100+ top-of-the-line ,seasoned & strictly by-invite GCC MDs, country heads & site leaders will gather on Thursday, 3rd September 2026 to dwell & deliberate on architecting the strategic & transformational leap in GCCs in an experiential business retreat format set up exclusively curated by ANSR & 3AI to provide the best learning, networking & unforgettable experience to the GCC Leaders (no walk-in delegates) in Hyderabad.
As we congregate the finest GCCs minds along with industry, startups, academia segments; GCC XL 2026: HYDERABAD promises a novel blend of ANSR’s GCCs prowess & 3AI’s GCCs leaders platform collaborating to share a powerful exchange of strategic dialogues & insights with GCC leaders that will chart the course for what’s new & next in GCCs through curated business simulation sessions, masterclasses & workshops, addressing GCC’s real strategic & operational challenges across target operating model, talent, leadership, governance, and AI, moving beyond theory.
Foster Rallying cry of Impact, Transformation & Innovation dynamics within GCCs
Action Plans for Capabilities, CoEs & Talent
Create action plans for leveraging new age capabilities, solutions, CoE & capability hubs approaches, talent strategies, governance mechanisms within GCCs
Learning New GCC Frameworks & Playbooks
Learn novel frameworks, methodologies & playbooks in GCCs
Unlocking AI & Agentic AI Potential
Develop a comprehensive understanding of new possibilities in GCCs with AI & Agentic AI
Exploring GCC Trends & Best Practices
Explore topical scenarios, best practices and trends in GCCs
Forging Connections, Fostering Camaraderie
Forge New Connections & Build professional camaraderie in the GCC Leaders segment
It’s where invited 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 with curated dialogues, immersive workshops & contextualised masterclasses all crafted to spark deeper connections and lasting leadership bonds amongst GCC leaders.
GCC XL 2026 Hyderabad
Eminent Speakers
Vikram Ahuja
ANSR,1WRK
Chandra Vijjhala
Americal Airliines
Lalitha Indrakanti
Jaguar Land Rover TBSI
Rajeev Mall
Costco Wholesale India
Ranga Pothula
Infor
Amit Verma
Citco
Smitha Hemmigae
ANSR
Kaustubh Deshpande
SAP Fioneer
Gokulnath Niranjanan
Tiger Analytics
Harish Gudi
Optum
Arun Subramanian
Zurich Insurance
Neil D'silva
ANSR
Vijayaraman Subramanian
Verizon
Joginder Tanikella
T-WORKS
Sandeep Sharma
Summit Consulting
Monica Jamwal
ANSR
Santhanam Govindaraj
Broadridge India
Vipul Singh
Lloyds Technology Centre India
Sameer Dhanrajani
3AI
Our Partners
AI Powered Transformation Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Venue Partner
AI-Powered Enterprise Partner
Decision Intelligence Partner
AI Innovation and Transformation Partner
Digital Transformation Partner
Enterprise AI CoE Partner
Hospitality Partner
GCC XL 2026 HYDERABAD
Key Tenets
- 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.
- 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
- Learn how to elevate data sovereignty, policy agility, cyber resilience, and ESG compliance into strategic levers that strengthen enterprise confidence and global credibility
- 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
The 3AI GCC APEX AWARDS 2026 recognise stellar and noteworthy GCC Country Leaders, MDs and Site Leaders who are driving transformative and innovative impact through pioneering capabilities, differentiated offerings and strategic leadership.
The awards celebrate leaders demonstrating exceptional 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and the ability to create meaningful business impact—leaders who are not merely building and scaling GCCs, but raising the bar and redefining what GCCs can become.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝗔𝗜 are a tribute to visionary leaders who are challenging the status quo, shaping the evolution of GCCs and defining the new next in the GCC ecosystem.
🏆 The GCC APEX AWARDS 2026 winners will be felicitated at the Awards Ceremony during GCC XL 2026 Hyderabad Summit, on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, in Hyderabad.
For nomination and assessment details, write at ceo@3ai.in.
