For the past three years, Inc42 has been championing the D2C cause in India by offering D2C brands a platform to access valuable knowledge, explore opportunities and fast track their growth journeys. 

We held our inaugural D2C event (a first-of-its-kind in the startup ecosystem) in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 to drive the growth of D2C brands and provide them with the recognition they deserve. At that time, the concept of D2C was relatively niche, with over $2 Bn in funding and a $30 Bn market. Fast forward three years, and India now boasts over 50,000 digital sellers, with more than $4.5 Bn raised and a market valued at $60 Bn, projected to reach $100 Bn by 2025.

Whether it is our engaging content, impactful conferences and summits or our prestigious FAST42 initiative, which recognises the fastest-growing D2C brands annually, Inc42 has solidified its position as the go-to platform for D2C brands of all sizes in the last three years.

Without batting an eyelid, we can say that Inc42 has played a pivotal role in making D2C a phenomenon in India.

Continuing our annual tradition, we are excited to announce the return of India’s most sought-after D2C conference — The D2C Summit 4.0 — India’s Largest D2C & Ecommerce Conference.

Presented by Inc42 and Google Cloud, and co-presented by Simpl, and powered by Emiza and Salesforce, the fourth edition of The D2C Summit promises to go over and beyond with its exceptional lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and extensive range of topics, catering to diverse interests.

The fourth edition of The D2C Summit is all set to up the ante this year by focussing on key trends such as cross-border expansion, subscription models, omnichannel strategies and profitability. Further, this edition aims to bring forth the imperatives, nuances, needs and opportunities that are crucial to expand and flourish in ecommerce industry’s fastest-growing sector. 

Of course, there’s a plethora of content available online. However, the real ‘GYAAN’ lies in how you implement and apply actionable insights. Our track record of hosting some of the most successful D2C summits has established our position as the go-to forum for industry leaders, experts and think tanks to discuss everything from building a brand and high growth teams to creating strong revenue blueprints and scaling up strategies. 

With a legacy of dispensing practical knowledge, this year, we will host an impressive lineup of 75 speakers who will share actionable tactics and proven strategies on how to build, operate and scale profitable ecommerce businesses in 2023.

Scheduled for September 1 and 2, 2023, the two-day summit will offer more than 5K attendees an opportunity to gain a wealth of insights from the who’s who of the industry. 

What’s In Store?

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, have just started a D2C brand or have a growth stage brand yet to be scaled, join us in our two-day endeavour to discover the winning playbooks behind India’s top 1% D2C brands. Our speakers will help you formulate a growth path that could spur your brand’s potential by 10X.

The summit will also offer an opportunity to understand how the most successful entrepreneurs create their go-to-market (GTM) strategies, identify customers and leverage marketing and logistics routes to rule in their respective segments. Besides, the summit will also unravel techniques on how to flawlessly execute content and advertising strategies and become a top seller on marketplaces like Meesho, Amazon and Flipkart.

For those aiming to grab a larger chunk of D2C’s $300 Bn market opportunity by 2030, our stellar lineup of speakers will delve into scaling strategies, helping you take your business from 10 to 100. 

During the live sessions, the speakers will explore how D2C brands can improve their unit economics, cut additional costs and excel in growth marketing to achieve profitability. In addition, the summit will witness sessions on how to improve logistics management, identify distribution channels and create strategies to expand globally. 

Also, the summit will help you crack the B2B code, leverage paid advertising and decode the future of conversational marketing and generative AI. 

What’s In It For You? 

The aim of the two-day summit is to connect you with 75+ speakers who will help you brace the ecommerce 3.0 boom sooner than your peers. The summit will feature a dynamic mix of breakout sessions, insightful keynotes, live Q&A and enriching masterclasses – all tailored to help ecommerce and retail brands level up their businesses in 2023.

Over the course of two days, you will also get a chance to connect and exchange ideas with thousands of like-minded individuals, investors and other stakeholders in the ecommerce space via our dedicated networking lounges.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, founder of a D2C/ecommerce brand, digital seller, retailer, marketeer, or a creator, this summit has got you covered on all fronts. Here’s a chance to discover and connect with the top industry honchos, gain valuable insights and unlock opportunities hidden in plain sight — all at The D2C Summit 2023!

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