India’s GCC story has entered a new phase of transformation.
What began as a model centered on operational efficiency and global service delivery has evolved into an ecosystem that now influences enterprise intelligence, product innovation, digital transformation, talent strategy, and business outcomes on a global scale. Today, GCCs are no longer viewed as support structures within multinational organizations. They are increasingly becoming strategic engines that help shape the future of enterprise.
As this evolution continues, the questions facing GCC leaders have changed as well. The conversation is no longer about whether GCCs can deliver value. It is about how they can create greater enterprise impact through leadership, intelligence, innovation, and transformation.
Throughout this journey, the ET Edge GCC Summit has remained closely connected to the evolution of the ecosystem.
Across 12 successful editions hosted in key innovation hubs including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi, the Summit has consistently brought together GCC leaders, policymakers, enterprise decision-makers, and industry stakeholders to explore the forces shaping the future of global capability centers.
With 500+ distinguished speakers, 5,000+ senior delegates, 180+ partners, 30+ curated roundtables, and over 1,000 business engagements, the platform has evolved into one of India’s most respected gatherings for the GCC community.
Why Hyderabad?
The Calibo presents 13th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit 2026, co-powered by Wipro, arrives in Hyderabad at a time when the city continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most dynamic GCC destinations.
Home to more than 200 GCCs across technology, BFSI, life sciences, engineering, aerospace, and digital services, Hyderabad has become a preferred destination for global enterprises building innovation-led operations.
The city’s ability to combine deep talent pools, world-class infrastructure, progressive governance, and advanced technology capabilities has helped create a thriving ecosystem for enterprise transformation.
From AI and cloud computing to cybersecurity, life sciences innovation, data engineering, and digital transformation, Hyderabad is increasingly helping define the next chapter of India’s GCC growth story.
It is also the perfect backdrop for this year’s theme:
Redefining Enterprise Through Leadership and Intelligence
The New Enterprise Mandate
The modern enterprise is operating in an environment shaped by unprecedented technological change.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workflows. Data is influencing business strategy at every level. Cybersecurity and resilience have become boardroom priorities. Talent expectations continue to evolve. At the same time, organizations are expected to innovate faster while remaining agile, secure, and competitive.
In this environment, leadership and intelligence have become inseparable.
For GCCs, this means taking on a larger role in helping enterprises think differently, act faster, and create value in new ways.
This year’s Summit will explore some of the most important conversations shaping this evolution:
- How Enterprise Intelligence and Generative AI are transforming decision-making and business outcomes
- Building future-ready talent and workforce models for the next era of enterprise growth
- Strengthening cybersecurity, governance, and digital resilience in an increasingly interconnected world
- The growing influence of life sciences, deep-tech, and innovation-led GCCs
- The evolution of GCCs from capability centres into strategic drivers of enterprise value creation
The nature of the discussion has fundamentally changed.
The question is no longer how GCCs support global enterprises.
The question is how GCCs help shape them.
A Community Driving Transformation
One of the defining strengths of the ET Edge GCC Summit has been its ability to bring together the leaders influencing the future of the ecosystem.
From GCC CEOs and Country Leaders to CIOs, CTOs, CHROs, policymakers, investors, and industry associations, the Summit creates a platform where meaningful conversations, strategic relationships, and future-focused ideas converge.
It is this community that continues to drive the next generation of enterprise transformation from India to the world.
Recognizing Impactful GCC Leaders of India
Continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence, the Summit will honor organizations and leaders who are creating measurable enterprise value through innovation, leadership, governance, talent development, business impact, and strategic transformation.
The recognition programme celebrates those who are not only delivering operational success, but also redefining what global enterprises can achieve through India’s GCC ecosystem.
From Hyderabad to the World
As GCCs continue to evolve, they are becoming increasingly central to how enterprises drive intelligence, innovation, talent transformation, and long-term business growth.
The Calibo presents 13th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit 2026, co-powered by Wipro, arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry.
Because the future of GCCs is no longer defined by capability alone.
It will be defined by how effectively leadership and intelligence come together to redefine enterprise success.
