PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

The speakers in this session will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of how sustainability can be integrated into the denim supply chain, focusing on best practices, innovative strategies, and the benefits of sustainable practices for both businesses and the environment.

Speakers

Dr Sunder Balakrishnan

MD

Natur Tech

Nisha Menezes

Director – Climate and Energy

PwC

Peush Narang

Representative - India & Sri Lanka, Cotton Council International

Anurag Gupta

Managing Director

Usha Yarns

Aashray Thatai

Director

FA Home & Apparel

Sandeep Das

CEO, Greater China and President, Global Softlines and Hardlines, Intertek

Siddharth Lulla

Principal

Intellecap

Shankar Raman

COO

Aquarelle India

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

Sourcing managers from fashion retailers and brands are increasingly embracing the concept of new-age sourcing, leveraging digital tools to streamline both core and non-core activities. In this session, sourcing managers across retail brands will share their insights and experiences on how digitalization has revolutionized their sourcing operations... Sourcing managers from fashion retailers and brands are increasingly embracing the concept of new-age sourcing, leveraging digital tools to streamline both core and non-core activities. In this session, sourcing managers across retail brands will share their insights and experiences on how digitalization has revolutionized their sourcing operations. The panel will then move on to discuss the implications for the apparel manufacturers and co-creation of framework for the supply chain to work better and faster, along with manifold benefits the stakeholders bring, including cost savings, enhanced efficiency, and heightened transparency. Read More

Speakers

Piyush Jalan

Co-Founder

Thimblerr

Sowrabha HY

Head of Sourcing

Nykd

Vishwa Dipak

Head of Buying and Sourcing - Kidswear Fashion, Easybuy (Landmark Group)

Dr. Stephen Patton

Director of Sourcing

Liverpool Mexico

Anshul Ved Grover

Branch Manager - Apparel

PUMA

Raja Harbinder Singh

VP - Sourcing, Quality and Tech

ABFRL

Narendra Babu

VP - Outsourcing

Jockey

Renuka Hardasani

AVP - Sourcing & PD, Only & Vero Moda

Bestseller

Arun Bhatt

Senior Director - Sourcing and Quality

Pepe Jeans

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

Speed to market is of utmost importance in today’s fast-paced fashion industry. This session aims to explore how the technologies like 3D, ERP, MES, RFID and logistics solutions can accelerate speed to market in the fashion industry supply chain, enabling brands and factories to meet consumer demands for faster product launches and improved agility... Speed to market is of utmost importance in today’s fast-paced fashion industry. This session aims to explore how the technologies like 3D, ERP, MES, RFID and logistics solutions can accelerate speed to market in the fashion industry supply chain, enabling brands and factories to meet consumer demands for faster product launches and improved agility. Presentations: Role of 3D in Speeding Up Production: Explore how 3D modelling and virtual prototyping technologies enable faster design iterations, reduce sample development times, and facilitate quicker decision-making in the product development phase. Integration of ERP, MES, RFID and Supply Chain Solutions: Discuss the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies in optimizing inventory management, production scheduling, and order fulfilment processes. Optimizing Logistics for Faster Deliveries: Address the importance of optimizing logistics operations through advanced technologies such as predictive analytics, route optimization, and real-time tracking to minimize lead times and expedite product deliveries to market. Read More

Speakers

Anindya Ray

Founder and CEO

Studio Earth

Sharrom Yezdegardi

Head of Enterprise Growth, 3D & Immersive INDIA

Adobe

Anirwan Bansriyar

Director of Design And Product

Aquarelle India

Amit Mishra

SVP - Sourcing, PD and Quality

Max Fashion

Kaushlendra Narayan

Director - Garmenting Operations & Outsourcing

Silver Spark

Lena Lim

Co-Founder and CCO

Browzwear

Gunish Jain

CEO

BlueKaktus

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

Apparel manufacturers often face the challenge of managing a variety of order types, including bulk, small, and split orders. Each type of order comes with its own set of complexities and requires tailored strategies to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This session will explore best practices and innovative approach... Apparel manufacturers often face the challenge of managing a variety of order types, including bulk, small, and split orders. Each type of order comes with its own set of complexities and requires tailored strategies to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This session will explore best practices and innovative approaches for managing these diverse order types, focusing on optimizing production processes, maintaining quality, and meeting delivery timelines. The speakers will also discuss key strategies and considerations for maintaining operational efficiency and financial health of the factories while catering to varying demands of buyers. Read More

Speakers

Kamalendu Sith

GM - Digital Transformation, Gokaldas Exports

David Leprovost

Vice President for South West and South East Asia Lectra

Ashok Kumar

Global Head of IE

Aquarelle India

Nishi Vora

Director - Growth & Strategy Fashion Accessories India (RCBC Group)

Nitin Kapoor

Founder

IBA

Raghavendra Shah

Senior VP

Texport Industries

Amit Gugnani

Senior Partner

Fashion (Textile & Apparel) Technopak Advisors

Deepak Dsouza

Production Director (SW Asia)

Decathlon

Harsh Kumar

Business Development Manager

CLO Virtual Fashion

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Ashwini Seth

Co-Founder and CEO

Dennison India

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Dhiraj Agarwal

Co-Founder and CEO

Campus Sutra

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

S Kannan

Founder & CEO

FabricTRAZE

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Shirish Srivastava

VP - Sourcing

Myntra

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

This session will delve into the remarkable growth trajectory of India's apparel retail market, projected to reach a market size of US $ 105 billion in 2024 and an expected US $120 billion by 2029. The discussion will focus on growing consumer spending capacities, demographics, the expansion of fashion retailers into tier 2 to tier 6 cities, the ri... This session will delve into the remarkable growth trajectory of India's apparel retail market, projected to reach a market size of US $ 105 billion in 2024 and an expected US $120 billion by 2029. The discussion will focus on growing consumer spending capacities, demographics, the expansion of fashion retailers into tier 2 to tier 6 cities, the rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands alongside traditional brick-and-mortar stores, and the enabling role of e-commerce. Read More

Speakers

Sankar Chatterjee

CEO

Decathlon India

Rahul Chakrabarty

Partner - Strategy & Transformation

EY Parthenon

Ashmeer Sayyed

Chief Retail Officer

DaMensch

Manish Bharati

CBO - Garmenting and International Business

Raymond

Vivek Sandhwar

COO

Being Human Clothing

Jayesh Kothari

President

V-Mart Retail

Sugam Asani

CBO

Bestseller India

Amitabh Suri

CEO - USPA

Arvind Fashions

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

The fashion industry has been exploring the concept of co-creation as a collaborative approach. While it’s largely being driven by brands and manufacturers, it also involves stakeholders across the apparel value chain, including material suppliers. NGOs can play the part of facilitator. This session aims to delve into the collaborative efforts need... The fashion industry has been exploring the concept of co-creation as a collaborative approach. While it’s largely being driven by brands and manufacturers, it also involves stakeholders across the apparel value chain, including material suppliers. NGOs can play the part of facilitator. This session aims to delve into the collaborative efforts needed to facilitate sustainability in the apparel industry, addressing the opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and positive impact. Read More

Speakers

Pranjal Jyoti Goswami

Chief Sustainability Officer, Gokaldas Export

S Saranraj

CEO

Superbb Tex

Sucharu Uppal

Joint President

Birla Cellulose (Aditya Birla Group)

Sayooj Thekkevariath

Partner - Climate Change and Sustainability

EY

Karan Malhotra

Business Development Manager, Pratibha Syntex Ltd.

Elango Viswanathan

CEO

SNQS International

Katharina Verena Mayer

CRM - Director, South Asia, Bluesign

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

The shift in consumer behaviour towards fast fashion, demand for customization, and the rise of e-commerce are collectively necessitating quicker, smaller, and more localized sourcing approaches. This session will explore the trends and strategies for sourcing apparels that are quick to market, produced in smaller quantities, and sourced closer to... The shift in consumer behaviour towards fast fashion, demand for customization, and the rise of e-commerce are collectively necessitating quicker, smaller, and more localized sourcing approaches. This session will explore the trends and strategies for sourcing apparels that are quick to market, produced in smaller quantities, and sourced closer to consumption markets, in response to evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics. Read More

Speakers

Ganesh Anantha

VP-Operations

XYXX Apparels

Sandeep Pandey

Head of Sourcing

TMRW - House of Brands

Vikram Singh

SR. VP (Global Sourcing)

DBS Lifestyle Ltd.

Anand C Nirna

Director Sourcing, PD, HOB - Operation & Analytics, Myntra

Alekh Kumar

Sourcing Leader for India

Decathlon

Kiruba Devi

Head - Category & Sourcing

Zivame

Kumar Prashant

Team head - Apparel Sourcing

Puma Group

Shalendra Vasudeva

CMO, INVIYA Spandex, Indorama India

PANEL DISCUSSION

Conference Hall

With growing concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion, there is increasing interest in exploring alternative materials made from hemp, bamboo, banana, pineapple etc. as substitutes for traditional materials. However, questions remain about the true sustainability and cost implications of these alternatives. This session aims to de... With growing concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion, there is increasing interest in exploring alternative materials made from hemp, bamboo, banana, pineapple etc. as substitutes for traditional materials. However, questions remain about the true sustainability and cost implications of these alternatives. This session aims to delve into the complexities surrounding alternative materials, their environmental footprint, availability and their potential role in building a more sustainable future. Read More

Speakers

Chaitsi Ahuja

Founder

Brown Living

Ruchita Singh

Co-Founder

Amar Kosa

Shikha Shah

Founder and CEO

AltMat

Neli Kools

Co-Founder

Intimate Queen

Charmee Ambavat

Founder and Creative Director

Terra Tribe

Manuraj Sureshbabu

Co-Founder and CFO, Varthagam

Neha Salam

Category Head - Retail Merchandising and Planning, Aristobrat

Rema Sivaram

Co-founder

Fairkonnect

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Vipul Mathur

Principal Consultant

Luminatiq Consulting

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Kanupriya Mundhra

Co-Founder & CCO

aastey

START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Conference Hall

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

Speakers

Soumajit Bhowmik

CEO

Styched