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Wednesday, May 6
 

2:00pm IST

Grand Ballroom II: Deep Dive Track II: The Intelligence Frontier: Session VIIIB: Lightning Talk: Antifragile: Rewiring the GCCs’ Playbook
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
AI is not just automating expertise, it is re-layering the value stack, turning data into the base, models into the middle, and applications into the top, compressing the distance between insight and execution. Meanwhile, frontier technologies, from agentic AI and autonomous systems to quantum and advanced compute, are creating both opportunity and noise.
This session explores how technology is reshaping processes and where to place bold, asymmetric bets, unlocking new opportunity spaces and defining what GCCs could become by 2030 and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Nilesh Thakker

Nilesh Thakker

President - GCC Business, Zinnov
Nilesh Thakker is a leading strategist shaping the next wave of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as they evolve from cost centers into AI-first, innovation-led, and decision-making hubs. At Zinnov, he advises Fortune 500 enterprises and digital natives on building future-ready GCCs... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
  Lightning Talk

2:00pm IST

Grand Ballroom I: Deep Dive Track I: The Value Imperative: Session VIIIA: Lightning Talk: Driving the Top Line: GCCs as Revenue Contributors
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom I
How GCCs are directly influencing growth, shaping revenue opportunities, enabling new business models, and contributing to the top line for global HQs.
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 →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom I
  Lightning Talk

2:10pm IST

Grand Ballroom II: Deep Dive Track II: The Intelligence Frontier: Session IXB: Lightning Talk: The New Engineering Stack: Platforms, Data, and Intelligence
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
As systems evolve from being programmed to becoming self-learning, engineering itself is being redefined. This session explores how AI-native architectures are enabling faster decisions, smarter systems, and entirely new levels of scale.
Speakers
avatar for Kamna Sama

Kamna Sama

CTIO, Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India
Kamna Sama is a senior technology and AI leader with over two decades of impact across the manufacturing, automotive, and industrial sectors. Recognized for her ability to convert business strategy into scalable technology outcomes, she applies a systems-thinking approach that strengthens... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
  Lightning Talk

2:15pm IST

Grand Ballroom I: Deep Dive Track I: The Value Imperative: Session IXA: Lightning Talk: Owning the Core: Product & Platform Leadership from India
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm IST
Grand Ballroom I
How GCCs are taking end-to-end ownership of products and platforms, driving efficiency, improving customer experience, and delivering at scale
Speakers
avatar for Sonal S Tivarekar

Sonal S Tivarekar

Chief Operating Officer, NAB Innovation Centre India
Sonal Tivarekar was appointed Chief Operating Officer of NAB India in January 2025. She brings more than 20 years of experience across global capability centers and enterprise leadership roles spanning APAC and Europe.

As Chief Operating Officer, Sonal is responsible for strateg... Read More →
avatar for Rohit Kaila

Rohit Kaila

Site Leader and Head of Technology, Wayfair India TDC
Rohit Kaila is the Head of Technology and Site Leader at Wayfair’s India Technology Development Center in Bengaluru, where he leads the development of cutting-edge retail technology and engineering initiatives. With a strong focus on innovation, he plays a key role in shaping scalable... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm IST
Grand Ballroom I
  Lightning Talk

2:30pm IST

Grand Ballroom II: Deep Dive Track II: The Intelligence Frontier: Session XB: Lightning Talk: The New Biotech Playbook: Built on Data, AI, and Speed
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
From discovery to delivery, technology is transforming every layer of biotech. This session looks at how AI and data are driving speed, precision, and better outcomes at scale
Speakers
avatar for Naveen Gullapalli

Naveen Gullapalli

Managing Director, Amgen India
Naveen Gullapalli is the Managing Director of Amgen India, where he leads the company’s Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. In this role, he is focused on advancing the convergence of biotechnology and digital technologies, driving innovation across areas such as artificial... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
  Lightning Talk

2:50pm IST

Grand Ballroom II: Deep Dive Track II: The Intelligence Frontier: Session XIB: Lightning Talk:Secure. Smart. Seamless. Reimagining CX in the Age of AI and Cyber Risk
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
AI is speeding things up. Cyber risk is catching up. This session cuts through the tension, how do you build systems that are fast, smart, and still unbreakable?
Speakers
avatar for Deepak Gupta

Deepak Gupta

Executive Vice President & Head, TIAA Global Capabilities
Deepak Gupta is a seasoned technology and transformation leader with 28 yearsof diversified experience across large Financial services organizations andconsulting firms. Deepak combines technical excellence with a genuine passionfor solving business problems through innovation, building... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom II
  Lightning Talk

4:05pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Inside the Build: Session XII: Lightning Talk: Stories from the Edge
Wednesday May 6, 2026 4:05pm - 4:35pm IST
Grand Ballroom
As GCCs move beyond defined mandates, R&D and innovation are becoming central to how organizations create value. This session explores how teams in India are extending their role, owning IP, accelerating innovation, and driving real business outcomes.
• Innovation That Moves the Needle: How R&D is being tied directly to business outcomes, revenue impact, customer differentiation, and measurable competitive advantage.
• Owning Core IP from India: How India teams are moving into end-to-end ownership of product, platforms, and patents, shifting from contribution to creation.
• From Lab to Market, Faster: How organisations are reducing the gap between R&D and real-world deployment, accelerating experimentation, validation, and scale.
Speakers
avatar for Kalavathi GV

Kalavathi GV

Executive Director and Head, Global Development Center, Siemens Healthineers
Kala is the Executive Director and Head - Global Development Center (DC) of Siemens Healthineers (Siemens Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.). She spearheads DC, which is engaged in creating cutting-edgetechnology for precision health solutions. DC has operations in India and Slovakia, and DC... Read More →
avatar for Dattatri Salagame

Dattatri Salagame

CEO, President and Managing Director, Bosch Global Software Technologies
Dattatri Salagame is the CEO, President and Managing Director of Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) since April 2020. BGSW is the largest software & technology center for Bosch outside Germany. He has been a part of Bosch for over 28 years, handling diverse roles in India... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 4:05pm - 4:35pm IST
Grand Ballroom
  Lightning Talk
 

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