Ten industry leaders from technology, financial services, business operations and the digital economy feature in the growing speaker lineup for the 25 November summit in Bengaluru.
BENGALURU, INDIA | 27 OCTOBER 2026 — Maxpo Exhibitions is preparing to host the GCC Bengaluru Summit 2026 on 25 November 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Brigade Gateway, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru. The summit will bring together industry leaders and professionals to discuss the changing role of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India's business and technology landscape.
As GCCs evolve beyond traditional cost-centre models towards strategic enterprise functions, the summit will explore the forces shaping their next phase of growth, including artificial intelligence, governance, cybersecurity, talent, financial services and global business transformation.
Industry Leaders Join the Speaker Lineup
The summit's speaker lineup brings together professionals representing organisations across technology, financial services, industrial operations, education and the digital economy.
The speakers announced for the programme include:
- Sanjeev Kumar Gupta —CEO- Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)
- Rakesh Chowdary — Senior Director ,product Technology-EBay
- Vinay Veerabhadrappa-Head of Life science Data,Digital and IT India Transformation and engagement -Merck Group
- Nikhil Vijay -Regional Sales Director- Autodesk
- Madhu Pal - Vice president- Wells Fargo
- Neeraj Chauhan — GCC Head of Technology -ArcelorMittal Global Business and Technologies
- Geetha Thiagarajan — Senior Director People and culture- Curriculum Associates India
- Sreekanth K. Arimanithaya (Sree) — CEO-Texnere
- Manjushree Dutta -Managing Director-State Street
- Abhishek Mishra -Technical fellow-Ellucian
Their organisational backgrounds reflect the breadth of expertise represented in the GCC ecosystem, spanning technology, financial services, industrial businesses, education and digital-economy development.
The summit will provide a platform for industry professionals to exchange perspectives on the opportunities, operational challenges and strategic priorities influencing the future of GCCs in India.
Four Themes Shaping the GCC Conversation
The summit's programme is structured around four major themes that address the changing mandates and responsibilities of global capability centres.
1. Official Keynotes and New Mandates
The opening session will explore the changing role of GCCs, including the shift from cost-centre operations towards enterprise-level decision-making, strategic ownership and business impact. The programme includes a panel discussion titled “The GCC Rewired: New Mandates From Cost Center to Enterprise Command Center.”
2. The Autonomous and Compliant Enterprises
This theme will examine the business implications of artificial intelligence, agentic AI, human–machine collaboration and enterprise accountability. Discussions include “AI Economics: Measuring the Real Business Impact of AI” and “The Compliance Challenge: Who Is Accountable When AI Makes the Decision?”
3. The New Architecture of Global Business
Sessions will focus on platformisation, digital ecosystems, strategic partnerships and the growing role of India in global financial services operations. The programme includes “The GCC Advantage: Why Global BFSI Is Betting Bigger on India” and a discussion on securing global business architecture in an increasingly complex cyber environment.
4. Beyond the GCC: The Next Global Model
The final theme will address evolving relationships between GCCs and headquarters, productivity, capital allocation, value creation and the skills required for the next generation of GCC leadership. A featured discussion, “Talent 2.0: What Skills and Leadership Profiles Will Define the Next Generation of GCCs?”, will examine the changing demands on talent and leadership.
Together, these themes are intended to encourage discussion on how GCCs can strengthen their strategic role, build future-ready capabilities and contribute to enterprise-wide business outcomes.
GCC Industry Watch: Developments Shaping India's Ecosystem
India's GCC landscape continues to attract attention as global businesses expand their operational, technology and innovation capabilities in the country.
Bengaluru's continuing importance as a global business destination
Bengaluru remains a major location for global business operations, technology teams and innovation-led activities. Recent reporting on Blackstone's launch of its first GCC outside the United States in Bengaluru illustrates the city's continuing relevance to international organisations establishing strategic capabilities in India.
Workforce growth and changing capability requirements
An Embark report published in October 2026 projects that India's GCC workforce could expand from approximately 2.3 million to between 3.3 million and 3.7 million employees by 2031. The outlook highlights the importance of specialised talent, evolving workforce requirements and technology-led operating models.
Increasing focus on AI, digital capabilities and innovation
GCCs are increasingly associated with specialised technology development, digital transformation and innovation rather than only centralised support functions. Developments across Indian industries, including investment in AI and digital solutions, underline the importance of governance, cybersecurity, productivity and skills development as these centres take on broader responsibilities.
These developments provide a wider context for the summit's discussions on the future of GCC operations, leadership and enterprise value creation.
Bringing the GCC Community Together
Through its conference programme and industry-focused discussions, the GCC Bengaluru Summit 2026 aims to connect professionals involved in shaping global business operations from India.
The event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, question-and-answer segments and networking opportunities. Its agenda is designed to address practical and strategic considerations facing GCC leaders, including the responsible adoption of AI, enterprise governance, the security of global business systems, talent development and the evolution of GCC–headquarters relationships.
As India's GCC ecosystem continues to develop, the summit will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and consider how organisations can build more capable, resilient and strategically aligned global operations.
Event Details
Event: GCC Bengaluru Summit 2026Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026Venue: Sheraton Grand Brigade Gateway, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, IndiaOrganiser: Maxpo ExhibitionsWebsite: https://bengalurugccsummit.com/
For event information and participation details, visit the official summit website.
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