WHERE
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CONVERGE!
WHERE CPG LEADERS AND
GenAI CONVERGE!
16th Feb, 2024
9:00 AM - 07:00 PM IST
Taj Bangalore Airport
16th Feb, 2024
9:00 AM - 07:00 PM IST
Taj Bangalore Airport
Join us for an unparalleled experience at Bizom Buzz – 2024, the annual CPG leadership summit. Industry leaders will come together to explore the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the consumer products landscape. This year promises an immersive event designed to unlock growth opportunities and drive success in a dynamic market. A spectacle of innovation, a celebration of industry leadership, and the introduction of groundbreaking GenAI solutions that will reshape the future of CPG.
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A Grand Fiesta of Insights
Embark on a journey of unparalleled insights into the future of the FMCG industry. Discover trends, strategies, and visionary perspectives that will redefine your approach to success.
Power-packed Speakers
Learn from the best in the business. Our lineup of distinguished speakers comprises industry titans, thought leaders, visionaries and experts from GenAI space.
Interactive Sessions
Engage in hands-on workshops and discussions on GenAI in CPG and evolving roles in the sector with fresh strategies to ensure you leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately.
Networking Extravaganza
Connect with CPG leaders, innovators, and potential collaborators. Forge partnerships that will define the future of your business.
The Future of Tech
Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions at our exclusive showcase of the ONDC, e-B2B commerce and innovations powered by GenAI. Experience firsthand the tools that will propel your CPG enterprise into the future.
Awards
Witness the pinnacle of achievement. Uncover stories of innovation, leadership, and impact. Celebrate those who redefine the standards. Join us in honoring brilliance.
A Grand Fiesta of Insights
Embark on a journey of unparalleled insights into the future of the FMCG industry. Discover trends, strategies, and visionary perspectives that will redefine your approach to success.
Power-packed Speakers
Learn from the best in the business. Our lineup of distinguished speakers comprises industry titans, thought leaders, visionaries and experts from GenAI space.
Interactive Sessions
Engage in hands-on workshops and discussions on GenAI in CPG and evolving roles in the sector with fresh strategies to ensure you leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately.
Networking Extravaganza
Connect with CPG leaders, innovators, and potential collaborators. Forge partnerships that will define the future of your business.
The Future of Tech
Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions at our exclusive showcase of the ONDC, e-B2B commerce and innovations powered by Gen AI. Experience firsthand the tools that will propel your CPG enterprise into the future.
Awards
Witness the pinnacle of achievement. Uncover stories of innovation, leadership, and impact. Celebrate those who redefine the standards. Join us in honoring brilliance.
Who The Event Is Ideal For
Bizom Buzz 2024 is tailored for professionals at the forefront of technological innovation in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This event is ideal for →
CXOs
CXOs
CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, CDOs and other executives driving the strategic direction of their organisations.
Tech Leaders
Tech Leaders
Technology leaders, IT directors responsible for shaping and implementing cutting-edge solutions within their companies.
RTM Leaders
RTM Leaders
Route-to-Market (RTM) & sales leaders, distribution professionals committed to optimising distribution channels and enhancing market reach.
Brands you will meet
Brands you will meet
Meet the Speakers
Meet the Speakers
A seasoned global digital business leader with experience across developed and emerging markets, leading business transformation in the Consumer Goods and Energy industry. Vijay has assumed general management roles and has worked collaboratively across the organisational value chain to deliver impactful commercial and experience outcomes.
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Vijay has nearly 20 of experience of enhancing business value through Digital Investments, Portfolio and Program Management, Product management and Agile transformation, Partner Management and has led large global and regional teams in delivering big and complex programs right from conceptualisation to benefit realization.
Vijay Kannan
With over 15 years of experience in the FMCG industry, Diogo is a seasoned General Manager specialized in working for emergent countries within the Africa region. His expertise lies in commercial, sales, and strategic planning, with a dedicated focus on delivering top-notch services to customers and premium products to consumers. Adept in driving S&OP planning processes, Diogo
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foster strategic leadership that harmonizes industrial and commercial dimensions, leading teams with a shared vision to achieve outstanding results. Having successfully managed full P&L, he has also spearheaded the integration of digital and AI into business operations, transforming the overall business model.
Diogo Victoria
Shashi Kumar, the Founder & CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic, is a visionary leader dedicated to revolutionizing the agricultural sector. With a focus on addressing economic challenges faced by small and medium landholding farmers, Shashi employs technology and automation to boost productivity without disrupting landholding patterns. His initiatives include designing decentralized models for
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wealth creation, fostering entrepreneurship, and enabling income generation models. Shashi’s commitment extends to creating job opportunities in rural areas by adding value to agricultural produce at the source and developing sustainable economic instruments to prevent the forceful migration of village youth to cities.
Before embarking on his mission with Akshayakalpa, Shashi Kumar spent nearly 17 years in the Telecommunications Industry. With expertise spanning traditional switching software, PBX design, telecommunication protocol stack development, and Service Delivery Platforms (SDP) conceptualization, he played a crucial role in the industry’s technological advancements.
Shashi Kumar
Akshayakalpa Organic
Amit Mittal is a Partner & Associate Director for Go-To-Market at The Boston Consulting Group. He has 14 years of consulting experience. He has extensive experience working with multiple clients in GTM strategy design, transformation efforts and channel simplification. Amit leads development and implementation of BCG’s proprietary digital GTM tools. He has experience with clients across consumer goods, building materials and automotive.
Amit Mittal
The Boston Consulting Group
Aditya Gooptu, currently serving as the Managing Director at VST Industries, is a seasoned professional with over 26 years of invaluable experience in the FMCG industry. Prior to his role at VST Industries, Aditya has held various positions like Head Executive VP, Business Head, GM- Marketing at various CPG companies playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and business growth.
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A distinguished academic, Aditya earned his Management degree from Harvard Business School, complemented by a Post-graduation from IIM Ahmedabad. His educational background, combined with his extensive industry experience, positions Aditya as a dynamic leader with a keen understanding of the nuances of the business landscape.
Aditya Gooptu
VST Industries
Vaidyanath Subbaraman, is a transformative technology leader with a core focus on creating business value in the FMCG and retail sectors. With a rich, 17+ years of background encompassing B2B e-commerce, Route-to-Market, supply chain, and marketplace strategies, he has led global programs across South East Asia, South Asia, Africa, Latin Americas, Russia, and the Middle East. Vaidyanath
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excels in diverse areas such as Customer Experience & Development, ERP implementation, and disruptive innovations, showcasing his proficiency in handling big teams and driving business transformations. His passion lies in fostering new technologies through innovation to drive impactful & focused business value realisation on a global scale.
Vaidyanath Subbaraman
Sales Product Line Leader
Kenvue
Dr. Shashank Sinha, a dedicated veterinarian at heart and a seasoned business leader by profession, serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Drools, India’s premier pet food brand. With a profound commitment to enhancing the well-being of pets and empowering pet owners with invaluable information, Dr. Sinha has embarked on a mission to propel Drools into India’s inaugural multinational corporation for pets.
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With over 13 years of extensive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Dr. Shashank has held prominent roles as the National Sales Director and Business Manager at IB Group and Mars. He is backed by a substantial educational background, having earned degrees from IIM Ahmedabad.
Dr. Shashank Sinha
Drools Pet Food Pvt Ltd instead of Drools
Rabi Mishra, Sales Director at The Hershey Company, boasts of a distinguished career spanning over two decades, marked by a commendable track record in Sales and Sales Development within the FMCG and Alcoholic Beverage industries.
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With a wealth of experience in managing large multi-functional teams & scaling businesses across diverse geographies in India, his forte extends in designing Route to Market strategies, execution of business processes & building team capabilities leading to driving organizational success.
Rabi Mishra
The Hershey Company
Amit comes with a rich experience of 18yrs across the spectrum of Banking & Financial Services Industry including digital payments, fintech, consumer banking, wealth management & insurance. In his current role at Mastercard as Director, Business Development, South Asia – he is responsible for driving ecosystem partnerships and strategic alliances focusing around MSME Supply Chain Finance.
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Amit is an alumnus of INSEAD, France and also holds a degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kanpur.
Amit Tyagi
Director, Business Development, South Asia
Mastercard
The experiences of 2.5 decades has been spent as a learner to identify business opportunities that could leverage technology for fulfilment. Mohitt has worked across South Asia & South East Asian markets catering predominantly to the Banking, Insurance, Fintechs and now Retail Industries. He believes in values which help develop Trust & Being-Inclusive and in contrast a team player who
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believes that a bit of fun always helps.
Based in Mumbai, a post graduate from S.P.Jain and pursued a course on Cybersecurity from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Mohitt Deggan
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisor Business Development
Mastercard
Ms. Mahima Shankar, Director of SG Corporates, is not only a torchbearer for aspiring womenpreneurs but also a part of the rich history of Bindu, a pioneering entity in the beverage industry from Puttur, Karnataka. With a legacy deeply rooted in innovation and entrepreneurship, Bindu has been at the forefront of shaping the beverage landscape across India. Graduating from the esteemed Christ
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University in Bengaluru, she has seamlessly blended her academic acumen with real-world business expertise to elevate Bindu to new heights. As a leader, she embodies the spirit of resilience and vision, ensuring that the company continues to thrive in an ever-evolving market. Let us extend a warm welcome to Ms. Mahima Shankar, a driving force behind the success of Bindu.
Mahima Shankar
Bindu
Rajesh began his three-decade journey at Fortune 100 companies, before transitioning into serial entrepreneurship with two successful exits. Subsequently, he shifted gears to share his entrepreneurial learnings and invested in passionate founders shaping the future of AI/AR, digital media, cybersecurity, fintech, and mobility.
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Rajesh thrives on using my tech know-how, growth hacking expertise, sales acumen, cross-border team-building abilities, P&L management skills and strategic insight to propel and scale tech startups.
Outside of the office, you’ll often find him immersed in mindfulness meditation, lending time to teach martial arts to underprivileged children, or diving into a wide genre of books.
Rajesh Srivathsa
Entrepreneur, Board Member at Multiple Companies & Former Venture Investor
I began my three-decade journey at Fortune 100 companies, before transitioning into serial entrepreneurship with two successful exits. Subsequently, I shifted gears to share my entrepreneurial learnings and invested in passionate founders shaping the future of AI/AR, digital media, cybersecurity, fintech, and mobility.
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I thrive on using my tech know-how, growth hacking expertise, sales acumen, cross-border team-building abilities, P&L management skills and strategic insight to propel and scale tech startups.
Outside of the office, you’ll often find me immersed in mindfulness meditation, lending my time to teach martial arts to underprivileged children, or diving into a wide genre of books.
Binod Das
President & Head of Sales India
Roundtable Topics and Panelists
GenAI for RTM execution
Diogo Victoria
CCO, SADAFCO Group
- Vinay Kumar (CIO, Moon Beverages Ltd)
- Kaiyum Pathan (Senior IT Manager, Unibic Foods)
- Ashish, Ladha (Head – IT, Bauli India)
- Umesh, Mittal (CIO, Zydus Wellness)
- Vaidyanath Subbaraman (Sales Product Line Leader, Kenvue)
- Krishna Kothari (CEO, Bizom UK)
Strategies for regional players to go national
Amit Mittal
Partner & Associate Director, BCG
- Marichi Mathur Senior VP (Network Expansion, ONDC)
- Shashi Kumar (CEO, Akshayaklapa)
- Anand Rathi ( Director, Empire Spices)
- Srinivasan Krishnamurthy (VP- Business Transformation, Bindu)
- Rabi Mishra (Sales Head, Hershey India)
- S Abhishek (Senior Vice President- Global Sales, Bizom)
Cracking the code for O2O execution
Abey Zachariah
Network Expansion Team, ONDC
- Yevheniya Krutko (Project Head – ONDC, Mondelēz International)
- Rohit Gupta (VP – Sales, Brill)
- Akshay Punjabi (Head – Global Expansion, Bold Care)
- Dr. Shashank Sinha (CEO, Drools Pet Food Pvt Ltd)
- Balaram Bhattacharjee (Vice President- Sales – India & South Asia, Yoga Bar)
- Ashish Jhina (Co founder & COO, Jumbotail Technologies)
- Vishesh Dora (Chief of Staff, Bizom)
Agenda
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:10 - 10:45 AM
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
1:00 - 2:00 PM
3:15 - 4:00 PM
4:20 - 5:00 PM
5:45 - 5:55 PM
6:15 - 7:00 PM
10:00 - 10:10 AM
10:45 - 11:30 AM
12:15 - 1:00 PM
2:00 - 3:15 PM
4:00 - 4:20 PM
5:00 - 5:45 PM
5:55 - 6:15 PM
7:00 PM onwards
Packing an AI Punch
Listen to our experts on how GenAI can transform the CPG industry and what can be the use cases of the technology in the future.
Packing an AI Punch
Listen to our experts on how GenAI can transform the CPG industry and what can be the use cases of the technology in the future.
Celebrating the achievements
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of CPG leaders. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a chance to be recognized on the grand stage during our Awards Extravaganza!
Celebrating the achievements
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of CPG leaders. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a chance to be recognized on the grand stage during our Awards Extravaganza!
