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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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