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Tuesday, April 22
 

8:00am IST

Arrival and Registration at Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am IST
Pre-Function Area
Arrival and Registration at Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am IST
Pre-Function Area
  Registration

9:10am IST

Welcome to nasscom GCC Summit 2025
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:10am - 9:25am IST
Hall 3
Welcome to nasscom GCC Summit 2025
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:10am - 9:25am IST
Hall 3
  Welcome

9:30am IST

Session I: nasscom GCC Chairperson’s Address
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 9:40am IST
Hall 3
nasscom GCC Chairperson’s Address
Speakers
avatar for Mamatha Madireddy

Mamatha Madireddy

GCC Council Chair, nasscom, MD & Head, HSBC Global Service Centres (GSCs), India
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 9:40am IST
Hall 3
  Address

9:40am IST

Session II: Keynote: The Rise of Intelligence: Navigating a World That Thinks for Itself
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:05am IST
Hall 3
The world is no longer just connected – it’s thinking, adapting, and evolving in real-time. Welcome to The Intelligent Era, where business models, industries, and leadership itself are being redefined by intelligence at every level. The question is no longer if you should adapt, but how fast. This session sets the stage for a world where intelligent systems drive decision-making, organizations become self-optimizing, and leaders must embrace a future where thinking machines and human ingenuity collide. The future won’t wait, are you ready?
Speakers
avatar for David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Futurist and CEO, Global Futures and Foresight
David Smith is the CEO and Futurist at Global Futures and Foresight, a futures research firm based in London, which he has led for the past 19 years. He has 40 years of technical, business development, marketing, leadership, and strategy experience, in global IT and IT services firms... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:40am - 10:05am IST
Hall 3
  Keynote

10:05am IST

Session III: Fireside Chat: The Big Shift: How Mature GCCs Are Reinventing for the Future
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:05am - 10:35am IST
Hall 3
As industries evolve and disruption accelerates, established GCCs stand at a critical inflection point. Once built for efficiency, they are now expected to lead enterprise-wide reinvention, drive innovation at scale, and shape the future of global business. With AI, automation, and shifting industry dynamics redefining priorities, how are these GCCs evolving to stay ahead? This session unpacks the bold strategies, new operating models, and transformative shifts that will define the next era of GCC leadership.
Moderators
avatar for Rajesh Nambiar

Rajesh Nambiar

President, Nasscom
Rajesh Nambiar is the President of Nasscom since October 2024. With over three decades of rich experience in enterprise technologies, Mr. Nambiar is a veteran in the global technology landscape. He has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformations and building successful... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Kalavathi G V

Kalavathi G V

Executive Director and Head - Global Development Center, Siemens Healthineers
Kala is the Executive Director and Head - Global Development Center (DC) of Siemens Healthineers. She spearheads DC, which is engaged in creating cutting-edge technology for precision health solutions. DC has operations in India and Slovakia, and DC India is the largest technology... Read More →
avatar for Vijayaraman J. Subramanian

Vijayaraman J. Subramanian

Vice President & Managing Director, Verizon India
Vijayaraman J. Subramanian (Vijay) is the Vice President & Managing Director for Verizon India, oneof the largest telecoms based Global Capability Centers (GCC) in the country. Vijay spearheads thecharter for transforming and evolving Verizon India as a strategic center, an innovation... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:05am - 10:35am IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

10:35am IST

Session IV: Fireside Chat: Born in Disruption: How New-Age GCCs Are Redefining the Next Five Years
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:35am - 11:05am IST
Hall 3
A new generation of GCCs is emerging - not as extensions, but as strategic nerve centres driving enterprise reinvention. Born in an era of AI acceleration, industry disruption, and shifting global priorities, these GCCs are moving beyond traditional mandates to lead high-value innovation, build next-gen capabilities, and influence core business strategy. This session explores how new-age GCCs are designing for agility, scaling impact faster, and setting the blueprint for the next five years of global enterprise evolution.
Moderators
avatar for Sindhu Gangadharan

Sindhu Gangadharan

SAP Labs India MD; Chairperson, Nasscom, SAP Labs India
Sindhu Gangadharan is among the leading voices in the world of technology today. Sindhu is widely regarded as the Technology Humanist – a title she earned for her deep-rooted belief in Technology and for leveraging Tech solutions for the benefit of the society at large.Sindhu holds... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Akshay Sahni

Akshay Sahni

Country Head, Chevron India
avatar for Naveen Gullapalli

Naveen Gullapalli

Managing Director, Amgen India
Naveen Gullapalli is the Managing Director of Amgen India. He leads the Amgen India technology and innovation site in Hyderabad leveraging his extensive experience leading global operations and adjoining functions across the pharmaceutical, finance and technology industries. His deep... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:35am - 11:05am IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

11:00am IST

Masterclass: Globally Yours: Redrawing the Map of Influence
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am IST
Hall 1
What happens when the old rules don’t apply, and the new ones are not written yet? As the contours of Globalisation 2.0 begin to take shape, the traditional world order is being reimagined. Nations, once on the periphery are now at the forefront of global economic leadership, while long-established powers grapple with decline, all shaped by geopolitical shifts, demographic tides, and tech-fuelled disruption. In this session, we take lessons from history, examine the forces reshaping global influence today, and explore how leaders can stay alert to these shifting sands to not just survive, but thrive in a world without a rulebook.
Speakers
avatar for David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Futurist and CEO, Global Futures and Foresight
David Smith is the CEO and Futurist at Global Futures and Foresight, a futures research firm based in London, which he has led for the past 19 years. He has 40 years of technical, business development, marketing, leadership, and strategy experience, in global IT and IT services firms... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am IST
Hall 1
  Masterclass

11:00am IST

Workshop: From Backstage to Front Row: Building the GCC Brand Buzz
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
GCCs have long been the enterprise’s quiet achievers, now it’s time to own the spotlight. This workshop/session explores how GCCs can craft a bold brand identity, amplify their strategic value, and turn employees into brand evangelists. Backed by fresh research, we will unpack how leading GCCs are building buzz, winning mindshare, and stepping out as brands in their own right.
Speakers
avatar for Rohitashwa Aggarwal

Rohitashwa Aggarwal

Partner, Everest Group
Rohitashwa Aggarwal is a Partner at Everest Group, focusing on global sourcing. Rohitashwa has rich experience across projects covering global capability centers (GCC) growth and evolution strategy, location selection and portfolio optimization, cost optimization, impact sourcing... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
  Workshop

11:05am IST

Networking Tea & Coffee
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:35am IST
F&B Area
Networking Tea & Coffee
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:05am - 11:35am IST
F&B Area
  Networking

11:35am IST

Session V: Fireside Chat: Beyond $100 Billion: Will GCCs Redefine India’s Global Economic Leadership?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:35am - 12:00pm IST
Hall 3
As India aims for a $5 trillion economy, GCCs are set to play a pivotal role in reshaping its global economic leadership. Join us for an exclusive session on how GCCs can drive innovation, foster global partnerships, and push India beyond $100 billion in economic impact. The future of India's economic dominance starts here.
Moderators
avatar for Rajesh Nambiar

Rajesh Nambiar

President, Nasscom
Rajesh Nambiar is the President of Nasscom since October 2024. With over three decades of rich experience in enterprise technologies, Mr. Nambiar is a veteran in the global technology landscape. He has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformations and building successful... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Prof V. Ramgopal Rao

Prof V. Ramgopal Rao

Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao is the Group Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, overseeing its campuses in Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa, Dubai, and Mumbai. Before joining BITS in 2023, he served as Director of IIT Delhi (2016-2021) and was a Chair Professor at both IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.An internationally... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:35am - 12:00pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

12:00pm IST

Session VI: Fireside Chat: AI-Native GCCs: How GCCs Can Lead the Next Wave of Enterprise AI Adoption and Innovation
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm IST
Hall 3
GCCs are uniquely positioned to become the nerve centers of AI-led enterprise transformation. As enterprises reimagine their core processes, products, and experiences with AI, the next frontier demands not just adoption but deep AI-native thinking - built into the very fabric of how organizations operate.
Moderators
avatar for Srikanth Velamakanni

Srikanth Velamakanni

Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive and Vice Chairman, Fractal Analytics Limited
Srikanth Velamakanni is the Co-founder, Group Chief Executive and Vice Chairman of Fractal. Fractal is one of the most prominent providers of Artificial Intelligence to Fortune 500® companies. Srikanth serves as the Vice-Chairman of NASSCOM, the apex body for the $250 billion tech... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for John Higginson

John Higginson

Chief Technology Officer, Curriculum Associates
As Chief Technology Officer at Curriculum Associates, John Higginson leads the company’s technology strategy to advance its mission: making classrooms better for students and educators. He oversees the development of secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions that support... Read More →
avatar for Rajat Puri

Rajat Puri

President, Carelon Global Solutions
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

12:00pm IST

Workshop: Can GenAI Build Your Next App in Real Time?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
We’re entering an era where code writes itself, and your biggest advantage is how fast you can harness it. However, institutionalising guardrails around GenAI adoption for security, governance, and accuracy is critical - especially for enterprise grade software development. Join Krishna G, on this session to explore how GenAI, low-code, and Agentic AI copilots are reshaping software development from the ground up. Watch how prompt engineering powers the generation of a full-scale, enterprise-ready app based on LIVE audience poll, from just natural language prompts. Discover how to pick the right AI pilots, get an AI maturity assessment tool for your enterprise, and turn AI into your software development advantage!
Speakers
avatar for Krishna G

Krishna G

Country Head-India, Solution Architecture, OutSystems
Krishna is a passionate technology leader with around two decades of industry experience around products and solutions across the business applications and infrastructure technology platforms. He has helped global customers achieve transformation through innovation on Run as well... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
  Workshop

12:30pm IST

Session VII: Fireside Chat: From Execution to Influence: Can India Drive Global Decision-Making?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm IST
Hall 3
Global enterprises aren’t just expanding in India - they’re recalibrating around it. As industries navigate disruption, India’s GCCs, engineering hubs, and strategic talent are shifting from operational engines to the nerve centres of critical decision-making. This session deciphers how India is shaping high-impact strategies, driving enterprise reinvention, and positioning itself as the command centre of global business transformation.
Moderators
avatar for Anahita Tiwari

Anahita Tiwari

Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
Anahita Tiwari joined Morgan Stanley in September 2021 as Managing Director and Head of India Global Centers. She has a seat at the Global Wellbeing Board and is also on the Asia Diversity Council. She has championed diversity and inclusion initiatives in the region. Anahita has 29... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jay Doshi

Jay Doshi

MD, Corporate Units, Digital & India, BT Group
Jay is responsible for strategy, delivery and operations for BT Group’s Enterprise & Technology as well as transforming the Digital experience for 100,000+ colleagues. Jay plays a global role for BT based out of Bangalore. In addition to his role as MD, Jay leads BT’s Technology... Read More →
avatar for Sachin Kulkarni

Sachin Kulkarni

President, Global Services, Fiserv
Sachin is responsible for Global Services, the engineering and innovation center for Fiserv, which provides financial technology solutions to clients globally. As the Delivery Head for the Financial Institution Group at Global Services, Sachin focuses across the portfolio including... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

12:55pm IST

Networking Lunch
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:55pm - 2:00pm IST
F&B Area
Networking Lunch
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:55pm - 2:00pm IST
F&B Area
  Networking

2:00pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 1B: Report Launch
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:05pm IST
Hall 1
Report Launch
Speakers
avatar for Pari Natarajan

Pari Natarajan

CEO and Co-Founder, Zinnov
Pari Natarajan is the Co-founder and CEO of Zinnov, a leading global strategy and management consulting firm. With over two decades of experience, Pari is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in globalization, digital engineering, and innovation strategy. He has advised... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:05pm IST
Hall 1
  Report Launch

2:00pm IST

Track 1 | Technology (Hall 3) | Session 1A: Fireside Chat: The Great BFSI Rebuild: Can Cloud, AI & Data Reinvent Financial Services?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm IST
Hall 3
The BFSI sector is at a crossroads, legacy systems can’t keep pace with the demands of a digital-first economy. As cloud, AI, and data converge, financial services are being reimagined for speed, security, and hyper-personalization. But can enterprises move beyond incremental change to full-scale reinvention? This session decodes how BFSI leaders are leveraging technology to drive resilience, unlock new revenue streams, and redefine the future of finance.
Moderators
avatar for Shyam Gopalkrishnan

Shyam Gopalkrishnan

Global Head of Corporate Risk Strategy & Transformation And Head of Corporate Risk - India and the Philippines Region, Wells Fargo & Company
Shyam leads Global Corporate Risk Strategy & Transformation and is the head of Corporate Risk for India and the Philippines region. He joined Wells Fargo in 2020. With extensive financial industry experience, Shyam has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank and Bank of America. At... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Oindrila Majumdar

Oindrila Majumdar

CEO, TIAA Global Capabilities
Oindrila Majumdar is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer at TIAA Global Capabilities (TIAA GC). She joined the firm in 2018. Oindrila played an instrumental role in setting up and leading key Client Services and Technology capabilities across Retirement Services... Read More →
avatar for Sudish Panicker

Sudish Panicker

Global Head of Accounting, Operations and Site Executive, BNY India
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

2:00pm IST

Workshop: Blueprints & Curveballs: Building GCCs for the Known Unknowns
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
Because tomorrow’s operating model needs more than just a plan, it needs a playbook for surprises.
Speakers
SP

Shalini Pillay

India Leader – Global Capability Centers, KPMG in India
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
  Workshop

2:05pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 2B: Keynote: India’s GCC Leap, Capturing Global Mid-Market Momentum
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm IST
Hall 1
India’s GCC Leap, Capturing Global Mid-Market Momentum
Speakers
avatar for Pari Natarajan

Pari Natarajan

CEO and Co-Founder, Zinnov
Pari Natarajan is the Co-founder and CEO of Zinnov, a leading global strategy and management consulting firm. With over two decades of experience, Pari is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in globalization, digital engineering, and innovation strategy. He has advised... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm IST
Hall 1
  Keynote

2:20pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 3B: Lightening Talk: Leading with Purpose: Building Brands and Global Teams
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:20pm - 2:30pm IST
Hall 1
Leading with Purpose: Building Brands and Global Teams
Speakers
avatar for Sreedevi Hegde

Sreedevi Hegde

Managing Director, Vervent India GCC Head, Vervent Technologies Pvt.Ltd
GCC leader with over 2 decades of experience in BFSI, IT and Consulting with exposure to all regions globally. Shouldered various roles including COO, CAO, COS and Transformation head. Eminent in setting up GCC’s from scratch, building COE's as well scaling GCC by establishing varied... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:20pm - 2:30pm IST
Hall 1
  Lightening Talk

2:30pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 3B: Lightening Talk: From India to the World: Driving Global Charters with Impact
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 2:40pm IST
Hall 1
From India to the World: Driving Global Charters with Impact
Speakers
avatar for Vishal Bhasin

Vishal Bhasin

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director, Data Axle India, Data Axle Solutions Private Limited
A transformative technology leader with over two decades of global experience, Vishal Bhasin currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director at Data Axle India. With a legacy of driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, Vishal brings a unique blend of... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 2:40pm IST
Hall 1
  Lightening Talk

2:30pm IST

Track 1 | Technology (Hall 3) | Session 2A: Fireside Chat: AI in Action: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm IST
Hall 3
As AI becomes the backbone of enterprise strategy, GCCs are the architects of AI-driven transformation. But while some are shaping the future with scalable AI solutions, others remain stuck in pilot mode. What sets them apart? This session unpacks the most impactful AI use cases, the roadblocks to scaling, and the blueprint for GCCs to lead the next wave of AI-powered innovation, driving not just efficiency, but global competitive advantage.
Moderators
avatar for Ankit Bose

Ankit Bose

Head of AI, Nasscom
Speakers
avatar for Paranth Thiruvengadam

Paranth Thiruvengadam

Head of Engineering & India Site Leader, Atlassian
Paranth is a distinguished figure in the tech industry, currently serving as Site Leader and Head of Technology at Atlassian India. In this role, he oversees critical responsibilities for managing the IT Service management product suite globally. Prior to this, Paranth excelled as... Read More →
PM
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

2:40pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 3B: Lightening Talk: Powered by AI: Building Innovation-Led Solutions from GCCs
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:40pm - 2:50pm IST
Hall 1
Powered by AI: Building Innovation-Led Solutions from GCCs
Speakers
avatar for Niladri Ray

Niladri Ray

Country Head, India and VP-Engineering, Flexera
Niladri Ray is the Country Head, India and VP-Engineering for Flexera, with his current responsibilities covering Data Intelligence, FinOps, Security Vulnerability Management and AI/ ML in Global Hybrid IT contexts. With over 25 years of experience, he has specialized experience in... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:40pm - 2:50pm IST
Hall 1
  Lightening Talk

2:50pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 3B: Lightening Talk: Precision in Process: Excellence Amidst Regulation and Data Complexity
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm IST
Hall 1
Precision in Process: Excellence Amidst Regulation and Data Complexity
Speakers
avatar for Vijay Simha

Vijay Simha

VP of Engineering and Head of India Operations, Castlight Health
Vijay established Castlight India’s presence in India in 2014 and is the Head of OperationsVijay has 25+ years of global experience with a track record of building and managing business in the software industry. His experience involves working with industry leaders like Caterpillar... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm IST
Hall 1
  Lightening Talk

3:00pm IST

Track 2 | Mid-market GCCs (Hall 1) | Session 14: Discussion & Q&A
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm IST
Hall 1
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderators
avatar for Pari Natarajan

Pari Natarajan

CEO and Co-Founder, Zinnov
Pari Natarajan is the Co-founder and CEO of Zinnov, a leading global strategy and management consulting firm. With over two decades of experience, Pari is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in globalization, digital engineering, and innovation strategy. He has advised... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Niladri Ray

Niladri Ray

Country Head, India and VP-Engineering, Flexera
Niladri Ray is the Country Head, India and VP-Engineering for Flexera, with his current responsibilities covering Data Intelligence, FinOps, Security Vulnerability Management and AI/ ML in Global Hybrid IT contexts. With over 25 years of experience, he has specialized experience in... Read More →
avatar for Sreedevi Hegde

Sreedevi Hegde

Managing Director, Vervent India GCC Head, Vervent Technologies Pvt.Ltd
GCC leader with over 2 decades of experience in BFSI, IT and Consulting with exposure to all regions globally. Shouldered various roles including COO, CAO, COS and Transformation head. Eminent in setting up GCC’s from scratch, building COE's as well scaling GCC by establishing varied... Read More →
avatar for Vijay Simha

Vijay Simha

VP of Engineering and Head of India Operations, Castlight Health
Vijay established Castlight India’s presence in India in 2014 and is the Head of OperationsVijay has 25+ years of global experience with a track record of building and managing business in the software industry. His experience involves working with industry leaders like Caterpillar... Read More →
avatar for Vishal Bhasin

Vishal Bhasin

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director, Data Axle India, Data Axle Solutions Private Limited
A transformative technology leader with over two decades of global experience, Vishal Bhasin currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director at Data Axle India. With a legacy of driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, Vishal brings a unique blend of... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm IST
Hall 1
  Leaders' Discussion

3:00pm IST

Workshop: Operationalizing AI with Process Intelligence for Real Business Impact
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
AI without Process Intelligence is like acceleration without direction. In this power-packed session, discover how leading GCCs are fusing PI with AI to eliminate inefficiencies, drive smarter decisions, and build truly autonomous enterprises. Real use cases from Finance, Banking, and Supply Chain will show how AI + PI isn’t just smarter - it’s game-changing.
Speakers
avatar for Malhar Kamdar

Malhar Kamdar

Chief Customer Officer & Executive Leader - India, Celonis
Malhar is an alumnus of the London Business School and holds a MSc in Computer Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). Prior to Celonis, he has held senior leadership roles at Oracle, BEA Systems and HP. Senior Executive with 20+ years of International... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
  Workshop

3:20pm IST

Networking Tea & Coffee
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:20pm - 3:50pm IST
F&B Area
Networking Tea & Coffee
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:20pm - 3:50pm IST
F&B Area
  Networking

3:55pm IST

Session VIII: Leaders' Discussion: Agility, Innovation, or Something More: What’s the Real Currency of Future Talent?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:55pm - 4:30pm IST
Hall 3
As automation, emerging technologies, and shifting business models reshape industries, technical expertise alone won’t be enough. From critical thinking and complex problem-solving to adaptability, digital fluency, and cross-functional collaboration, the skills that drive success are rapidly shifting. How can businesses identify and cultivate these core competencies to build a future-ready talent pipeline? This session unpacks the essential skills that will define high-impact careers across industries and how organizations can stay ahead in the talent game.
Moderators
avatar for Dr Chandrasekhar Sripada

Dr Chandrasekhar Sripada

Clinical Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Executive Director – Human Capital Initiative, Indian School of Business (ISB)
Chandrasekhar Sripada is a distinguished leadership and human capital expert with over four decades of experience across public, private, and multinational organizations.Chandra brings a unique "pracademic" perspective, blending strategic insights from C-suite roles with academic... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Balu Chaturvedula

Balu Chaturvedula

Senior Vice President (SVP) & Country Head, Walmart Global Tech
As the Senior Vice President (SVP) & Country Head, Balu leads Walmart Global Tech's vision in India—to drive a culture of innovation and support the delivery of delightful experiences for Walmart’s customers, members and associates.He oversees the building and deployment of scalable... Read More →
avatar for Sangeeta Kumar

Sangeeta Kumar

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas India Solutions
Sangeeta Kumar is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas India Solutions Pvt. Ltd, the Global Capability Center of BNP Paribas S.A. She has over 30 years of industry experience including 17 years at Bank of America's (BofA) Capability Center. Sangeeta was... Read More →
avatar for Zahabiya Officewala

Zahabiya Officewala

Managing Director, M&G Global Services
Zahabiya Officewala joined M&G Global Services as Managing Director in November 2023.She is an accomplished leader with 30+ years of experience in developing strategies and executing corporate vision with a continuous focus on growth-centric solutions. She has expertise in influencing... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:55pm - 4:30pm IST
Hall 3
  Leeaders' Discussion

4:00pm IST

Workshop: Modern Global Capability Centres as Reinvention Engines
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
As the global landscape experiences significant changes driven by macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical disruptions, and rapid technological advancements, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) must reach a new level of performance. No longer merely back-office functions, they have evolved into strategic hubs of innovation, transformation, and value delivery. The next chapter calls for swift and large-scale reinvention. In this new economic order, the question is clear: can GCCs adapt to change and deliver value faster than ever before?
Speakers
avatar for Kanwar Singh

Kanwar Singh

Senior Managing Director, Global GCC Market Lead, Accenture in India
avatar for Ujjwal Jyoti

Ujjwal Jyoti

Managing Director, GCC Sales and Origination Lead, Accenture in India
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm IST
MR G.05 + MR G.06
  Workshop

4:30pm IST

Session IX: Fireside Chat: The Great Mobility Convergence: When AI, 5G, and IoT Redefine Transportation
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm IST
Hall 3
The roads are thinking, vehicles are deciding, and mobility is evolving beyond human intervention. As AI orchestrates real-time decisions, 5G enables instantaneous communication, and IoT turns infrastructure into a living network, transportation is transforming from a system of movement to an ecosystem of intelligence. This session unpacks how this convergence is rewriting the rules of speed, safety, and sustainability - driving us toward a future where mobility is not just smart, but sentient.
Moderators
avatar for Lalitha Indrakanti

Lalitha Indrakanti

CEO, Jaguar Land Rover Technology & Business Services India
An accomplished business leader with global experience spanning ~28 years, Lalitha’s professional career has centered on strategic delivery of Consulting, Advisory, IT services, Digital Transformations and Global Capability Centers, having worked at companies like IBM and SAP. Her... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ashish Dugar

Ashish Dugar

Managing Director, MAN Truck & Bus India Pvt. Ltd.
Ashish Dugar is master's in automotive engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany and EMBA from Quantic School of Business. He is in the Automotive domain from last 14+ years with extensive experience in Product Development and Management. He has international experience of... Read More →
avatar for Manikandan Thangarathnam

Manikandan Thangarathnam

Senior Director, Engineering, Uber
Manikandan has more than 25 years of experience in the tech industry. He started his Software career at Microsoft (7 yrs), spent the last 14 years at Amazon and last 5 yrs at Uber. At Microsoft, he worked on Outlook, Windows Server, and SQL Server. At Amazon, he worked on a diverse... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

4:55pm IST

Session X: Keynote: The Future of Health and Healing: Confessions of an Optimist Physician
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:55pm - 5:20pm IST
Hall 3
What if healing wasn’t just about medicine but about reprogramming our biology? From nanobots repairing cells to CRISPR rewriting DNA, the future of self-healing is closer than we think. Could we train our bodies to fight disease, regenerate organs, or even reverse aging? This session explores the cutting-edge fusion of technology and biology, where science fiction is rapidly becoming medical reality. It also exposes the reality check needed for achieving these goals and implementing at scale - health is a team sport and everyone must play together.
Speakers
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Dr Sai Praveen Haranath

Senior Pulmonologist & Intensivist , Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad; SVP, Medical & Strategy, Apollo HealthAxis
Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath is an accomplished American Board-Certified expert in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. He is a Senior Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India, where he also serves... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:55pm - 5:20pm IST
Hall 3
  Keynote

5:20pm IST

Session XI: Fireside Chat: Rewriting the Rules: What If Leadership Meant Breaking Everything That Works?
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:20pm - 5:45pm IST
Hall 3
What if the biggest threat to your success is what’s already working? In a world where disruption moves faster than strategy, great leaders don’t just adapt, they dismantle, rethink, and rebuild before they’re forced to. This session dives into the bold, uncomfortable, and game-changing choices that separate leaders from followers. Are you ready to break what’s working today to build what’s unstoppable tomorrow?
Moderators
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Amit Kalra

Head GBS, Swiss Re Global Business Solutions India Private Limited
As Managing Director at Swiss Re group, Amit Kalra has more than 20 years of global leadership experience in financial services industry. He leads Swiss Re's Global Business Solutions division, which offers groupwide capabilities of Global Procurement, Digital Services for employees... Read More →
Speakers
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Praveen Kumar

CEO, Barclays Global Service Centre India
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Rajat Raheja

Division President, Amdocs
Rajat leads the Global Operations of Amdocs consisting of 80+ sites across geographies. He is responsible for driving organization’s global site strategy and ensuring seamless operations of workplaces. Additionally, Rajat is the Division President of Amdocs India. In his role, he... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:20pm - 5:45pm IST
Hall 3
  Fireside Chat

5:45pm IST

Session XII: Closing Keynote: Riding the Lightning: Sparking Teams, Igniting Change
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm IST
Hall 3
In a world of tech turbulence, bold leaders don’t just survive the storm-they harness it. Discover how vision, agility, and the power of unstoppable teams can turn disruption into your greatest advantage. Lead with purpose, adapt with speed, and ignite transformation in your GCC.
Speakers
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R Gopalakrishnan

Author and Corporate Advisor; CEO, The Mindworks
R Gopalakrishnan studied physics at Kolkata University, engineering at IIT Kharagpur and attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has been a professional manager from 1967. He has servedas Chairman of Unilever Arabia, as MD of Brooke Bond Lipton and... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm IST
Hall 3
  Keynote

6:30pm IST

GCC Awards 2025
Tuesday April 22, 2025 6:30pm - 7:00pm IST
Hall 3
GCC Awards 2025
Tuesday April 22, 2025 6:30pm - 7:00pm IST
Hall 3
  Awards

7:00pm IST

Musical Evening & Gala Dinner
Tuesday April 22, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm IST
Lawns
Musical Evening & Gala Dinner
Tuesday April 22, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm IST
Lawns
  Networking
 
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