In this exclusive fireside chat, two industry stalwarts—S. D. Shibulal, Co-founder of Infosys, and Seeram Sambasiva Rao IAS, Secretary of Electronics & IT, Government of Kerala—will explore the rapidly evolving role of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India. As the country positions itself as a digital powerhouse, this discussion will delve into how GCCs are driving not just operational efficiency, but also global innovation, research, and cross-border collaboration. The conversation will focus on opportunities and challenges for GCCs in leveraging emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT, and how these centers play a pivotal role in shaping India’s digital future—from supply chains to talent ecosystems and beyond.

This panel brings together GCC leaders to share proven frameworks, process orchestration techniques, and technology enablers that ensure privacy, security, and auditability—whether you’re handling EU GDPR workflows, Indian data-localization mandates, or U.S. regulatory requirements. Join us to learn how to build a unified compliance model that scales with your global operations and earns the trust of every stakeholder.

Gain insights into managing rapid growth and expansion within GCCs. Discuss practical approaches to maintaining operational excellence, agility, and scalability.

GCCs in India are on the cusp of a bold transformation—evolving from traditional delivery centers into global innovation hubs, product incubators, and ecosystem orchestrators. To truly realize this vision by 2030, Whether it’s building AI-powered software factories, securing distributed architectures, or connecting cross-functional teams with intelligent content workflows, they need trusted partners who can help operationalize these priorities at scale, with speed, security, and sustainability. This is where OpenText comes in—not just as a technology vendor, but as a strategic enabler of GCC reinvention. OpenText offers a unique convergence of platforms across DevOps, observability, cybersecurity, content, and business networks—all infused with AI and designed for enterprise scale. OpenText provides the composable, cloud-first foundation that GCCs need to lead from the front. The question we’re answering now is: How do we co-create that future together, starting today?

Discover alternative metrics and KPIs that accurately reflect GCC value in today's business landscape. Move beyond traditional financial indicators to measure innovation, impact, and strategic alignment.

In this interactive case-study roundtable, attendees will collaborate in small groups to analyze real-world examples of successful partnerships between GCCs, startups, and service providers. Through guided discussions, participants will uncover best practices, identify challenges, and co-create actionable frameworks for effective cross-sector collaboration.

India's AI opportunity hinges on solving its compute and infrastructure gap with sovereign, scalable solutions. As AI demand surges, GCCs & enterprises face high costs, data residency challenges, and regulatory complexity. This session explores how sovereign AI factories—integrating GPU-rich infrastructure, open cloud platforms, and local data centers—can enable cost-effective, high-performance AI development at scale. Drawing on Yotta’s role in the IndiaAI Mission and its partnerships across government and enterprise, we’ll demonstrate how India is building a globally benchmarked AI ecosystem rooted in digital independence and enterprise-grade readiness.

In this captivating and deeply personal conversation, celebrated actor, storyteller, and public speaker Boman Irani bridges the worlds of art and enterprise. Drawing from a lifetime of creative expression and real-world experience, he offers a fresh, emotionally resonant perspective on leadership, self-awareness, and personal growth. Through candid storytelling, Boman explores themes such as: ● Leading with empathy and authenticity ● Embracing purpose and continuous learning ● Building resilience through uncertainty and change ● Staying inspired across careers and disciplines ● The art of influence through storytelling This session promises to inspire professionals across all domains to lead with heart, evolve with purpose, and find meaning in their journeys—both personal and professional.