Warehousing & Supply Chain Summit Mumbai 2026 | Automation, AI & Logistics Trends

May 14, 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

THEME: Delivering the Future: Smart Warehouses, Efficient Supply Chains

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About Us

The Warehousing & Supply Chain Summit is a strategic platform that brings together industry leaders, supply chain practitioners, technology providers, and policy stakeholders to discuss the evolving role of warehousing in enabling efficient, resilient, and future-ready supply chains.

The summit focuses on practical challenges and opportunities across the ecosystem — from policy and infrastructure to operational efficiency, automation, and last-mile delivery. The platform encourages practical dialogue, industry collaboration, and forward-looking insights that support stronger, more responsive supply chains.

Why you shouldn’t miss this

The Warehousing & Supply Chain Summit 2026 is a must-attend forum for industry leaders seeking practical insights and strategic perspectives to build faster, more resilient, and future-ready supply chains.

Leadership Insights

Gain insights from CEOs and industry leaders who are transforming warehousing and supply chain operations through automation, digitalization, and resilient logistics strategies.

Problem-Solving Sessions

Participate in interactive discussions addressing real-world challenges across warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and distribution networks.

Growth & Resilience Strategies

Explore proven strategies to build efficient, scalable, and cost-effective supply chains while maintaining speed, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Startup & Innovation Showcase

Startup Showcase

Engage with emerging startups introducing breakthrough solutions in warehouse automation, robotics, AI-driven logistics, smart inventory systems, and supply chain technology.

Tech, Data & AI Demos

Tech & AI Demos

Experience live demonstrations of AI, analytics, automation, robotics, and digital platforms enabling smarter forecasting, warehouse optimization, and end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Policy & Regulatory Insights

Policy & Regulation Talks

Understand evolving industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks impacting logistics, storage, and distribution operations.

Digital Supply Chain Trends

Digital Commerce Trends

Stay updated on trends such as smart warehouses, digital supply chains, IoT-enabled logistics, predictive analytics, and sustainable supply chain practices.

B2B Networking Opportunities

B2B Opportunities

Connect with logistics providers, warehouse operators, manufacturers, technology innovators, and investors to build valuable partnerships and collaboration opportunities.

Roadmap to the Future

Leave with practical insights and strategic direction to develop agile, efficient, and future-ready warehousing and supply chain ecosystems.

Speakers

Amit Bhardwaj

Country Head - India Supply Chain

Atul Barve

VP & Head Supply Chain Operations

Dhirendra Das

Head SCM

Neha Parekh

Supply Chain Director

Siddhartha Roy

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Ketan Bhosale

Head of Warehousing and Logistics

Raja Kumar

Head - Logistics (Aftermarket)

Ramdas Jadhav

India Logistics Head

Priyanka Shivan

Head of Supply Chain-South Asia

Alok Varman

Head of Supply Chain

Nilesh Mashru

Head of Leasing and Marketing

R K Narayan

Chief Investment Officer

Anamika Jain

CEO

Balbirsingh Khalsa

Executive Director ‑ Industrial Capital Markets

Rajiv Shanghvi

Director

Anil Athri

Managing Director

C.N. Srinivasan

Director Emeritus

Sunil Patil

National Sales Manager India - (Roofing Segment)

Nikhil Dash

VP - Leasing

Prashant Deshmukh

Managing Director

Harsh Garg

Head – Software and Product Management

Arif Siddiqui

Managing Director

Sandeep Chatterjee

Growth leader - Infolob

Abhishek Bhutani

Managing Director - Logistics & Industrial

Shantanu Bhadkamkar

President

Ar. Sachin J Indvatkar

Principal Architect and Founder

Arindom Paul

VP – Manufacturing & Supply chain

Zaiba Sarang

Co-Founder

Chinmaya Dakua

Vice President, Risk Management Practice

Pankaj Gupta

Assistant Vice President, Risk Management Practice

Dr. Ramnath Subramaniam

Joint Managing Director

Kartik Pal

Manager

Subodh Nagarsekar

VP - Procurement & Supply Chain

Saurabh Srivastava

DGM & Product Head- Supply Chain/ Manufacturing/ PD

Sanjay Raturi

HOD - Supply Chain & Indirect Tax

Brajesh Nahar

Chief Operating Officer

Aditya Pawar

Director - Logistics & Industrial

Join Industry Leaders at the Summit

Expert-led sessions delivering practical insights into modern warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management.

Warehousing & Supply Chain Summit 2026

THEME: Delivering the Future: Smart Warehouses, Efficient Supply Chains

May 14, 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai

Time	Sessions
09:00 AM Onwards	Registration Networking opportunity for delegates to meet and set the stage for the day.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Inaugural Ceremony Welcome & Lamp Lighting Felicitations
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Keynote Address Enabling Warehousing Growth Through Government Policies A strategic look at whether India’s policy ecosystem is truly aligned with its manufacturing and consumption ambitions. The session examines regulatory reforms, GST alignment, and infrastructure readiness needed to accelerate warehousing growth. Impact of PM Gati Shakti on the warehousing sector GST reforms needed for warehousing State-level regulatory and compliance challenges Need for unified national warehousing policy
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Panel Discussion I The Buyer Reality Check: What Modern Supply Chains Demand from Warehousing Modern supply chains demand speed, flexibility, and cost discipline—simultaneously. This session explores how buyer expectations are reshaping warehouse strategy, expansion models, and inventory positioning. Inventory positioning strategy for faster last-mile delivery Tier 2 & Tier 3 expansion bottlenecks Urban micro-warehousing challenges Service-level commitments vs cost discipline Network design expectations: centralized vs distributed models Panelists: Atul Barve – VP & Head Supply Chain Operations – Reliance Digital Retail Dhirendra Das – Head SCM – Ultratech Cement Priyanka Shivan – Head of Supply Chain-South Asia – Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Shantanu Bhadkamkar – President – Association Of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) Saurabh Srivastava – DGM, Product Head- Supply chain/ Manufacturing/ PD – Jockey India Moderator: Arif Siddiqui - Managing Director - Coign Consulting
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM	Networking Lunch
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM	Panel Discussion II Operational Efficiency: Automation, Workforce & Productivity Balance Can automation and labor economics coexist efficiently in India? This discussion evaluates realistic productivity benchmarks, workforce challenges, and the ROI of technology investments. Automation ROI in Indian cost structures Robotics vs manual labor economics Operational strategies for managing high SKU complexity Skill gaps & certified training needs High attrition at floor levels Throughput optimization & measurable productivity benchmarks Planning for peak demand surges & capacity agility Panelists: Ketan Bhosale – Head of Warehousing and Logistics – Boat Lifestyle Siddhartha Roy – Chief Supply Chain Officer – SUGAR Cosmetics Amit Bhardwaj – Country Head - India Supply Chain – FedEx Logistics Anil Athri – Managing Director – Dhanvanthri Engineers Anamika Jain – CEO – AAJ Supply Chain Management Harsh Garg – Head – Software and Product Management – NIDO group Moderator: Kartik Pal - Manager - Kearney
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM	Panel Discussion III Designing Future-Ready Warehouses: Aligning Architecture with Operational Needs Warehouse design now directly impacts efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. Experts discuss how smarter structural planning can reduce long-term operational bottlenecks. Feasibility of vertical warehousing in India Designing automation-ready and flexible structures Designing for high vehicle turnaround ESG-led design: solar integration, water management & energy efficiency Fire safety, compliance & risk-based planning Cost vs sustainability trade-offs Designing for workforce productivity & safety Panelists: Ar. Prashant Deshmukh – Managing Director – Prashant Deshmukh Associates Ar. Sachin J Indvatkar – Principal Architect and Founder – 1 Studio Arch C.N. Srinivasan – Director Emeritus – C.R.N. Consultants Arif Siddiqui – Managing Director – Coign Consulting Raja Kumar – Head - Logistics (Aftermarket) – Endurance Technologies Abhishek Bhutani – Managing Director - Logistics & Industrial – Cushman & Wakefield Moderator: Ar. Rajiv Shanghvi - Director - SACPL
03:30 PM – 03:45 PM	Technical Session How to Choose Right Insulation for Warehousing By Sunil Patil - National Sales Manager India - (Roofing Segment) - Rockwool
03:45 PM – 04:45 PM	Panel Discussion IV From Warehouse to Doorstep: Solving the Last-Mile Pressure Point With rising consumer expectations and urban constraints, last-mile execution is under pressure. This session examines strategies to improve speed while protecting margins. Dark stores vs regional DC strategy Dock optimization for high last-mile frequency Reverse logistics & returns management Urban zoning constraints affecting distribution EV integration in last-mile fleets Speed vs cost trade-offs Role of micro-fulfilment centers Panelist: Alok Varman – Head of Supply Chain – Pepperfry Ramdas Jadhav – India Logistics Head – Henkel Adhesive Arindom Paul – VP – Manufacturing & Supply Chain – The Sleep Company Sanjay Raturi – HOD -Supply Chain & Indirect Tax – NOCIL Zaiba Sarang – Co-Founder – iThink Logistics Moderator: Subodh Nagarsekar - VP - Procurement & Supply Chain- Rentokil Initial
04:45 PM – 04:50 PM	Closing Remark

May 14, 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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