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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

2:10pm 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

2:30pm 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
 

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