Lead with Purpose. Scale with Confidence.

In an era defined by hybrid cloud, distributed workforces, and rapid AI innovation, Global Capability Centers are poised to lead the next wave of enterprise transformation. But how do you scale responsibly and drive measurable outcomes in a time of complexity?

Join IBM for a focused, high-impact evening designed exclusively for GCC leaders. Learn how to harness trusted data and agentic AI to unlock enterprise productivity, optimize costs, and enable sustainable innovation.

Key Focus Areas:

Agentic AI for GCCs – Move beyond experimentation: operationalize AI with intelligent agents built for scale and accountability.

Trusted Data Ecosystems – Build secure, compliant, and real-time data frameworks to fuel high-value AI use cases.

Hybrid Cloud Optimization – Maximize agility, reduce TCO, and support next-gen workloads with the right cloud strategy.

Leadership in Disruption – Explore how top GCCs are navigating disruption while aligning innovation to business KPIs.

Real-World Case Studies – Discover transformative success stories from GCCs leading with AI and analytics.

Why Attend?

CXO-Only Forum – High-value networking with top decision-makers shaping the future of global operations

Actionable Insights – Strategic, non-technical perspectives for business leaders ready to scale impact

Expert-Led Dialogues – Learn from IBM thought leaders and real-world industry practitioners.

Curated Networking Dinner – Connect meaningfully with peers in an exclusive, closed-door environment

Featured Speakers

Shri J A Chowdary
Shri J A Chowdary
Former Special Chief Secretary & IT Advisor To Chief Minister Of Andhra Pradesh, Founder
International Startup Foundation
Maneesh Sehagal
Maneesh Sehagal
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
DBS Tech India
Kurup Prasad
Kurup Prasad
Vice President & Senior Partner, Gen AI Leader
IBM Consulting, Asia Pacific
Santhosh Rao
Santhosh Rao
Partner and GCC Business Unit Leader
IBM Consulting, India/South Asia

Agenda

Timings Sessions
05:45 – 06:15 PM Registration, Demos & Networking
06:15 – 06:17 PM Welcome & Lamp Lighting Ceremony
06:17 – 06:30 PM Address by the Guest of Honour

  • J A Chowdary – Former Special Chief Secretary & IT Advisor To CM of Andhra Pradesh, Founder, International Startup Foundation
  • Prashanth Nandella – Chairman, Hysea
06:30 – 06:40 PM Keynote Address: Enable your Business Transformation AmbItion

Santhosh Rao
Partner & GCC Business Unit Leader
IBM Consulting, India/South Asia
06:40 – 06:55 PM Keynote Address: Accelerating Productivity in GCCs

Maneesh Sehagal
MD & CEO, DBS Tech India
06:55 – 07:45 PM Panel Discussion: Navigating Gen AI Through the 4 Ds [Data, Deadlocks, Decisions & Disruptions]

  • Ashutosh Khare – Head - AI CoE, Evernorth Health Services
  • Hima Bindu Vejella – Head of Engineering, Cloud Platform, Lloyds Technology Centre
  • Prasannah Sankaragururaman – Senior Lead, ADT-DR Mobility Regional, Shell
  • Ramesh Kaza – Sr. MD, State Street
Moderator: Vinayak Sastri, IBM Consulting, India/South Asia
07:45 – 08:00 PM Expert Session: Generative AI – Powering GCC Transformation

Kurup Prasad
Vice President & Senior Partner, Gen AI Leader
IBM Consulting, Asia Pacific
08:00 – 08:20 PM Fireside Chat: Beyond the Buzzwords – Agentic AI & Trusted Data in the Enterprise

  • Karthik Krishnan – IBM Distinguished Engineer & CTO
  • Chandra Balani – Head, AWS Industries India
08:20 – 08:30 PM Q & A

Venue



Registration Closed