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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.
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GAME OF FASHION CHANGES NOW
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To showcase new-age
technologies to fashion
retail and manufacturing
industries
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 - India
Rakesh Jallipally
VP & Business Head,
Azorte
Thomas Hebenstreit
CEO,
the shirt dandy
Siddharth Dungarwal
CEO,
SNITCH
Sunil Jhunjhunwala
Co-Founder,
Techno Sports
Vikram Idnani
CIO and President,
Landmark Group
Ajay Kumar Dhir
CIDO,
Vardhman Yarns & Threads Ltd.
Surender S Rajpurohit
Founder and CEO,
TURMS - Intelligent Apparels
Prakhar Agarwal
AVP & Head - Marketplace,
AJIO
Sucharu Uppal
Joint President,
BIRLA CELLULOSE (ABG Group)
Soumajit Bhowmik
CEO,
Styched
Anand Thakur
CPTO - AJIO,
Tirabeauty, Swadesh, Reliance Retail
Shrinivas Naik
Head of Business Sustainability,
Arvind Ltd
Varun Rajwade
VP - Product & Digital CX,
ABFRL
Anil Menon
CIO/CTO,
Lulu Group
Anshika Gambhir
Associate Director,
Bewakoof
Digvijay Ghosh
Partner,
EY-Parthenon
Hemanth Mudadla
Country Logistics Director,
DECATHLON India
Kaushlendra Narayan
Director Garmenting Operations & Outsourcing
Silver Spark
Ravi Singhee
Managing Director,
Magnum Clothing
Pratik Gandhi
Director,
EY India
Amitabh Suri
Chief Executive Officer,
USPA (Arvind Fashions Limited)
Viswanath Reddy
Analytics Practice Leader - Fashion Retail,
ABFRL
Vivek Sandhwar
COO,
Being Human Clothing
Krishna Sumanth Alwala
CEO and Founder,
AlphaBake
Nishant Poddar
CMO & Head Retail Experience,
WROGN
Alka Dembla
Retail Head
The Indian Garage Co.
Pranjal Jyoti Goswami
Chief Sustainability Officer,
Gokaldas Exports
Sayooj Thekkevariath
Partner,
EY
Nikesh Raj
Social & Environment Program Manager – Sustainability,
H&M
Vinay Advani
Head of IT,
Texport Industries
Sarbajit Ghosh
MD,
Laguna Clothing
S Kannan
CEO,
Eastman Exports
Sumit Jasoria
Co-Founder & CEO,
New Me
Shridhar Marri
CEO and Founder,
Flyfish
Nikhil Upadhyay
Senior Manager (Specialist Data Scientist),
Aditya Birla
Gunish Jain
CEO,
BlueKaktus
Manjunath Talwar
CPTO,
TMRW
Shivani Soni
Co-founder and Creative Director,
Beyoung
Vamsi Krishna S
CEO,
Drippin’Moncky
Sandip Hazra
Director,
PwC India
Harshendra Maheshwari
VP & National Head - Visual Merchandising, Phygital & Store Experience,
Max Fashions
Pearl D'Souza
Lead - Marketing Campaign,
Decathlon India
Swati Sahay
Head Marketing & Strategy- South Asia,
Fashion Snoops
Amar Nagaram
Founder and CEO,
Virgio
Piyush Girotra
Business Lead for South Asia,
Fashion Snoops
Mohita Rastogi
Head of Design,
Sourcing, & Category at Virgio
Chandrima Pareek
CEO and Founder,
IZFworld
Vipul Mathur
Chief Business Officer,
Nykaa
Kunal Mehta
Head of Strategy, India Business (Retail, QSR, CPG)
Tata Consultancy Services
FTW 2024 Agenda
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
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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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