GCC INNOVATION SUMMIT 2026

GCC 4.0
AI Powered, Multi-City,
Future-Ready

Building the Next Generation of Global Capability Centres

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as India's next frontier for Global Capability Centres, innovation and talent. The GCC Innovation Summit 2026 brings together GCC leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, academia and industry experts to shape the future of AI-led growth and multi-city expansion.

02 September 2026

The Centrum, Lucknow

GCC Leaders & Industry Experts

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP

Leadership & Strategic Partners

Visionary leadership, government support and industry collaboration driving India's next phase of GCC innovation.

CHIEF GUEST

Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji

Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Uttar Pradesh

SUPPORTED BY

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Supporting innovation, investment and the growth of Global Capability Centres across Uttar Pradesh.

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

HCLTech

Enabling AI-powered innovation, digital transformation and the future of Global Capability Centres.

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Driving India's Next GCC Revolution

Where policy, technology, talent and innovation converge.

GCC Innovation Summit 2026

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as India's next frontier for Global Capability Centres, innovation and talent. The GCC Innovation Summit 2026 brings together GCC leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, academia and industry experts on one platform to shape the future of AI-led growth and multi-city expansion across the state.

Supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Principal Sponsor HCLTech, the summit features high-impact dialogue, a strategic roundtable and the launch of a landmark platform for GCC talent and innovation.

The summit also includes an exclusive networking dinner and a curated cultural experience reserved for GCC leaders.

Event Details

Main Summit 02 September 2026

Venue The Centrum, Lucknow

Chief Guest Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji

Supported By Government of Uttar Pradesh

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

Ideas That Will Shape the Future

Focused conversations and collaborations designed to accelerate the next generation of GCC growth.

AI-Powered Transformation

Exploring AI-led innovation, automation and intelligent enterprise transformation.

Multi-City Growth

Unlocking opportunities across Uttar Pradesh's emerging technology and innovation hubs.

Talent & Innovation

Building a powerful talent and innovation ecosystem to support GCC expansion.

Executive Networking

Connecting policymakers, GCC executives, investors, startups and academic leaders.

DAY 1

Main Summit

02 September 2026 | The Centrum, Lucknow

Keynotes & Leadership Dialogue

Keynotes and panel discussions featuring GCC leaders, policymakers and industry pioneers.

Strategic GCC Roundtable

Focused dialogue between GCC leadership and Government of Uttar Pradesh stakeholders.

Talent & Innovation Platform Launch

Launch of a new initiative designed to power GCC talent, collaboration and innovation.

UP Investment Ecosystem

Insights into Uttar Pradesh's investment ecosystem, talent pipeline and innovation infrastructure.

Chief Guest Address

Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Evening Networking Dinner

Exclusively for GCC Leaders. An intimate networking evening at The Centrum for invited GCC leaders to engage with policymakers and industry stakeholders.

DAY 2 • GOVERNMENT HOSTED

Exclusive VIP Ayodhya Experience

03 September 2026

An extraordinary honour awaits GCC leaders with a specially arranged VIP Darshan at Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya, hosted as distinguished guests of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Delegates will experience Ayodhya with curated arrangements for this select gathering of global GCC leadership.

VIP Darshan experience
Government-hosted arrangements
Curated cultural experience
Reserved for invited GCC leaders

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Meet the People Shaping Tomorrow

A curated gathering of leaders across business, government, technology, investment and academia.

GCC Leaders & CXOs

Government Officials

Investors & VCs

Startup Founders

Academia & Research

Industry Experts