DISCOVER
FASHION
TECH WEEK
FTW is a platform for all companies from the textile value chain to come together and discuss the ever-evolving innovations within the sector’s three key areas – retail tech, manufacturing tech and technical textiles.
The event will give space to two new zones this year - TechTex Exchange and Gen-AI Studio.
The event will also offer an opportunity to participants to network with C-level delegates, discuss & debate on future topics like AI, industry 4.0, alternate material, textile and apparel trends, on-demand, sustainability, building a digital twin, transparency and showcase their products, services & technologies to key decision makers from the apparel & fashion industry.
GAME OF FASHION CHANGES NOW
40+ SPONSORS
& PARTNERS
To showcase new-age
technologies to fashion
retail and manufacturing
industries
- Network
- Collaborate
- Spotlight
DISCOVER INSIGHTS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
KNOW
LEDGE
SESSIONS
Intriguing discussions
under Tech Panels, Tech
Spotlight, Tech Podium and
Tech Huddle sessions
- NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS!
- GROW IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
- DISCOVER THE HUMAN SIDE OF TECH!
GROW YOUR VISION
2000+
Attendees
From global fashion retail
houses, brands, manufacturers,
buying houses and technology
industries
PARTNERS
SESSIONS
SPEAKERS
ATTENDEES
40+
SPONSOR & PARTNERS
15+
KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS
50+
INDUSTRY SPEAKERS
2000+
EVENT ATTENDEES
FTW 2024 Speakers
Alok Dubey
CEO
Beverly Hills Polo Club - IndiaRakesh Jallipally
VP & Business Head,
AzorteThomas Hebenstreit
CEO,
the shirt dandySiddharth Dungarwal
CEO,
SNITCHSunil Jhunjhunwala
Co-Founder,
Techno SportsVikram Idnani
CIO and President,
Landmark GroupAjay Kumar Dhir
CIDO,
Vardhman Yarns & Threads Ltd.Surender S Rajpurohit
Founder and CEO,
TURMS - Intelligent ApparelsPrakhar Agarwal
AVP & Head - Marketplace,
AJIOSucharu Uppal
Joint President,
BIRLA CELLULOSE (ABG Group)Soumajit Bhowmik
CEO,
StychedAnand Thakur
CPTO - AJIO,
Tirabeauty, Swadesh, Reliance RetailShrinivas Naik
Head of Business Sustainability,
Arvind LtdVarun Rajwade
VP - Product & Digital CX,
ABFRLAnil Menon
CIO/CTO,
Lulu GroupAnshika Gambhir
Associate Director,
BewakoofDigvijay Ghosh
Partner,
EY-ParthenonHemanth Mudadla
Country Logistics Director,
DECATHLON IndiaKaushlendra Narayan
Director Garmenting Operations & Outsourcing
Silver SparkRavi Singhee
Managing Director,
Magnum ClothingPratik Gandhi
Director,
EY IndiaAmitabh Suri
Chief Executive Officer,
USPA (Arvind Fashions Limited)Viswanath Reddy
Analytics Practice Leader - Fashion Retail,
ABFRLVivek Sandhwar
COO,
Being Human ClothingKrishna Sumanth Alwala
CEO and Founder,
AlphaBakeNishant Poddar
CMO & Head Retail Experience,
WROGNAlka Dembla
Retail Head
The Indian Garage Co.Pranjal Jyoti Goswami
Chief Sustainability Officer,
Gokaldas ExportsSayooj Thekkevariath
Partner,
EYNikesh Raj
Social & Environment Program Manager – Sustainability,
H&MVinay Advani
Head of IT,
Texport IndustriesSarbajit Ghosh
MD,
Laguna ClothingS Kannan
CEO,
Eastman ExportsSumit Jasoria
Co-Founder & CEO,
New MeShridhar Marri
CEO and Founder,
FlyfishNikhil Upadhyay
Senior Manager (Specialist Data Scientist),
Aditya BirlaGunish Jain
CEO,
BlueKaktusManjunath Talwar
CPTO,
TMRWShivani Soni
Co-founder and Creative Director,
BeyoungVamsi Krishna S
CEO,
Drippin’MonckySandip Hazra
Director,
PwC IndiaHarshendra Maheshwari
VP & National Head - Visual Merchandising, Phygital & Store Experience,
Max FashionsPearl D'Souza
Lead - Marketing Campaign,
Decathlon IndiaSwati Sahay
Head Marketing & Strategy- South Asia,
Fashion SnoopsAmar Nagaram
Founder and CEO,
VirgioPiyush Girotra
Business Lead for South Asia,
Fashion SnoopsMohita Rastogi
Head of Design,
Sourcing, & Category at VirgioChandrima Pareek
CEO and Founder,
IZFworldVipul Mathur
Chief Business Officer,
NykaaKunal Mehta
Head of Strategy, India Business (Retail, QSR, CPG)
Tata Consultancy Services
FTW 2024 Agenda
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Gen-AI
TECH PANEL
11:00 - 12:00
Join us at FTW to explore and dissect the emerging and disruptive trends in the dynamic world of fashion retail, fuelled by the latest technological advancements. From seamless connectivity to profound insights into consumer behaviour, these trends are poised to revolutionize the industry. As retailers embrace innovation, they stand ready to usher in a new era of fashion shopping experiences, full of exciting possibilities and transformative potential.
PRESENTATION
12:30 - 12:45
TECH PANEL
12:30 - 13:30
FIRESIDE CHAT
14:30 - 15:15
PRESENTATION
15:30 - 15:50
MASTERCLASS
15:50 - 16:10
Community building is being looked at as a key driving force of successful fashion brands. They challenge themselves and ask themselves questions – how important is customer acquisition & customer retention for them? What are the steps that need to be taken by them? What is the cost involved? And, how experimental can the brand get in order to acquire more consumers? Join the session to get insights directly from a successful D2C brand.
MASTERCLASS
16:30 – 17:15
TECH PANEL
17:30 – 18:30
Future of retail needs strong growth perspectives from top executives – CEOs and CTOs – and their distinctive approach towards industry’s trajectory. This discussion offers a deep dive into the visionary insights of these leaders and reflecting on emerging trends and cutting-edge technological innovations that are set to redefine the retail landscape in the coming years. From the integration of advanced technologies to the strategic alignment of business goals, this panel unveils the foresight of CEOs and CTOs, providing understanding of the tech-enabled future of retail.
TECH PANEL
11:00 – 12:00
The session aims to explore the integration of technology in monitoring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within the fashion industry. With increasing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical fashion practices, companies are under pressure to demonstrate their commitment to ESG principles. This session will delve into the various technological solutions available to monitor and improve ESG performance across the fashion supply chain.
PRESENTATION
12:15 - 12:30
-Powered by AlphaBake
TECH PANEL
12:30 - 13:30
Understanding market trends and consumer preferences is utmost important to make informed buying decisions that align with rapid production cycles. The role of integrated software solutions in connecting different teams in the fashion supply chain becomes crucial, facilitating seamless communication and ensuring all departments are aligned towards the same goals. This panel discussion aims to explore the dynamic interplay between various teams within the fashion supply chain – retail, buying, merchandising, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control.
PRESENTATION
14:30 - 14:50
-Powered by Aditya Birla Group
PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:20
-Powered by Fashion Snoops
TECH PANEL
15:30 - 16:30
The influence of Millennials and Gen-Z consumers cannot be overstated in today’s fashion landscape. These two generations are not only the largest consumer demographics but also have unique preferences, values, and behaviours that significantly shape brand success. Understanding and effectively engaging with these demographics are crucial for any brand striving to remain relevant and competitive. In this panel discussion, we will discuss the parameters that need to be considered by fashion brands in order to see business success. The speakers will also explore strategies, challenges, and opportunities for creating successful brand.
MASTERCLASS
16:40 - 17:00
DAY 1
15:30 - 13:50
-Powered by Flyfish
DAY 2
12:15 - 12:30
-Powered by AlphaBake
14:30 - 14:50
-Powered by Aditya Birla Group
15:00 - 15:20
-Powered by Fashion Snoops
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FTW 2024 Exhibitors
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A platform for all fashion and technology enthusiasts to unite and discuss advancements in fashion sector across four realms – retail, manufacturing, wearables and marketing.
Participants can showcase:
- Technologies scaling profitability like AI, AR/VR solutions in manufacturing, retail and marketing domains of fashion industry
- Omnichannel marketplace solutions for fashion brands
- Technologies that identify hidden losses in apparel manufacturing business
- Tech-based tools for inventory control in fashion business
- Smart Textile technologies
- Metaverse and Virtual Fashion software
- 3D software solutions
Fashion retailers, tech/fashion entrepreneurs, supply chain experts, Metaverse tech providers, AR/VR tech companies, fashion software experts, 3D designers and tech-based service providers
FTW will witness over 2000 attendees, all of whom will be fashion and tech enthusiasts. The visitation will include:
Top delegates from renowned fashion retailers, brands and manufacturers
CTOs/CXOs from top apparel manufacturing/retail brands
Investors and entrepreneurs from fashion/technology domain
Pre-Registration Online– Fill up the registration form online to book your pass. As soon as the visitor’s form is approved, an e-pass will be generated and shared with you.
On-the-Spot Registration– Reach at the venue on the day of the event and fill up the registration form. However, pre-registration is recommended to avail discounts, if any. On-site registration doesn’t offer any discounted prices.
Get In Touch
EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP
Mayank Mohindra
+91-9354205170
mmohindra@apparelresources.com
Rahul Upadhyay
+91-8287573086
CONFERENCE DELEGATION
Ashish Kumar
+91-8920343245
Deepak Singh
+91-8178714476