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ASCEND 2026 GCC Leadership Summit Hyderabad

India's Most Influential GCC Workplace Leadership Summit

8th October, 2026 | ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad
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About

Co-Creating the Mega GCCs of Tomorrow

Where India's GCCs Set The Agenda

Join the 400+ GCC Leaders who are Shaping the Future of GCCs
Organised By
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India's GCC ecosystem has entered a new era.

The conversation is no longer simply about scale, expansion or talent. Global Capability Centers in India are increasingly shaping global strategy, owning critical mandates, building new capabilities and influencing the future of their enterprises.

The definition of a Mega GCC is changing with it. Traditionally, a Mega GCC was measured by headcount alone. Today, it is measured by the value it creates: the intellectual property it builds, the talent it upskills, and the impact it delivers to its industry and the wider ecosystem.

GCC ASCEND 2026 is a leadership summit in Hyderabad that brings together senior GCC leaders and decision-makers for focused conversations built around the ideas, decisions and priorities shaping the Mega GCCs of tomorrow.

An initiative by Zyoin Group, delivered through its Workplace Company platform, GCC ASCEND builds on the experience of bringing together GCC leaders, industry voices and ecosystem stakeholders through platforms such as the GCC Workplace Awards.

What Awaits You at GCC ASCEND 2026

Leadership Dialogues

Focused conversations with leaders shaping India's Mega GCC ecosystem.

Exclusive Roundtables

Curated discussions designed for candid peer exchange around strategic challenges. (Closed Door)

Mega GCC Report Launch

The unveiling of the Mega GCC Report 2026 at ASCEND.

Keynote & Fireside Chats

GCC decision-makers discussing innovation, culture, transformation, and the evolving future of workplaces.

Industry Perspectives

Ideas and perspectives from the people building the future of global capability centres.

Government  Collaboration

Enables direct engagement with policymakers and industry leaders to build future-ready GCC workplaces.

Networking Lunch & Dinner

An invite-only gathering connecting senior GCC leaders for meaningful conversations, relationships, and opportunities.

Leadership Networking

Meaningful connections with senior GCC leaders and ecosystem decision-makers.

Who's in the Room

This summit brings together the people shaping India's GCC future. Not just observers, but leaders driving capabilities, enterprise value and transformation. Expect GCC and enterprise leaders, along with the heads of HR, talent, technology and transformation, coming together to explore what it will take to build the next generation of GCCs.

This is a room built for decisions, not just discussions. Every conversation you have here is with someone who has either built a GCC, runs one, or is about to.

Attendee Profile

Decision Makers, Not Delegates

Country Heads & Managing Directors
CHROs & HR Leaders
Talent Acquisition Leaders
Global GCC Heads
Government Representatives
CFOs & Finance Leaders
Technology & Engineering Leaders

Conversations that Matter at GCC Scale

Why Hyderabad?

Hyderabad is helping lead India's next GCC wave. With deep technology talent and growing strength across AI, financial services and life sciences, the city is becoming a key destination for global enterprises looking to build and scale strategic capabilities. Making it the right city for GCC ASCEND.
Hyderabad Isn't Waiting for the Next GCC Wave. It is Building it.
515+
GCCs and Counting
80+
GCCs added in the past year
41%
Share of India's new GCC Setups in H1 2026
100
GCCs targeted in 2026

Speakers

Meet the Leaders shaping the Future of GCCs
Abhishek Chauhan
Country Head and Senior Director, Technology
Sonatype
Alok Diwakar
VP Global Applications and Site IT Leader
Corteva Agriscienc
Anuj Agrawal
Founder & CEO
Zyoin Group & Workplace Awards
Anukulya Panda
VP & Head Human Resources
Berkadia
Cireesha Mailavarapu
Associate VP & HR Operations Head for South India
Sodexo
Indumathi G
Executive Director People & Culture
Trimont
Kamal Sharma
GCC Leader (China, India and Mexico) & CDO AMEA
Carrier
Laks Atluri
Talent Director
isolved
Lt Col Pragathi Kumar Achanta
HR Director, HRBP-ATS India
AT&T
Mrinal Duggal
Head of Hyderabad Global Hub
Sanofi Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Peddareddappa G
Senior Director, India Site Leader
Nasuni
Rahul Anandani Narayan
Director People Business Partner
Pegasystems
Rakesh Ranjan
Co-Founder & COO
Zyoin Group
Rupal Kanchan
Director, APAC Recruiting
Yext India Pvt Ltd
Sanketh Ramkrishnamurthy
Global Head of People Operations
AutoRABIT
Shashi Mishra
Leading Associate Vice President || Manager HR India
Deutsche Börse
Shrenik Shah
Managing Director, head of India operation
Armanino
Solomon Devavaram
Senior Director Head Global Talent Acquisition
Critical River
Sree Lata Shankar
HR Head
NDV Tech LLC
Srikanth Jadhav
Head Talent Development
EPAM systems
Srikanth Mohan Kethu
Senior Director & Head of India Operations
Enovix Corporation
Srilakshmi Kesari
Vice President and Country HR Head
Lyric
Srinivas Addala
Global Technology Leader
Cherry Bekaert
Surya Yamujala
Associate Director HRBP
Syneos Health
Viswanadh Gella
Head - IT Infrastructure Engineering & Operations
Advance Auto Parts
You've built, scaled, and transformed. Now take the stage and show India's GCC ecosystem what the climb really looks like.

Agenda

8th October, 2026 | ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Registration & Networking

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Welcome & Inauguration of Ascend

Anuj Agrawal
Founder & CEO
Zyoin Group & Workplace Awards

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Keynote

Why Mega GCCs, Why Now?

10:30 - 11:15 AM

Panel Discussion

From GCC to Global Value Creator — Winning Larger Mandates, Owning More and Creating More

11:15 - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

From India to the World — Building Global Products, IP & Innovation from GCCs

12:00 - 12:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Building the Workforce for Mega GCCs — Talent, Leadership, Culture & the Future of Work

12:45 - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Panel Discussion

From GCC to Global Value Creator — Winning Larger Mandates, Owning More and Creating More

2:45 - 3:00 PM

Keynote

Beyond Cost & Scale — The New Economics of GCCs

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Fireside Chat

The Mega GCC Leader — What Will Leadership Look Like in 2030?

3:30 - 4:15 PM

Panel Discussion

Talent Acquisition at 2030  for New Age Mega GCC

Rakesh Ranjan
Co-Founder & COO
Zyoin Group
Rupal Kanchan
Director, APAC Recruiting
Yext India Pvt Ltd

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Coffee & Networking

4:45 - 5:30 PM

Panel Discussion

From Cost Centre to Value Engine: The CFO’s Blueprint for Mega GCCs 2030

5:30 - 6:15 PM

Panel Discussion

From India to the World — Building Global Products, IP & Innovation from GCCs

6:15 - 7:00 PM

Panel Discussion

The Global Mega GCC — What Will the World's Most Strategic GCCs Look Like in 2030?

7:00 - 7:15 PM

Closing Remarks

The Mega GCC 2030 Charter & Closing

Rakesh Ranjan
Co-Founder & COO
Zyoin Group

7:15 PM Onwards

Networking Dinner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GCC ASCEND 2026?

GCC ASCEND 2026 is a leadership summit in Hyderabad that brings together senior leaders of Global Capability Centers in India for focused conversations on strategy, scale and the future of the GCC ecosystem.

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Who has initiated GCC ASCEND?

GCC ASCEND is an initiative by Zyoin Group, brought to life through its Workplace Company platform. Zyoin Group is a talent and workforce solutions company that has worked closely with India's GCC ecosystem for over a decade.

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When and where is GCC ASCEND 2026 taking place?

GCC ASCEND 2026 will be held on 8 October 2026 at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad - India. The venue details, full agenda and all essential attendee information are shared with confirmed registrants closer to the event date.

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How do I register for GCC ASCEND 2026?

Click Register Now anywhere on this page and fill in the short form. Attendance is curated to keep the room senior, and our team reviews and confirms every single application within just 48 hours.

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How can my company partner with GCC ASCEND 2026?

Click Partner With Us on this page and our partnerships team will share the partnership deck within 24 hours. Partnering places your brand in front of senior GCC decision-makers gathered in one room.

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Who is organising GCC ASCEND 2026?

GCC ASCEND 2026 is organised under Workplace Company, an initiative by Zyoin Group. Workplace Company also hosts the GCC Workplace Awards, India's largest GCC event, uniting the ecosystem's senior leaders.

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How is GCC ASCEND connected to the Workplace Awards?

GCC ASCEND builds on the Workplace Awards, India's largest GCC event hosted by Workplace Company, extending that community of GCC leaders, industry voices and ecosystem stakeholders into a summit format.

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Who should attend a GCC leadership summit like GCC ASCEND?

GCC ASCEND is designed for the leaders running India's GCC engine: Global GCC Heads, Centre Heads, CHROs, CFOs, technology leaders, country heads, managing directors and government representatives.

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Are there speaking opportunities at GCC ASCEND 2026?

Yes. If you lead a Global Capability Center or bring a strong perspective on India's GCC ecosystem, click Be a Speaker and share your details. Our content team reviews every application received.

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Why is GCC ASCEND being held in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad is among India's leading GCC destinations, home to a growing base of Global Capability Centers across technology, BFSI and life sciences. GCC ASCEND brings the leadership conversation right here.

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