FIRESIDE CHAT

Conference Hall

Efficient supply chain and procurement strategies are pivotal for start-ups aiming to scale effectively and sustainably. This session delves into how emerging businesses can navigate sourcing of small orders, vendor management, and technology adoption build agile and responsible supply chains.

Speakers

Nitin Kapoor

Founder

IBA

Dr. Prabir Jana

Professor

NIFT Delhi

Karan Singh

Founder and CEO

Aristobrat

Ashwini Seth

Co-Founder and CEO

Dennison India

PANEL DISCUSSION - POWERED BY BLUESIGN

Conference Hall

The apparel industry stands at a crossroads, where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. As global consumers demand greener practices and stricter regulations loom, sourcing sustainably isn’t just about saving the planet – it’s about staying relevant. From embracing new technologies to rethinking traditional supply chains, it’s time... The apparel industry stands at a crossroads, where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. As global consumers demand greener practices and stricter regulations loom, sourcing sustainably isn’t just about saving the planet – it’s about staying relevant. From embracing new technologies to rethinking traditional supply chains, it’s time to decide: sustain it or quit it! This session unpacks the challenges, explores bold innovations, and spotlights real-world solutions to help brands navigate the tricky terrain of sustainable sourcing. Read More

Speakers

Mukesh Matta

VP - Sustainability

Pratibha Syntex

Kushagra Bansal

Managing Director

KS Spinning Mills

Sumit Agarwal,

CRM - Director

Bluesign (An SGS Company)

Shantanu Singh

Regional Sourcing Operations Lead

C&A Sourcing

Rema Sivaram

Co-founder

Fairkonnect

Deepak Dsouza

Production Director (SW Asia)

Decathlon

Kumar Prashant

Team head - Apparel Sourcing

Puma Group

WFX PRESENTATION

Conference Hall

Green claims and eco-labels are rising, but many mislead consumers about sustainability. Traceability helps verify material sources, production processes, and working conditions. This session explores how brands and manufacturers can overcome challenges and use tracing technologies to build transparent, trustworthy supply chains that genuinely supp... Green claims and eco-labels are rising, but many mislead consumers about sustainability. Traceability helps verify material sources, production processes, and working conditions. This session explores how brands and manufacturers can overcome challenges and use tracing technologies to build transparent, trustworthy supply chains that genuinely support environmental responsibility Read More

Speakers

Puneet Kumar

AVP Implementation

WFX

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

As customer demands shift, manufacturers must respond by implementing innovative practices, addressing sustainability concerns, and ensuring pricing efficiency. This panel will explore these critical areas while providing real-world examples of how companies have achieved growth through strategic changes.

Speakers

Sudhir Dhingra

Chairman

Orient Craft

Hardik Jain

Executive Director

TT Limited

Udbhav Agarwal

Director

Punit Creation

Kalika Mehra

Director and COO

Active Clothing

Md. Jawed Akhtar

CEO and Founder

Jaza Software

Faizal Jaliwala

Director

Director, MAF Clothing

Rakesh Shrivastav

Founder

Strategic Reflection

Lena Lim

Co-founder and CCO

Browzwear

Kaushlendra Narayan

Director - Garmenting Operations & Outsourcing

Silver Spark

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

The conversation will focus on key growth areas, lessons learned, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of Indian retail. Additionally, the discussion will touch on the role of innovative merchandise planning and the rise of private labels as premium offerings, highlighting their impact on meeting customer demands and staying competitive in... The conversation will focus on key growth areas, lessons learned, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of Indian retail. Additionally, the discussion will touch on the role of innovative merchandise planning and the rise of private labels as premium offerings, highlighting their impact on meeting customer demands and staying competitive in an ever-changing market. Read More

Speakers

Sanjeev Rao

Ex Ceo Being Human and Retail Leader

Vikram Idnani

President and CIO

Landmark Group

Deepak Jain

CEO - India and Sri Lanka

Amante

Manohar Chatlani

Managing Director

Soch Apparels Private Limited

Lavanya Pachisia

CEO

Zivame

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

This panel will feature representatives from prominent garment buying houses, liaison offices that cater to international retailers, and global brands who will focus on the evolution of apparel buying and sourcing as well as their critical roles in the global supply chain. Panellists will explore how their responsibilities have transformed, the cha... This panel will feature representatives from prominent garment buying houses, liaison offices that cater to international retailers, and global brands who will focus on the evolution of apparel buying and sourcing as well as their critical roles in the global supply chain. Panellists will explore how their responsibilities have transformed, the changes they’ve implemented, and what they expect from garment manufacturers in today’s competitive environment. Read More

Speakers

Dipti Bopaiah

MD - Subcontinent

PVH Supply Chain

Murugan Thenkondar

President Marketing and Global Head

Birla Cellulose

Lalit Kapoor

Vice President

Li & Fung India

Neetu Agarwal

MD & CEO

Canberg Global Sourcing Pvt. Ltd.

Betty Herry

Country Head - India

ZXY International

Charan Singh

Director and Regional General Manager – RCP Emerging Market, Retail and Consumer Products

UL Solutions

Mridul Dasgupta

GM - Apparel

Anko Sourcing

Rakhi Handa

Consultant

PRESENTATION

Conference Hall

This session will explore how distributors act as key enablers in scaling brands across major Indian cities, unlocking new market segments, and navigating the complexities of retail expansion. Attendees will gain actionable insights into effective brand-distributor partnerships, challenges in market penetration, and the potential of multi-channel g... This session will explore how distributors act as key enablers in scaling brands across major Indian cities, unlocking new market segments, and navigating the complexities of retail expansion. Attendees will gain actionable insights into effective brand-distributor partnerships, challenges in market penetration, and the potential of multi-channel growth strategies.   Read More

Speakers

Sunil Jhunjhunwala

Co-Founder & MD

Techno Sportswear Pvt. Ltd.

FIRESIDE CHAT

Conference Hall

The fashion preferences of Millennials, Gen Z, and Alpha consumers are ever-evolving in the Indian retail market, encapsulating the essence of their choices that drive the continual transformation of the apparel landscape. In this session, dive deeper into the psychographics of consumers, exploring their brand loyalty, the impact of social media an... The fashion preferences of Millennials, Gen Z, and Alpha consumers are ever-evolving in the Indian retail market, encapsulating the essence of their choices that drive the continual transformation of the apparel landscape. In this session, dive deeper into the psychographics of consumers, exploring their brand loyalty, the impact of social media and their expectations from sustainable and ethical fashion practices. Read More

Speakers

Sudiksha Jain

Co-founder

Necesera

Urvashi Gupta

Director - Account Management,

South Asia, WGSN

Vivek Sandhwar

Chief Operating Officer

Being Human Clothing

Anant Tanted

Founder & CEO,

The Indian Garage Co

Nishant Poddar

CMO and Head of Retail Experience

Wrogn

Ashmeer Sayyed

Retail Leader & Ex-CRO

DaMensch

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

This panel will focus on the sourcing strategies of Indian retailers and brands, the challenges they face in domestic garment sourcing, and how these differ from the export-focused sourcing needs of international brands. The session will also explore whether Indian brands need to look beyond local manufacturing and source from countries like Bangla... This panel will focus on the sourcing strategies of Indian retailers and brands, the challenges they face in domestic garment sourcing, and how these differ from the export-focused sourcing needs of international brands. The session will also explore whether Indian brands need to look beyond local manufacturing and source from countries like Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam to stay competitive. Read More

Speakers

Atul Ujagar

Former MD Sourcing - Indian Subcontinent

Nike

Ashish Tomar

Head of Sourcing

Bestseller India

Narendra Babu

VP Sourcing, Apparels & Accessories

Page Industries Limited

Anurag Kapur

Format Head of Sourcing

AZORTE, Reliance Retail

Amit Mudris

Head of Sourcing

Nicobar Design Pvt. Ltd.

Ajay Pandey

Director - Quality, Tech & Production

Agilitas Sports

Abhishek Jani

CEO

Fairtrade India Project

Sandeep Pandey

Director and Head of Sourcing

TMRW

Neeraj Purania

AVP and Sourcing Head

Bewakoof

Wicrant Gambhir

Head - Sourcing, Product Integrity & Quality, Babyshop Concept

Landmark Group