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Global CIO Conclave unveiled in New Delhi
Mumbai: Corporate titans and public sector leaders graced the Sufi Music Gala hosted by Global CIO Conclave, joined by prominent entrepreneurs. The event was held at Rustique, Essex Farms, New Delhi New Delhi on Thursday, 22 February 2024. The evening was dedicated to the announcement of an upcoming conclave to be held in April this year. Renowned Sufi singing trio, the Nizami Bandhu enthralled the audience with their performance with their mystical songs and tunes.
The Global CIO Conclave is a unique platform designed to explore fresh opportunities, shed light on perspectives, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and extract valuable insights into the seismic shifts shaping the IT and Business landscape. It promises a wealth of shared experiences from esteemed C-suites and top executives.
At the dinner and musical night, the upcoming event organized by Global CIO Conclave was formally announced. The upcoming event is dedicated to discussion and exchange of thoughts among the fraternity of information officers with some of the leading corporates and enterprises and will be attended by some the leading corporate pundits and industry leaders. The event, ‘Transforming the Digital Landscape of IT and Business’, will be held on Friday, 19 April 2024 at The Eros Hotel, New Delhi.
Global CIO Conclave founder and CEO Awnesh Gulati said, “It was coming together of some of the great corporate minds of our times. We are delighted to bring such esteemed guests together at this dinner and expect a great upcoming conclave at New Delhi. The event would help add value to the corporate functioning in relation to information sharing and the overall development of the sector in this new digital age.”
This is going to be a thoughtfully planned corporate engagement conclave for leading corporate heads, to share their valuable inputs on the current industry trends in concern with exchange of information and security. Chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officer (CISOs), chief technology officers (CTOs), chief development officers (CDOs) would benefit from the knowledge shared during the conclave.
He further added, “It would be aimed to discuss topics like mounting expectations on CIOs/IT Leaders pose unprecedented challenges, demanding an adept response to improve business outcomes, revolutionize business models, modernize technology, and elevate customer experiences.
Topics planned for the event include, Demystifying Digital Evolution, Cultivating a culture of creativity and change in technologies, Building a Secure Digital Fortress: Discussing the latest trends, threats, and best practices in cyber security, Thriving in the Age of Algorithm-Assisted Decisions, Analyse and Strategize for the Circular Economy, and Weaving IT, Business and CX into a seamless tapestry and many more.
Ministry of External Affairs, government of India, guest chief technology officer, passport Seva Programme Golok Kumar Simli said, “The dinner event was a great opportunity to interact with fellow industry colleagues and be prepared about the upcoming conclave. I look forward to the conclave, where like-minded senior executives would come together to talk about common challenges faced by the industry.”
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
