Promoting The Agenda Of Greener Future In

Fashion, Footwear & Home

EXPO + CONF.

11/12/2025

9AM - 6PM

A platform where responsibility, innovation and impact meet!

SNXT AWARDS

11/12/2025

7PM - 10PM

Why Sustainability Matters Now?

20% of global wastewater originates from textile dyeing.

73% of Gen Z prefer transparent and ethical brands.

The industry consumes 93 billion cubic metres of water annually

10% of global carbon emissions come from fashion – more than aviation and shipping combined.

Only 1% of clothing is recycled into new garments.

Around 70% of the fashion industry’s emissions come from upstream activities

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About The Event

Globally, industries like fashion, textiles, footwear and home are undergoing significant sustainability revolution. As concerns rise with regard to environmental impact, fast fashion and ethical sourcing, SustainableNXT brings together the changemakers committed to building a greener, sustainable future.

SNXT 2025 is a high-impact platform that recognises sustainable excellence in fashion, textiles, home and footwear,  all the while encouraging collaboration, conversation and innovation. Join industry leaders, sustainability champions, textile innovators, policy makers and investors for a one-of-its-kind experience dedicated to redefining fashion’s future.

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Expo & Conf.

Explore sustainability-focused expo and conference activities, highlighting eco-friendly innovations, sustainable practices, and networking with fashion industry leaders.

SNXT Awards

Recognising outstanding sustainability efforts through nomination-based awards, celebrating innovators and leaders driving eco-friendly change in the fashion supply chain.

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Agenda Of Event

SNXT CONFERENCE 2025: A GLIMPSE

SustainableNXT 2025 brings together leaders and innovators to explore eight key pillars of sustainable fashion – from ESG and tech to circularity and conscious sourcing. Through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and presentations across two halls, the conference drives actionable dialogue to shape a responsible and future-ready fashion ecosystem

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Regulate. Reduce. Reinvent: Navigating Fashion’s Net Zero Mandate

As global ESG regulations tighten and decarbonisation becomes non-negotiable, this keynote will decode what fashion businesses must do now to stay compliant, competitive and climate-conscious. From policy shifts to practical action, the guest speaker will give a wake-up call for the industry’s next chapter.

Speaker: Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

Report Launch - Sustainability in Fashion Supply Chain
  • Mohit Srivastava, AVP- Research & Consulting, Coherent Market Insights
  • Deepak Mohindra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Apparel Resources
Sustainability in Fashion: Navigating Laws and Compliance in India & the World

A power-packed discussion featuring global and Indian policymakers, brands and exporters decoding key sustainability regulations – from the EU Green Deal to India’s ESG mandates. Learn how these laws impact manufacturing, sourcing and trade.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe, Executive Vice President of Innovation & Sustainability, Epic Group
  • Devyani Hari, Director, Centre for Responsible Business
  • Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General, AEPC
  • Rohit Joshi, COO, Impulse
  • Shubhransu Singh, Senior Environment Specialist – India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Varner
  • Mohit Srivastava, AVP- Research & Consulting, Coherent Market Insights (Moderator)
  • Manu Gahlowt, Director, Intertek India
Fashion Reimagined – Circularity, New Materials & Regenerative Design

From bio-based fibres and wool to recycled materials, fashion is shaping the material future of apparel and footwear industries. This session brings together innovators who are reshaping consumption and production through reuse, repair, regeneration and alternative materials. The discussion focuses on scalability, affordability, and bridging the gap between sustainability and aesthetics.

Speakers:

  • Kunal Balar, Co-founder and CEO, Herbal Fab
  • Ajay Pradhan, Senior Manager – Marketing & Business Development, WOOLMARK
  • Ganesh Kasekar, Representative South Asia, GOTS (Moderator)
  • Chandni Batra, Founder, A Blunt Story
  • Kriti Tula, Founder and Creative Director, Doodlage
  • Nihar Das, VP – Procurement (Fabrics), PDS Limited
  • Raj Kumar Jain, Managing Director, BONJOUR
  • Smita Joshi, VP – Home Textiles and Exports, Nesterra (A Sutlej Brand)
  • Avnika Jain, Founder, Debaans
Tech for Sustainable Transformation – Rewiring Fashion’s Supply Chain

The session discusses how tech accelerates sustainability journeys in fashion supply chain. From smart factories to data-led retail, hear real stories of impact.

1:30 - 2:15 PM

My Retail Journey: Tech Moves That Made Us More Sustainable

Hear from retail leaders who’ve used tech to slash returns, cut overproduction and win over conscious consumers. This is their journey from intent to impact.

Speakers:

  • Amar Nagaram, Founder and CEO, Virgio
  • Akhil Jain, CEO, Madame
  • Devangshu Dutta, Chief Executive, Third Eyesight (Moderator)
  • Ankur Bhatia, CEO, Chogori Retail
Local Sourcing & Leaner Chains: Innovations Cutting Costs and Carbon for a Sustainable Future

This session debunks the myth that sustainability is expensive by spotlighting local sourcing and nearshoring strategies that reduce both emissions and costs. Experts will share practices that lower supply chain footprints while improving margins.

Speakers:

  • Garima Bhat, Director, Creatnet (Moderator)
  • Rakhi Handa, Head of India Office, Decor Global
  • Caroline Joire, Country Head, Kiabi
  • Soumya Kalluri, Founder, dwij
  • Puneet Dhawan, Senior Director, Newtimes
  • Gaurav Kapahi, Ex Head of Sourcing, Blackberrys
Green Finance: Investing in Sustainable Supply Chains

Access to capital is a major barrier to sustainable transformation for many Indian factories. This session explores how sustainability-linked loans is unlocking upgrades across supply chains.

Speakers:

  • Shruti Singh, Director – India, Canopy
  • Anjali Krishnan, Senior Program Manager – Circularity & Decarbonisation, IDH Sustainable Trade (Moderator)
  • Priyank Kuchhal, Director – Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC India
  • Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO, Convanto
Tech-Enabled Sustainability: Reinventing Fashion from Design to Delivery

This session explores how technologies like 3D design and AI forecasting are helping fashion brands reduce waste, lower emissions and improve efficiency. Experts from retail and manufacturing discuss real-world sustainability applications of tech in the design domain.

Speakers:

  • Sartaj Singh Mehta, Senior Design and Product Director, Pepe Jeans London
  • Samresh Das, Design and Product Head, Numero Uno
  • Karan Jain, Executive Director, Pooja International
  • Dr. Prabir Jana, Professor, NIFT Delhi (Moderator)
  • Suvidha Chopra, Lead Product Development – Mainline & B2B, Adidas
  • Varija Bajaj, Founder and Creative Director, Varija Lifestyles
  •  Soumava Naskar, MD – India and South East Asia, Hummel
  • Pallavi Mohan, Founder, Not So Serious
  • Achint Mehta, Founder and Fashion Designer, Achint Mehta Official
Sustainability Metrics Indian Manufacturers Should Track Today

What gets measured gets managed. But in a complex supply chain, what are the metrics that actually matter? This session will help manufacturers identify which data points to focus on – from water, energy and carbon to wages and transparency – and how to report them meaningfully to buyers.

Speakers:

  • Abhishek Pathak, Managing Director, Greenwear Fashion
  • Neeraj Kumar, Vice President, Pee Empro Exports
  • Shankar Raman D, CEO, Aquarelle India
  • Mansha Balecha, Senior Consultant, Sattva Consulting (Moderator)
  • Md. Jawed Akhtar, Founder and CEO, Jaza Software
  • Yogesh Sukheja, Lead Sustainability Manager, Radnik Exports Global Pvt. Ltd.
  • Manoj Arora, Vice President – ESG & CSR, Pearl Global Industries
  • Deepak Aggarwal, Founder & MD, KAZO India
Social Sustainability 2.0 – Evolving from Responsibility to ROI

This session explores how businesses can align worker well-being and community development with profitability. From fair wages on the factory floor to impactful CSR, it highlights people-first strategies that drive long-term value.

Speakers:

  • Jyoti Narain Kapoor, Country Director, Better Cotton Initiative
  • Surucchi Khubchandani, Sustainability Strategist and Founder, Third Soil (Moderator)
  • Prerna Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Samakhya Sustainable Alternatives Pvt. Ltd.
  • Shubham Prakash, Executive Director, Conserve India

Our Speakers

Rohit Kansal

Shri Rohit Kansal

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Abhishek-Pathak

Abhishek Pathak

Managing Director, Greenwear Fashion
achint-mehta

Achint Mehta

Fashion Designer,
Achint Mehta Official
Ajay Pradhan

Ajay Pradhan

Senior Manager – Marketing & Business Development, Woolmark

Akhil Jain

CEO,
Madame
Amar Nagaram

Amar Nagaram

Founder & CEO,
Virgio
Anjali Krishnan

Anjali Krishnan

Director – Cotton, IDH
Sustainable Trade
Ankur-Bhatia

Ankur Bhatia

CEO,
Chogori Retail
Anurag-Gupta

Anurag Gupta

Managing Director,
Usha Yarns
Avnika Jai

Avnika Jain

Founder,
Debaans
Boobalan Pitchamuthu

Boobalan Pitchamuthu

Founder,
Texcoms
Caroline Joire

Caroline Joire

Country Head,
Kiabi
Chandni-Batra

Chandni Batra

Founder,
A Blunt Story
Deepak Aggarwal

Deepak Aggarwal

Founder & MD,
KAZO India
Devangshu-Dutta

Devangshu Dutta

Chief Executive,
Third Eyesight
Devyani-Hari

Devyani Hari

Director, Centre for Responsible Business

Dr. Prabir Jana

Professor,
NIFT Delhi
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Sinha

Dr. Sanjib Kumar Sinha

HOD-Quality, Audits and Technical, VMart Retail
Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe

Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe

Executive Vice President – Innovation & Sustainability, Epic Group
Ganesh-Kasekar

Ganesh Kasekar

Representative South Asia,
GOTS
Garima-Bhat

Garima Bhat

Director & Founder,
Creatnet
Gaurav Kapahi

Gaurav Kapahi

Founder,
Tuesday Brands
Jyoti Narain Kapoor

Jyoti Narain Kapoor

Country Director,
Better Cotton Initiative

Karan Jain

Executive Director, Pooja International

Kunal Balar

Co-founder and CEO,
Herbal Fab
Kriti-Tula1

Kriti Tula

Founder and Creative Director, Doodlage
mansha-balecha

Mansha Balecha

Senior Consultant,
Sattva Consulting
Manu Gahlowt

Manu Gahlowt

Director,
Intertek India
Manoj Arora

Manoj Arora

Global Head – Social Compliance & CSR, Pearl Global Industries

Md. Jawed Akhtar

CEO,
Jaza Software
Mithileshwar-Thakur

Mithileshwar Thakur

Secretary General,
AEPC

Mohit Srivastava

AVP- Research & Consulting, Coherent Market Insights
Neeraj Kumar

Neeraj Kumar

Vice President,
Pee Empro Exports
nihar-das

Nihar Das

VP – Procurement (Fabrics),
PDS Limited
Pallavi Mohan

Pallavi Mohan

Founder,
Not So Serious
Priyank-Kuchhal

Priyank Kuchhal

Director, Corporate & Institutional Banking, HSBC India

Prerna Agarwal

Founder & CEO, Samakhya Sustainable Alternatives Pvt. Ltd.
raj-kumar

Raj Kumar Jain

Managing Director,
BONJOUR
Rakhi-Handa

Rakhi Handa

Head of India Office,
Decor Global
Rohan Batra

Rohan Batra

Sustainability Director,
JLL
Samresh-Das

Samresh Das

Design and Product Head, Numero Uno

Sartaj Singh Mehta

Senior Design & Product Director, Pepe Jeans
Shankar Raman D

Shankar Raman D

CEO,
Aquarelle India
Shruti Singh

Shruti Singh

Director – India,
Canopy
shubham-prakash

Shubham Prakash

Executive Director,
Conserve India
Shubransu SIngh

Shubhransu Singh

Sr. Environment Specialist – India, Sri Lanka & Vietnam, Varner
Smita Joshi

Smita Joshi

VP – Home Textiles and Exports, Nesterra, A Sutlej Brand
Soumava Naskar

Soumava Naskar

MD – India and South East Asia,
Hummel
soumya-kalluri

Soumya Kalluri

Founder,
Dwij
Surucchi Khubchandani

Surucchi Khubchandani

Sustainability Strategist and Founder, Third Soil
Suvidha-Chopra

Suvidha Chopra

Lead Product Development – Mainline & B2B, Adidas

Vandana Tolani

Founder & CEO,
Convanto
Varija Bajaj

Varija Bajaj

Founder and Creative Director, Varija Lifestyles
yogesh-sukheja

Yogesh Sukheja

Lead Sustainability Manager, Radnik Exports Global Pvt. Ltd.

SustainableNXT Awards 2025

Honouring the Future-Makers of Sustainable Fashion

These awards recognise the most impactful sustainable initiatives across the value chain – from factories adopting circularity to brands leading with transparency and start-ups innovating with purpose.

Tech for Good

Conscious Brands & Retailers

Responsible Manufacturing

Green Logistics & Infrastructure

Dyes, Chemicals & Processing

Ethical Buying & Sourcing

Testing, Inspection, Certification, Auditing

Social, Financial & Educational Institutions

Individuals Award

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Award Jury

The SNXT Awards jury brings together visionary leaders across fashion, retail, sustainability, and policy. Our 2025 edition jury includes:
deepak mohindra

Deepak Mohindra

Chairman & Editor-in-Chief

Raj Shah

Raj Shah

Founder & CEO

Marci Zaroff

Marci Zaroff

Founder | CEO | Chairwoman

Rakhi-Handa

Rakhi Handa

Head of India Office

Devangshu-Dutta

Devangshu Dutta

Chief Executive

Jyoti Narain Kapoor

Jyoti Narain Kapoor

Country Director

Boobalan Pitchamuthu

Boobalan Pitchamuthu

Founder

Marina Chahboune

Marina Chahboune

Founder & CEO

Dr. Prabir Jana

Dr. Prabir Jana

Professor

Rohan Batra

Rohan Batra

Sustainability Director

CELEBRATING

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Get in Touch

Speaker & Conference Queries

Bhumica Bansal

Director, Apparel Resources

Nitish Varshney

Technical Editor, Apparel Resources

Delegate Queries

Ashish Kumar

Assistant Manager - Sales, Apparel Resources

Pratiksha Rana

Executive - Sales, Apparel Resources

Exhibiton Queries

Dheeraj Tagra

Assistant Editor, Apparel Resources

Naushin Hayat

Manager - Business Development

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