e4m RetailEX Conference to host power-packed panel discussions on the future of retail

The second edition of the e4m RetailEX Conference, set to take place on April 15 in Mumbai, promises a power-packed agenda, bringing together some of the most influential voices from the retail ecosystem. Among the key highlights are insightful panel discussions that will dive deep into the changing dynamics of retail, marketing and consumer engagement in today’s evolving media landscape.

One of the panel discussions will be on the topic ‘From Ads to Experiences: The Evolution of Retail Media,’ which will explore how brands are moving beyond traditional advertising to create immersive, experience-led interactions. With consumers expecting more personalised and meaningful engagement, retail media is rapidly transforming into a space where storytelling, technology, and data come together to build deeper connections and drive loyalty.

The panellists include Chandni Maliwar, Head of Marketing - KFC, Sapphire Foods; Rupali Shrivastava, Chief Marketing Officer, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds; Sunil Gadgil, General Manager India, The Duracell Company; Shweta Dalal, Marketing Director, Nivea and Gaurav Dagaonkar, CEO & Co-founder, Hoopr. The panel will be moderated by Ashish Dhir, Senior Director-Consumer & Retail, 1Lattice.

Another crucial panel discussion will be on the topic ‘AI Is Reshaping Retail Marketing—What Leaders Must Do Now’. The expert panel will focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence in redefining marketing strategies. From predictive analytics and customer insights to automation and hyper-personalisation, AI is enabling brands to make smarter, faster decisions. The session is expected to offer practical insights for leaders on adapting to this shift and staying competitive in the tech-driven retail environment today.

e4m RetailEX Conference 2026 to decode ideas & impact that redefine retail marketing.

The panellists include Surabhi Sen, Chief Marketing Officer, Reliance Retail Supermarkets & Hypermarkets; Permendra Singh, Chief Business Officer, Cello World; Priya Rege Jaggi, Head of Marketing, McDonalds; Badri Beriwal, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, Bata India;  Daman Bali, Head - Brand Marketing, Zivame; Himanshu Pandey, Founder and CEO, Segumento and Hiren Shah, Founder & Managing Director, Vertoz. The session will be moderated by Devang Shah, Chief Business Officer - Consumer, Industrials & Commerce, dentsu India.