Why This Series
As GCCs evolve from execution centres to global innovation hubs, leaders are expected to solve increasingly complex challenges, inspire innovation across teams, and navigate constant technological change.
The GCC Signature Innovation Leadership Series has been created to provide senior leaders with access to world-class innovation thinking, practical frameworks, and meaningful peer learning in an intimate executive setting.
Limited to approximately 40 carefully curated participants, the experience is designed to encourage deep conversations, fresh perspectives, and lasting professional relationships.
Designed specifically for senior leaders, Out Of The Box Thinking combines globally recognised innovation methodologies with practical leadership insights to help participants:
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Think beyond conventional solutions
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Recognise and leverage different innovation styles
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Solve complex business challenges creatively
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Foster stronger collaboration across teams
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Build innovation into everyday leadership practice
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Return with actionable frameworks that create immediate impact
Meet Your Innovation Coach
Naveen Lakkur
International Innovation Coach, Author, and Thought Leader. For more than two decades, Naveen has helped organisations, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions build innovation capability through practical, human-centred approaches.
As Founder of the Institute of Inspiring Innovation and a board member at Values Centred Innovation, he has coached thousands of professionals across industries and developed globally recognised innovation methodologies that combine strategic thinking with real-world execution.
He is also the author of acclaimed books including FOUND, Inseparable Twins and a Little Extra, and continues to advise leaders on building cultures where innovation becomes an everyday capability.
Program
Highlights
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Executive-only cohort
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Interactive learning experience
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Innovation Styles® Assessment
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Practical innovation frameworks
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Peer learning with GCC leaders
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Premium networking experience
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Premium Venue & Location
Who Should
Attend
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Engineering Leaders
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Product Leaders
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Technology Leaders
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Innovation Leaders
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Transformation Leaders
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Digital Leaders
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Business Unit Leaders
Participation is by invitation.
We welcome registrations from senior GCC leaders. To maintain a high-quality executive cohort, registrations will be reviewed before confirmations are issued.
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The second edition of the GCC Signature Innovation Leadership Series will be hosted at Avasa Hotel, Hyderabad, a premium five-star venue located in the heart of HITEC City, one of India's leading technology and GCC hubs.
Combining contemporary elegance with exceptional hospitality, the venue provides an ideal setting for senior GCC leaders to exchange perspectives, explore fresh ideas, and build meaningful connections with industry peers.
Throughout the day, participants will enjoy a thoughtfully curated executive experience, including:
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Welcome Tea & Coffee
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Executive Lunch
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Afternoon High Tea
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Engaging Peer Conversations & Networking Opportunities
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Access to a carefully curated cohort of senior GCC leaders
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The Signature Experience
AVASA Hyderabad
Inaugural Edition Showreel
Great conversations. Fresh perspectives. A community of innovation leaders.
Watch the highlights from our inaugural edition and discover what makes GCC SILS a distinctive leadership experience. Our inaugural edition in Bengaluru brought together senior GCC leaders for a day of thought-provoking conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections — setting the stage for a growing community committed to advancing innovation leadership.