AGENDA 2022

The consumer of today is very selective and also conscious of why he/she is making a certain purchase. Customization, quick delivery, price and nature care are factors which are playing on the mind of customers while garment selection.

Understandably, the retailer and the brands are exploring new ways to know their customer more intimately. Buying / Sourcing / Merchandising / Designing teams with the retailers and brands, run by enterprising managers are critical links to the entire process of selecting the right design, right product and right vendor who can connect with the needs of the end customer.
11:00 - 12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

RETAIL TODAY: Retail Drivers and Disruptors

Retail is rapidly evolving with technology, changing customer preferences, and the pandemic. Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce compete for seamless shopping. Additionally, it’s a proven fact now that personalization is key. This panel will discuss the future of Indian fashion retail, technology’s role in personalized experiences, emerging trends, and challenges faced by... ... Read More

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11:15 - 12:35
WORKSHOP

METAVERSE, NFT, WEB 3.0, CRYPTO: Next Digital Frontiers in Fashion

The fashion industry is exploring how Metaverse, NFTs, Web 3.0 and Crypto Currencies can transform the way we think about fashion. This workshop will extensively talk about each of these new technology interventions separately where the experts will talk about the impact of these concepts on the future of fashion... ... Read More

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12.15 - 13.10
PANEL DISCUSSION

MITIGATING RISKS IN SOURCING

Supply Chain Risk Management is becoming a top priority in procurement as 95% of Fortune 1000 companies are seeing disruptions within their supply chains. Organizations are losing millions due to cost volatility, non-compliance fines, and incidents that cause damages such as the risk of natural disasters, or hazards. Many businesses... ... priority in procurement as 95% of Fortune 1000 companies are seeing disruptions within their supply chains. Organizations are losing millions due to cost volatility, non-compliance fines, and incidents that cause damages such as the risk of natural disasters, or hazards. Many businesses that relied on suppliers based in China had to realign the supply. Coupled with the pandemic and geopolitical disturbances, the significant impacts that supply chains and operations have on the planet and society are not meeting stakeholders’ expectations for sustainability.

Fundamental changes in consumer behavior are setting Business Leaders in motion to source closer to home on a need and demand basis, use alternate supply bases and products or reevaluate the suppliers. Supply chain leaders are trying to turn the complexity and disruption into meaningful change. Brands also have goals on sustainability which get passed to the T1 and T2 suppliers which adds to the cost of supply.

Why- As businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic and geopolitical issues, companies must develop a robust framework that includes a responsive and resilient contingency plan for the short as well as the longerterm period.

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SPEAKERS

Sakshi Dua
Vice President
Anindya Ray
EVP & Chief Sourcing Officer
Rakhi Handa
Consultant
Aanshul Grover
Sourcing Head
Rakhi Vashisht
Director, Raw Materials
Mohit Mathur
Senior VP Sourcing

Session Sponsor By

14.30 - 15.25
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

COMPLEMENT AND COLLABORATE - SYNERGIES BETWEEN INDIA AND BANGLADESH

While there are a few (rather limited) and existing transactional opportunities with Indian brands sourcing from Bangladesh for the Indian market and also the Global and Indian brands dominating the value chain partners for global supply, larger cooperation could also look at to bridge the trade gap in Textiles between... ... ting transactional opportunities with Indian brands sourcing from Bangladesh for the Indian market and also the Global and Indian brands dominating the value chain partners for global supply, larger cooperation could also look at to bridge the trade gap in Textiles between India and Bangladesh. It is to be noted that both India and Bangladesh have a lot to gain from each other in textiles because they have complementary strengths.

Why- India has always had a large Cotton value chain and is now gaining critical headway in laying out the synthetic value chain and this can assist both India and Bangladesh with diminishing reliance on the Far East and China in fostering an enormous amount of synthetic fabric and pieces of clothing. Also, India and Bangladesh are similar nations and with similar values and aspirations. Proximity should also lead to increased investments from both countries into each other. Govt. of both the countries can achieve mutual benefits through it and this would strengthen the bond between the two.

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SPEAKERS

Mukesh Bansal
EVP Marketing
Anika Passi
Country Manager
Faruque Hassan
President
Debasis Daspal
CEO
Syed Tanvir
Managing Director
Virender Sharma
GENERAL MANAGER, SOURCING
Sandeep Golam
Group Operations Director

Session Sponsor By

12.10 - 13.05
PANEL DISCUSSION

D2C OPPORTUNITIES FOR FASHION

The worldwide outbreak of the pandemic has affected the traditional retail market with limitations around the tactile aspects of the model. Covid-19 has changed the way consumers shop and has made the brands realize the importance of the digital-first, direct-to-consumer model. Though several segments in the market have already embraced... ... cted the traditional retail market with limitations around the tactile aspects of the model. Covid-19 has changed the way consumers shop and has made the brands realize the importance of the digital-first, direct-to-consumer model. Though several segments in the market have already embraced this transformation, the fashion industry has witnessed the biggest change. The D2C-led market is estimated at ~ $ 1.9 billion contributing close to 1% of the Indian FMCG, home market & consumer accessories market, involving 600 D2C-led brands/businesses. More importantly, the D2C market size is estimated to grow to $ 22 billion by FY 25 and will contribute more than 10% to the total FMCG, home, and consumer accessories market.

Why- As the Indian fashion market is witnessing an uptick in consumption, the brands have a bigger opportunity to reach consumers through the D2C model. The D2C model also brings order to the otherwise unorganized fashion sector hence increasing the revenues for brands.

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SPEAKERS

Neeraj Nagpal
Customer Care Associate and President – Brands
Siddhartha Gondal
Co-Founder
Navin Joshua
Founder Director
Vipul Mathur
COO
Suman Chowdhury
Co-founder & COO
Kiruba Devi
Head Category & Sourcing
12:30 - 13:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

IDEATIVE SESSION 1: TOPIC - FUTURE CONSUMER 2024 BY WGSN EXPERTS

Coming July, meet our experts as we deep dive into the Future Consumers 2024 sentiments and profiles, fashion innovations, and what must be done to win the minds and market share of tomorrow. WGSN will also unfold the actions needed for brands to create products that consumers will prioritize in... ... nto the Future Consumers 2024 sentiments and profiles, fashion innovations, and what must be done to win the minds and market share of tomorrow. WGSN will also unfold the actions needed for brands to create products that consumers will prioritize in the months and years to come.

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SPEAKERS

Urvashi Gupta
Director - Account Management (South Asia)
Yianni Giovanoglou
Trend Expert
Puneet Dudeja
Director Business Development, South Asia

Session Sponsor By

14:00 - 14:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

SPOTLIGHT SESSION 2: MR. MOHD. KAMALUDDIN, BGMEA

Bangladesh’s garment industry is on an awe-inspiring journey with current apparel exports of $36 billion (in apparel exports) and projecting to grow to $100 billion in exports by 2030. Being the second-largest apparel exporter globally, what have been the key catalysts for the growth? Bangladesh also needs to look at... ... e-inspiring journey with current apparel exports of $36 billion (in apparel exports) and projecting to grow to $100 billion in exports by 2030. Being the second-largest apparel exporter globally, what have been the key catalysts for the growth?

Bangladesh also needs to look at adding categories, looking at a higher value addition in garments, expanding to man made fiber-based products while keeping up the efforts on sustainability and productivity improvement and at the base level on the infrastructure development. How prepared is Bangladesh to meet the projected growth numbers? What does the country need to do differently for the next stage of growth?

The session sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in the domain. The renowned speaker from BGMEA will address the key endeavors being planned to ensure a sustainable long term growth of the Industry in Bangladesh.

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SPEAKERS

Mohammed Kamal Uddin
Chairman
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