CONFERENCE AGENDA

10:30 - 12:30

Grand Inaugural Address: Key Pillars Of Global Economic Ambition: How Trade, Logistics And Connectivity Shape Nations

The future of economic power will be defined by how effectively nations integrate into global trade and logistics networks. As regionalisation, new trade corridors and rapid digitalisation reshape supply chains, logistics is emerging as a decisive driver of competitiveness, trade diplomacy and strategic influence. From modernised ports and expanding air cargo networks to multimodal connectivity and digital trade systems, logistics transformation is accelerating worldwide. Achieving global parity now requires interoperable standards, sustainable corridors and deeper international partnerships. This inaugural dialogue brings together global leaders to examine how trade, policy, logistics and connectivity shape national economic trajectories, and how collaboration and innovation can align nations with the next era of global supply chains.

Speakers

Gaurav Dayal, IAS

Chairperson

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

Guest of Honour

Mukesh Oza

Group President and CEO

Samsara Group

Tarik Parlak

SVP Cargo Sales

Turkish Cargo

Turgut Erkeskin

Immediate Past President

FIATA

Shankar Shinde

Chairman

IFCBA

Amit Kamat

Chairman

FFFAI

Dushyant Mulani

Immediate Past Chairman

FFFAI

12:30 - 01:30

From Factory Floor to Global Door: The Logistics Backbone of Make in India

India’s goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub hinges on its logistics ecosystem. While production capacity is expanding, the real challenge lies in ensuring cost-efficient, reliable and seamless movement of goods from factory floors to international markets. Logistics is a true differentiator of India’s USD 1 trillion manufacturing ambition. This session will explore strategies to position India as the preferred export hub in a diversifying global supply chain.

Moderator

Samir J Shah

President

ACAAI

Speakers

Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra

CEO - Shipping Agency

Samsara Group

Makarand Pradhan

Managing Director

Total Transport Systems Limited

Sushil Dugar

Chief Operating Officer (Logistics Services)

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.

Pranab Jha

Executive Vice President - Shipping

JSW Steel

Deepak Sharma

Group CPO & President SCM

Kalpataru Projects International

02:30 - 03:30

Integrating Skies and Seas: Unlocking the Next Decade of Global Trade

As trade dynamics shift and supply chains regionalise, hybrid Air–Ocean corridors are redefining global logistics. This session unites leaders from aviation, shipping, ports and manufacturing to chart how integrated transport networks can drive competitiveness, resilience and sustainability. From digital interoperability to policy alignment, the discussion will map the path for India and the Indo-Pacific to become the new nexus of global trade connectivity.

Moderator

Shantanu Bhadkamkar

President

AMTOI

Speakers

Ramesh Mamidala

Head - Cargo

Air India

Vivek R Kele

Director

Teamglobal Logistics

Aldrick D’Souza

Head of Operations

WFS Bengaluru

Vijay Shetty

Sr. Vice President & Global Head of Distribution and Supply Chain

Alkem Laboratories

Priyanka Shivan

Head Of Supply Chain - South Asia

Clariant IGL Speciality Chemicals

03:30 - 04:30

Paper to Platform: Transforming Air Cargo Digitally, ONE Record at a Time

The future of air cargo is digital and IATA’s ONE Record is at the forefront of this transformation. Explore how ONE Record is set to enhance efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the air cargo value chain. Leaders will discuss strategic, operational and commercial impact. The session will uncover how ONE Record can redefine global industry standards and position air cargo as a driver of the digital-first economy.

Moderator

Yashpal Sharma

Chairman and Managing Director

Skyways Group

Speakers

Halit Tuncer

VP Cargo Sales MEASA

Turkish Cargo

Anna-Maria Kirchner

Head of Global Sales

Finnair Cargo

Kunal Maheshwari

Chief Growth Officer

Softlink Global

Sreenivas Rao Nandigam

Global Head of Supply Chain

Sun Pharma

R Sampath Raghavan

Head - EXIM & Logistics

Raymond Lifestyle Limited (Garmenting Division)

04:30 - 05:30

Ports Powering Prosperity: Strengthening the Core of Logistics

Over 80% of the world’s trade moves by ocean cargo, making Ports vital for global business, industry and market access. But the enabler of global trade is under strain, facing capacity shortages, regulatory inefficiencies and geopolitical challenges. This panel will bring together global leaders to explore how ports can power trade competitiveness, foster resilience and position India as a future-ready maritime hub driving prosperity.

Moderator

Rajiv Jalota, IAS

Advisor

Indian Ports Association

Speakers

Nevenka Kržan

President of Management Board

Luka Koper

Devki Nandan

Whole Time Director, Sr. EVP, Head Business Development, Marketing and M&A

JSW Infrastructure

Atul Kharate

Chief Operating Officer

IndianOil Adani Ventures

Venkateswara Rao

Head of Logistics

APAR Industries

Prasanna Sampath

Head Global Logistics & Distribution

Biocon

11:00 - 12:00

Connecting Continents Through IMEC: Recent Logistics Developments Driving India’s Trade

India’s global trade potential with the Middle East, Europe and the Americas depends not only on agreements but on robust, future-ready logistics corridors. New investments in mega ports, dedicated freight corridors, multimodal parks and initiatives like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) are reshaping the landscape. This panel will explore opportunities and strategic pathways to position India as a vital connector in global supply chains.

Moderator

S Ramakrishna

Advisor

FFFAI

Speakers

Vivek Sharma

President - India Subcontinent and Middle East

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Raju Anthony

Chief Operating Officer

Abrao Group

Alexey Kravchenko

Commercial Director

FESCO

Akshyat Bhatia

Vice President - Logistics

Adani Group

Tapaswi PVN

Vice President - EXIM Commercials & Logistics

Arvind Limited

Anurag Chaturvedi

General Manager Logistics

Jindal Power

12:00 - 01:00

Tarmac to Treatment: Air Cargo’s Role in Strengthening Pharma Supply Chains

In pharmaceutical logistics, every delay risk lives. Pharma logistics is moving towards digitally enabled, certified pharma corridors to withstand disruption and ensure compliance. This panel will examine how airlines, airports, and logistics partners are redefining pharma cargo to deliver faster, safer and risk-proof solutions through collaboration, innovation and regulatory alignment to ensure life-saving treatments reach patients worldwide.

Moderator

Keku Bomi Gazder

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Aviapro Logistic Services

Speakers

Suresh Nair

Head - Cargo

Navi Mumbai International Airport

Amit Tandon

CEO & Managing Director

Asia Shipping India

Steffani Souza

Global Head Pharma

Delta Cargo

Dr. Arloph John Vieira

Vice President Supply Chain

Bajaj Healthcare

Amritendu Mukherjee

Head Global Logistics

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

02:00 - 03:00

Building Agile Air Cargo Infrastructure for Global Expansion and Resilience

Growing global trade and advanced manufacturing are placing unprecedented demands on the air cargo ecosystem. Competitiveness now depends on the convergence of physical with digital infrastructure. Leaders must rethink terminals, airside handling and multimodal connectivity to keep pace with surging volumes and shifting supply chains. This panel will explore how air cargo can evolve into a truly agile, globally connected ecosystem.

Moderator

Fletcher Samuel

Assistant General Manager - Cargo Business

Bangalore International Airport

Speakers

Tej Contractor

Vice President

FIATA

Nikolai Schaffner

Global Head of Commercial - Cargo

Swissport

Gagan Gupta

Head - Cargo Operations

Air India

Sai Mungara

Global Head Supply Chain

Cipla

Dr. Stephan Horn

Senior Manager Strategy & Business Development - Aviation & Cargo Development

Frankfurt Airport

03:00 - 04:00

3PL and Contract Logistics: Redefining Competitiveness in Global Trade

3PL and Contract Logistics have evolved into a strategic backbone of global trade by becoming a tech-enabled, service-driven pillar of supply chains. With decentralised and time-sensitive logistics, logistics must ensure agility, resilience and multimodal efficiency. This panel will explore the competitive edge of 3PL and Contract Logistics to position India as a future-ready hub for manufacturing and export growth.

Moderator

Chandranath Dey

India Head – Operations, Business Development, Industrial Consulting & Integrated Logistics

JLL

Speakers

Sheetal Shetty

Group Managing Director

Capricorn Logistics

Raaj Jobanputra

Director

JW Group

Krishna Parab

Senior Vice President - Business Operations

Encube Ethicals

Atul Barve

Vice President, Head Supply Chain Operations

Reliance Retail - Digital

Samuel Kirubairaj Albert

Director Customer Service & Logistics

Colgate Palmolive

04:00 - 05:00

India at the Crossroads: Overcoming Operational Challenges in Indian Logistics

India’s logistics sector, while poised for exponential growth, continues to grapple with systemic bottlenecks that limit efficiency and scalability. From congested ports and last-mile inefficiencies to limited multimodal integration, these obstacles hinder India’s ambition of building a globally competitive logistics ecosystem. In this session, leaders will explore actionable strategies to unlock efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate India’s logistics transformation.

Moderator

Chaitaly Mehta

Convenor - Women's Wing

FFFAI

Speakers

Rohan Dixit

Director - Business Development

Clearship Group

Arjun Mohindru

Executive Director

EMU Lines

Viraj Vohra

Director

Continental Carriers

Girija Shanker

Chief Product Officer - Logistics and Services, India / South Asia

Maersk Line

Venkatadri Ranganathan

Chief Commercial Officer

Tata Chemicals

11:00 - 12:00

Regulation, Risk and Responsibility: The Evolving Landscape of Dangerous Goods Logistics

The transport of dangerous goods is one of the most tightly regulated and strategically complex areas of global logistics. Compliance demands are intensifying as ICAO, IATA, IMO and national authorities strengthen regulations on packaging, labelling and documentation. This session explores the transformation from a compliance-driven approach to one rooted in safety consciousness and corporate responsibility.

Moderator

Radharamanan Panicker

Managing Director

Dangerous Goods Management

Speakers

Haresh Lalwani

Managing Director

Sun Logistics

Fardeen Malbarwala

Director

Galaxy Freight

Manish Chaturvedi

Country Director - India

PSA BDP

Arush Kishore

Head, Integrated Operations (Liquid & Gas)

Reliance Industries

Gopal Digaskar

Senior Logistics Leader - India & Sub-Continent

Dow Chemical

12:00 - 01:00

Redefining Logistics for Global E-Commerce and D2C Surge with Speed, Precision and Personalisation

The global surge in e-commerce and D2C brands demands a logistics backbone that balances hyperlocal fulfilment with global scalability, speed with cost efficiency and customer intimacy. This panel will explore scalable models, last-mile innovation and digital integration that align with global best practices and capture the next wave of growth in digital commerce.

Moderator

Satish Lakkaraju

Chief Executive Officer

Garudavega - A Brand of Nexgen Logistics

Speakers

Enes Yilmaz

Chief Executive Officer

Widect

Kishore Lanka

Director, India Operations

Amazon Air Cargo

Avinash Dhagat

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Honasa Consumer

Atul Kumar Rai

General Manager - Global Digital Ops

Fossil Group, Inc.

01:00 - 02:00

Preserving Quality, Powering Trade: The Future of the Global Cold Chain Ecosystem

The cold chain has become a strategic enabler of global trade, food security and public health. Beyond capacity-building to embrace digitalisation, sustainability and resilience. This session will explore how technology, multimodal connectivity and international collaboration can redefine the global cold chain ecosystem to ensure quality, reduce waste and power competitive trade.

Moderator