The Channel Accelerator Awards 2025, held at ITC Sheraton Saket, New Delhi, concluded on a high note, emerging as one of the most impactful gatherings for India’s channel, distribution, and technology ecosystem. With a perfect blend of thought leadership, recognition, and networking, the event successfully celebrated the trailblazers driving India’s digital transformation and fostering channel innovation across the region.
The evening opened with elegant networking lunch and a ceremonial lamp lighting, setting a tone of inspiration and camaraderie. Sanjay Mohapatra, Group Editor of Accent Info Media, delivered a powerful welcome address, emphasizing the growing role of channel partners as strategic enablers of enterprise innovation. “Today’s channel leaders are not just distributors; they are architects of digital growth, shaping how businesses adopt cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and managed services,” he said, highlighting the evolving significance of the IT channel ecosystem.
The event witnessed a remarkable turnout of CIOs, distributors, MSPs, VARs, OEMs, and technology innovators, all coming together to honour business excellence, innovation, and performance. What made this edition stand out was its focus on new revenue models in cloud, cybersecurity, AI-driven services, and digital infrastructure, highlighting how channel partners are moving beyond traditional sales to become strategic consulting partners for enterprises.
The awards ceremony recognised high-impact contributors across categories such as Emerging Channel Champion, Cloud Transformation Partner, Cybersecurity Innovator, Managed Services Leader, and Partner of the Year. Each award reflected a benchmark in innovation, delivery excellence, and customer trust.
Keynote speakers and panelists delivered actionable insights on market shifts, partner enablement, next-gen IT consumption, and sustainable business models. Industry experts echoed a common sentiment: collaboration, digital readiness, and customer trust are the new currencies for channel growth.
One of the keynote speakers remarked, “This event isn’t just about awards; it’s about building a stronger, future-ready channel ecosystem for India and beyond.”
The event concluded with an atmosphere of celebration, recognition, and renewed partnerships, reaffirming Channel Accelerator Awards as a platform that not only honours excellence but also inspires the next wave of channel leaders.
A truly successful evening—where recognition met opportunity, and innovation met leadership.
