#NavigateTheNewNextofGCCs
Friday, 20th
February 2026
Radisson Blu, ORR, Bengaluru
Friday, 20th February 2026
Radisson Blu, ORR, Bengaluru
GCC X...SUMMIT 2026 | AGENDA
The 5th edition of
GCC X…Summit powered by 3AI
Friday, 20th February 2026
Marking a milestone year with its 5th edition, GCC X…Summit 2026 stands as a pioneering, trendsetting platform, uniquely centered around India’s vibrant & growing GCC ecosystem. This landmark event will spotlight GCCs strategic importance in AI++ aspects of Agentic AI , GenAI, Data Engineering, Data Platform, Cloud computing featuring top of line GCC leaders, enablers, policymakers, decision-makers and practitioners sharing cutting-edge insights, emerging trends, and best practices under the theme: Navigate the New & Next in GCCs with AI++.
This landmark 5th edition of GCC X…Summit 2026
agenda features four-pronged framework approach
Axis
Global strategy & geopolitical outlook for GCCs
Transformation Zone
Future signals, GCCs blueprints for growth
Innovation Zone
The art of possible in GCCs with breakthrough AI++: Agentic AI, Data Engineering , Gen AI , Data Platform & Cloud Computing
Strategy Powerhouse
Topical themes and curated agenda sourced from aggregating viewpoints & perspectives from 150+ GCC leaders
8:00 AM
Registrations & Networking over Coffee
9:00 AM
Unveiling GCC X…Summit 2026 - event showreel & day flow construct by Emcee
9:20 AM
Opening Address: Welcome to GCC X...Summit 2026
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
9:45 AM
Keynote Session: Yash Technologies
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
10:10 AM
Exclusive Fireside Session
Building Leadership for Future-Fit & Resilient Global Capability Centers (GCCs) : New Ruminations
Lalit Ahuja
Cofounder & CEO
ANSR
Vikram Ahuja
Cofounder
ANSR
Anchor
Smitha Hemmigae
Managing Director
ANSR
Vikram Kolar
Senior Vice President Of Engineering; Head, Visa India Technology Center
Visa
Latha Chembrakalam
Vice President, Head of Technical Center India
Continental
Kaushik Das
Managing Director
JCPenney India
Global Capability Centers(GCCs) are at an inflection point as the pace at which AI & Gen AI is changing every aspect is exponential and at high velocity.
GCC’s are contextually empowered with critical and strategic business capabilities. They are rapidly evolving as enterprise transformation hubs and are beginning to be in the center of AI driven transformation wave. GCC’s ability to provide strategic capacity at scale and play a key role in future proofing enterprises equipped with top of the line leadership skills is proving out to be the secret sauce for the success of the GCCs. Being at the helm of leading a GCC is an arduous task and onerous responsibility wherein multifarious skills, competencies and attributes are required to demonstrated and showcased by the GCC leader to build, scale and transform the GCC.
Building Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs with new leadership template will be characterized by driving strategic planning, complex capability building, designing bespoke AI led technology architecture, driving C level advocacy, Value & Transformation accentuation, inclusive talent building & intensive corporate development & much more & beyond…
What’s the new DNA of a future-fit & resilient GCC leader looks like? What does it take for a GCC leader to be Future-Fit and create value in the disruptive times? How does the right amalgamation of the New Age Capabilities, Talent, Technologies & Processes looks like for GCC leaders ?
The session brings together stellar GCC leaders with multifarious backgrounds as they unravel aspects on defining the new leadership code of Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs. A MUST ATTEND Leaders Exclusive Session .
10:45 AM
Leaders Exclusive Session
Building nuanced & robust target operating models and sustained value architecture for GCCs: New Ruminations
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
11:25 AM
Networking Break over tea/coffee
11:45 AM
Spotlight Talk
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
12:00 PM
Strategic Leadership Roundtable
AI++ Unleashing the Innovation & Transformation in GCCs: Rewiring GCC Playbook Approach
Moderator
Lalit Ahuja
CEO
ANSR
Vikram Ahuja
Managing Director & Country Head, GF India Vice President GFES (Fab Operations),
GlobalFoundries
Smitha Hemmigae
Vice President, OpenBlue India Software Engineering and APAC Solutions, Board Member - JCIPL
Johnson Controls
Vikram Kolar
Senior Vice President Of Engineering; Head, Visa India Technology Center
Visa
Latha Chembrakalam
Vice President, Head of Technical Center India
Continental
Kaushik Das
Managing Director
JCPenney India
Global Capability Centers(GCCs) are at an inflection point as the pace at which AI & Gen AI is changing every aspect is exponential and at high velocity.
GCC’s are contextually empowered with critical and strategic business capabilities. They are rapidly evolving as enterprise transformation hubs and are beginning to be in the center of AI driven transformation wave. GCC’s ability to provide strategic capacity at scale and play a key role in future proofing enterprises equipped with top of the line leadership skills is proving out to be the secret sauce for the success of the GCCs. Being at the helm of leading a GCC is an arduous task and onerous responsibility wherein multifarious skills, competencies and attributes are required to demonstrated and showcased by the GCC leader to build, scale and transform the GCC.
Building Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs with new leadership template will be characterized by driving strategic planning, complex capability building, designing bespoke AI led technology architecture, driving C level advocacy, Value & Transformation accentuation, inclusive talent building & intensive corporate development & much more & beyond…
What’s the new DNA of a future-fit & resilient GCC leader looks like? What does it take for a GCC leader to be Future-Fit and create value in the disruptive times? How does the right amalgamation of the New Age Capabilities, Talent, Technologies & Processes looks like for GCC leaders ?
The session brings together stellar GCC leaders with multifarious backgrounds as they unravel aspects on defining the new leadership code of Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs. A MUST ATTEND Leaders Exclusive Session .
12:40 PM
Spotlight Talk
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
12:55 PM
Lunch
1:55 PM
Special Address
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
2:15 PM
Rapid Pace Masterclass
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
2:35 PM
Spotlight Talk
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
2:50 PM
Unplugged Debate
Redefining the Archetypes, Personas and Attributes of GCC Leaders: Strategic Perspectives
Moderator
Lalit Ahuja
CEO
ANSR
Vikram Ahuja
Managing Director & Country Head, GF India Vice President GFES (Fab Operations),
GlobalFoundries
Smitha Hemmigae
Vice President, OpenBlue India Software Engineering and APAC Solutions, Board Member - JCIPL
Johnson Controls
Vikram Kolar
Senior Vice President Of Engineering; Head, Visa India Technology Center
Visa
Latha Chembrakalam
Vice President, Head of Technical Center India
Continental
Kaushik Das
Managing Director
JCPenney India
Global Capability Centers(GCCs) are at an inflection point as the pace at which AI & Gen AI is changing every aspect is exponential and at high velocity.
GCC’s are contextually empowered with critical and strategic business capabilities. They are rapidly evolving as enterprise transformation hubs and are beginning to be in the center of AI driven transformation wave. GCC’s ability to provide strategic capacity at scale and play a key role in future proofing enterprises equipped with top of the line leadership skills is proving out to be the secret sauce for the success of the GCCs. Being at the helm of leading a GCC is an arduous task and onerous responsibility wherein multifarious skills, competencies and attributes are required to demonstrated and showcased by the GCC leader to build, scale and transform the GCC.
Building Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs with new leadership template will be characterized by driving strategic planning, complex capability building, designing bespoke AI led technology architecture, driving C level advocacy, Value & Transformation accentuation, inclusive talent building & intensive corporate development & much more & beyond…
What’s the new DNA of a future-fit & resilient GCC leader looks like? What does it take for a GCC leader to be Future-Fit and create value in the disruptive times? How does the right amalgamation of the New Age Capabilities, Talent, Technologies & Processes looks like for GCC leaders ?
The session brings together stellar GCC leaders with multifarious backgrounds as they unravel aspects on defining the new leadership code of Future-Fit & Resilient GCCs. A MUST ATTEND Leaders Exclusive Session .
3:30 PM
Spotlight Talk
Sameer Dhanrajani
CEO
3AI
3:45 PM
Lounge Specials
The New Code of Talent, Capabilities & Processes in GCCs: Staying Ahead of the Curve