Business moves
east.

EastWave 2026 brings GCCs, AI and Enterprise leaders together with technology partners and business decision makers for focused conversations, new relationships and real opportunities.

A focused, private-sector networking platform designed to connect enterprise demand with technology capability across India’s emerging east coast.

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— What EastWave is doing

Creating the room where meaningful business begins.

EastWave 2026 brings GCC leaders, technology heads, digital decision makers and solution partners together to explore what is changing across global capability centres and enterprise technology. Conversations are around how GCC business are evolving and how AI, data and digital technologies are reshaping priorities.

The programme moves beyond broad networking. Every format is designed to help leaders meet relevant people, understand real enterprise needs and continue conversations with clarity after the event.

20+

GCC leaders and speakers

100+

Enterprise and digital leaders

150+

Influential business attendees

1 day

Of curated conversations and connections

Distinguished Leaders Attending

Aneelkumar Savalagi

GCC Leader

Nantha Ram Ramalingam

GCC Leader

Albertsons Companies India

Doddappa Sheelvant

Director of Engineering

agilon health

Prasanna Edara

Head of Operations

Fictiv

Viswanadh Gella

Head of IT Infrastructure Engineering & Operations

Advance Auto Parts

Srinivas Surapani

GCC Leader

Forbers Top 100 People Leaders in Asia

Dr Varun Sachdeva

SVP & APAC Head

NLB Services

VARAHABHATLA N S SARMA

V N S Sarma

Group Head -IT

Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals

Kalpana Penumatsa

Chief Executive Officer

N Labs AI

Saritha Singh

CEO

Inspire Infosol

Suraj Singh

Inspire

Sanjeev Deshpande

Chairman & Managing Director

N Labs AI

Praneeta Apidepally

Head of Sales

Quess IT Solutions

A focused, private sector networking platform designed to connect enterprise demand with technology capability across India’s emerging east coast.

— What EastWave is doing

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

01 / CONNECT

Meet the right leaders.

Build relevant relationships with GCC decision makers, enterprise technology leaders, local industry leaders and solution partners.

02 / COLLABORATE

Explore shared priorities.

Discuss technology shift, transformation goals, delivery strengths and practical areas where organisations can work together with solution partners.

03 / CREATE
Shape new opportunities.

Turn quality interactions into credible conversations, partnerships, market access and potential association outcomes.

A focused, private sector networking platform designed to connect enterprise demand with technology capability across India’s emerging east coast.

— What EastWave is doing

Built for conversation, clarity and continuity.

Fireside conversations

Focused leadership discussions that surface real experiences, decisions and lessons from enterprise transformation.

Business interactions

Structured introductions that help relevant leaders connect, exchange priorities and establish clear next steps.

Technology partnerships

Opportunities for service providers and solution companies to build relationships with enterprise buyers and Technolgy leaders.

Executive panels

Perspectives from GCC and enterprise leaders on business transformation, technology priorities and changing delivery models.

Curated roundtables

Smaller conversations around AI, cloud, digital services, SAP and ERP modernisation, talent and business growth.

Industry conversations

Engagement with leaders from pharma, shipping, logistics, manufacturing, retail and supply chain across the region.

Executive panels

Perspectives from GCC and enterprise leaders on business transformation, technology priorities and changing delivery models.

Fireside conversations

Focused leadership discussions that surface real experiences, decisions and lessons from enterprise transformation.

Curated roundtables

Smaller conversations around AI, cloud, digital services, SAP and ERP modernisation, talent and business growth.

Business interactions

Structured introductions that help relevant leaders connect, exchange priorities and establish clear next steps.

Industry conversations

Engagement with leaders from pharma, shipping, logistics, manufacturing, retail and supply chain across the region.

Technology partnerships

Opportunities for service providers and solution companies to build relationships with enterprise buyers and Technolgy leaders.

Sponsors

EastWave 2026 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

— EASTWAVE 2026

Leadership Awards

Honouring leaders shaping GCC capabilities and enterprise transformation.

— EASTWAVE 2026

Enterprise Leadership Excellence Award

Celebrating leaders advancing
industry and regional growth.

Pharma • Logistics • Shipping • Manufacturing

— EASTWAVE 2026

GCC Leadership Excellence Award

Recognising leadership in innovation, transformation and capability building.

Innovation • Transformation • Talent

— GCC LEADERS

GCC Leadership Excellence Award

Recognising leadership in innovation, transformation
and capability building.

Innovation • Transformation • Talent

— ENTERPRISE LEADERS

Enterprise Leadership Excellence Award

Celebrating leaders advancing industry and regional growth in Vizag and Hyderabad.

Pharma • Logistics • Shipping • Manufacturing

India’s next business wave begins on the east coast.

— Why Visakhapatnam

An untapped market. A growing enterprise base. A timely conversation.

A strategic east-coast business hub

Visakhapatnam connects a growing technology ecosystem with strong industry sectors including pharma, shipping, logistics, manufacturing, retail and supply chain.

New demand beyond established metros

Enterprises are looking beyond familiar markets for technology partnerships, specialist capabilities, talent and scalable delivery relationships.

Visibility for regional capability

EastWave gives local technology companies a focused platform to engage enterprise and GCC leaders, present their strengths and develop new business conversations.

A bridge between demand and delivery

The conclave brings business needs and technology capability into the same room, helping leaders discover relevant organisations and accelerate meaningful engagement.

— Esteemed guests

The leaders shaping the room.

20+

GCC speakers attending

— Speakers

Top GCC and enterprise voices, one focused stage.

A distinguished group of GCC leaders, CIOs, CTOs, digital leaders and enterprise decision-makers will share practical perspectives and lead high-value conversations. Speaker names will be announced as confirmations are completed.
— EastWave 2026

Our partners

99TV

Media Partner

CanGrow IT

Marketing Partner

PeliconSoft

Talent Partner

Bhuvie Resorts

Real Estate Partner

TargetStage

Hosting Partner

Be part of the business wave moving east.

Join EastWave 2026 in Visakhapatnam on November 5th 2026.