15 October 2026 · Bengaluru · An invitation-only experience

A bespoke assemblage of by-invite 100+ GCC country leaders

Strategic dialogues · Masterclasses · Workshops
High-impact networking

100+

GCC LEADERS.
ONE ROOM.
WHAT’S NEXT.

The date

Thursday, 15 October 2026

2 PM IST onwards

Venue

SLOHH BY ROACH · Whitefield

A Lifestyle Hotel by Hilton, Bengaluru

A room like no other

What makes this unmissable

An assemblage of 100+ top-of-the-line, bespoke & strictly by-invite GCC MDs, country heads & site leaders (No Delegate Registrations or walk-in delegates)

The right room.
The conversations that matter.

01

Strategic & transformational leap

Deliberations on architecting strategic & transformational leap in GCCs in an experiential business summit format exclusively curated by 3AI

02

Learning, networking & experiences

Strategic & contextualised learning, networking & unforgettable experiences for the finest GCC minds along with business leaders & startup founders

03

Strategic dialogues & insights

A powerful exchange of strategic dialogues & insights with GCC leaders in differentiated session formats quintessentially 3AI’s novelty

Curated business simulation sessions, masterclasses & workshops addressing GCC’s real strategic & operational challenges across target operating model, talent, leadership, governance, and AI, moving beyond just theory

Strategic Dialogues | Masterclasses | Workshops | High-Impact Networking | High Tea | Awards | Drinks & Dinner

Salient Outcomes.

01Fostering GCC’s New Target Operation Models

Action Plans for AI-Native GCCs Construct

02Action Plans for Capabilities, CoEs & Talent

Create action plans for leveraging AI capabilities, solutions, CoE & capability hubs approaches, talent strategies, governance mechanisms

03Learning AI-Native GCC Frameworks & Playbooks

Learn novel frameworks, methodologies & playbooks for AI-Native GCCs

04Unlocking AI & Agentic AI Potential

Develop a comprehensive understanding of new possibilities in existing GCCs with AI & Agentic AI

05Exploring GCC leadership & Talent Trends & Best Practices

Explore topical scenarios, best practices and trends in GCCs

06Forging Connections, Fostering Camaraderie

Forge New Connections & Build professional camaraderie in the GCC Leaders segment

GCC XL: BENGALURU
isn’t just another leadership meet.

It’s where invited 100+ GCC leaders who see the future will converge to shape it—to share what’s working in the AI era, to commit to outcome-based metrics, and to position GCCs not just as an avenue for cost arbitrage, but as the strategic nerve center for enterprises.

It’s where cutting-edge GCC themes merge with differentiated session formats delivered by marquee industry leaders & world-class with curated dialogues, immersive workshops & contextualised masterclasses all crafted to spark deeper connections and lasting leadership bonds amongst GCC leaders.

GCC XL: BENGALURU

Key Tenets.

01

Global expansion

Gain expert insights on the next wave of global expansion, from geopolitics, economic scenario & location playbooks to capability shifts reshaping India’s global mandate and long-term growth trajectory

02

The AI-native enterprise

Understand the AI-Native GCC’s architectural and governance frameworks required to translate AI innovation into measurable enterprise impact, driving product ownership, IP creation, and P&L accountability

03

Confidence & credibility

Learn how to elevate data sovereignty, policy agility, cyber resilience, and ESG compliance into strategic levers that strengthen enterprise confidence and global credibility

04

Value that compounds

Explore the value creation conundrum, cost optimization scenarios that compounds year over year, productivity gains that fundamentally alter ROI calculations & Innovation velocity framework that positions GCCs as strategic differentiators, not just execution arms

Broad Themes &
Coverage Areas

01

Architecting Next Frontiers in GCCs

02

AI-Native GCC Blueprint

03

Building Future-Fit GCCs Enterprises

04

Rewiring GCC Leadership Persona & Culture

05

Navigating New Age Talent Lattice & Pathways in GCCs

Eminent speakers

Eminent Speakers

GCC XL 2026 BENGALURU

Lalitha Indrakanti

Jaguar Land Rover TBSI

Pankaj Rai

Aditya Birla Group

Rajendar R B

Seasoned GCC leader

Pankaj Kakkar

Simplr

Kaustubh Deshpande

SAP Fioneer

Mohammed Anzy

Guidewire India

Rajesh Puneyani

Sameer Dhanrajani

3AI

3AI EXEMPLARY GCC AWARDS 2026

Excellence. Recognised.
Impact. Celebrated.

Celebrate GCCs raising the bar in innovation, AI, engineering, talent and leadership. Winners will be honoured at GCC XL Bengaluru.

Explore the awards ↗

NOMINATIONS CLOSE

09 OCT

Friday, 9 October 2026
Ceremony: 15 October 2026

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The GCC XL ecosystem.

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