{"id":2444,"date":"2026-02-24T07:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/?page_id=2444"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:09:36","slug":"process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/process\/","title":{"rendered":"Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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LeaderNext is a transformative and influential platform dedicated to honouring the brightest technology minds of our nation who are poised to take on CXOs role in the future.<\/p>

India\u2019s leading CIOs and Business Leaders play the lead role in the selection of the LeaderNext award winners. The jury members cumulatively represent rich leadership experience backed with technical and digital expertise and are entrusted to define the award selection criteria, interview candidates, and approve the list of winners. The jury evaluates and appraises candidates based on their career achievements, professional expertise, and leadership potential to join the C-Suite.<\/p>

The complete evaluation process includes-<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCombining Data on achievements till date.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnalyzing involvement in Associations and Industry groups.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInputs from the executives themselves on the key achievements in the last 12 months.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>
    The eligibility criteria for applicants of LeaderNext 2026 are:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplicants reporting directly to the CIO\/CDO\/ICT Leader\/Senior Most ICT Decision Maker of the organization can apply.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication only once per applicant permissible.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPermissions required from current employer organization to be a part of LeaderNext Awards 2026.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n
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        Process LeaderNext is a transformative and influential platform dedicated to honouring the brightest technology minds of our nation who are poised to take on CXOs role in the future. India\u2019s leading CIOs and Business Leaders play the lead role in the selection of the LeaderNext award winners. The jury members cumulatively represent rich leadership experience backed with technical and digital expertise and are entrusted to define the award selection criteria, interview candidates, and approve the list of winners. The jury evaluates and appraises candidates based on their career achievements, professional expertise, and leadership potential to join the C-Suite. The complete evaluation process includes- Combining Data on achievements till date. Analyzing involvement in Associations and Industry groups. Random sampling of Social Media Engagement. Inputs from the executives themselves on the key achievements in the last 12 months. Undertaking leadership assessment to analyze interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and more. Shortlisted senior IT and digital executives will be interviewed by the panel of jurors to prepare a list of winners. Eligibility CriteriaThe eligibility criteria for applicants of LeaderNext 2026 are: A resident of India at the time of application. Applicants reporting directly to the CIO\/CDO\/ICT Leader\/Senior Most ICT Decision Maker of the organization can apply. A minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience. Application only once per applicant permissible. Currently employed within a company or organization (self-employment is not eligible). Valid documentation of current work experience and personal details. Permissions required from current employer organization to be a part of LeaderNext Awards 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2444","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2444"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2839,"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2444\/revisions\/2839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-mediagroup.com\/dccai2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}