GLOBAL TECH MAJORS BACK KERALA CYBER SURAKSHA SUMMIT 2026
Oracle, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Zscaler join forces to support major cybersecurity leadership summit in Kochi
Kerala is set to make a significant mark on India’s cybersecurity landscape as some of the world’s biggest technology companies come together to support the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, to be held on September 5 at Le Méridien, Kochi.
Global technology leaders Oracle, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and Microsoft, along with Cisco and Zscaler, will support KCSS 2026, joining several leading national and international technology organisations at what is emerging as one of South India’s most significant cybersecurity leadership gatherings.
The participation of these global technology majors marks a major milestone for Kerala’s rapidly expanding digital and cybersecurity ecosystem and reflects the growing national importance of cyber resilience, AI security and digital trust.
KCSS 2026 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 delegates, 40+ distinguished speakers, 20+ expert-led sessions and 15+ leading technology partners, creating a high-impact platform for conversations around cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital trust, cyber resilience and the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Organised by F9 Infotech in collaboration with the Government of Kerala and Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the summit is supported by a distinguished ecosystem that includes the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), TiE Kerala and the Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), alongside leading strategic, industry, community, academic and technology partners.
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL LEADERS TO CONVERGE IN KOCHI
Shri Manoj Abraham, IPS, Director General of Police & Director, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Government of Kerala, will attend KCSS 2026 as Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker. The summit is also expected to welcome Ministers from the Government of Kerala, senior government dignitaries, policymakers and diplomats, with further announcements expected following final confirmations.
KCSS 2026 will feature an influential cross-section of leaders from government, law enforcement, industry, academia, startups and the global technology ecosystem.
Confirmed speakers include Shri Hibi Eden, Member of Parliament; Shri Manoj Abraham, IPS, Director General of Police & Director, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Government of Kerala; Smt. Priyanka G IAS, District Collector, Ernakulam; Dr. Saji Gopinath, Vice Chancellor, Digital University Kerala; Vinayak Godse, CEO, Data Security Council of India (DSCI); and Lt. Gen. Madhavan Unnikrishnan Nair (Retd.), Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Government of India.
They will be joined by senior representatives from the Government of India and Government of Kerala, national industry bodies, regulatory institutions and leading enterprises, as well as CIOs, CISOs, technology executives, cybersecurity practitioners and thought leaders from India and abroad.
F9 cofounder and Chief Executive Officer Jayakumar Mohanchandran and Rajesh Radhakrishnan Chief Techonology officer addressing the media conference announcing the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit to be held in Kochi Le Meredian Hotel on September 5.
FROM CYBER THREATS TO CYBER RESILIENCE
The summit comes at a critical time when the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital platforms is transforming economies while simultaneously creating a new generation of cyber risks.
Against this backdrop, KCSS 2026 will focus on moving the cybersecurity conversation beyond defence and towards resilience — the ability of governments, businesses and digital ecosystems to anticipate, withstand and recover from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The summit will bring together policymakers, enterprise leaders, startup founders, MSMEs, researchers, technology professionals and students to exchange ideas, build partnerships and contribute to India’s journey towards a more secure and resilient digital future.
Delegates will participate in keynote addresses, leadership discussions, executive roundtables, technical masterclasses, AI attack simulations, interactive workshops, technology showcases and high-impact networking sessions, bringing strategy, policy and real-world cybersecurity challenges onto a common platform.
KCSS CYBER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
Another major highlight will be the inaugural KCSS Cyber Excellence Awards 2026, created to recognise individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to India’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
The awards will recognise excellence across five categories:
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Cybersecurity Enterprise of the Year Cybersecurity Product of the Year Cybersecurity Innovation Award Cybersecurity Ecosystem Excellence Award
Winners will be selected through an independent evaluation process by a national jury comprising eminent leaders from government, industry and academia and will be honoured at KCSS 2026.
Nominations for the awards remain open until August 21, 2026.
KERALA’S CYBERSECURITY AMBITION TAKES CENTRE STAGE
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and interconnected with national security, economic growth and public trust, cybersecurity is increasingly moving from an IT priority to a boardroom, policy and societal imperative. KCSS 2026 seeks to create a collaborative platform where government, industry, academia, startups, law enforcement and the global technology ecosystem can work together to address this challenge.
With global technology majors, national cybersecurity leaders, policymakers, enterprise decision-makers and innovators converging in Kochi, KCSS 2026 is poised to position Kerala as an important contributor to India’s cybersecurity and digital resilience agenda — and establish Kochi as a growing destination for high-impact technology and cybersecurity dialogue.
F9 cofounder and Chief Executive Officer Jayakumar Mohanchandran and Rajesh Radhakrishnan Chief Techonology officer addressed the media .
Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026 September 5, 2026 | Le Méridien, Kochi
Theme: Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI
