Presents
South India's Largest D2C Gathering
Le Meridien, Coimbatore
30th November 2024
About The Event
The D2C.Connect Summit & Expo 2024 is South India’s top event for the direct-to-consumer industry. It unites founders, leaders, investors, and experts for a day of learning and networking, driving growth in the sector:
Track 1: D2C Growth Playbook – Scale D2C brands with proven strategies, from customer acquisition to global expansion, in this deep dive into industry tactics.
Track 2: D2C Tech & Innovation – Explore e-commerce, marketing tech, analytics, and more, learning to leverage these tools for explosive brand growth in D2C.
Track 3: D2C Startup Showcase & Investor Connect – Witness South India’s top startups pitch innovative products, connect with investors, mentors, and learn to use analytics for brand growth.
Speakers
M.K. Elango
Founder & CEO,
StartNet
C Sivasankaran
Founder of Aircel, Mentor of AIWO
Entrepreneur | Philanthropist
Sivarajah Ramanathan
Mission Director & CEO, Startup TN
Nitin Nair
Senior Vice President,
ONDC
Kumar Vembu
Founder & CEO,
GoFrugal Technologies
Anil Viswas Ayatiraj
General Manager
(Open Innovation),
Samsung Research India
Mr. Thirumoorthy Arumugam
Managing Director,
Sri Shanmugha Educational Institutions
Sasi Varna Kumar
Chief Executive Officer,
TealOrca
Dr Nanda
Global CMO,
Stovekraft Ltd
Startup Mentor & Investor
Jagan Praveen
Head of Market Development & Strategic Initiatives,
Shopify Inc.
Anshuman Agarwal
Co-Founder & COO,
Increff
M.V. Subramanian
Venture Capitalist & Startup Ecosystem Builder
July Ventures
Sudhakar Vaidyalingam
Chairman,
CII State MSME - TN
Senthil Nathan
Founder & CEO,
Ailaysa
Vishesh Jhol
Head, Start-ups
PayU
Premananth
Founder & CEO,
Start Insights
Aseem Goyal
Associate Vice President - (Enterprise Sales),Â
Shiprocket
Mani Maran Ramalingam
Revenue Growth Consultant,
Thedico.in
Mr. Gunaseelan
Vice President,Â
Sinch India
Kiru Maikkapillai
Founder,
The Divine Foods
Dhruv Suyamprakasam
Founder,
iCliniq
Karthick ayyasamy
VP of JIO Platforms
Sandeep Jhunjhunuwala
Director,
Technosport
Vinodh Parameswaran
Co-Founder,
Hopter Digital & Springboard Digital
Aswin Kumar
Founder,
Shapers studio
S Viswanathan
Founder,
Enchipsu
Hussain Ahmed
Founder,
Cheran Academy
J Aakash
Co-Founder,
Fabrula
Mohammed Shadhik
Content Creator,
YouTube
Mohan LKN
Founder and MD,
Lakshmi Krishna Naturals
Manish Sharma
Brand Marketing,
Lead (International Reliance Retail)
Pritesh Asher
Co-Founder,
Juicy Chemistry
John Jim
Managing Partner,
Bereishith Capital
Ashwanth Suresh Babu
Founder & CEO,
A Toddler Thing
Logesh Velusamy
Founder,
ProfitStory.Ai
Sri Ram Venkatesh
GTM,
Growfin.AI
R Bargav
Founder,
Aathiyam Foods
Sriram Prasad
Founder & CEO,
Keerai Kadai Ventures
Pradeep Kumar
Founder,
Strategy Fox
Sharmila Srikumar
Founder,
Mackly Clothing
Sanjo Simon
Founder & Angel Investor,
Triaxia Infotecth Pvt Ltd
Arthi Raguram
Founder,
Deyga
Nivetha Muralidharan
Juie Talavia
Sr Business Manager,
Clickpost
Chandrashekar Kupperi
Founder-ANOVA,
Angel Investor
Vikas Sunkad
Founder,
Sunjosho Ventures Pvt Ltd.
Sangeeth Suresh
Founder & CEO,
Hay Clothing
Vasanth Tamilselvan
Co-founder,
Ariro toys
Thiyaga Vivek
Founder & Marketing Head,
Putchi
Shri Ratish Chandra Jha
Assistant General Manager,
Regional Head, Coimbatore Region I,
Arvindh Saravanabhavan
Founder,
Oorla
More Speakers Joining Soon
D2C.
CONNECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
D2C. Connect Summit & Expo 2024 brings together stakeholders from the D2C ecosystem across three tracks: D2C Growth Playbook, D2C Tech & Innovation, and D2C Startup Showcase & Investor Connect. With over 45+ speakers, 40+ stalls, and 200+ D2C startups, 12+ Sponsors, the event offers insights, networking, and opportunities for collaboration, drawing over 1000 attendees.
Why Should Attend
Topics
D2C Growth Playbook
Registration, Networking & Exhibition Visit
Inaugural Ceremony
(Thamizh Thai Vazhtthu & Lighting Ceremony)
Welcome Address & Keynote: India's ONDC Way: Future of Digital Commerce
(Nitin Nair, ONDC)
Power Panel: TN Vision 2030: Architecting a $10B D2C Ecosystem
(Sivarajah Ramanathan, MV Subramanian, Senthil Nathan, M.K. Elango)
Fireside Chat: Integrating Wellness, Technology & Commerce: Digital Health Revolution
(Dhruv, Sivasankaran)
Tea Break
Panel Zero to Scale: D2C Growth Playbook 2024
(Vinodh Parameswaran, Pritesh Asher, Karthick Ayyasamy, Nihal)
Innovation Showcase:
Sinch
Panel Leading Innovation, Inspiring Transformation: D2C ShePower
(Sharmila, Juie Talavia, Niveda, Brindha, Ramya)
Lunch Break
Panel Transforming TN's Fashion Capital: Tiruppur to D2C
(Deepika, Sandeep Jhunjhununwala, Sangeeth Suresh, Aakash)
Innovation Showcase:
Shiprocket
Panel From Seed to Scale: Funding Your D2C Dreams (
(John Jim, MV Subramanian, Chandrashekar, Vikas Sunkad, Premananth)
Tea Break
Fishbowl The D2C Growth Trinity: Content, Community & Commerce
(Mohammed Shadhik, Mani Maran, Nivetha, Thiyaga Vivek, Hussain Ahmed)
Mega Panel: Winning in the Omnichannel Era: Future of Retail
(Manish Sharma, Pradeep Kumar, Anil Viswas Ayatiraj, Dr Nanda)
Valedictory Keynotes: Building the Next Generation D2C Ecosystem
(Sudhakar Vaidyalingam, Thirumoorthy Arumugam) + Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks.
D2C Growth Playbook
Registration, Networking & Exhibition Visit
Inaugural Ceremony
(Thamizh Thai Vazhtthu & Lighting Ceremony)
Welcome Address & Keynote: India's ONDC Way: Future of Digital Commerce
(Nitin Nair, ONDC)
Power Panel: TN Vision 2030: Architecting a $10B D2C Ecosystem
(Sivarajah Ramanathan, MV Subramanian, Senthil Nathan, M.K. Elango)
Fireside Chat: Integrating Wellness, Technology & Commerce: Digital Health Revolution
(Dhruv, Sivasankaran)
Tea Break
Panel From Launch to Scale: Building Your D2C Tech Stack 2024
(Sasi Varna Kumar, Anshuman Agarwal, Vishesh Jhol, Jagan Praveen)
Innovation Showcase:
Zepic
Panel From Manufacturing to Market: Al-Powered D2C
(Logesh Velusamy, Saravanakumar, Senthil Nathan, Bharathi Kannan, Sriram Venkatesh)
Lunch Break
Fishbowl Building Global D2C Brands: Made in TN
(LKM Mohan, Vishwanadhan, Kiru Maikkapillai, Bargav, Arvindh)
Innovation Showcase:
Keeraikadai
Panel Beyond Transactions to Relationships: CX Revolution in D2C
(Arthi, Aswanth Suresh Babu, Ashwin Kumar, Gunaseelan Sundar, Vasanth)
Tea Break
Fishbowl The D2C Growth Trinity: Content, Community & Commerce
(Mohammed Shadhik, Mani Maran, Nivetha, Thiyaga Vivek, Hussain Ahmed)
Mega Panel: Winning in the Omnichannel Era: Future of Retail
(Manish Sharma, Pradeep Kumar, Anil Viswas Ayatiraj, Dr Nanda)
Valedictory Keynotes: Building the Next Generation D2C Ecosystem
(Sudhakar Vaidyalingam, Thirumoorthy Arumugam) + Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks.
D2C Startup Showcase & Investor Connect
Reverse Pitch Session VCs Reveal What they look for in D2C Startups
Networking Lunch
D2C Startup Showcase:
Pitch Session 2 Featuring Growth-Stage D2C Startups Seeking Series A+ Rounds
Who Should Attend
Founder Pass
Inclusive for all sessions
Actual Price ₹5,999
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Fireside Chats
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 3 Roundtable Discussion
- 2 Workshop
- 8 Startups Pitching
- With Hi-Tea and Lunch
Do you have a coupon code?
Actual Price ₹11,998
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Fireside Chats
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 3 Roundtable Discussion
- 2 Workshop
- 8 Startups Pitching
- With Hi-Tea and Lunch
Actual Price ₹5,999
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Fireside Chats
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 3 Roundtable Discussion
- 2 Workshop
- 8 Startups Pitching
- With Hi-Tea and Lunch
Actual Price ₹11,998
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Fireside Chats
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 3 Roundtable Discussion
- 2 Workshop
- 8 Startups Pitching
- With Hi-Tea and Lunch
Actual Price ₹5,999
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 4 Fireside Chats
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 3 Roundtable Discussion
- 2 Workshop
- 8 Startups Pitching
- With Hi-Tea and Lunch
Special Booking (Students, Women & Team Passes)
D2C.Connect Summit & Expo 2024
Partners
Outreach Partners
FAQ
GENERAL
D2C.Connect is the premier gathering for India’s thriving direct-to-consumer ecosystem, bringing together visionary D2C founders, investors, industry leaders, and innovators.
The D2C.Connect Summit & Expo 2024 will be held on November 30th, 2024, at Le Meridien, Coimbatore.
Registration and networking will begin at 9:00 AM, with sessions running from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The event features two specialized tracks: D2C Growth Playbook and D2C Tech & Innovation, covering strategies, trends, and technologies shaping the D2C landscape across various sectors.
Visit our website at d2cconnect.in and sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates. You can also follow us on social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for real-time updates and behind-the-scenes content.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased directly through our website at d2cconnect.in. Early bird and group discounts may be available, so be sure to check the website for the latest pricing and offers.
We offer a range of ticket options, including individual passes, startup team passes, and corporate/investor passes. Each ticket type offers varying levels of access to sessions, networking events, and additional perks.
Tickets are transferable, but you’ll need to notify us in advance with the new attendee’s details. Please refer to our ticketing policy on the website for the exact process.
Yes, we offer early bird discounts for those who purchase their tickets well in advance. Additionally, we provide group discounts for teams or organizations looking to attend with multiple members.
Ticket refunds are available up to 30 days before the event, subject to a processing fee. After this period, no refunds will be issued. Please refer to our refund policy on the website for more details.
SPONSORSHIPS
We offer a range of sponsorship packages, including Presenting Sponsor, Platinum Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor, and Startup Showcase Sponsor. Additionally, we offer customized sponsorship opportunities tailored to your specific branding and business development goals.
Sponsoring the D2C.Connect Summit & Expo 2024 provides your organization with extensive branding and visibility opportunities, thought leadership platforms, and direct access to a highly targeted audience of D2C founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Each sponsorship package includes a unique set of benefits, such as speaking slots, exhibit spaces, logo placements, social media promotions, complimentary passes, and more. Please refer to our sponsorship brochure for detailed information.
Absolutely! Our team is happy to work with you to create a bespoke sponsorship package tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
To secure a sponsorship or explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team at info@d2cconnect.in. They will guide you through the process and provide you with all the necessary information.