AGENDA 2024

10:40 to 10:45
KEYNOTE

Opening Remark On Sustainability

SPEAKERS

Sandeep Das
CEO, Greater China and President, Global Softlines and Hardlines, Intertek
10:45 to 10:55
PRESENTATION

U.S. Cotton & Supply Chain Transparency - Enhancing Competitiveness of Indian Textile Industry

SPEAKERS

Peush Narang
Representative - India & Sri Lanka, Cotton Council International
11:00 to 12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

Sustainable Shift: Strategies for a Greener Fashion Supply Chain

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
12:10 to 12:20
KEYNOTE

Breaking the 30 days trend to shelf barrier - How technology and co-creation can help brands innovate more and faster!

SPEAKERS

Piyush Jalan
Co-Founder
Thimblerr
12:25 to 13:25
PANEL DISCUSSION

Sourcing 2.0: Co-creating a Futureproof Framework

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.

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
14:45 to 15:05
WORKSHOP

Business Strategy: Selling to Gen Z

SPEAKERS

Puneet Dudeja
Director of Business Development (South Asia)
WGSN
15:10 to 15:20
KEYNOTE

Future of Manufacturing – Levelling up from a Capacity Provider to an Efficient, Agile and Sustainable Product Partner Digitally

SPEAKERS

Lena Lim
Co-Founder and CCO
Browzwear
15:20 to 15:30
Presentation

Role of 3D in Speeding Up Production

SPEAKERS

Sharrom Yezdegardi
Head of Enterprise Growth, 3D & Immersive INDIA
Adobe
15:30 to 15:40
PRESENTATION

Speed to market - Building the Indian Shein

SPEAKERS

Gunish Jain
CEO
BlueKaktus
15:45 to 16:45
PANEL DISCUSSION

How to Enhance Speed to Market in Fashion Supply Chain?

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.

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
16:50 to 17:00
KEYNOTE

Unlock Your Potential with Lectra 4.0 Manufacturing Strategy

SPEAKERS

David Leprovost
Vice President for South West and South East Asia Lectra
17:00 to 18:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

Strategies for Managing Bulk, Small, and Split Orders in Apparel Manufacturing

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.

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
11:30 to 11:50
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Define Your Niche and Target Market

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Ashwini Seth
Co-Founder and CEO
Dennison India
12:00 To 12:20
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Develop Your Brand Identity

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Dhiraj Agarwal
Co-Founder and CEO
Campus Sutra
12:30 To 12:50
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Design Your Collection and Identify Right Manufacturers

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

S Kannan
Founder & CEO
FabricTRAZE
13:00 To 13:20
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

How to Build Future-Proof Procurement Strategies for Startups

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Shirish Srivastava
VP - Sourcing
Myntra
15:00 To 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

Greening the Denim Supply Chain

SPEAKERS

Sandeep Golam
Director of Operations
Armana Group
Jayanth Kashyap
Investment Lead, Good Fashion Fund
Prachi Sharma
Director of Sourcing (Denim and Accessories), Myntra
Rajiv Bajaj
Head of Design
Bestseller India
Md. Sohel Sadat
MD
Shin Shin Group
Aamir Akhtar
Group President and CEO
Jindal Worldwide
Kaustubh Korde
Founder and Director
Modelink Lifestyle
Srihari Balakrishnan
MD
KG Fabriks
11:00 to 11:10
KEYNOTE

Sports Apparel Market in India

SPEAKERS

Sankar Chatterjee
CEO
Decathlon India
11:10 to 12:10
PANEL DISCUSSION

India’s Retail Growth Story: The Power of Tier 2-6 Markets

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.

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
12:25 to 12:35
KEYNOTE

Co-creating Sustainability - Bluesign Way

SPEAKERS

Katharina Verena Mayer
CRM - Director, South Asia, Bluesign
12:40 to 13:40
PANEL DISCUSSION

Co-Creating Sustainability: Exploring Opportunities

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.

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
14:45 to 15:20
FIRESIDE CHAT

Green Funding for Apparel & Textile for Net Zero Outcome

SPEAKERS

Venugopal R
Manager
Envint (Moderator)
Jayanth Kashyap
Investment Lead, Good Fashion Fund
Siddharth Lulla
Principal
Intellecap
15:20 to 15:30
PRESENTATION

Intertek- Your Partner In Sustainable Business Excellence

SPEAKERS

Manu Gahlowt
Director - Softlines
Intertek India
15:35 to 15:45
KEYNOTE

Opportunities for Sustainable Raw Materials Sourcing in Functional Fabrics

SPEAKERS

Shalendra Vasudeva
CMO, INVIYA Spandex, Indorama India
15:45 to 16:45
PANEL DISCUSSION

Sourcing Quick, Small, and Close to Consumption

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.

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
17:15 to 18:15
PANEL DISCUSSION

Sustainability Check: Are Alternative Materials Walking the Talk?

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.

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
16:50 To 16:55
KEYNOTE

Fashion for Good: Accelerating and Scaling Sustainable Innovation

SPEAKERS

Dipanwita Ray
Innovation Analyst
Fashion for Good
17:05 To 17:15
PRESENTATION

Colorifix creates colour without harming people or the planet

SPEAKERS

Raj Patil
Head of Product Implementation
Colorifix
16:55 To 17:05
PRESENTATION

AltMat - New Age Materials and Sustainability at Scale

SPEAKERS

Shikha Shah
Founder and CEO
AltMat
12:15 To 12:25
KEYNOTE

UL Solutions – Safety, Compliance and Sustainability

SPEAKERS

Charan Singh
Senior Director & Global Industry Leader, Retail & Consumer Products, UL
11:30 To 11:50
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Build an Online Presence and Market Your Brand

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Vipul Mathur
Principal Consultant
Luminatiq Consulting
12:00 To 12:20
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Creating a Community to Gain Consumers’ Loyalty

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Kanupriya Mundhra
Co-Founder & CCO
aastey
12:30 To 12:50
START-UP MASTERCLASS SERIES

Raise Your Brand with Customer Feedback and Funds

Building a D2C Brand: Race to First Sell

SPEAKERS

Soumajit Bhowmik
CEO
Styched
13:00 To 13:30
MASTERCLASS

Navigating On-Demand Manufacturing for Efficient and Sustainable Production

SPEAKERS

Dr. Prabir Jana
Professor
NIFT Delhi
15:00 To 15:45
FIRESIDE CHAT

Beyond 5-Pocket: Exploring Trends in Denim

SPEAKERS

Jayant Kumar
Lead - Denim Design Division,
Arvind Ltd.
Ranjit Jha
Design Head - Vdot & Denim Labs, Van Heusen (ABFRL)
Puneet Dudeja
Director of Business Development (South Asia)
WGSN
16:00 To 16:20
WORKSHOP

Digital Hybrid Printing: The New Frontier in Textile Technology

SPEAKERS

Deepak Siddharth K
Founder
RDX Digital Technologies
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