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India's premier leadership platform for the Cooperative Banking sector — a 3-day residential conference uniting 400+ senior banking leaders, technology innovators and policymakers on the road to Viksit Bharat 2047.
India's Cooperative Banking sector is entering one of the most transformational decades in its history. Digital banking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, regulatory expectations, cloud technology and financial inclusion are redefining how Cooperative Banks will compete and grow on the road to Viksit Bharat 2047.
The National Cooperative Banks Carnival & Iconic Leaders Awards 2026 brings together visionary Chairmen, Board Members, CEOs, Managing Directors, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and senior banking executives to exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies, celebrate excellence and build the strategic partnerships that will shape India's Cooperative Banking ecosystem.
Over three immersive days at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, the Carnival combines strategic leadership discussions, a technology innovation showcase, business networking, the Future Readiness Vision Document, the Leaders Legacy Success Stories Coffee Table Book, the prestigious Iconic Leaders Awards, and exclusive relationship-building experiences.
To inspire and empower cooperative banking leaders by creating a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation and recognition — fostering ideas and strategies that drive sector-wide growth in the digital era.
To be the premier gathering that shapes the future of cooperative banking, uniting visionary executives, policymakers and innovators to celebrate excellence, advance industry innovation and create lasting impact through shared knowledge and leadership recognition.
By invitation only: Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Managing Directors & Boards; CEOs, General Managers & Secretaries; CIOs, CTOs, CDOs & IT Heads; Treasury, Finance, Marketing & HR Heads — alongside RBI, NABARD, NAFSCOB, NCUI, NPCI, IDRBT and KPMG.
The Carnival is built as eight distinct, purpose-built experiences — each designed for a different part of the Cooperative Banking leadership journey.
A full residential itinerary from arrival to departure — conference sessions, the CXO Summit, the Iconic Leaders Awards, and a closing day at Ramoji Film City.
Honouring exceptional leaders and institutions for excellence in leadership, innovation, governance and digital transformation — two awards in each category.
Nominations are reviewed by an independent jury of banking and technology experts. Attendance at the Carnival is by invitation only for qualifying delegates.
Participation is extended by invitation to:
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Tell us about the leader or institution you'd like to nominate. Our team will follow up to confirm the category and required supporting documents.
The full Carnival unfolds at the Sitara & Tara Hotel inside Ramoji Film City — the world's largest integrated film studio complex — combining conference-grade infrastructure with an experience unlike any other banking industry gathering.
Day 3 closes the Carnival with a full-day guided tour of Ramoji Film City, giving delegates a memorable, relationship-building experience beyond the boardroom.
Moments from the previous edition, where 400+ banking leaders came together for keynotes, CISO and CEO panel discussions, and the Iconic Leader Award ceremony.
E Plus Intellectual Media is the initiative behind the National Cooperative Banks Carnival & Iconic Leaders Awards — building platforms that connect India's decision-makers through conferences, summits, awards, publications and digital media.
Delivered together with organizing partner Eventalist, E Plus curates high-trust gatherings for regulated industries, pairing rigorous content with the relationship-building that drives real business outcomes.