Event Overview
CGI (TSX: GIB.A, NYSE: GIB) organized the second edition of its flagship Global Capability Center (GCC) leadership forum, CGI Elevate 2026, on June 11, 2026 in Bengaluru, India. The gathering brought together GCC heads, industry leaders, technology experts, analysts, and ecosystem partners to discuss the transformation of GCCs in an AI‑first business environment.
Core Theme and Discussions
The event was centered on the premise that future GCCs will be judged by the business outcomes they deliver rather than by scale alone. Participants explored how AI‑driven, outcome‑focused GCCs can become engines of innovation, agility, and enterprise value. Key discussion points included the reshaping of talent models, engineering practices, innovation pipelines, and enterprise decision‑making within next‑generation GCCs. Emphasis was placed on execution discipline, governance frameworks, and collaborative ecosystems to translate AI ambition into measurable results.
Executive Insight
Gopal Chhetri, Senior Vice‑President, Business Unit Leader and GCC Business Head for CGI Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence, remarked, “The future of GCCs will not be defined by scale alone, but by the outcomes they create. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, GCCs are evolving into strategic engines of intelligence, innovation and business transformation.”
CGI’s Capabilities and Market Position
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting firms, employing 94,000 consultants and professionals globally. The firm reported fiscal 2025 revenue of CA$15.91 billion. CGI’s service portfolio spans strategic IT and business consulting, systems integration, managed IT, business process services, and intellectual property solutions, delivered through a local relationship model supported by a global delivery network.
Strategic Outlook
Building on the momentum of Elevate 2026, CGI reaffirmed its commitment to helping clients shape the next phase of GCC transformation, where deep AI expertise and client‑specific business context converge to drive innovation, resilience, and quantifiable business outcomes. The company highlighted its consulting‑led approach, deep industry expertise, and extensive delivery network as critical enablers for clients seeking to unlock long‑term strategic advantage in an increasingly intelligent business landscape.
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