Annual conference of CERT-In empanelled auditing organisations
Shaping the future: comprehensive, continuous and conscientious audits
Call for papers is open. Last date of submission 15 November 2026.
- Dates
- 4–6 Jan 2027Three days, Kolkata
- Venue
- JW MarriottKolkata
- Early bird
- Till 30 Nov 2026₹25,000 per participant, GST included
- Papers
- Till 15 Nov 2026Call for papers open
About the conference
Where CERT-In cyber auditors meet
CERT-In SAMVAAD 2027 is the annual flagship conference bringing together cybersecurity professionals and auditors from CERT-In empanelled auditing organisations across India. It aims to strengthen India's cyber resilience through robust cybersecurity auditing frameworks, regulatory compliance, and the exchange of knowledge, expertise and industry best practices.
The conference brings together distinguished dignitaries from government, industry and regulatory bodies, alongside leading experts and stakeholders from India's cybersecurity ecosystem.
Hosted at JW Marriott, Kolkata, SAMVAAD 2027 features expert-led sessions by senior government officials, industry leaders and academic researchers. This exclusive, closed-door forum gives cybersecurity auditors, researchers and practitioners a platform to engage with policymakers and industry stakeholders, encourage collaboration, and explore opportunities for innovation and next-generation cybersecurity solutions.
Through curated tech talks, high-level panel discussions and paper presentations by domain experts, the conference facilitates knowledge exchange on emerging cyber threats, auditing methodologies, regulatory developments, compliance frameworks and evolving security practices.
Tech talks
Expert-led sessions on emerging threats, auditing methodologies and the techniques that work in the field.
Panel discussions
Senior officials, regulators and industry leaders on regulatory developments and compliance frameworks.
Paper presentations
Peer-reviewed work from auditors and researchers, selected through the open call for papers.
Call for papers
Bring the work. Share the learning.
An incident you handled, research you carried out, a tool you built. Propose a 30-minute talk on a Technical or Management track. Up to two papers per submitter.
- 23 Oct 2026Call opens
- 15 Nov 2026Last date of submission, 23:59 IST
- 11 Dec 2026Final review of papers
- 4–6 Jan 2027Presentations at SAMVAAD
- AAuditing AI, auditing with AI
- BResilience at machine speed
- CCryptographic and trust transition
- DCyber-physical convergence
- EContinuous assurance
Schedule
Three days in Kolkata
The detailed programme will be published once the papers are selected. Open the day-wise schedule.
Day 1Monday, 4 January
Inauguration, keynotes and panel discussions. Programme to be announced.
Day 2Tuesday, 5 January
Tech talks and paper presentations. Programme to be announced.
Day 3Wednesday, 6 January
Paper presentations and closing session. Programme to be announced.
Delegate registration
Reserve your seat
Registration is open to professionals from CERT-In empanelled auditing organisations and invited participants. The early bird price includes GST; the other fees are plus 18% GST.
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Early bird · till 30 November 2026
Early bird price
₹25,000 inclusive of 18% GST
Per participant. Travel and accommodation are not included.
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Standard · from 1 December 2026
Standard price
₹25,000 + 18% GST
Per participant. Travel and accommodation are not included.
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With stay · till 30 November 2026
Single delegate
₹50,000 + 18% GST
Includes two nights' accommodation, 4 and 5 January 2027, single occupancy.
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With stay · till 30 November 2026
Two delegates
₹90,000 + 18% GST
Includes two nights' accommodation, 4 and 5 January 2027, double occupancy.
Registration terms, privacy and cancellation policy: read the policies.
Venue
JW Marriott Kolkata
- Location
- 4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue
Tangra, Kolkata
West Bengal 700105
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- +91 33 6633 0000