June 13, 2025 | The Westin, Goregaon, Mumbai

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Overview

Marketing today is more dynamic than ever, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviors, and the need for impactful storytelling. Brands must balance creativity with data-driven insights to stay ahead of the competition and build deeper connections with consumers.

The Marketers' Excellence Conference and Awards, an initiative by afaqs!, brings together top marketing leaders, brand custodians, and industry disruptors to explore the latest marketing strategies, innovations, and trends. From hyper-personalization to AI-driven consumer insights, this conference is designed to help marketers navigate the evolving landscape with actionable insights.

Alongside the conference, the Marketers' Excellence Awards honor outstanding marketing campaigns, breakthrough strategies, and pioneering work across multiple categories. It recognizes brands, agencies, and individuals who have successfully redefined marketing excellence with their creativity, effectiveness, and impact.

 

Key Highlights

Inspiring Keynotes

by top marketing leaders

Insightful Panel
Discussions

featuring industry experts

Case Studies

showcasing marketing
success stories

Networking
Opportunities

with leading professionals

Key Themes

The evolution of AI and automation in modern marketing strategies

Data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics for customer engagement

The future of experiential marketing and brand storytelling

The power of personalization: Balancing automation and human creativity

Emerging trends in influencer marketing and creator-led campaigns

Sustainable marketing and brand authenticity in the digital era

Connected TV: The Missing Link in Your Omnichannel Marketing Strategy

Speakers

Nikhil Sharma
Nikhil Sharma

Managing Director

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Gulbahar Taurani
Gulbahar Taurani

MD & CEO

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Puneet Das
Puneet Das

President – Packaged Beverages (India & South Asia)

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Josy Paul
Josy Paul

Chairman and Chief Creative Officer

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Shubhranshu Singh
Shubhranshu Singh

Chief Marketing Officer

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Aditya Oza
Aditya Oza

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer

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Amrit Baid
Amrit Baid

General Manager - Marketing and Customer Experience

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Sai Narayan
Sai Narayan

CMO

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P.G. Aditiya
P.G. Aditiya

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer

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Amit Tilekar
Amit Tilekar

Chief Marketing Officer

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Anupam Tripathi
Anupam Tripathi

GM Marketing & Media Head

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Deepak Sonpar
Deepak Sonpar

Managing Partner

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Madhu Sudhan
Madhu Sudhan

Co-Founder

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Deepa Krishnan
Deepa Krishnan

Head of Marketing, India and Southwest Asia

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Tushar Malhotra
Tushar Malhotra

Director - Sales & Marketing

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Shaifali Gautam
Shaifali Gautam

Chief Marketing Officer

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Sujata Dwibedy
Sujata Dwibedy

Chief Executive Officer

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Geetika Singh
Geetika Singh

Head of Qualitative Research

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Moneka Khurana
Moneka Khurana

Country Head

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Riaan Rodrigues
Riaan Rodrigues

Head, D2C business

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Ripal Chopda
Ripal Chopda

Chief Marketing Officer

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Shrey Jain
Shrey Jain

Founder & CEO

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Poulomi Roy
Poulomi Roy

Chief Marketing Officer

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Amit Sethiya
Amit Sethiya

Lead - Category Marketing - B2C

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Kanika Anand
Kanika Anand

GM Media

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Komal Chheda
Komal Chheda

Executive Vice President - Growth | Strategic Alliances & Partnerships & Customer Services

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Dipti Shah Jagdev
Dipti Shah Jagdev

Chief Marketing Officer

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Nidhi Sharma
Nidhi Sharma

Head & Vice President - Marketing

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Vishal Sharma
Vishal Sharma

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

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Mukesh Rajauria
Mukesh Rajauria

Founder & CEO

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Sneh Thanvi
Sneh Thanvi

Head of Brand Marketing

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Sagar Das
Sagar Das

Co-Founder

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Shwetha Iyer
Shwetha Iyer

SVP & Head of Marketing

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Shivam Baheti
Shivam Baheti

Growth and Marketing Manager

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Aakash Shah
Aakash Shah

Founder

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Agenda

09:00 - 10:00 hrs

Registration and Networking


12:30- 13:15 hrs

Simplifying Mobile Measurement: Driving Decisions with Innovation and Trust


10:00 - 10:10 hrs

Welcome Address by afaqs!


15:05- 15:50 hrs

Beyond the Product: Reimagining Customer Experience in the Automotive Industry


10:10 - 10:30 hrs

Keynote Address: Crafting 1.4 Billion Stories - Marketing for a Diverse India


10:30 - 11:00 hrs

Fireside Chat: From 30-Second Ads to 30-Second Reels: The Future of Brand Creativity


11:00 - 11:10 hrs

Special address


11:10 - 11:30 hrs

Keynote Interview: The Future Consumer: Understanding Behaviors, Expectations & Values


11:30 - 11:50 hrs

Panel Discussion: Lights. Camera. Conversion: Unlocking the Big Screen Advantage


11:50 - 12:00 hrs

Networking Coffee Break


12:00 - 12:10 hrs

Networking Giveaways


12:10 - 12:45 hrs

Panel Discussion: From Funnels to Flywheels: Rethinking Brand Growth in the Experience Economy


12:45 - 13:15 hrs

Panel Discussion: The Rise of D2C Brands – Cracking the Growth Code


13:15- 14:15 hrs

Lunch


14:15 - 14:45 hrs

Case Study Presentation: More Than Just an Ad: Crafting Moments That Matter


14:45 - 15:05 hrs

Networking Giveaways


15:05 - 15:30 hrs

Fireside Chat: Strategic Storytelling to C-Suite Success: The Marketer’s Leadership Playbook


15:30 - 16:00 hrs

Panel Discussion: Screen Shifts: The Evolution of Marketing from TV to OTT to CTV


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