D2C Summit 2023: Meet The 70+ Industry Stalwarts Writing The Future Of D2C Retail

Founders help founders succeed!

This mantra has been the guiding principle behind The D2C Summit, which we have hosted and perfected over the years. We believe that the best way to learn the ropes is by closely listening to and interacting with the ones who have already achieved success.  

Since 2021, thousands of ecommerce and small retail business owners have attended the summit, gained valuable insights and successfully replicated time-and-tested strategies to achieve desired results. From learning the art of brand building to creating high-growth teams and from developing robust revenue strategies to implementing battle-proven expansion tactics, Inc42’s D2C Summit has emerged as the premier event for anyone looking to succeed in the D2C space.

Extending our legacy, we’re back with the fourth edition of India’s largest D2C and ecommerce conference, and we envision making it bigger and better than ever. 

With a lineup of more than 70 leading industry speakers, over 5,000 attendees and a proven track record of delivering practical industry knowledge, the D2C Summit 2023 is the perfect place to learn how to build, operate and scale a profitable D2C business.

Presented by Google Cloud, co-presented by Simpl, and powered by Emiza and Salesforce, the two-day virtual event will be held on 1st and 2nd September 2023. 

Meet The Speakers 

This year, we’re bringing together a stellar lineup of speakers to give you a crash course on scaling a D2C brand. 

Our speakers are D2C experts who come with a wealth of experience in building and scaling successful businesses. At the D2C Summit, you will learn from them how to avoid the common pitfalls while scaling a D2C brand. 

Besides, the speakers will also delve into the latest trends across varied sectors such as apparel, health, wellness, beauty and lifestyle, just to name a few, so that you can stay ahead of the curve.

Join the likes of Aman Gupta, the cofounder & CMO of boAt; cofounder of Nykaa and CEO of Nykaa Fashion, Adwaita Nayar; Ankit Nagori, founder of Curefoods; Nandita Sinha, the CEO of Myntra; Bala Sarda, the founder & CEO of VAHDAM India, Avnish Anand, cofounder & COO, CaratLane; FreshToHome founder & CEO Shan Kadavil; Manish Chowdhary, cofounder, WOW Skin Science; Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, director & cofounder, Wakefit and Prashanth Aluru, the cofounder & CEO TMRW – House of Brands, et al. 

The D2C Summit 2023 will also host prominent investors who have played a crucial role in fuelling the success of D2C brands in India. Some of these names include Saama Capital’s Ash Lilani; Mukul Arora of Elevation Capital; Rajiv Srivatsa, partner, Antler India; Kannan Sitaram of Fireside Ventures; Sumit Keshan, managing partner, Wipro Consumer VC; Sanil Sachar, founding partner, Huddle, and Ankur Pahwa, managing partner, PeerCapital. 

Open The Treasure Trove Of Industry Insights

This time around, we are taking a step back to focus on the fundamentals of D2C. From understanding your target audience to getting your first 1,000 orders, the speakers will divulge everything to build a successful D2C business.

They will also uncover the key strategies for retaining customers, building a loyal customer base and leveraging influencer marketing – all while reducing customer acquisition costs (CAC). To help you realise your vision, the speakers will also share real-world examples and case studies of high-growth D2C brands that have mastered these strategies.

In addition, the summit will explore themes such as cross-border retail, scaling into international markets, navigating the logistics cost conundrum, optimising supply chain management and ramping up for festive rush. So, whether you are a startup or an established D2C brand, this summit will give you the knowledge and insights you need.

Also, watch out for sessions on winning the festive rush, perfecting your omnichannel strategy and growing your business with subscriptions. 

What To Expect At The D2C Summit 2023

The ecommerce market is getting more competitive every day, with over 50,000 digital sellers vying for a slice of the pie. To succeed, businesses need to be on the lookout for the latest trends and growth drivers so they can capture a significant market share before their competitors start eating into their margins.

At the D2C Summit, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business, including founders, CEOs, VCs and other veterans from the D2C and ecommerce landscape.  

The summit will feature breakout sessions, thought-provoking keynotes, interactive live Q&A sessions and enlightening master classes. All of these sessions have been carefully curated to help you level up your business in 2023. 

The two-day summit will allow you to engage and share thoughts with numerous like-minded individuals, fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and product managers. 

If you’re serious about building a successful D2C brand, then the D2C Summit is the event for you. Register now and start your journey to success!

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