Visakhapatnam, November 5, 2026: EastWave 2026 – GCC & AI Conclave, presented by N-Labs.ai and hosted by TargetStage, brought together over 200+ enterprise leaders and 20+ Global Capability Centre (GCC) leaders at Novotel Visakhapatnam today, positioning the city as an emerging destination for enterprise innovation, artificial intelligence and global business operations.
The conclave witnessed participation from senior industry leaders, technology decision-makers and business executives representing diverse sectors, including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, logistics, shipping, digital technology and the broader economy. The gathering provided a platform for meaningful discussions on the evolving GCC ecosystem, enterprise transformation, AI adoption and the opportunities emerging beyond India’s established technology hubs.
Under the theme Connect • Collaborate • Create, EastWave 2026 focused on the growing strategic importance of GCCs, the future of enterprise AI, digital transformation and the potential of Visakhapatnam to become a significant hub for global capability centres.
The event featured leadership discussions, fireside conversations, industry spotlight sessions and networking opportunities addressing key topics such as the transition of GCCs from global delivery centres to strategic business ownership, AI-driven enterprise operating models, sovereign AI and the future of technology leadership.
A key highlight of the conclave was the emphasis on Visakhapatnam’s strategic advantages, including its expanding talent ecosystem, industrial infrastructure, coastal connectivity and strong presence across manufacturing, logistics, shipping and emerging technology sectors.
The event also featured the Enterprise Leadership Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding leadership contributions across industries and the enterprise technology ecosystem.
Speaking on the occasion, the organisers highlighted the importance of creating platforms that encourage knowledge exchange, industry collaboration and greater visibility for emerging business destinations such as Visakhapatnam.
EastWave 2026 also attracted attention from the local and national audience, reflecting growing interest in Andhra Pradesh’s potential as a destination for GCC investments, artificial intelligence and enterprise innovation.
With strong participation from industry leaders across India, EastWave 2026 marked an important step towards strengthening conversations around the future of GCCs, enterprise technology and AI-led economic growth in the region.
About EastWave 2026
EastWave 2026 is a GCC & AI leadership conclave hosted by TargetStage, bringing together enterprise decision-makers, technology leaders and industry stakeholders to explore the future of global capability centres, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Presented by: N-Labs.ai
Hosted by: TargetStage Website: www.targetstage.com
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