Channel Accelerator Awards 2025

Event Theme : Empowering the Future of the IT Channel: Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence

Location

ITC SHERATON SAKET, NEW DELHI

21st, November, 2025

Event Date

About Event,
Strengthening a partnership that has powered one of the most transformative decades in India’s technology landscape, SME Channel Accelerator Awards 2025 is a testament to the enduring collaboration between technology enablers and the vibrant partner ecosystem that brings innovation to the last mile.

In this powerful convergence of over 150 Vendors, SIs, VARs, Local / Regional / National Resellers, Distributors, Key Decision Makers from several Government departments, and Industry Associations, the true heartbeat of the IT industry can be felt. Connecting with partners and deliberating on the growth drivers, it aims to give direction to the channel business and recognize the leading players for their stellar efforts.

Live Musical Entertainment

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Agenda

12:30 PM Registration
01:00 PM Networking Lunch
02:00 PM Emcee Welcome and Lamp Lighting
02:10 PM Welcome by Sanjay Mohapatra, Group Editor, Accent Info Media Publications
02:25 PM Keynote on: Leverating AI by Channel to scale up Business Model by Bhaskar Basu, Country Head - Enterprise Partnerships, Microsoft India & South Asia
02:37 PM Why Businesses should Focus on Branding and Marketing by Ankesh Kumar, Director & CMO, Ingram Micro
03:00 PM Panel Discussion on: Protecting Your Business Model from Next-Gen Tech Disruptions.
Moderated by: Manash Ranjan Debata, Editor, SME Channels
Panellists:
Sushil Dutt, National Business Head, Iris Global
Gurpreet Singh, Founder & Managing Director, Arrow PC Network
Jitesh Chauhan, Managing Director, Rubik Infotech Pvt Ltd
Dipesh Kaura, Country Director- India & SAARC, Securonix
Sunny Vaghela, CEO, TechDefence Labs
03:50 PM Presentation by Manoj Dhanda, Founder & CEO, Utho Cloud
04:10 PM Presentation Ajay Shirke, Head of Channels - Emerging Partners, India & SAARC, Fortinet
04:30 PM Everest Presentation
04:45 PM Presentation by: Ashish Shukla, National Head Channel Sales, PROSTARM INFO SYSTEMS
04:55 PM Tea Break
05:10 PM How to create an investor ready orgnization By Rajesh Goenka, CEO, Rashi Peripherals Ltd.
05:25 PM Special MSP Panel Discussion On: Creating A Service-led Economy
Moderated by: Jaspreet Singh, Partner-Cyber Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat
Panellists:
Akshay Thakkar, Chief Executive Officer, Shiviom Cloud LLP
Akshay Kumar Sharma, Director-Technology, Medley India
Vishal Bindra, CEO, ACPL Systems Pvt. Ltd
Ritesh Dhawan, Marketing Head, Redington Limited
Pranav Pandya, Co-Founder and Chairman, Dev Information Technolgy Limited
06:15 PM Microsoft Presentation by Rajesh Sharma, Product Specialist-Commercial Master Trainer, Microsoft
06:27 PM Presentation by Bhaskar Nandi, Regional Sales Director, Gurucul and Rahul Sharma, Sr. Sales Solutions Consultant, Gurucul
06:40 PM Presentation by Rohit Mahajan, RSM - North & East, Lenovo Commercial Tablets Business
06:55 PM Presentation by Syed Mansoor Ali, Channel enablement Manager India, AMD
07:05 PM Presentation by Mathew Philip, Senior Director & Head India Business & Global SIs, Goto
07:25 PM Presentation by Pramod Sharda, CEO, IceWarp India & Middle East
07:38 PM SME Channels Accelerators Awards Ceremony
08:30 PM Vote of Thanks: Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, SME Channels and Group Photo
08:40 PM Music Show by Kirti Mishra and Prasenjit Mukherjee
08:40 PM Cocktails and Dinner with Entertainment
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Event Sponsors

Presenting Partner

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Exhibit Partners

Branding Partner

Networking Partner

Power Partner

Lanyard Partner

Mobility Partner

Email & Collaboration Solution Partner

Community Partners

Media Partners

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Event Speakers

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Gurpreet Singh

Founder & Managing Director, Arrow PC Network

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Mathew Philip

Senior Director & Head India Business & Global SIs, GOTO

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Jitesh Chauhan

Managing Director, Rubik Infotech Pvt Ltd

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Vishal Bindra

CEO, ACPL Systems Pvt. Ltd

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Dipesh Kaura

Country Director- India & SAARC, Securonix

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Ritesh Dhawan

Marketing Head, Redington Limited

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Jaspreet Singh

Partner-Cyber Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat

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Ankesh Kumar

Director & Chief of Marketing, Ingram Micro India

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Sunny Vaghela

CEO, TechDefence Labs

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Bhaskar Basu

Country Head -Enterprise Partnership, Microsoft India & South Asia

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Rajesh Goenka

CEO, Rashi Peripherals Limited (RP Tech)

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Rahul Sharma

Sr. Sales Solutions Consultant, Gurucul

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Bhaskar Nandi

Regional Sales Director, Gurucul

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Manoj Dhanda

Founder & CEO, Utho Cloud

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Akshay Kumar Sharma

Director-Technology, Medley India

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Ajay Shirke

Head of Channels - Emerging Partners, India & SAARC, Fortinet

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Sushil Dutt

National Business Head, Iris Global

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Pramod Sharda

CEO, IceWarp India & Middle East

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Ashish Shukla

National Head Channel Sales, Prostarm

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Rajesh Sharma

Product Specialist-Commercial Master Trainer, Microsoft

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Akshay Thakkar

Chief Executive Officer, Shiviom Cloud LLP

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Syed Mansoor Ali

Channel enablement Manager India, AMD

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Rohit Mahajan

RSM - North & East, Lenovo Commercial Tablets Business

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Pranav Pandya

Co-Founder and Chairman, Dev Information Technolgy Limited

What Peoples Say About Channel Accelerator Awards 2025

Alok Gupta, CEO, Softmart Solutions

A BIG THANK YOU to the entire SME Channels Team for an excellent event. It was an honour for the SOFTMART SOLUTIONS Team to be recognised. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.

Deven Bajaj, CEO, D M Systems

Heartiest congratulations on delivering an exceptional, inspiring, and truly impactful 15th SME Channel Accelerator Awards! The energy, the insights, and the flawless execution made the event truly memorable.

Prachi Bhatnagar, MD, People Ventures

Thank you SME Channels for a splendid event. Congratulations on the 15th edition & keep growing & shining brighter every year. Incredibly organized & very insightful day superb awards & recognition evening ✨

Gurpreet Singh Bhatia, MD, Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd

Great event. Very well curated. The overall content thoughtfully done and executed in a beautiful manner. We are proud to be associated with SME Channel since its inspection. Wishing the entire team of SME channel more success in future. Thanks for awarding Arrow PC Network once again as a Best system integrator.

Shoib Ahmed, Director, Future IT Services

🌟 Proud Moment for Future IT Services!🌟
We are thrilled to share that Future IT Services has been recognized in the Top 100 Channel Accelerator Awards 2025 by SME Channels, under the category Cloud Computing! This award is a testament to our team’s dedication, our customers’ trust, and our partners’ continuous support. 🚀

Harbhajan Singh, Founder & CEO, Infotech Computers & Communications

We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr Sanjay Mahapatra, Mr Sanjib Mahapatra, and the entire SME Channels team for an exceptional event and outstanding hospitality.

Kaustubh Kulkarni, Chairman, ASIRT

Super show Sanjayji!!! An exciting event with a perfect conclude!!! Hats off!!!

Atul Dhokiya, AVP, Meridian Infotech Ltd.

Our sincere appreciation to SME Channels and the jury for prestigious recognition and for hosting an excellent event.

Harinder Salwan, MD, Tricom Multimedia Private Limited

Thanks for the execution of this great houseful event and recognition to the channel and vendor fraternity.

Tilak Raj Ratra, Managing Director, Pentacle IT Solutions Private Limited

Thank you, The entire team at SME Channels for the recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event, as always.

SANJIV KHUSHU, CEO, EVANTAGE IT CONSULTING SERVICES Pvt. Ltd.

Congratulations for conducting a very successful event. The entire program was very well curated with great sponsors and speakers.

Bharat Chheda, President, ASIRT

On behalf of ASIRT, I congratulate, Entire team for successfully concluding their 15th Channel Accelerator Award event.💐🎉🥳 Special Thanks for acknowledging efforts of the associations!

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