In today's digitally interconnected business environment, the need for resilient business continuity planning is more crucial than ever before. The importance of maintaining unhindered oper...
In today’s digitally interconnected business environment, the need for resilient business continuity planning is more crucial than ever before. The importance of maintaining unhindered operations and effective crisis management has quadrupled over the years. There is a growing demand for robust Business Continuity & Cybersecurity solutions in India’s uniquely rich and dynamic business ecosystem. The expertise showcased by Indian organizations in crafting and executing comprehensive continuity plans is particularly vital in addressing a wide range of challenges, from IT disruptions to natural disasters.
In a highly competitive landscape, the ability to carefully anticipate, navigate, and resolve potential disruptions has become a key determinant of organizational success. Overall, business continuity planning is an indispensable asset for organizations trying to navigate the unpredictable uncertainties of today’s dynamic and complex operational landscape.
Business continuity makes sure that crucial operations keep going during and after a disruption, reducing interruptions and maintaining efficiency.
Cybersecurity is the process of protecting digital systems, networks, and data from threats like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches.
These two categories converge at a critical juncture called resilience. A cyber-attack can do more than just cause a security breach. It can put a halt to the overall business operations. Likewise, a business continuity strategy that doesn’t include cyber risks can leave an organization stranded and unprotected during critical moments. True organizational resilience can only be achieved when cybersecurity and business continuity efforts work hand in hand.
The 5th Annual Business Continuity & Cybersecurity India Summit 2026 ended on a very positive note. For us at Ascent, it was two days of meaningful conversations, thought-leadership visibility, and impactful industry-level engagement.
As an Associate Partner, Ascent is proud to be part of an event that brought together various industry leaders, resilience practitioners, cybersecurity experts, C-level executives, and decision-makers to discuss the ever-changing ecosystem of business continuity, cyber resilience, AI-driven risk management, and regulatory preparedness.
Hosted by Inventicon Business Intelligence Pvt. Ltd., the summit provided a powerful platform for collaboration, sharing insights, and insightful conversations, exactly what organizations require in today’s dynamic risk ecosystem.
Across these two days, the summit explored some of the most pressing challenges enterprises face today:
For Ascent, the event aligned closely with our CEO and Founder’s core belief: resilience is no longer a function, rather it’s a due diligent strategy.
One of the key highlights of the summit was the session by Mr. Kundan Shekhawat, Founder & CEO, Ascent Business Technology Inc.
In his session, “From Siloed to Intelligent Resilience: How AI is Redefining BCM & Cybersecurity,”
Mr. Shekhawat highlighted how enterprises can move beyond traditional, manual, siloed continuity models toward adaptive and AI-powered resilience frameworks.
Key themes from the session included:
The session resonated strongly with the attendees, highlighting how AI is no longer a far-fetched and future concept but a present-day enabler of resilience. The rich questionnaire round was a proof of the same.
Subhash Gurjar, Chief Operating Officer, Ascent, participated in the panel “Ensuring BCM through Infrastructure, Legal and Compliance Strategies.”
The discussion focused majorly on:
The panel presented hands-on and experience-driven insights into how organizations can create a sustainable business continuity model by integrating technology, legal frameworks, and compliance strategies. Huge round of applause for amazing panelists Vineet Sonthalia & Gaurav Tongia for the engaging dialogues, diverse viewpoints, and practical takeaways.
Our Chief Growth Officer, Vivek Pratap Singh Rathore, joined the panel “Evolving Cybersecurity and Risk Management Strategies in a Dynamic Threat Environment.”
This session highlighted:
The panel discussion pointed out that growth and security must move together, especially as organizations operate in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. A big thank you to honorable panelists Anup Tongaonkar, Yogesh Kulkarni, Praveen Khan, and moderator Pradipta Patro for the thoughtful discussion, diverse viewpoints, and practical takeaways.
Beyond the stage, the Ascent booth was buzzing throughout the summit. The team interacted with industry leaders and GRC practitioners with vigor.
C-level executives, partners, and peers engaged in meaningful conversations around:
These interactions reaffirmed a mutual understanding across the industry that enterprises are actively looking for intelligent, more integrated approaches to resilience.
The BCM & Cybersecurity India Summit 2026 presented a head-turning shift:
For Ascent, participating as an Associate Partner was not just about its presence and clout. Rather, it was about gratitude and contributing to conversations that help organizations prepare and move ahead responsibly for what’s next.
The event provided detailed insights into the key issues shaping risk assessment, the constantly evolving threat landscape, risk management practices, and the development of robust business continuity plans to ensure overall organizational stability and rapid recovery after a crisis. The Summit also highlighted the best practices for building effective resilience teams. These practices included conducting training and tabletop exercises and developing tools that improve engagement and promote wiser decision-making.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the host, Inventicon Business Intelligence, for bringing together industry experts from all over the country and hosting a successful and insightful summit. We are grateful to the fellow speakers, panelists, moderators, and partners for an engaging discussion. Last but not least, to the participants for their thoughtful questions and meaningful exchange of ideas.
Ascent remains committed to initiating dialogues around smart resilience, helping organizations create strategies ready for the future that integrate business continuity, cybersecurity, and risk management. Because in this era of constant changes, resilience isn’t just about reacting to disruptions. True resilience is about anticipating it and staying ahead in the face of all adversities.
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