Hyderabad, India – Telangana has reaffirmed its ambitious vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy, with IT/ITES as a primary growth driver, said Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C Department, at the GCCX Hyderabad Summit, jointly organized by 3AI and HYSEA.
The event marked a major milestone with 3AI signing an MoU with the Government of Telangana, setting the stage for deeper collaboration to strengthen the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem in the state. GCCX Hyderabad aimed to bridge national-level insights with regional innovation, spotlighting Hyderabad’s growing stature as a technology and innovation powerhouse.
Shaping the Future of AI and Innovation
With a sharp focus on the transformative power of Generative AI (GenAI), the summit explored key themes such as:
- Value creation through GenAI frameworks
- AI-enabled enterprise transformation and innovation
- Ethical, regulatory, and governance frameworks for AI
“The government remains committed to our $1 trillion economy goal, with IT/ITES playing a pivotal role. Governments must go beyond being regulators—we see ourselves as co-creators of the future, transforming Telangana into a global hub for emerging tech, including AI and Quantum Computing,” said Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C, Government of Telangana.
Hyderabad: The New Frontier for AI-Native GCCs
Reflecting on the enthusiastic response from the packed conference hall, Sameer Dhanrajani, CEO of 3AI, noted: “AI-native GCCs are fast becoming the new rallying point. Parent organizations are increasingly counting on their India centers to drive both top-line growth and operational efficiency. The surge in GCC activity across Hyderabad is a testament to the strategic, high-impact work happening here.”
Prashanth Nandella, President of HYSEA, added: “GCCX Hyderabad is a unique platform that captures the evolution of GCCs through AI and innovation. Hyderabad’s next-gen talent, thriving R&D environment, world-class infrastructure, and proactive government support continue to make it a preferred global destination for capability centers.”
Key Outcomes from GCCX Hyderabad
The summit led to three powerful takeaways:
- India as the ‘AI Office of the World’ – a vision emphasized by Rajesh Varrier from Cognizant.
- Curated sessions driving knowledge-sharing on GenAI adoption, AI frameworks, and global best practices across GCCs.
- An innovation showcase featuring:
- Industry-specific GenAI applications
- Frameworks for GenAI CoE value realization
- Ethical AI, data governance, and AI maturity mapping
- Future-ready talent and capability building strategies
With robust participation from industry leaders, policy makers, and AI innovators, GCCX Hyderabad strengthened Telangana’s position at the forefront of India’s AI and analytics-led transformation journey.
