No stage. No slides. Just the people who matter.
A two-night vacation in Goa for India’s Top GCC Leaders. A welcome dinner, a poolside party, the sea, and unhurried time together. Nothing to attend and nothing to sell.
India’s Top GCC Leaders, each personally invited
Every seat is curated from India’s largest community of GCC leaders. Invitations are personal and non-transferable.
A three-day vacation, one big evening each night
Arrive and welcome
- Airport meet-and-greet
- Sundowner Cocktails
- The Welcome Table
Sea, sun and the party
- Wellness Morning
- Beach-Shack Lunch
- Campfire Conversations
- The Sundowner Circle
Slow goodbye
- The Last Brunch
- Year-end group photo
- Staggered departures
Goa, on the first weekend of the festive season
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Questions, answered.
What is UNWIND 2026?
UNWIND 2026 is The GCC Leaders’ Annual Vacation, hosted by The Leadership Federation: two nights at a beach resort in Goa, from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December 2026, for India’s top GCC leaders. There is no stage and no slides, just a welcome dinner, the sea, a pool party and unhurried time together.
Who can attend UNWIND 2026?
UNWIND 2026 is by invitation only. Senior leaders of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, including GCC heads, site leaders, country MDs, CTOs, CIOs, HR and finance heads, are personally invited. There are no delegate or paid passes, and every invitation is personal and non-transferable.
What is included for invited leaders?
Invited leaders are looked after end to end: return flights, the resort stay, all meals, every experience and airport transfers in Goa.
When and where is UNWIND 2026?
Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December 2026, at a beach resort in Goa, India. Goa is under 1 hour 40 minutes by direct flight from Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with 15+ direct flights a day into Mopa and Dabolim.
How do I confirm my invitation?
Use the Accept your invitation page on this site. Kindly confirm by Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
How can my company partner with UNWIND 2026?
Partners host a moment of the weekend, from The Welcome Table dinner to the pool party and Campfire Conversations. There are at most 11 partners, one per category in each tier, and Title and Co-Partner slots close on 30 October 2026. Write to Jagruti@theleadershipfederation.com or Harsh@theleadershipfederation.com.
Who organises UNWIND 2026?
The Leadership Federation, one of the most powerful networking platforms for business leaders globally. It runs the GCC Leadership Conclave, India’s largest community of GCC leaders, now in its 10th edition, along with the BFSI Summit and the Global AI Leadership Summit series.