DUBAI
India’s Executive Forum for General Counsel & Data Governance Leaders
Theme: Data Governance in the Age of AI
GC-to-GC Decisions on DPDP, Cyber Risk & AI Accountability
DUBAI
OKTOBER 2022
OKTOBER 2022
Hosted by Events 4 Sure in collaboration with GeneralCounsel360 (GC360)
Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.
Organisations Represented at Events 4 Sure & GC360 Forums
For nearly two decades, Events 4 Sure has convened senior leaders responsible for legal, privacy, cybersecurity and governance across global enterprises and leading Indian organisations.
WHY THIS FORUM MATTERS
Governance Challenges Facing In-House Leaders
Senior legal and governance leaders are increasingly responsible for complex decisions involving:
responding to large-scale personal data breaches
managing vendor, cloud and third-party data exposure
governing AI systems processing personal data
enabling compliant cross-border data transfers
demonstrating organisational readiness under India’s DPDP framework
For General Counsel, the challenge is no longer simply understanding regulation — it is ensuring the organisation’s governance framework can withstand regulatory scrutiny and operational complexity.
HOW THE FORUM WORKS
A Decision-Focused Executive Forum
The Privacy Decision Forum is designed around peer-level governance dialogue rather than presentations.
Participants engage through:
Executive Dialogue
Leadership discussion examining governance priorities in the age of AI.
Curated Peer Exchanges
Pre-scheduled GC-to-GC and GC-to-solution discussions.
Decision Room Discussions
GC-to-GC conversations exploring real governance dilemmas.
Governance Roundtables
Small-group exchanges examining implementation challenges.
DPDP Regulatory Simulation
A live scenario examining regulatory scrutiny under India’s data protection framework.
INSIDE GC360 EXECUTIVE EXCHANGES
Senior in-house leaders engaging in curated GC-to-GC and GC-to-solution discussions during GC360 forums.
SIGNATURE SESSION
The ₹250 Crore Question
DPDP Regulatory Simulation
A live governance simulation examining how organisations respond to regulatory scrutiny under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP).
Participants analyse critical decisions including:
breach notification obligations
consent governance frameworks
vendor accountability
board oversight of data risk
WHO ATTENDS
Senior Leaders Responsible for Governance Decisions
General Counsel
Chief Legal Officers
Chief Privacy Officers
Data Protection Officers
Chief Information Security Officers
Heads of Legal
Risk & Compliance Leaders
Participation is limited to 100 curated senior leaders responsible for enterprise governance decisions.
CONTRIBUTING GOVERNANCE LEADERS
Senior leaders sharing real-world execution experience across legal, privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and governance.
Bhavna Longani
Vice President & DPO,
Axis Max Life Insurance
Privacy, cybersecurity & compliance leadership.
Gaurav Khanna
Associate General Counsel,
Nestle India
Privacy, compliance & data governance leadership.
Dr. Mukul Shastry
Group General Counsel,
Cube Highways
Data governance, compliance & regulatory leadership.
Gaurav Dhingra
Senior Legal Counsel,
Shell
Privacy, regulatory compliance & data governance.
Anand Aggarwal
Group Chief Technology Officer, The Times Group
AI, cybersecurity & digital transformation leadership.
Sameer Chugh
Chief Legal Officer,
Games24x7
Privacy, compliance & digital platform governance.
Reeva Gujral Singhal
Senior Legal Counsel,
Reliance Retail
Privacy, IP & regulatory compliance.
Kapil Dev Tyagi
Senior Director – Global Data Privacy, Sutherland
AI governance, privacy & global data protection leadership.
Amar Sundram
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, NEC India
Privacy, compliance & regulatory governance.
Prateush Sharma
Chief Legal Officer,
Mankind Pharma
Privacy, regulatory compliance & data governance.
Medhanshu Mishra
Head of Legal,
Noida International Airport
(By Zurich Airport International)
Privacy, compliance & risk governance.
Rajiv Malik
Head of Legal,
LG Electronics India
Privacy, AI law & regulatory governance.
Mayuri Vats
Executive Director – Legal, Vande Bharat Project
Privacy, compliance & governance leadership.
Mansi Kochhar
Chief Counsel,
SABIC
Privacy, compliance & corporate governance leadership.
DECISION FORUM AGENDA
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Approx., Local Time)
Sessions focus on real governance decisions, trade-offs and implementation challenges — not theory, trends or promotional presentations.
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM
Registration & Welcome Tea
Arrival, refreshments and informal networking among participants, speakers and partners.
08:45 AM
09:10 AM
GC360 Speed Connect
Interest-Based Introductions
Facilitated introductions connecting participants across privacy, cybersecurity, legal governance and AI accountability.
This structured networking session helps participants quickly identify peers facing similar governance challenges.
09:10 AM
09:20 AM
Opening Address
India’s Data Governance Moment
Setting the context for the forum and the evolving role of General Counsel in governing data risk, cybersecurity exposure and AI accountability.
09:20 AM – 10:00 AM
Executive Dialogue
Data Governance in the Age of AI
A leadership discussion examining how organisations are responding to intersecting governance challenges including DPDP implementation, cybersecurity exposure and AI accountability.
10:00 AM – 10:40 AM
Decision Room 1
⭐Crisis Governance: The First 72 Hours of a Data Breach
A scenario-driven discussion examining the critical decisions organisations face in the first 72 hours after discovering a major personal data breach.
Participants explore:
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regulatory notification decisions
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board communication during crisis situations
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internal escalation and incident response
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defining “reasonable security” under DPDP
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking & Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Strategic Partner Keynote
A partner perspective on building defensible governance infrastructure for privacy, cybersecurity and enterprise data risk.
This session highlights practical approaches organisations are adopting to strengthen governance frameworks across data, cyber and AI systems.
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM
GC360 Curated Exchange (Opt-In | Pre-Scheduled)
⭐GC-to-GC and GC-to-Solution Conversations
Pre-scheduled meetings enabling peer dialogue among senior in-house leaders.
Participants join curated:
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GC-to-GC peer discussions
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GC-to-solution meetings with approved partners
All exchanges are pre-matched and context-driven to maximise practical value.
12:20 PM – 12:40 PM
Partner Case Study
Governance in Practice
A practical case discussion examining how organisations are addressing real challenges such as vendor data exposure, breach readiness or privacy automation.
12:40 PM – 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch Roundtables
Small-group discussions organised around governance challenges including:
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vendor and cloud data risk
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cross-border data transfers
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consent management frameworks
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AI governance and accountability
01:30 PM – 02:10 PM
Implementation Dialogue
How Organisations Are Operationalising DPDP
In-house leaders share practical experiences building privacy and governance programs across complex organisations.
Topics include consent architecture, internal accountability and regulatory readiness.
02:10 PM – 02:30 PM
Partner Case Dialogue
Managing Data Risk Across Modern Infrastructure
A partner-led dialogue examining how organisations are addressing governance challenges across cloud infrastructure, AI systems and distributed data environments.
02:30 PM – 03:10 PM
Signature Session
⭐The ₹250 Crore Question: A DPDP Regulatory Simulation
A live simulation examining how organisations respond to a regulatory inquiry under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, where enforcement penalties may reach ₹250 crore.
Participants analyse:
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breach notification decisions
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consent governance and documentation
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vendor and processor accountability
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board oversight of data risk
03:10 PM – 03:30 PM
Networking & Coffee Break
03:30 PM – 03:50 PM
Partner Case Dialogue
Securing Data in the AI Era
A partner perspective on strengthening enterprise governance across AI, cloud and modern data infrastructure.
03:50 PM – 04:30 PM
Decision Room 2
⭐AI Governance & Accountability
A structured discussion examining governance challenges arising from AI deployment.
Participants explore:
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accountability for AI-driven decisions
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board reporting on AI risk
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emerging governance frameworks for responsible AI use
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Forum Reflection Dialogue
Key Governance Decisions Ahead
Closing reflections capturing insights from the day’s discussions and the evolving priorities for governance leaders.
*Program & Pricing subject to change.
INSIDE THE DECISION ROOM
At the Privacy Decision Forum, conversations move beyond presentations.
Senior in-house leaders participate in structured Decision Rooms where peers examine real governance dilemmas — from responding to data breaches to governing AI systems and managing vendor risk.
“A rare opportunity to discuss real governance decisions with peers facing the same regulatory pressures.”
— General Counsel, Global Technology Company
ATTEND THE FORUM
Participation is curated to maintain a practitioner-focused environment bringing together 100 in-house leaders responsible for legal, privacy, cybersecurity and governance.
In-House Governance Leaders
Eligible roles:
General Counsel • Chief Legal Officers • Chief Privacy Officers • Data Protection Officers • CISOs • Heads of Legal / Risk / Compliance • Senior Legal & Privacy Leaders
Delegate Pass
Early Rate — ₹10,000 + GST (until 30 April 2026)
Standard Rate — ₹20,000 + GST
Includes:
• full-day forum access
• decision room discussions & roundtables
• networking with governance leaders
• GC360 curated peer exchanges
Law Firms, Technology Providers, Advisory Firms & All Others
Commercial organisations may attend as commercial delegates.
Early Rate — ₹30,000 + GST (until 30 April 2026)
Standard Rate — ₹50,000 + GST
Includes forum access and networking during breaks and roundtables.
Note: GC360 curated executive exchanges are reserved exclusively for forum partners.
PARTNERSHIP
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
A limited number of organisations participate as strategic partners supporting the forum.
Partners typically include leaders in:
privacy technology
cybersecurity platforms
cloud infrastructure
AI governance and data management
advisory and consulting services
Strategic partners engage directly with senior decision-makers responsible for enterprise governance through curated dialogues and executive exchanges.
Upcoming Curated Decision Rooms
India Governance Decision SeriesSeveral upcoming GC360 Decision Rooms form part of the India Governance Decision Series — a nationwide dialogue examining governance decisions across AI accountability, data breaches, vendor risk, global data flows and DPDP enforcement.
HOSTED BY
For nearly two decades, Events 4 Sure has convened senior leaders across legal, privacy, cybersecurity and governance communities through curated executive forums & conferences.
GC360 convenes decision rooms where senior in-house leaders examine complex governance challenges through structured peer dialogue.
