Data Governance 2026 – Mastering DPDPA Implementation
April 30, 2026
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At Sona Towers, Bengaluru, SCALE – Sona Centre for Advanced Learning and Entrepreneurship, Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Ltd., and Sona College of Technology in association with Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, under the aegis of the BCIC IT, Cyber Security and AI Expert Committee, successfully hosted Data Governance 2026 – Mastering DPDPA Implementation.
The conclave brought together leading voices from industry, law, cybersecurity, and enterprise governance to deliberate on one of the most critical business imperatives of the digital era — Data Privacy and DPDPA Readiness.
Leadership & Keynote Sessions
The event commenced with an insightful Welcome Address by Dr. Sheelan Misra, Dean – Industry & International Relations, Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
Special address by CA Ravi, Senior Vice President, BCIC, who shared inspiring insights on BCIC's Golden Jubilee celebrations, its expanding international engagements, and the chamber's growing role in enabling strategic business dialogue and global industry collaboration
This was followed by a compelling Leadership Address by Thyagu Valliappa,
Vice-Chairman, Sona Institutions and Founder & CEO – SCALE / Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Ltd.,who emphasized that data governance is no longer merely a compliance requirement but a strategic pillar of digital trust and enterprise resilience.
The conclave further featured two insightful keynote addresses:
Manas Dasgupta
Chairperson – BCIC IT, Cyber Security & AI Expert Committee; CTO, Starweaver; Founder & CEO, Teksands.ai
who shared perspectives on the intersection of technology, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise data governance.
Aaloka Anant
CEO & Founder, MAYA Data Privacy Limited, Dublin, Ireland
who brought a global lens on privacy-enhancing technologies, AI readiness, and privacy-first enterprise transformation.
Expert Panel Discussion
Expert panel — moderated by Mr. Venkat Mangudi (Founder & CEO, Elytra Security) — featuring Mr. Dheeraj Yadav (CISO, Mitigata), Ms. Harini Sudersan (Partner, Poovayya & Co.), Ms. Lakshmi Das (Co-Founder & COO, Prophaze), and Ms. Anjana Selvakumar (Head of Product Cybersecurity, Aumovio)
The conversation explored how organizations must move beyond compliance-led thinking and embed privacy, trust, and governance into strategic business decision-making.
Fireside chat with Mr. Thyagu Valliappa and Ms. Vasanthika Srinath (Founder & Managing Partner, Arnava Legal) on embedding privacy and trust into strategic decision-making.
One message resonated powerfully across every session: Data is no longer just an asset — it is a responsibility. Organisations that treat DPDPA as a strategic enabler, rather than a regulatory burden, will define the next era of digital trust.
A sincere thank you to every speaker, panelist, and participant who made this conclave a truly impactful platform for industry dialogue.
The event concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Venugopal, Vice President – Operations, Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
Building Enterprise Readiness for the Digital Era
At SCALE and Sona Star Innovation, our commitment remains clear:
To create strategic industry platforms that enable businesses, leaders, and institutions to stay future-ready in an increasingly digital and regulated world.
Want to know how to implement DPDPA effectively in your organization?
Connect with SCALE / Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Ltd. for expert-led advisory, capability building, and implementation support tailored for enterprise DPDPA readiness.
