Phases of NEXT100

Phase 1
Application

Applications for NEXT100 2018 Awards are open from 1st May 2018. Applicants need to submit completed forms by the extended last date: Tuesday 10th July 2018. This includes completion of the psychometric tests, which will assess an applicant's personality traits, emotional intelligence test and leadership style.
Phase 2
Jury Interview

Qualified applicants are shortlisted for interview by the jury panel. The assessment of applicants is based on their technical and managerial skills.

NEXT100 INDIA’S FUTURE CIOs ARE HERE

NEXT100 is an awards programme from ITNEXT, which identifies and honours’ India’s top 100 Senior IT Managers who have the leadership and technology acumen to become visionary IT leaders of tomorrow.

NEXT100 Winner 2017 talks about the NEXT100 selection process

"The NEXT100 applicants should be practical enough to understand business requirements. They also need to have the right attitude to learn." - Jayantha Prabhu, Group CIO, Essar Group on his expectations from NEXT100 applicants

"The next-in-line managers need to have strategic thinking in terms of what their organizations are doing, competitive landscape and partners from which they can gain value. They should also look at customers as their primary focus." - Parmeshwar Menon, SVP - IT, SBI Life Insurance Co

who can apply

To be eligible to apply for the NEXT100 award, you need to have seven or more years of work experience, be employed with an organization and resident in India. Valid documentation of qualifications and skills, and professional references will be needed during the evaluation process.

am I eligible?

why apply

By participating in NEXT100 process you get personality and leadership analysis reports, for free. Plus, you receive exclusive invitations to training programs. NEXT100 award winners are featured in a special book that is sent to India’s top technology managers.

why should I apply?

HOW TO APPLY

All applications for the NEXT100 award must be made after registering on this web site. You can begin your application at any time. Your application and online evaluations must be completed by 10th July 2018.

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NEXT100 JURY

India’s leading CIOs and business leaders play a major role in steering the selection of the NEXT100 award winners. These NEXT100 jury members cumulatively represent hundreds of years of managerial experience and technical expertise. They define the selection criteria, interview candidates, and approve the list of winners.

THE POCKET CIO

The POCKET CIO program from IT NEXT is formulated to help aspiring CIOs acquire essential technical and managerial that will enable them be better leaders. The 1-day training sessions are conducted by experts, and feature talks by eminent management experts. During the program, all participants are tested extensively, and those who score above a minimum grade are awarded the POCKET CIO certificate.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Over the years, the NEXT100 awards program has influenced the lives and careers of hundreds of IT professionals. Take at look at past award presentation ceremonies, the winners, and the training programs.