Agenda 2023

Day 1

Day 3

Day 2

Day 1

27 September 2023

9:00AM - 4:00PM

REGISTRATION

1:30PM - 3:00PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

Come together for an informal lunch, an opportunity to connect with friends and peers from the industry before the event kicks off.

4:00PM - 4:15PM

BRANDS/ RETAILERS ONLY BUSINESS CONNECT CHECK-IN

Brands proceed to the main ballroom for the most popular, one-minute matchup session.

4:15PM - 4:30PM

NETWORKERS BUSINESS CONNECT CHECK-IN

Networkers proceed to the main ballroom for the most popular, one-minute matchup session.

4:30PM - 6:00PM

THE ONE-MINUTE MATCH UP

Moderated Networking Session

Engage in a dynamic meet-and-greet, designed in a 'speed-dating' format, to initiate meaningful business discussions right here at iMedia. This platform offers Brands and Service Providers alike the chance to pinpoint their most promising business prospects for the upcoming two days.

6:00PM - 6:15PM

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Recharge and connect during our Networking & Coffee Break session.

6:15PM - 6:30PM

WELCOME REMARKS

6:30PM - 7:10PM

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF TIER 2 & 3 INDIA

A major expansion by modern trade is happening in the Tier 2 and 3 cities as customers become affluent and are eager to spend. However, tapping into this audience isn’t as straightforward and requires unique and custom approach. What unique strategies are Brands following to make inroads - including platforms, channels, and influencers?

Samriddh Dasgupta

Chief Business Officer
Arata

Rajeev Jain

SVP – Corporate Marketing
DS Group

Manish Guptaa

Chief Digital & Technology Officer
YUM! Brands

7:15PM - 7:35PM

USE CASES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN RETAIL

Apoorva Maheshwari

Head of Marketing
Bestseller

8:00PM - 10:30PM

NETWORKING DINNER & COCKTAILS

An evening of connection awaits at our Networking Soiree, where you can mingle and forge professional relationships over delectable gastronomic delights. Join us for a memorable night of networking and great food.

Day 3

29 September 2023

7:30AM - 9:00AM

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Begin your day by fostering meaningful connections with both new acquaintances and industry partners over a delightful breakfast, setting the stage for collaborative endeavors and enriching discussions.

9:30AM - 9:45AM

WELCOME REMARKS

9:45AM - 10:00AM

OMNICHANNEL STRATEGIES FOR RETAILERS

Paritosh Bindra

Vice President Ecommerce
Blackberrys

10:00AM - 10:15AM

EMPOWERING SMES THROUGH E-COMMERCE: CASE STUDIES AND IMPACT

Karan Gupta

Senior Vice President
Moglix

10:25AM - 10:55AM

REVOLUTIONIZING CONVENIENCE: UNVEILING HOW 'SOCIAL MEDIA MADE ME BUY IT

The panel will unravel the powerful fusion of social media and shopping convenience. Explore how businesses strategically leverage social platforms to reshape consumer behavior, foster personalized engagement, and drive growth. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and innovations that define the modern shopping journey.

Raunaq Sharma

VP Marketing, Digital & eComm
Flying Machine, Arvind

Krithika Sriram

Chief Growth Officer.
Plix

Priti Rajput

Head of Marketing
WOW Skin Science

Abhishank Babbar

Lead - Channel Communications
BIRA 91

11:00AM - 11:30AM

NAVIGATING THE BLURRING LINES OF BRAND, PROMOTION, AND COMMERCE

In the perpetual debate between long- and short-term metrics, marketers strive to strike an equilibrium between acquisition and customer growth tactics. Discover how this balance is achieved and identify the optimal channels for implementing these strategies.

Ainara Kaur

Co-Founder
Belora Cosmetics

Anshu Grover

Chief Business Officer
Forever New

Amit Sharma

Director - Sales & Ops, APAC & EMEA
Fossil

11:30AM - 12:00PM

IMMEDIATE IMPACT: LOW-COST CONVERSION OPTIMIZATION TACTICS FOR TODAY

Unlock substantial gains in your online performance through strategic conversion optimization. Join us for actionable insights on enhancing conversion rates, leveraging data-driven site search for targeted page optimization, and prioritizing cost-effective strategies for a significant impact on your bottom line. Don't miss out on turning clicks into conversions!

Tathagat Jena

Marketing Head, India Region Leadership
HMD Global (Nokia)

Dhruvil Jain

Head - App Marketing & SEO
Tata CLiQ

Nikita Agarwal

Chief Business Officer
Suta

Chirag Jagwani

Head -eCommerce
Fixderma

12:00PM - 12:30PM

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Recharge and connect during our Networking & Coffee Break session.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

PLAY TO TRANSFORM WORKSHOP: HOW YOUR INNER CHILD CAN ACCELERATE TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey at a first-of-its-kind "Play to Transform" book experience workshop! This is no ordinary workshop. It's a playground of endless possibilities for leadership transformation. Discover your superpowers with LEGO bricks and indulge your six senses with chocolate-driven creativity. So, are you ready to unleash your inner child to thrive in uncertainty and become a future-ready leader?

Link to buy the book - https://amzn.eu/d/bBQhpbK

Avinash Jhangiani

Founder & CEO, Author
Play2Transform Group

2:00PM - 3:00PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

Reconnect and forge new connections during our Networking Lunch with friends. Enjoy a delectable meal while engaging in meaningful conversations, fostering relationships that extend beyond business.

3:00PM - 4:00PM

BUSINESS ONE-ONE MEETING

Hailed as one of the most rewarding parts of the summit, business one on one involves exclusive meetings designed to float topline objectives and explore synergies. Use the iMedia app to prefix your meetings and make the most of your time.

4:30PM - 7:00PM

#UDAAN WITH IMEDIA - Kite Flying

Join us for a thrilling kite-flying activity that embodies the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and reaching new heights. Soar above the ordinary and let your ideas take flight at iMedia Online Retail Summit 2023.

Day 2

28 September 2023

7:30AM - 9:00AM

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Energize your day by joining our Networking Breakfast – a perfect opportunity to start your morning on a positive note. Connect with friends and peers before the conference commences, setting the tone for a productive and engaging day ahead.

9:30AM - 9:45AM

THE TRANSFORMATIVE APPLICATIONS OF GENERATIVE AI IN BANKING

While the battle between long- and short-term metrics is an ongoing one, how do Marketers find the perfect balance between acquisition and customer growth strategies and what are the most effective channels for doing so?

Deepak Sharma

President & CDO
Kotak Mahindra Bank

9:45AM - 10:00AM

41 YEARS OF THE 2-MINUTE STORY

Join us for an engaging session that delves into the extraordinary journey of Maggi, a brand that remains loved across the country. In this session, we will hear about some of the success stories and how the brand remains relevant after 41 years!

Varun Sethuraman

Head of Marketing
Maggi Noodles

10:00AM - 10:20AM

A PEAK INTO INDIA'S RETAIL BASKET WITH PHONEPE ADS

How much does India spend on shopping vs grocery? Do basket sizes differ for online vs offline shoppers in the same category? How does India's spending behaviour change when it comes to tier 2 & tier 3 cities? PhonePe with over 47% market share in UPI market and more than 5.5 Billion monthly transactions is well placed to give you a peak into the spending habits of people in cities, towns, and villages all over the country.

Join Shivani Shrivastava, Head, PhonePe Ads, as she takes us through the astronomical growth of India's retail story.You will walk away with deep insights on how India spends its money along with some fun myth busters that will help you understand your user better!

Shivani Srivastava

Head of Ad Sales
PhonePe

10:20AM - 10:40AM

#MADTECH CONVERGENCE OF MARTECH & ADTECH

MadTech as a term was coined by David M. Raab in 2015. It represents the intersection of Marketing, Advertising and Technology and at its core sits Data. At its simplest, it is the convergence of MarTech & AdTech. Where AdTech is responsible for Acquisition and MarTech is accountable for Retention. The reality however is that your customer doesn’t experience the brand in these 2 silos.

Join us for this engaging session with Epsilon where we will go through a journey with examples from leading retailers & D2C brands on how they are bringing sanity to manage the chaos.

Gurleen Saraon

Director - Identity & Data Platforms
Epsilon

Indranil Khanvilkar

Director Sales
Epsilon

10:45AM - 11:15AM

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Recharge and connect during our Networking & Coffee Break session.

11:15AM - 11:25AM

AI IN RETAIL

Vartika Verma

Head of Marketing
Gupshup

11:35AM - 11:50AM

2023 - THE YEAR OF CUSTOMER RETENTION?

2023 is turning out to be another challenging year for retailers and they are increasingly looking at retention as the biggest drivers for their performance and growth this year. So, what are Retailers doing to keep customers Loyal to them and what Tools and Technology are helping drive Customer Retention

Sai Thota

VP - Digital Marketing
Ferns & Petals

11:50AM - 12:30PM

NAVIGATING THE NEW, NON-LINEAR CUSTOMER JOURNEY

Today there are endless permutations to a nonlinear customer journey, and endless ways to measure a marketing campaign’s influence on customer behaviour throughout the stages of a journey. How do Brands master this fragmented customer journey to meet their customers and track impact on revenue?

Deepak Oram

VP, Growth Marketing & Martech
HDFC Bank

Akansha Baliga

Head of D2C
Plum Goodness

Megh Purohit

Head - D2C, Retail
Haldiram

Apoorv Srivastava

GM – Marketing, Head of Consumer Insights
Domino's

12:30PM - 1:30PM

BUSINESS ONE-ONE MEETING

1:30PM - 2:30PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

2:30PM - 3:00PM

INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PLAYBOOK FOR BRANDS

In today's globalized world, the market has become interconnected like a village. For brands, focusing solely on growth within India is no longer sufficient; they must pursue international expansion to thrive. So, what are the strategies for achieving this?

Alamjit Sekhon

General manager : South East Asia
Bel Group

Pankaj Vermani

Founder & CEO
Clovia

Anisha Singh

Founder
She Capital

Aditya Anand

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Yoga Bar

3:00PM - 3:15PM

OFFLINE DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES

Explore Perfora's ingenious offline distribution strategies, seamlessly blending the digital and physical realms to curate an immersive brand experience. Uncover their adept navigation of Tier 2 and 3 markets, effectively expanding reach and engagement through innovative offline channels.

Jatan Bawa

Founder
Perfora

3:15PM - 3:30PM

PROVOCATIONS TO BRING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE: HOW NEW-AGE BRANDS ARE CHALLENGING ESTABLISHED PLAYERS IN THE MARKET

When you are a late entrant or a player with smaller footprint, you need marketing to help you weave narratives that can drive behaviour change and drive business outcomes

Megha Manchanda

SVP & Head of Marketing (Consumer Bank)
DBS Bank India

3:30PM - 4:00PM

COMPETING FOR CONSUMERS

With the democratization of media and D2C strategies, the war shifts to the customer experience space. How brands can differentiate themselves on platforms, influencers, and media channels etc, esp D2C when faced with the daunting media monies & muscle of legacy players entering the D2C arena.