ET Edge GCC Summit 2026: How AI-First Leadership and Ecosystem Collaboration Are Redefining Global Capability Centers

The 11th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit 2026, co-powered by Intellion Offices by Tata Realty in Bengaluru marked a defining inflection point in India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) journey. As enterprises transition into AI-first, data-driven organisations, the summit brought together GCC CEOs, policymakers, technologists, and ecosystem partners to examine how these centers are evolving into strategic hubs of innovation, resilience, and enterprise intelligence.

At a time when India hosts over 1,700 GCCs employing nearly two million professionals, the conversations reflected a clear shift. GCCs are no longer operational extensions. They are core drivers of global business transformation.

The Rise of the GCC CEO: From Operators to Enterprise Strategists

Setting the tone for the summit, the inaugural panel explored how GCC leadership is being redefined in an AI-led enterprise landscape.

Rohan Lobo outlined the evolution of GCCs across three distinct waves. The journey has moved from efficiency ...