The Netherlands Consulate in Bangalore, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka and the Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce and Trade (NICCT), is pleased to invite you to an exclusive webinar:
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 CET (15:30 – 16:30 IST)
đź“Ť Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
We are honoured to have:
- Opening Remarks by Ewout de Wit, Consul General of the Netherlands in Bangalore
- Closing Remarks by Edith Nordmann, Chairman of NICCT
This webinar is designed for Dutch companies exploring how to future-proof their operations, boost innovation,
and grow globally through the Global Capability Center (GCC) model. The term GCC is used to refer to offshore facilities set up by companies to manage a variety of business functions for their parent organizations.
The webinar will highlight why Karnataka — India’s tech powerhouse — is an ideal GCC destination, with insights from established and newer Dutch/GCC players:
Confirmed Speakers:
- Arvind Vaishnav, Head of Philips Innovation Campus (Large Dutch GCC)
- Shreyas Vasudevan, General Manager GPI India (Mid-sized Dutch GCC)
Agenda (CET):
|
Time |
 Topic |
|
12:00–12:05 |
 Opening Remarks by Mr. Ewout de Wit |
|
12:05–12:20 |
 Introduction to GCCs & Karnataka’s GCC Ecosystem |
|
12:20–12:35 |
 Case in Point: Philips Innovation Campus |
|
12:35–12:50 |
 Case in Point: GPI India |
|
12:50–12:55 |
 Q&A Session |
|
12:55–13:00 |
 Closing Remarks by Edith Nordmann |
The session will explore key benefits of Karnataka’s GCC ecosystem:
- Access to a large, highly skilled tech talent pool (software, R&D, AI, data analytics)
- A vibrant innovation environment, with existing successes from Dutch companies
- Strong government support via Karnataka’s GCC Policy (incentives, single-window clearance)
- Cost‑competitive operations for Dutch enterprises
This webinar is an excellent opportunity for companies - whether already operational in India or evaluating entry - to understand the strategic, operational, and financial icing for establishing a GCC in Karnataka.
To attend, simply reply to this invitation:https://nicct.nl/events/registration-events/
We’ll send the webinar link upon your confirmation. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Looking forward to your participation!
