Welcome to
Advantage 2026

This year is about Courage. Courage to make bold calls. Courage tochallenge norms. Courage to unlock what comes next.

Bolder Moves mean stepping ahead with conviction and decisive action. Boundless Possibilities mean refusing to accept limits on what we can achieve.

Advantage 2026 brings our leaders and teams together to align on the future, celebrate excellence, and build the next phase of growth for STT GDC India.

Over four days in the vibrant energy of Goa, we connect strategy to performance, insight to innovation, and people to purpose.

We align on priorities.
We celebrate progress.
We accelerate what comes next.

We energy is real.
We opportunity is bigger.
We time is now.

THE PATH TO
LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

Event Agenda


25th to 28th March, 2026

Grand Hyatt, Goa

Day 1

25th
March - Wednesday
DAY 1

  • •
    10:35 AM - 13:00 PM Arrival at Airport & Transferto Hotel
  • •
    13:00 PM - 15:00 PM Lunch
  • •
    12:00 PM - 15:00 PM Hotel Check-in
  • •
    15:00 PM - 17:00 PM Employee Rehersals
  • •
    17:00 PM - 19:00 PM Downtime
  • •
    19:00 PM - 20:30 PM Welcome Dinner in Grand Ballroom & Welcome address by Bimal & Bruno, STT Team Performances
  • •
    20:30 PM - 22:30 PM Entertainment, DJ & Dinner
Day 2

26th
March - Thuesday
DAY 2

  • •
    7:30 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast
  • •
    09:00 AM - 10:45 AM CEO Keynote – Bimal Khandelwal
    Group CEO Keynote – Bruno Lopez
  • •
    10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Functional Head Updates
  • •
    12:45 PM - 13:00 PM Group Photo
  • •
    13:00 PM - 14:00 PM Lunch
  • •
    14:00 PM - 14:40 PM Customer Speaker 1 & 2
  • •
    14:40 PM - 15:25 PM STT GDC Leadership Sessions
  • •
    15:25 PM - 16:25 PM External Speaker – Devdutt Patnaik
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    16:25 PM - 16:35 PM Day Wrap Up – Bimal
  • •
    16:35 PM - 17:00 PM Tea Break
  • •
    17:00 PM - 18:45 PM Downtime
  • •
    18:45 PM- 19:00 PM GPTW Celebration (Cake Cutting)
  • •
    19:00 PM- 20:30 PM STT GDC India Team Awards
  • •
    20:30 PM- 23:30 PM Live Band, DJ & Dinner
Day 3

25th
March - Wednesday
DAY 1

  • •
    8:00 AM - 09:30 AM Breakfast
  • •
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CSR Activity
  • •
    11:30 AM - 12:30 AM Zumba
  • •
    12:30 PM - 14:00 PM Lunch
  • •
    14:00 PM - 17:00 PM Downtime
  • •
    17:00 PM - 22:30 PM Dinner at Deltin Royale
    First Bus to leave by 5:00 PM
    Last Bus to Come by 10:30 PM
Day 4

25th
March - Wednesday
DAY 1

  • •
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Breakfast
  • •
    Check-out & Departure

FOUR DAYS.
ONE VISION.
BOLD EXECUTION.

FOUR DAYS.
ONE VISION.
BOLD EXECUTION.


Hear directly from the leaders shaping the future of STT GDC India as they share their perspectives on Bold Moves and Boundless Possibilities within their teams and functions. In this exclusive podcast series, each leader reflects on the decisions, mindsets, and actions that drive progress across the organization.

Watch the video and get inspired for what’s ahead at ADVANTAGE 2026.



LEADING THE CHANGE
FORWARD

Bimal Khandelwal

Chief Executive Officer

Bruno Lopez

President & Group Chief Executive Officer

Nelson Lim

Group Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Pointon

Group Chief Technology Officer

Lalit Khanna

Chief Operating Officer

Sanjeev Verma

Chief Human Resource Officer

Vikram Nagrani

Chief Technology Officer

Amit Bhuwania

Chief Financial Officer

Jatinder Singh Pabla

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Sreejith G

VP - Datacentre Operations

Ritu Mehlawat

Head of Investments

Known for bringing ancient Indian wisdom into modern conversations on leadership, culture, and human behaviour, Devdutt Pattanaik’s work bridges mythology with contemporary thinking.

At ADVANTAGE 2026, he brings a fresh perspective on leadership and decision making through the powerful lens of mythology and storytelling.

In this special session, he will explore how shifts in perspective shape courage, influence choices, and open the door to new possibilities for leaders and organizations alike.



SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STARS


DRESS TO THE OCCASION

Step into every experience in style with dress codes designed to match each event’s theme

AN EVENING OF RECOGNITION

AN EVENING ON THE HIGH SEAS

Goa

On Day 3, set sail for an unforgettable night aboard the Deltin Royale, where the ADvantage experience continues beyond the conference. Enjoy a vibrant evening of fine dining, entertainment, and relaxed conversations as colleagues come together to celebrate the journey and the momentum ahead.


At [AD]VANTAGE 2026, collaboration goes beyond the boardroom.

This year’s team activity brings everyone together for a wheelchair-building initiative, where teams will assemble wheelchairs that will be donated to individuals in need.

Through this hands-on experience, participants will work together with purpose, turning teamwork into a direct act of impact for the community.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, bond with your peers, and create change that lasts. Because when bold minds unite for a cause, the possibilities are truly boundless.



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