About the event

The retail industry in India is considered one of the top five retail markets in the world by economic value. Before the global pandemic, it was expected to double by 2024 and reach USD 1.4 trillion. Within a fortnight into the COVID-19 crisis the retail industry losses crossed USD 30 billion and the number has only been on the rise. At a time when the entire nation and world are looking forward to a revival – the resurgence of the retail industry will be a key driver for social and economic recovery. And this will only be possible with technology at the forefront!

NASSCOM 10,000 Startups is pleased to present a two-day virtual conference with interactive sessions focused on retail technology – NASSCOM Retail Tech Day 2020: Transformation Through Innovation.

So, brace yourselves for immersive discussions around hyper-digitalization, contactless operating models and other emerging technologies in the retail industry, with international speakers and industry though leaders. The conference will be attended by 100+ startups, corporates and ecosystem partners.

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Conference Schedule
  • Day 01 3rd August 2020
  • Day 02 4th August 2020
5pm - 7pm

Overhaul in Retail: The Way Forward

Retail was already at an inflection point, but now the pandemic is leading the industry into its most disruptive era and will witness the fastest evolution in how the sector functions.


Day 1 will have leaders of retail giants sharing their perspectives on:

How they are reacting to the current situation

Fundamentals of the retail sector that will change forever

What are their strategies and predictions post AC i.e. After Covid Era

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks by Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President at NASSCOM
  • Keynote on How technology is enabling retail now and, in the future’ by Rachel Whitcomb, Vice President, Technology, TARGET in India
  • Panel discussion: Retail in Covid Times: Path Forward
      Panellists:

      Moderator: Snehanshu Mitra, Head - CoE, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, NASSCOM

      Panel:

      Hari Vasudev, Country Head & SVP - Technology at Walmart Labs India

      Maneesh Mittal, Chief - Omnichannel and Digital, Shoppers Stop

  • ‘Startup Showcase’ by Retail Tech Startups
11am - 1pm

Innovation: Vital for the Next Retail Horizon

Retail enterprises that leverage innovation partners such as product technology companies, service providers, startups and academia and consider them as a part of their long-term implementation roadmap, witness early benefits with a higher success rate than companies that plan to do everything themselves.


Day 2 will have leaders sharing their perspective on:

How important it is to leverage innovation partners in the current scenario?

What's their approach towards innovating with startups?

Initial success stories of co-innovation with startups

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks by Kritika Murugesan, Director, NASSCOM 10,000 Startups
  • Keynote on ‘Leading Conscious Innovation’ by Dr. Dave Richards, MIT Innovation Lab Cofounder, Author, Speaker and Mentor on Conscious Digital Innovation at Pratian Global Innovation
  • Panel: Innovation - not an option but necessity in the retail industry
      Panellists:
      Moderator: Kapil Makhija, CEO, Unicommerce
      Panel: Ashish Grover, Managing Director – Falabella India and Head, Digital Retail – Falabella
      Shruti Kashyap, CIO, Hindustan Unilever and Head of IT, South Asia, Unilever
      Sanjay Gurbuxani, Global Digital Innovation Lead & Regional CIO & Shared Services Leader, AP, Middle East & Africa, Mondelez International
  • ‘Startup Showcase’ by Retail Tech Startups
Our Speakers
Rachel-Whitcomb

Keynote Speaker - Day 1

Rachel Whitcomb

Vice President,
Technology at Target in India

Dave

Keynote Speaker - Day 2

Dr. Dave Richards

MIT Innovation Lab Cofounder, Author,
Speaker and Mentor on Conscious Digital Innovation
at Pratian Global Innovation

Ashish

Ashish Grover

Managing Director – Falabella India and Head, Digital Retail – Falabella

Hari-Vasudev

Hari Vasudev

Country Head & SVP - Technology at Walmart Labs India

kapil-makhija

Kapil Makhija

CEO, Unicommerce

kritika

Kritika Murugesan

Director, 10,000 Startups

maneesh

Maneesh Mittal

Chief - Omnichannel and Digital, Shoppers Stop

Sanjay Gurbuxani

Sanjay Gurbuxani

Global Digital Innovation Lead & Regional CIO & Shared Services Leader, AP, Middle East & Africa, Mondelez International

Sangeet Gupta

Sangeeta Gupta

Senior Vice President at NASSCOM

Shruti Kashyap

Shruti Kashyap

CIO, Hindustan Unilever and Head of IT, South Asia, Unilever

Snehanshu

Snehanshu Mitra

Head - CoE, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, NASSCOM

Contact

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