INDIA’S LARGEST NEW COMMERCE CONFERENCE

10:30 - 10.45 AM

Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note

Speakers:

Ritu Marya

Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur & Indian Retailer

10:45 - 11:10 AM

Keynote: Vision 2030: The Great Bharat Retail Makeover

Unpacking the bold strategies and innovations set to transform Bharat’s great retail landscape

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel: How Quick Commerce Changed the Game for Smart Retailers

The Rise of Quick Commerce
Adapting to Consumer Expectations
Tech-Driven Transformation
Hyperlocal Fulfillment & Dark Stores
Agility and Flexibility in Retail Models
Sustainability in Quick Commerce

12:00 - 12:40 PM

How Masstige Brands Took over the Indian Market

Blending Economy and Aspiration

Feeding the dupe culture, Gen Z and younger Millennial shoppers shaping New Retail
How consumer brands that have nailed the art of mixing affordability with aspiration
Keeping prices appealing and delivering other forms of value to consumer

12:40 - 01:00 PM

Keynote: Food and Profit: The Dynamics of the 10-Minute Food Delivery System

1:00 - 2:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

IReC Innovation Summit

2:00- 2:45 PM

Game-Changing Partnerships: Unlocking Value Through Cross-Industry Alliances

Revealing how unconventional collaborations are shaping the future of retail.

2:45 - 3:30 PM

Think Global, Act Local and Personal How International Brands Are Targeting Consumers in Bharat

The Next Billion Shoppers: How Rural India Is Retail’s New Goldmine
Understanding and Reflecting the Cultural Nuances of an Increasingly Diverse Consumer
From mobile-first strategies to hyperlocal innovation, tapping into Bharat's untapped potential.

3:30 - 4:15 PM

Big Data, Bigger Impact: Creating Outstanding Online and In-Store Experiences

How data analytics can power personalized shopping and drive consistent branding.

4:15 - 5:00 PM

Is AI Magical?
Automating and Optimizing the Customer Journey

D2C Innovation Summit

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Meet the Maverick Mind

Defining the Brand Narrative
In a fireside chat with D2C Leader, explore the art of storytelling and uncover the secrets to building a brand that resonates and inspires

2:30 - 3:10 PM

How D2C brands are Scoring Big by Thinking Small Niche is the New Way to Win

Navigating The Next Phase Of The D2C Revolution with hyper-targeted products to super-personalized experiences and products
Breaking down Gen Alpha & Gen Z: The the art of serving overlooked audiences in a larger community
Building for Bharat: Small regions, bigger return Understand Heartland India shopping habits and connect with their values, and digital ask

3:10 - 4:00 PM

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Beauty and the Brains: What E-Commerce Innovators Can Teach Us About Knowing Your Customer

Lessons in personalization, branding, and customer loyalty from the beauty sector.

4:00 - 4:45 PM

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
From Clicks to Closets: The Rise of D2C Fashion Powerhouses

How direct-to-consumer brands are redefining fashion, one personalized piece at a time.
Lessons Learned From Diversifying Into New Product Categories
Revamping Returns to Revenue first model

Roundtable

10:00- 11:00 AM

Loyalty How!

How to cultivate Brand Loyalty and repeat custom and competitive advantage in a saturated e-commerce and D2C market!
Utilizing Data to present compelling cases to the customer base
Cultivate and maintain relationships with your esteemed customers.
Latest innovative digital marketing strategies: influencer marketing, video marketing & social commerce, creating a creative campaign

Creating a Seamless and Engaging User Experience

Best Practices in User Engagement and Experience in the Customer Journey
Best Practices in User Engagement and Experience in the Customer Journey
How personalization and Vernacularization are game-changers for e-commerc

How to Go Omni Effectively

Why Every e-commerce business needs an omnichannel strategy today
Integrating the sales vs marketing teams efforts towards common goals
Breaking Data Silos: Prioritizing open data flow across functional areas
No omnichannel model reaches a perfect equilibrium, and organizations must continuously evolve and iterate their engagement in response to competing dynamics.

Clicks and Bricks: The Phygital Franchise Makeover

The Dynamics of Digital and Store
Building strategy for partner profitability and Business Satisfaction
Market Penetration done right

IREC OMNICHANNEL SUMMIT

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

The Integration Playbook: A C-Suite Outlook’on Purposeful Leadership

Why Seamless Omnichannel Experiences Are Retail’s Future
Achieving Cross-Functional Collaboration and Organizational Growth
How to build brand loyalty by harmonizing customer journeys across platforms.

12:15 - 12:30 PM

Keynote : Staying Ahead of the Game Inspiration and Discovery in Digital Shopping

Scaling with boldest product launches and strategic market shake-ups
Pivots that call for Bold Changes with Agility and Flexibility

1:00 - 2:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Building Flexible and Efficient Supply Chains

Strategies for transforming returns management into a competitive advantage
Leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability in logistics.
Strategies for transforming returns management into a competitive advantage
Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for Q commerce

2:45 -3:00 PM

Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for Q commerce

Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for Q commerce

3:00 - 3:45 PM

Shoppertainment Explosion: Turning Retail into the Ultimate Family Experience

Why entertainment and engagement are the keys to modern consumer loyalty

3:45 - 4:30 PM

Why entertainment and engagement are the keys to modern consumer loyalty

Explore how gamification elements like rewards, AR games, and challenges can enhance consumer experiences

4:30 - 5:00 PM

How Q Commerce Will Shape in Bharat

The logistical, cultural, and infrastructural shape of Q-commerce across diverse geographies.

D2C OMNICHANNEL SUMMIT

11:30 – 11:50 AM

Keynote: D2C 2025: Reinventing the Playbook for the Next Retail Frontier

Why the old D2C models may no longer work—and How Brands need to look at the Bigger Picture

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM

Growth Through Partnerships: Leveraging the Right Collabs and Brand Licensing For Your Brand

Transforming Culture for Success in the Modern Marketplace
Key Success Factors For Winning Brand Collaborations and Partnerships

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

Sustainability Meets Profitability: How D2C Brands Are Building Profit-Driven Logistics Models

Optimizing policies and logistics to minimize costs while enhancing efficiency
Redesigning return processes to reduce the burn for Brands
Crafting a green narrative without compromising on growth and scale

1:00 - 2:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

2:00 - 2:40 PM

Creating and Communicating Value to Customers Mastering The Marketing Mix

How Content and shopping are merging in exciting ways
What’s the ideal engagement combo? Is the Gram holy grail of Search Engine for Brands: How are Brands Taking Advantage?
Personalizing Discounts and Promotions to Drive Sales and Loyalty

2:45 - 3:00 PM

Keynote: Trendspotting Generational Appeal Consumer Insights on Gen Alpha and Gen X

3:00 - 3:45 PM

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Paws & Pet Stories: How Gen Z and Millennials are driving the boom for their furry companions

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Investors’ Forum

Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Key elements investors look for
Trends in D2C Investments: What's hot, what's not
Navigating Investor Expectations: Understanding Different Investor Profiles
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Anticipating future trends and opportunities