In a powerful online session that brought together over 150+ Microsoft partners from across India, IAMCP India hosted the IAMCP India – Microsoft India Leadership Connect on 25th September 2025. This virtual event marked a significant milestone in strengthening the collaboration between Microsoft India and its partner ecosystem.
The session featured an impressive lineup of Microsoft India’s senior leadership, including:
- Om Batra – Director, Channel Sales
- Nizamuddin Jehangir – Director, SMB Sales
- Sanjeev Sharma – Director, Tech Sales & Partner CTO
- Ajitabh Dwivedi – SMB Digital Sales, India & South Asia
- Sarvannan Krishnan – Director, SMB Sales
- Kancchan Dilip Ovalekar – Partner Manager
- Vlad Daljac – Director Vendor Sales Management
Their collective message was clear and inspiring:
“Every Microsoft Partner is a Priority for Microsoft.”
This wasn’t just a slogan—it was a commitment to strategic alignment, partner enablement, and long-term investment in the success of IAMCP India members.
Key Themes & Takeaways
- Trust & Engagement: Microsoft India emphasized building trust and deeper engagement with partners to navigate the evolving digital economy.
- SMB Focus: A continuous focus on empowering small and medium businesses through tailored solutions and technical sales support.
- Partner Enablement: Plans to enhance partner capabilities through consistent support and collaborative initiatives.
IAMCP India President Neeraj Gargi unveiled the association’s vision for the coming year, centered around:
- Partner-to-Partner Collaboration: Creating new opportunities within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Skill Development: Enhancing technical and business competencies to stay competitive in an AI-first, cloud-first world.
- Collective Growth: Leveraging Microsoft technologies to scale and innovate.
Gargi emphasized that this roadmap is built on mutual trust and a shared responsibility to deliver customer-centric solutions.
A major announcement during the session was the upcoming Illuminate 2026, IAMCP India’s flagship annual event, scheduled for February 2026. Expected to host over 200+ partners, this event will be a celebration of progress and a strategic forum for future planning.
The IAMCP India – Microsoft India Leadership Connect was more than just a meeting—it was a movement. It reaffirmed Microsoft’s dedication to its partners and laid the foundation for a year of collaboration, innovation, and growth.
As IAMCP India continues to evolve, this session has set a strong tone for what’s to come. The future is bright, and every partner is truly a part of it.
