BSides Ahmedabad 2026 Partners with Craw Security as Official Sponsor
AHMEDABAD — The cybersecurity sector is getting ready for one of the year’s most anticipated regional information security conferences. Security researchers, ethical hackers, business executives, and tech enthusiasts will come together for two days of rigorous knowledge exchange and technical conversations at BSides Ahmedabad 2026, which is officially slated for September 26–27, 2026.
High-impact technical speeches, practical workshops, and interactive sessions addressing emerging threats, cloud protection, vulnerability research, and offensive security techniques will be included at the conference, which is well-known for its community-first approach.
Industry Support: Craw Security Steps In as Official Sponsor
A significant addition to this year’s schedule is the official sponsorship of BSides Ahmedabad 2026 by Craw Security, a leading provider of business services and cybersecurity training.
As part of its involvement, Craw Security will highlight its dual-focused capabilities, including its enterprise defense services and specialized VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) for businesses, as well as its professional cybersecurity certification programs intended to close the industry skill gap.
The technical specialists and leadership team of Craw Security will be there on behalf of the company to engage with guests, talk about changing threat vectors, and provide advice to prospective professionals hoping to progress in their cybersecurity careers.
Keynote Speakers & Global Industry Leaders
- Rinki Sethi: CISO & CSO at Upwind Security, Founding Partner at Lockstep Investor (Former CISO at Twitter, Rubrik, and IBM).
- Nicolas Krassas: Head of Threat & Vulnerability Management at Henkel (BSides Advisory Board Member).
- Samir Aksekar: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Senior Vice President.
- Kishan Kendre: Global Head of Information Security, Blue Star Ltd.
Chief Guests, Advisory Board & CXO Panelists
- Government & Law Enforcement Representatives: Invited as Senior Govt Officials and Cyber Security Advisory Heads as Chief Guests & Panelists at the conference.
- Setu Parimi: Co-Founder & CTO at RiskProfiler.io.
- Prabh Nair: Veteran Security Leader and Advisory Board Member.
- Industry Founders & Enterprise CISOs: Leadership executives from top tech companies, banks, and startups who are heading panel discussions.
Technical Speakers & Trainers (2026 Lineup)
- Vaibhav Lakhani: Cloud & Azure Security Expert (Session: “Hacking Azure: From Zero to Cloud Admin”).
- Shashwath Aiyappa, Akif Asif, Meenakshi Ganesh, Nagarjun: AI Security Researchers (Session: “Build, Break & Defend AI Systems”).
- Hussein Daher: Top Bug Bounty Researcher & Web Security Speaker.
- Yassine Aboukir: Globally recognized Vulnerability Researcher & Bounty Hunter.
- Craw Security Technical Team: Mohit Yadav (Director) and his senior security team, representing the training and enterprise domains.

Venue
Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad
26-27 September, 2026
Exclusive Goodies and Booth Interactions
Craw Security will set up an interactive experience zone on the conference floor to interact directly with the InfoSec community.
When at the Craw Security exhibit, attendees can anticipate:
- One-on-one Technical Discussions: Direct access to experienced instructors and security consultants at Craw Security to discuss enterprise solutions and training options.
- Exclusive Swag & Goodies: Exclusive gifts and premium branded products chosen especially for conference-goers to make their time there unforgettable.
- Networking Opportunities: A means of communication between the Craw Security team and students, job seekers, and industry professionals.
The ecosystem is being strengthened by sponsorship agreements from well-known training and service providers like Craw Security, which promote open-access technical education as independent security conferences expand quickly around India.
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