AGENDA 2025
11:00 to 11:40
FIRESIDE CHAT
Small Order Quantities: Right Strategies for Start-ups
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
11:50 to 12:00
BROWZWEAR PRESENTATION
Unlocking Value Beyond 3D with Product Data and AI
SPEAKERS
Lena Lim
Co-Founder and CCO Browzwear
12:00 to 12:10
FAIRTRADE INDIA PROJECT PRESENTATION
Creating Authentic Impact with Fairtrade
SPEAKERS
Abhishek Jani
CEO Fairtrade India Project
12:10 to 13:10
PANEL DISCUSSION - POWERED BY BLUESIGN
Sustain It to Lead It: Apparel’s Sourcing Future
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.
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
14:45 to 15:00
WGSN PRESENTATION
APAC Gen Z Priorities 25/26
SPEAKERS
Puneet Dudeja
Director of Business Development (South Asia) WGSN
15:00 to 15:10
WFX PRESENTATION
Fashion Supply Chain: Track Responsibly, Sustain Efficiently!
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
SPEAKERS
Puneet Kumar
AVP Implementation WFX
15:10 to 16:10
PANEL DISCUSSION
Shaping Garment Manufacturing in Changing Landscape and Driving Growth
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
16:30 to 16:40
FYND PRESENTATION
AI and 3D - Design to Shelf: A Way for Retailers
SPEAKERS
Dharmendra Mehta
Managing Director MEA Fynd
16:40 to 16:50
COTTON USA PRESENTATION
Cotton 2.0: Global Sourcing, Local Impacts, Sustainable Futures
SPEAKERS
Peush Narang
Representative - India & Sri Lanka Cotton Council International
17:00 to 18:00
PANEL DISCUSSION
Future of India's Fashion Retail: Growth Trajectories and Lessons from Industry Leaders
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.
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
10:45 to 11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
Adapting to Change and Meeting Retailer’s Expectations
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.
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
11:55 to 12:05
BLUESIGN PRESENTATION
BLUESIGN PRESENTATION
SPEAKERS
Katharina Verena Mayer
CRM Director - South Asia & Turkey Bluesign (An SGS Company)
12:10 to 13:10
PANEL DISCUSSION
Textile Industry’s Response to Changing Garment Manufacturer Expectations
SPEAKERS
Shalendra Vasudev
CMO INVIYA - Indorama
Amit Aneja
Lead - Supply Chain and Raw Material MAS Capital
Manish Bharati
CBO - International Business Silver Spark
Mukesh Bansal
EVP - Marketing Vardhman Textiles
Nishi Vora
Director - Growth & Strategy Fashion Accessories India (RCBC Group)
Aashish Mundhara
Managing Director Keshari Industries
Manmohan Singh
CMO Grasim Industries
14:30 to 14:45
PRESENTATION
Why the Right Distribution Strategy Matters for Brand Expansion!
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.
SPEAKERS
Sunil Jhunjhunwala
Co-Founder & MD Techno Sportswear Pvt. Ltd.
14:45 to 15:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
Content That Sells: Visual Storytelling and 3D Assets in Fashion Retail
SPEAKERS
Pankaj Keyal
Principal - Growth TMRW An Aditya Birla Group Venture
Sharrom Yezdegardi
Head of Enterprise Growth, 3D & Immersive INDIA Adobe
Vivek Sandhwar
Chief Operating Officer Being Human Clothing
Harshendra Maheshwari
VP and National Head of Store Experience and VM Max Fashion
16:00 to 16:40
FIRESIDE CHAT
Understanding the Future Fashion Consumer of India
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.
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
16:50 to 17:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
Future of Garment Sourcing for Indian Retailers: Domestic Challenges and Global Perspectives
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.
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
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