AGENDA 2022

The consumer of today is very selective and also conscious of why he/she is making a certain purchase. Customization, quick delivery, price and nature care are factors which are playing on the mind of customers while garment selection.

Understandably, the retailer and the brands are exploring new ways to know their customer more intimately. Buying / Sourcing / Merchandising / Designing teams with the retailers and brands, run by enterprising managers are critical links to the entire process of selecting the right design, right product and right vendor who can connect with the needs of the end customer.
14.30 - 15.30
FACILITATING BUYER-SUPPLIER UNDERSTANDING

VENDOR SESSION

Understanding what a fashion buyer wants is one of the most critical factors to succeed in global fashion business. The importance is accentuated by the fact that the dynamics of the business is changing very fast and manufacturers are always on the lookout for opportunities to meet and understand what... ...

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SPEAKERS

Melissa Moylan
VP and Creative Director-Womenswear
Neeraj Nagpal
Customer Care Associate and President – Brands
Manu Ahuja
SVP, Branded Fashion & Sportswear
11:00 - 12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

REINVENTING PHYSICAL RETAIL

E-commerce and mobile commerce have drastically changed the retail landscape. Today's global consumers demand convenience and expediency, expecting immediate gratification. To meet these demands, physical retailers must transform the traditional shopping experience through technology integration, immersive experiences and community building. Fashion players worldwide must leverage social media channels and become... ... experience to remain competitive in the digital age. Participants in the discussion will learn from successful retailers' experiences and apply their learnings to their own businesses.

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SPEAKERS

Ram Agarwal
CMD
Sanjay Vakharia
CEO
Ajay Kapoor
President, Retail
Gurvinderjit Singh Samra
Chief Business Officer
Sanjeev Rao
CEO
Berry Singh
COO
Ankur Bisen
Senior Partner & Head Retail
12:30 - 13:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

FASHION INNOVATION USING AI

Fashion brands are increasingly using AI to revolutionise the industry. One of the most prominent applications of AI in fashion is the ability to turn data into engaging and enriching information, helping brands to personalise customer experiences, optimise supply chains and forecast trends. AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots are also... ... e unique and customisable products.

It will be interesting to know what all brands are doing to grow their businesses by applying artificial intelligence.

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SPEAKERS

Manish Bharti
Business Director- Garmenting and IB
Hemamalini Padmanabhan
BD and Customer Success
Nishant Poddar
CMO & Head Retail Experience
Swaminathan R.
CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Puneet Dudeja
Director Business Development, South Asia
Nitin Gupta
Design Lead
14:00 - 15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

UPCYCLING- THE NEW FRONTIER FOR SUSTAINABILITY

With climate change becoming a growing concern, the fashion industry has come under the microscope for its unsustainable practices. The fashion industry contributed 2.1 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2018 which is 4 per cent of the global total. To tackle GHG emissions in the industry,... ... ble waste through the take back schemes. These schemes are further popularised by Gen Z with channels of thrift shopping and product afterlife enhancement. As we look towards a greener tomorrow in the fashion industry, brands and major fashion houses need to implement sustainable strategies in their process to suit the changing consumer needs.

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SPEAKERS

Kaustubh Korde
Senior Director - Product Development & Sourcing
Prasad Pant
South Asia Director
Suvidha Chopra
Sourcing Specialist / Merchandizing / DEI / Sustainability
Ajay Ravuri
Head Of Quality & Sustainability
Ruchita Chhabra
COUNTRY PROGRAM MANAGER
Shailesh Kumar Sharma
Director - Connectivity & Products
15:30 - 16:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

SOURCING IN TIMES OF DIGITISATION…

Industry 4.0 digitisation is the latest buzz in the manufacturing supply chain and its impact on the apparel value chain is significant. Implementing such tools and solutions in fashion supply chains can simplify processes, enhance transparency and improve timelines. The fashion supply chain can also benefit from reduced lead times,... ... lted in agile supply chains and quicker response times. They will share insights on how sourcing teams can adapt to these changes and make their supply chain more resilient.

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SPEAKERS

Neetu Jotwani
Svp- Sourcing/ Product/ Business
Alekh Kumar
India Sourcing Leader
Suparna Malhotra
Vice President
Gunish Jain
CEO
Arjun Puri
Director
12:30 - 13:00
BRIDGING SESSION

BRIDGING SESSION 2: SUPARNA MALHOTRA, VICE PRESIDENT, NEWTIMES GROUP

Vendor selection and their management is important for many reasons which include maintaining a healthy supply chain against the geo-political disturbances such as wars or pandemic or any other natural calamity. The brands and retailers should therefore select the right vendor who can deliver the right product at competitive price... ... related to vendor selection on behalf of the brands and retailers.

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SPEAKERS

Suparna Malhotra
Vice President
12:30 - 13:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

IDEATIVE SESSION 1: FUTURE CONSUMER 2024 BY WGSN EXPERTS

Coming July, meet our experts as we deep dive into the future consumers’ 2024 sentiments and profiles, fashion innovations and what must be done to win the minds and market share of tomorrow. WGSN will also unfold the actions needed by brands to create products that consumers will prioritise in... ... Read More

SPEAKERS

Urvashi Gupta
Director - Account Management (South Asia)
Yianni Giovanoglou
Trend Expert
Puneet Dudeja
Director Business Development, South Asia
14:00 - 14:30
SPOTLIGHT SESSION

SPOTLIGHT SESSION 2: MOHD. KAMALUDDIN, BGMEA

Bangladesh’s garment industry is on an awe-inspiring journey with current apparel exports of US $ 36 billion and it is projected to grow to US $ 100 billion in exports by 2030. Being the second-largest apparel exporter globally, what have been the key catalysts for this growth? How prepared is... ... s being planned to ensure sustainable, long-term growth.

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SPEAKERS

Mohammed Kamal Uddin
Chairman
11:00 - 12:00
DIRECTIONS THAT WILL IMPACT FASHION RETAIL

CHANGES IN GLOBAL CONSUMER TRENDS

Fashion retail has been at the forefront of most consumer-led businesses globally. There have been shifts in the consumer demographics over the last few years. With the addition of the Millennials and the Gen Z, the new consumer is more discerning, wants to experiment and therefore looks for newness in... ... t consumer-led businesses globally. There have been shifts in the consumer demographics over the last few years. With the addition of the Millennials and the Gen Z, the new consumer is more discerning, wants to experiment and therefore looks for newness in products. Global consumer also demands more convenience and expediency. They want it now and they want it here. They are present on all types of social media and are greatly influenced by it.

All these have significant implications for the fashion industry around the world. The traditional strategies of retail and sourcing are becoming redundant, paving way for more agile supply chains which are enabled to service the new consumer better.

Fashion players around the world need to focus on improving the consumer shopping experience, make best use of the social media channels, get digital ready and make sustainability their top priority.

Today, these trends not only impact the fashion players in developed markets like US, Europe, Japan, but also in the Asian and other growing economies. Our panellists will present a global outlook on these substantial topics and provide lot of important insights and examples from around the world, which will be useful for all the stakeholders in fashion retail.

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SPEAKERS

Naresh Tyagi
Chief Sustainability Office
Rakhi Handa
Consultant
MB
Marielle Bostrom
Managing Director - India Sourcing
AS
A Sukumaran
Managing Director
Neetu Jotwani
Vice President - Sourcing and Product Development
Robert Lobo
Consultant, AI Applications
Rohiet Yadav
Director Sourcing
Venky Nagan
Group CEO
Shirish Srivastava
Head - Apparel Sourcing
Anika Passi
Country Manager

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11.30 - 12.30
FACILITATING BUYER-SUPPLIER UNDERSTANDING

VENDOR SESSION

Understanding what a fashion buyer wants is one of the most critical factors to succeed in global fashion business. The importance is accentuated by the fact that the dynamics of the business is changing very fast and manufacturers are always on the lookout for opportunities to meet and understand what... ... of the most critical factors to succeed in global fashion business. The importance is accentuated by the fact that the dynamics of the business is changing very fast and manufacturers are always on the lookout for opportunities to meet and understand what retailers/brands are looking for in a preferred supplier. ASW 2021 will facilitate a buyer seller interaction with Vendor Sessions, conducted by Sourcing Heads of top companies in the business.

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SPEAKERS

Krishna Dorai
Managing Director
Manu Ahuja
SVP, Branded Fashion & Sportswear
Shirish Srivastava
Head - Apparel Sourcing
Anika Passi
Country Manager
12:00 - 13:30
EXPERTS TALK ON TRENDING TOPICS OF TODAY

OPEN-HOUSE SESSION

In its endeavour to provide knowledge sharing opportunities in different formats addressing the needs of different audiences ASW 2021 has created a wide range  While panel discussions are debate platforms where serious issues that impact the industry are deliberated upon, an open house session is a free flowing, interactive format... ... pportunities in different formats addressing the needs of different audiences ASW 2021 has created a wide range 

While panel discussions are debate platforms where serious issues that impact the industry are deliberated upon, an open house session is a free flowing, interactive format where there is constant ‘to and fro’ of ideas between the presenter and the audience. The idea is to exchange thoughts and talk experiences.

This format of knowledge sharing appeals to middle level professionals and younger audiences that are keen to hear experiences of people or set of people working in areas that they would like to walk the path at some point of time.

In store for participants at ASW 2021 is a series of 6 open house sessions that tackle some really ‘today’ topics that are trending on digital platforms and young professionals want to know more from people who have the experience. 

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SPEAKERS

Lalit Agarwal
CMD
JP Shukla
CEO
Deepak Ahuja
Sr. Vice President, Sourcing & QA
Ankur Bisen
Sr. Vice President
12:30 - 13:30
DISCUSSION ON ATHLEISURE, ACTIVEWEAR AND SMART GARMENTS

NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES FOR THE FUTURE

Casualisation has been a key trend over the last few years. Consumers have been shifting from formal clothing to occasion-based clothing primarily for comfort. In the recent past, various other parameters got added like staying fit, staying healthy, wearing active clothing which is sharp and comfortable, leading to a whole... ... t few years. Consumers have been shifting from formal clothing to occasion-based clothing primarily for comfort. In the recent past, various other parameters got added like staying fit, staying healthy, wearing active clothing which is sharp and comfortable, leading to a whole new category of business – Athleisure. There has also been an increase in lifestyle-oriented products leading way to Smart garments.

Athleisure has rocked the fashion world in recent years by taking stretchy leggings out of the gym and into everyday life. Also, as a cultural shift, it is acceptable to wear T-shirts and yoga pants to office. Smart Garment is equally gaining attention of the consumers, especially athletes, with its ability to track heartbeats and other body parameters which have actually become need of the athletes nowadays. However, these product categories have their own challenges such as fabric composition, electronics, manufacturing difficulty and washing cycles.

These are exciting times for all these product categories and our panellists will share lot of new examples of how they see this market evolve in the years to come.

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SPEAKERS

Ankur Bisen
Sr. Vice President
04:00 - 05:00
FACTORS THAT WILL DISRUPT THE MARKET IN COMING DECADE

RETAIL DISRUPTION AS WE ENTER THE NEXT DECADE

Changing consumer shopping preferences, digitally transforming businesses, on-demand approach, rise of millennials as consumers, more technology integration and customers’ shifting loyalty towards brands are key factors which will further pose great challenges to the retailers in the upcoming decade. In short, Technology; E-commerce; Sustainability; Millennials; Omnichannel; Value Fashion; Emerging Market... ... ly transforming businesses, on-demand approach, rise of millennials as consumers, more technology integration and customers’ shifting loyalty towards brands are key factors which will further pose great challenges to the retailers in the upcoming decade. In short, Technology; E-commerce; Sustainability; Millennials; Omnichannel; Value Fashion; Emerging Market Segments, are expected to be some of the biggest influencers for the Indian fashion retail.

While consumers will play a major role in deciding when and what should be produced, technologies like artificial intelligence, chatbots, blockchain, augmented reality are already changing the game of retail. Going forward, these technologies will be even more significant not just to increase the shopping experience for the consumer, as much as possible within a retail store and in the digital space - but also to manage the complete supply chain. Collectively all these factors will impact product, sourcing, manufacturing and retail as a whole.

Our panellists are top retailers of India and are very much abreast with this topic and will share their insights into the future of Indian retail.

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SPEAKERS

Robert Lobo
Consultant, AI Applications
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