PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

Leading fashion retailers and brands are embracing sustainability as a key component of their corporate strategy and culture. The goal of the session is to inspire more companies to adopt sustainable practices and create a more sustainable and equitable future for the industry. The speakers will discuss how they are integrating sustainable practice... Leading fashion retailers and brands are embracing sustainability as a key component of their corporate strategy and culture. The goal of the session is to inspire more companies to adopt sustainable practices and create a more sustainable and equitable future for the industry. The speakers will discuss how they are integrating sustainable practices, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they see. Read More

Speakers

Buddhi Paranamana

Sustainability and Innovation Director

PDS Group

Richesh Samataray

Manager - Sustainability and Chemical

M&S India and Sri Lanka

Sandeep Das

RMD - South Asia

Intertek

Ashish Dhir

Executive Vice President (Consumer and Retail)

1Lattice

Dr. Naresh Tyagi

Chief Sustainability Officer

Aditya Birla Fashion

Bruce Atherley

Executive Director

Cotton Council International

PANEL DISCUSSION 3

Conference Hall

The fast fashion industry’s focus on cheap labor and materials creates overconsumption and waste, yet the majority of brands and retailers focus on producing garments in bulk and selling them at low cost! It begs the question of whether it makes economic sense to move away from fast fashion! The panelists in this session will figure out why conscio... The fast fashion industry’s focus on cheap labor and materials creates overconsumption and waste, yet the majority of brands and retailers focus on producing garments in bulk and selling them at low cost! It begs the question of whether it makes economic sense to move away from fast fashion! The panelists in this session will figure out why conscious fashion should be given deserving focus. Read More

Speakers

Shruti Gautam Baruah

Brand Head

Bharathi Menon

Integrated Sales Manager for Retail & Lifestyle, Maersk South Asia

Maersk

Akhil Duggar Jain

ED

Madame (Fast Fashion)

Swikruti Pradhan

Founder & Creative Director

Rustic Hueâ„¢

Priya B

Director

EY India

Manorath Dhillon

CEO

OKHAI

BRIDGING TALK 3

Conference Hall

The fashion industry has been exploring alternative materials such as plant fibres, recycled materials, bamboo, hemp, and mushroom among others to reduce environmental impact. The panel discussion will highlight the benefits and challenges of using these materials and encourage their adoption to build a more sustainable fashion industry. The discus... The fashion industry has been exploring alternative materials such as plant fibres, recycled materials, bamboo, hemp, and mushroom among others to reduce environmental impact. The panel discussion will highlight the benefits and challenges of using these materials and encourage their adoption to build a more sustainable fashion industry. The discussion will also explore the roles of stakeholders like retailers, brands, manufacturers and governments in promoting these alternatives. Read More

Speakers

Benjamin Sainsbury

Country Manager

IDFL

Shreyans Kokra

CEO

Canvaloop

Ganesh Kasekar

Representative South Asia

GOTS

Mousmi Sejpal

Business Head-Hemp Fabric Lab

BOHECO

Saikat Mitra

SVP and Creative Director

Van Heusen

BRIDGING TALK 1

Conference Hall

To create a sustainable fashion brand, one has to start by prioritising eco-friendly materials and ethical sourcing practices. Developing a supply chain that is transparent and traceable, and considering the implementation of a circular business model that minimises waste is crucial. The workshop will educate the attendees on the importance of sust... To create a sustainable fashion brand, one has to start by prioritising eco-friendly materials and ethical sourcing practices. Developing a supply chain that is transparent and traceable, and considering the implementation of a circular business model that minimises waste is crucial. The workshop will educate the attendees on the importance of sustainability and investing in long-term partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders who share similar values. Read More

Speakers

Ruchika Sachdeva

Founder & Creative Director

BODICE Studio

Neerja Lakhani

Co-Founder

Inner Sense

Chaitsi Ahuja

Founder

Brown Living

Nandini B S

Co-Founder

Pure Cloth

Neha Kabra

Founder

Maati

PANEL DISCUSSION 2

Conference Hall

Green manufacturing practices such as increasing energy efficiency, using renewable energy, reducing waste and prioritising worker safety are crucial for apparel factories. Panellists will discuss strategies to implement these practices and also examine the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to sustainable practices and the role of techn... Green manufacturing practices such as increasing energy efficiency, using renewable energy, reducing waste and prioritising worker safety are crucial for apparel factories. Panellists will discuss strategies to implement these practices and also examine the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to sustainable practices and the role of technology and innovation. Read More

Speakers

David Hillen

GM & Director

Gildan Brands

Madhura Mitra

Executive Director - Climate Change, Carbon Markets & Sustainability, PwC

PwC

Dr. Karthik ND

Regional Managing Director - South Asia, Eurofins Product Testing

Eurofins

Shabnam Bassi

Director (Sustainable Buildings)

TERI (Building)

Shreyaskar Chaudhary

Managing Director

Pratibha Syntex

Vivek Adhia

Director (Climate and Sustainability)

BCG (Consulting firm)

Anant Ahuja

Head - Organisational Development

Shahi Exports

BRIDGING TALK 2

Conference Hall

The fashion industry has been exploring alternative materials such as plant fibres, recycled materials, bamboo, hemp, and mushroom among others to reduce environmental impact. The panel discussion will highlight the benefits and challenges of using these materials and encourage their adoption to build a more sustainable fashion industry. The discus... The fashion industry has been exploring alternative materials such as plant fibres, recycled materials, bamboo, hemp, and mushroom among others to reduce environmental impact. The panel discussion will highlight the benefits and challenges of using these materials and encourage their adoption to build a more sustainable fashion industry. The discussion will also explore the roles of stakeholders like retailers, brands, manufacturers and governments in promoting these alternatives. Read More

Speakers

Rajiv Bajaj

Head of Design and Product

Jack & Jones

ManMohan Singh

Chief Marketing Officer

LIVA

Mukesh Bansal

EVP Marketing

Vardhman Textiles

Malik Ahamadeen

CGO

MAS Holdings

Ganesh Kasekar

Representative South Asia

GOTS

PANEL DISCUSSION 1

Conference Hall

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... 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 retailers. Read More

Speakers

Tushar Kapoor

MD

Kapsons

Harshendra Maheshwari

VP & National Head - Visual Merchandising, Phygital & Store Experience

Max Fashions (Landmark Group)

Gaurav Sachdeva

Retail Head

Bestseller India

Ram Agarwal

CMD

V2

Devangshu Dutta

Chief Executive

Third Eyesight

Chippy Mehta

CEO

Bombay Shirt Company

PANEL DISCUSSION 2

Conference Hall

Sourcing as a Service (SaaS) is revolutionizing procurement in fashion. Traditional buying houses now collaborate with brands, offering value-added services like collection curation, production, and inventory management. A panel of sourcing heads and buyers as well as buying houses will discuss how adopting SaaS benefits brands with increased sales... Sourcing as a Service (SaaS) is revolutionizing procurement in fashion. Traditional buying houses now collaborate with brands, offering value-added services like collection curation, production, and inventory management. A panel of sourcing heads and buyers as well as buying houses will discuss how adopting SaaS benefits brands with increased sales, improved reputation, customer satisfaction, higher product quality, and cost reduction. Read More

Speakers

Shirish Shrivastava

Head of Apparel Sourcing

PUMA India

Devender Gupta

Founding Partner

Asmara International

Pranav Jha

Director of Sourcing

Myntra

Narendra Babu

VP (Outsourcing)

Page Industries

Rakhi Handa

Consultant

Arjun Puri

Director

KAS Group Asia

BRIDGING TALK 2

Conference Hall

Exposing hidden factory performance is the first step in improving the operational performance and profitability of any garment unit. Digitisation of a garment factory is the solution as it involves the integration of digital technologies and processes to streamline operations and increase efficiency. The discussion in the workshop will revolve aro... Exposing hidden factory performance is the first step in improving the operational performance and profitability of any garment unit. Digitisation of a garment factory is the solution as it involves the integration of digital technologies and processes to streamline operations and increase efficiency. The discussion in the workshop will revolve around the requisites for factories to digitize their processes. Read More

Speakers

Dr. Prabir Jana

Professor

NIFT Delhi

Maashed Rumman Abdullah

Director

Dressmen Ltd.

Vinay Advani

GM (IT)

Texport Industries

Harsh Kumar

Business Development Manager

Clo 3D

PANEL DISCUSSION 3

Conference Hall

Smaller MOQs are becoming increasingly prevalent due to changing shopper preferences, e-commerce dominance, and the use of social media platforms for sales. Adapting to smaller MOQs requires transforming the entire supply chain. While some factories are reorganizing to address small-quantity, many lack knowledge and expertise in agile manufacturing... Smaller MOQs are becoming increasingly prevalent due to changing shopper preferences, e-commerce dominance, and the use of social media platforms for sales. Adapting to smaller MOQs requires transforming the entire supply chain. While some factories are reorganizing to address small-quantity, many lack knowledge and expertise in agile manufacturing. The panel discussion will explore the feasibility of profitable small MOQ production for factories and retail industry strategies for placing smaller orders. Read More

Speakers

S Kannan

CEO

Eastman Brand

Ujjawal Asthana

Co-Founder

Zymrat

Garima Bhat

Co-Founder

Creatnet Services

Aamir Ashraf

Director

Timex Garments (Private) Ltd.

Ashwini Seth

Co-Founder

Dennison