#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

Sameer Dhanrajani

CEO

3AI

4:25 PM

3AI Pinnacle Awards 2026 & GCC FusionX Hackfest - Felicitation Ceremony

5:15 PM

Closing Remarks & Conclusion of GCC X…Summit 2026

5:25 PM

High Tea & Networking