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“A Decade of Renaissance”

Connectivity, Growth & Sustainability

Overview

The GCC Converge Summit and Awards 2025, organized by The Mainstream, is a groundbreaking event focused on the future of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. Taking place in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New Delhi, this summit will unite top industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the evolution of GCCs and their role in driving innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth. The event will feature insightful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats centered around the latest trends, emerging technologies, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Following the summit, the prestigious GCC Excellence Awards will recognize outstanding achievements within the GCC community.

Insights into the Current GCC Landscape in India

The landscape of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from traditional back-office support functions to key strategic hubs of innovation, digital transformation, and growth. India currently hosts more than 2,050 GCCs, with over 1400 unique centers catering to a broad range of industries, from technology to finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and more.

Approximately 800-900 active GCCs in India are playing an integral role in global business operations, with many of these centers holding significant decision-making power within their parent organizations. These centers employ thousands of professionals and contribute to critical business functions such as R&D, innovation, and digital transformation. Today, GCCs are not merely about cost-saving and operational efficiency; they have evolved into drivers of innovation and business transformation. By integrating technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and automation into their operations, GCCs are helping organizations navigate complex challenges like digital disruption and market volatility. Moreover, a growing focus on sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is prompting many GCCs to rethink their strategies for long-term growth and responsibility.

Theme: "A Decade of Renaissance” Renewal, Growth & Transformation

The theme for GCC Converge Summit and Awards 2025 is “A Decade of Renaissance” , Connectivity, Growth & Sustainability” This theme reflects the ambition of the summit to push boundaries and inspire GCCs to redefine their strategies, embrace disruptive technologies, and collaborate for greater business success. It underscores the need for a forward-thinking approach that combines operational excellence with technology innovation to drive long-term growth and sustainability.

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The GCC Converge Summit & Awards 2025

The GCC Converge Summit and Awards 2025, organized by The Mainstream, is a groundbreaking event focused on the future of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. Taking place in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New Delhi, this summit will unite top industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the evolution of GCCs and their role in driving innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth. The event will feature insightful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats centered around the latest trends, emerging technologies, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Following the summit, the prestigious GCC Excellence Awards will recognize outstanding achievements within the GCC community.

 

Agenda

Introduction & Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Welcome Address by Khushbu Soni, Founder & Chief Editor, The Mainstream

Industry Keynote: Future-Ready GCC Ecosystem

Guest of Honour & Keynote Speaker: Shri Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs

Keynote: Empower Your GCC: Drive Value through Strategic Partnerships

Speaker: Rajneesh Mittal, National Vertical Head- GCC, Airtel Business

Panel Discussion: Driving Innovation – Leveraging Digital Transformation for Competitive GCC Operations

Moderator: Mukul Gaur , Business Head- North, East and ROI, Airtel Business  

Speaker: Dipak Chopra, Global Head of Process Excellence, Fidelity International
Speaker: Nandita Sabharwal, Head Simplification and Automation, Ericsson
Speaker: Siddhartha Kaul, Head of Growth Vertical, India, Genesys
Speaker: Sushant Bhushan, Head of India Business Centre, Circle K
Speaker: Vaibhav Deshpande, Group Vice President, Coforge

Partner Presentation by Netradyne

Driven Fleet Safety: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset – People

Speaker: Anand Prakash, Senior Director – APAC & Europe Business, Netradyne

Exclusive Thought Leadership: Future-Ready GCCs – Strategies for Talent Optimization and Upskilling, Payroll

Moderator: Dakshdeep Singh, Senior Vice President- Product & Digital Transformation, PeopleStrong

Speaker: Amit Choudhary, Vice President - HR Business Leader - EXL Digital, EXL Service

Speaker: Harish Kukreja, Vice President- Regional Head of Human Resources, Ameriprise Financial Services

Speaker: Sudeep Majumdar, Sr Vice President & Country Head HR, DIC INDIA LIMITED

In Conversation: Sustainability at the Core – Driving ESG Integration into Business Strategies

Moderator: Avinash Deepak, Strategic Advisor, The Mainstream

Speaker: Sandeep Shrivastava, Chief Sustainability Officer, Indorama Corporation

Trialogue Chat: Balancing Cost Efficiency with Operational Resilience in a Volatile Global Economy

Moderator: Avinash Deepak, Strategic Advisor, The Mainstream

Speaker: Aditya Patni, Partner, Khaitan & Co
Speaker: Aseem Varshneya, Chief Financial Officer - India, Atotech an MKS Brand
Speaker: Mohit Goel, Head FP&A, Carrier India

Fireside Chat: Redefining Workspaces – The Evolution of Coworking and Office Spaces

Moderator: Manish Kumar, Founder & CEO, Zamun

Speaker: Gaurav Jain, Chief Executive Officer, AXA

Special Keynote: Securing the Future: Leadership, Cyber Resilience & Public-Private Synergy in India’s Digital Era

Guest Speaker: Shri Jaspal Singh, Special Commissioner of Police, Protective Security, Delhi

Panel Discussion: Fortifying GCC Operations – Best Practices for Cybersecurity Resilience

Moderator: Khushbu Jain, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Ark Legal
Speaker: Aman Malhotra, Global Black Belt- CISO Office, Microsoft
Speaker: Amit Bhagat, Global Head of Autonomous Networks- Delivery, Nokia
Speaker: Some Nath Kundu, Senior Cybersecurity Officer- Greater India & CISO Lauritz Knudsen, Schneider Electric
Speaker: Swati Anuj Arya, VP | Business Information Security Officer (BISO), S&P Global

Speaker: Swati Anuj Arya, VP | Business Information Security Officer (BISO), S&P Global

* Agenda is work in progress and subject to changes

Introduction & Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Welcome Address by Khushbu Soni, Founder & Chief Editor, The Mainstream

Industry Keynote : Govt Incentives & Policies

  • Govt Incentives for GCC to setup operations and increase employment growth in India.
  • The ability to align with socio-political shifts and regulatory policies.

Partner Presentation by Airtel Business

Panel Discussion:
Driving Innovation: Leveraging Digital Transformation for
Competitive GCC Operations

Partner Presentation by Hitachi Vantara

Fireside Chat: Future-Ready GCCs: Strategies for Talent
Optimization and Upskilling

Dialogue Chat: Sustainability at the Core: How GCCs Can Integrate ESG into Business Strategies

Parallel Roundtable by Hitachi Vantara

Panel Discussion: Balancing Cost Efficiency with Operational
Resilience in a Volatile Global Economy

Panel Discussion : Fortifying GCC Operations: Best Practices for Cybersecurity Resilience/ Next-Gen Cybersecurity: Strengthening GCC Infrastructure Against Emerging Threats

Panel Discussion:
Fortifying GCC Operations: Best Practices for
Cybersecurity Resilience

Introduction & Lamp Lighting Ceremony

 Welcome Address by Khushbu Soni, Founder & Chief Editor, The Mainstream

Keynote: Empower Your GCC: Drive Value through Strategic Partnerships

Rajneesh Mittal - National Head - GCC Vertical, Airtel Business

Panel Discussion: Driving Innovation: Leveraging Digital Transformation for Competitive GCC Operations

Moderator

Rajneesh Mittal - National Head - GCC Vertical, Airtel Business

Speakers

Yatish Shivaprasad - Managing Director, Societe General Global Solutions Limited

Girish Menon - Managing Director-Global Head of SSCC, HSBC

Sathish Srinivasan - Managing Director & CTO, BNP Paribas

Rajiv Onat - India Head, Digital Technology and Engineering, Regeneron

Prateek Kapoor - Senior Director, S&P Global

Moderator
• Sanjay Dora - Chief Executive Officer, Sansovi by Goodworks

Speakers
• Rajesh Punyeni - Vice President & Managing Director - Kenvue Solutions India
• Sreyssha George - Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
• Suraj Chettri - VP, Head of HR - Airbus India & South Asia & Head of Site
- Bangalore , Airbus

 Moderator
• Sunil David - IDTC Consultant, Ex- Regional IOT Director, AT&T India, AT&T India (ex)

Speaker
• Ranganath Sadasiva - Chief Technology Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Moderator
• Sanjoy Dey - Partner - Enterprise Risk, Deloitte India

Speakers
• Pawan Sachdeva - Managing Director-Digital & Health Services Platform - Carelon Global
Solutions India
• Jinya Suzuki - Chief Executive Officer - MUFG
• Pancham Taneja - Country Head - Delta Capita
• Rishi Nayar - SVP R&D and Country Head - Ellucian

 Moderator
• Manish Kumar Sinha - Founder & CEO - Zamun

Speaker
• Aneelkumar Savalagi - Global Chapter Leader - ICSS, Global DD&T
(Data, Digital & Technology) - Enterprise Risk, Takeda

Moderator
• Prashant Rallabandi - Partner, Grant Thorton LLP

Speakers
• Pradeep Rao - Director and Chief Architect, Cyber Security and Resiliency
• Alok Kothari - Managing Director - Netskope
• Vasanthi Ramesh- Managing Director & VP Engineering - NetApp
• Srinivas Mandyam - GCC Capability Area Lead - ANZ
• Khushbu Jain - Partner at Ark Legal | Advocate - Supreme Court of India

* Agenda is work in progress and subject to changes

Speakers

Shri. Jaspal Singh

Special Comissioner,  Delhi Police

Khushbu Soni

Founder & Chief Editor, The Mainstream

Shri Mahaveer Singhvi

Joint Secretary (New Emerging and Strategic Technologies Division), Ministry of External Affairs Government of India

Avinash Deepak

Strategic Advisor
The Mainstream

Aditya Patni

Partner, Khaitan & Co

Aman Malhotra

Global Black Belt – Security & AI, Asia TZ, Microsoft 

Amit Bhagat

Global Head of Autonomous Networks- Delivery, Nokia

Amit Choudhary

Vice President – HR Business Leader – Digital Engineering, AI Solutions and Data Management at EXL

Anand Prakash

Senior Director – APAC & Europe Business
Netradyne

Aseem Varshneya

Chief Financial Officer, Atotech an MKS Brand

Dakshdeep Singh

Senior Vice President – Product & Digital Transformation at Peoplestrong

Dipak Chopra

Global Head of Process Excellence

Gaurav Jain

Chief Executive Officer, 
AXA

Harish Kukreja

Vice President- Regional Head of Human Resources
Ameriprise Financial Services

Khushbu Jain

Partner at Ark Legal | Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Moderator

Manish Kumar Sinha

Founder & CEO
Zamun

Moderator

Mohit Goel

HEAD FP & A, Carrier India

Moderator

Mukul Gaur

Business Head- North, East and ROI Airtel Business

Moderator

Nandita Sabharwal

Global Head – Business Transformation and Digitization, Ericsson 

Rajneesh Mittal

National Vertical Head – GCC, Airtel Business

Sandeep Shrivastava

Chief Sustainability Officer, Indorama Corporation

Siddhartha Kaul

Head of Growth Vertical, India
Genesys

Smita Negi

Head of Country Cluster IT- South Asia, Bayer

Some Nath Kundu

Senior Cybersecurity Officer- Greater India & CISO Lauritz Knudsen, Schneider Electric

Sudeep Majumdar

Sr Vice President & Country Head HR DIC INDIA LIMITED

Sushant Bhushan

Head of India Business Centre
Circle K

Swati Anuj Arya

VP | Business Information Security Officer (BISO) S&P Global

Vaibhav Deshpande

Group Vice President,
Coforge

Rajneesh Mittal

National Vertical Head – GCC, Airtel Business

Girish Menon

Managing Director – Global Head of SSCC, HSBC

Sathish Srinivasan

Managing Director & CTO at BNP Paribas

Yatish Shivaprasad

Managing Director & Societe Generale | Global Leader

Pawan Sachdeva

Managing Director – Digital and Health Services Platform, Carelon Global Solutions

Alok Kothari

Managing Director at Netskope

Jinya Suzuki

Chief Executive Officer, MUFG

Dr. Rajesh Puneyani

Vice President & Managing Director, Kenvue Solutions India

Sanjoy Dey

Partner – Enterprise Risk
Deloitte India

Sanjay Dora

Chief Executive Officer, Sansovi by Goodworks

Pancham Taneja

Country Head at Delta Capita

Suraj Chettri

VP, Head of HR – Airbus India & South Asia & Head of Site – Bangalore, Airbus India

Jaspreet Singh

Partner – Cyber and Clients and Markets Leader, Grant Thornton LLP

Kopal Sarin Raj

India CIO – VP IT, Wabtec Corporation

Ranganath Sadasiva

Chief Technology Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Prateek Kapoor

Senior Director, S&P Global Inc.

Aneelkumar Savalagi

Director, Global Chapter Leader, ICC(Innovation Capability Centre), India | Takeda

Sunil David

Digital Technology Consultant

Khushbu Jain

Partner at Ark Legal | Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Rishi Nayar

SVP R&D and India Country Head, Ellucian

Vasanthi Ramesh

Managing Director & VP Engineering, NetApp 

Sreyssha George

Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Industries In Focus

Manufacturing

Media & Publishing

IT

Real Estate

BFSI

E-Commerce

Foods & Bevarages

Pharma & Healthcare

Who Should Attend

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Information Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Digital Officer

Chief Customer Experience Officer

Chief Information Security Officer​

Top Government Administrator

Managing Director

Country Head

Industry leaders

A Preview of What’s to Come

Knowledge Sharing

Unlock actionable insights and expertise from industry leaders in the GCC space.

Thought Leadership

Explore groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of industries and opportunities navigating the future of GCCs.

Talent Development

Gain strategies to nurture and empower the workforce of skilled professionals for GCCs.

Innovation & Transformation

Discover cutting-edge trends driving business evolution in the GCC landscape.

Networking and Collaboration

Forge meaningful connections to foster growth and partnerships among GCC leaders and professionals.

Digitalization & Technology Integration

Explore how emerging technologies are transforming GCC operations and driving business efficiencies.

GCC Converge and Awards 2025

The primary focus of the GCC Converge Summit and Awards 2025 is to explore the evolving role of GCCs in India and beyond, emphasizing their potential to foster innovation, drive digital transformation, and build sustainable business practices. With a spotlight on collaboration, talent development, and the strategic use of emerging technologies, the summit will delve into how GCCs can navigate regulatory changes, capitalize on market trends, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global businesses. The summit will feature a one-day event packed with interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. The highlight of the event will be the GCC Excellence Awards, which will recognize outstanding achievements in categories.

The highlight of the event will be the GCC Excellence Awards, which will recognize outstanding achievements in categories such as:

GCC Leader of the Year

GCC Leader of the Year

GCC Changemaker of the Year

GCC Changemaker of the Year

GCC Visionary Excellence Award

GCC Visionary Excellence Award

GCC Impact Leadership Award

GCC Impact Leadership Award

GCC Innovation Pioneer Award

GCC Innovation Pioneer Award

Partners

Presenting Partner - All Cities

Delhi | Pune | Hyderabad | Bengaluru - Finale

Delhi

Delhi

Delhi

Delhi

Pune

Pune | Hyderabad | Bengaluru - Finale

Hyderabad

Bengaluru

Bengaluru

Bengaluru

Why Partner with Us

Partnering with the GCC Converge Summit and Awards 2025 offers companies the unique opportunity to showcase their expertise, engage with industry leaders, and elevate their brand in front of an influential audience. Sponsoring the event will provide:

Brand Visibility: Extensive exposure to decision-makers and industry leaders.

Thought Leadership: The chance to present your company’s innovative solutions and expertise to a highly engaged audience.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with top executives, government officials, and GCC leaders to build meaningful relationships.

Media Coverage: Benefit from extensive media promotion across The Mainstream’s platforms and partners.

Locations

Pune

Pune, India

22nd August, 2025

01:00 PM Onwards (Asia/Kolkata)

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, India

19th September, 2025

01:00 PM Onwards (Asia/Kolkata)

Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India

06th March, 2025

01:30 PM Onwards (Asia/Kolkata)

Registration Closed

NCR

NCR, India

11th July, 2025

01:30 PM Onwards (Asia/Kolkata)

Registration Closed

Bengaluru | Finale

Bengaluru, India

November, 2025

01:00 PM Onwards (Asia/Kolkata)

Event Highlights

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