, and Government offices.
A Confluence of Innovation, Recognition, and Vision
The evening opened with an animated pre-networking session, drawing stakeholders from across the IT industry into high-energy conversation and setting the stage for what would follow — a night defined by collaboration, celebration, and shared vision for India’s digital future.
The proceedings then moved into the ceremonial lamp lighting, a symbol of knowledge and progress marking the formal opening of the evening. The lamp was lit by the evening’s Guests of Honour, together with the leadership of IT Voice:
S. Sundaram, Senior Director IT, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
Prasad Balakrishnan, CEO, MiPhi Semiconductors Private Limited
Neeraj Garg, MD & Founder, VNS International Private Limited
Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, CEO, Solitaire Brand Business & Director, Prointek Global Innovations
Alok Gupta, President, PCAIT & MD, Unistal
The gathering was further distinguished by the presence of RK Bansal, Founder of Uniline, this year’s Power Partner, whose continued association with IT Voice added further depth to the occasion. As the lamp was lit, it stood as a fitting symbol of the evening ahead — the light of innovation, of ideas, and of the achievements being recognised across India’s technology landscape.
This was followed by the Welcome Address from Mr. Kushagra Taunk, Director and Deputy Editor of IT Voice, who set the context for the evening, reflecting on the platform IT Voice has built over nearly two decades and its continuing role in bringing India’s IT ecosystem together to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Spotlight Session: Power Talk Show on “AI Ready India by 2030”
One of the standout highlights of the evening was a high-impact talk show that brought together some of the sharpest voices in Indian technology to explore a question shaping every boardroom conversation in the country today — is India truly ready to lead the AI decade?
“AI Ready India by 2030” – Moderated by Vighnesh Taunk, Digital Media Head, IT Voice
Esteemed Panelists Included:
🔹 Prasad Balakrishnan – CEO, MiPhi Semiconductors Private Limited
🔹 Neeraj Garg – Managing Director & Founder, VNS International Private Limited
🔹 Dr. Ramya Chatterjee – CEO, Solitaire Brand Business & Managing Director, Prointek Global Innovations
The session was moderated with characteristic sharpness by Mr. Vighnesh Taunk, who guided the panel through a wide-ranging conversation touching on semiconductor innovation, and enterprise and brand strategy in the AI era. The discussion offered attendees a well-rounded view of India’s AI ambitions from the intersecting vantage points of hardware, enterprise, and brand leadership, making it one of the most engaging segments of the evening.
Honouring Excellence: Awards Ceremony
Following the talk show, the spotlight shifted to the evening’s central purpose — the felicitation of the leadership, brands, and innovators who have gone beyond simply adapting to change and have actively driven it forward.
The ceremony opened with the Sponsor Awards, presented in association with Powering Partner CP Plus, followed by the Individual Awards, recognising standout personal contributions to the IT industry.
A particularly memorable moment of the evening arrived with the address of Dr. Tarun Kumar Taunk, CEO & Chief Editor of IT Voice, whose vision has guided the publication for the past 18 years. In a heartfelt address, Dr. Taunk reflected on IT Voice’s journey and its continuing mission to bridge gaps in the IT industry through quality journalism and recognition platforms such as IT Awards. He also shared a personal milestone with the audience — the launch of his new book, “Mein Hoon Naa” — adding a warm and celebratory note to the evening’s proceedings.
The felicitations continued with a special recognition for Dr. Divesh Tyagi, CEO, NIXI, honoured for his outstanding contribution to India’s digital and internet infrastructure, with the award presented by Dr. Tarun Kumar Taunk.
The evening then moved into the Distributor Awards, celebrating the organisations that form the backbone of India’s IT supply chain, followed by the OEM Awards, recognising the innovators and manufacturers shaping the country’s technology landscape, and concluded with the Association Awards, honouring the industry bodies working to strengthen and unify India’s IT trade ecosystem.
Throughout the ceremony, the room filled with applause and admiration for those continuing to raise the bar in technology, innovation, and service delivery across the country.
Gratitude to Our Esteemed Partners and Sponsors
This incredible evening would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our valued partners and sponsors, whose commitment continues to drive India’s dynamic technology ecosystem forward. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of them for their invaluable contribution to the success of IT Awards 2026.
Our Powered By Partner, CP Plus, once again played a pivotal role in elevating the stature of the evening. Our Platinum Partner, Acer, along with our Gold Partners — Supertron, Solitaire, Seagate, MiPhi, and Bright — brought exceptional value and energy to the platform. Our Silver Partners, Asus and Tally, and our Technology Partners, Kaizen and Micronetwork, stood out as crucial enablers of the evening’s success, alongside our Power Partner, Uniline.
A special note of appreciation goes to all our Supporting Partners whose enthusiastic involvement enriched the event: MSI, DeepCool, INNO3D, Thermaltake, Mieux, Comnet, ICPL DCR India, Sidhshla, SAR Digital India, and Friends International. We also extend our gratitude to our Supporting Associations — RITO, ISODA, FITAG, ADCTA CAPSI, PCAIT, and ASIRT — for their continued collaboration.
Together, these brands and organisations helped turn the vision of IT Awards 2026 into reality — creating an evening that celebrated technology, innovation, leadership, and the power of collaboration. We also extend our appreciation to every award-winning company and professional recognised during the ceremony, whose dedication to innovation and excellence continues to inspire the industry.
It Awards 2026 Gallery : https://photos.app.goo.gl/RP3ZPdX8XvxrmH8L8
A Night to Remember
The evening drew to a close with the presentation of mementos to all participating partners, followed by a closing address and vote of thanks from Mr. Vighnesh Taunk, Digital Media Head, IT Voice, who reaffirmed IT Voice’s gratitude to every partner, sponsor, and association whose trust powered the stage this year.
The formal programme gave way to a vibrant networking gala dinner, where meaningful conversations, business ideas, and future collaborations took centre stage — reaffirming that IT Awards 2026 was not just an event, but a thriving ecosystem moment, carrying forward IT Voice’s enduring mission: Powering Innovation, Empowering the Future.
Honouring Excellence. Inspiring Tomorrow.
