Conference | Networking

July 24, 2025 | Fairfield by Marriott, Mumbai

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Overview

In a world driven by data, evolving consumer behavior, and technological advancements, media planning and buying have never been more complex—or more critical. Marketers must navigate a rapidly changing landscape, balancing creativity with efficiency, automation with human insight, and short-term performance with long-term brand growth.

The afaqs! MediaQuest Summit brings together industry leaders, media planners, advertisers, and brand custodians to explore the future of media investments. This power-packed conference will decode the latest trends, best practices, and innovative strategies that are shaping modern media planning and buying.

Key Highlights

Power-Packed Keynotes by Media
Industry Leaders

Insightful Panel Discussions Featuring
Top Industry Voices

Real-World Case Studies on
Media Planning Success

Exclusive Fireside Chats with
Marketing & Media Pioneers

Networking Opportunities with
Leading Professionals

Deep Dive Into the Future of
Media Investments

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Harshdeep Chhabra
Harshdeep Chhabra
Head - Global Media

Keynote Speaker

Harshdeep Chhabra
Harshdeep Chhabra
Head - Global Media
Anila Vinayak
Anila Vinayak

General Manager, CMI- Foods

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Punit Dharamsi
Punit Dharamsi

Sr. Vice President - Marketing and Investor Education

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Rajiv Dubey
Rajiv Dubey

Head of Media

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Shashi Sinha
Shashi Sinha

Executive Chairman

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Sairam Ranganathan
Sairam Ranganathan

Chief Digital Officer

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Vikram Sakhuja
Vikram Sakhuja

Partner and Group CEO, Media and OOH

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Kumar Awanish
Kumar Awanish

Chief Growth Officer

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Amit Phutane
Amit Phutane

Chief Business Officer

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Vanita Kohli Khandekar
Vanita Kohli Khandekar

Contributing editor

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Pratik Mukherjee
Pratik Mukherjee

Business Head - Beauty

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Vanita Keswani
Vanita Keswani

CEO

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Vinit Karnik
Vinit Karnik

Managing Director

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Udit Verma
Udit Verma

Co-Founder & CMO

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Shradha Singh
Shradha Singh

Chief Creative Officer

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Sanjeev Mulchandani
Sanjeev Mulchandani

Executive Vice President & Business Head

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Aditi Mishra
Aditi Mishra

Chief Executive Officer

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Mayura Nayak
Mayura Nayak

Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer

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Trishul Bhumkar
Trishul Bhumkar

Managing Partner

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Varun Mundra
Varun Mundra

Group Head Media and Innovations

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Anita Kotwani
Anita Kotwani

Chief Client Officer

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Sajit Gopal
Sajit Gopal

Head of Media

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Sachin Vashishtha
Sachin Vashishtha

CMO

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Pratap Jain
Pratap Jain

Director & CEO

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Argho Bhattacharya
Argho Bhattacharya

Head of Marketing

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Satish Sharma
Satish Sharma

Chief Marketing Officer

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Biswapriya Bhattacharjee
Biswapriya Bhattacharjee

Director - B2B & Technology

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Ahmed Aftab Naqvi
Ahmed Aftab Naqvi

Global CEO & Co-founder

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Varun Mohan
Varun Mohan

Chief Commercial Officer

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Navin Kathuria
Navin Kathuria

EVP – Planning & Buying

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Shrey Jain
Shrey Jain

Founder

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Komal Chheda
Komal Chheda

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

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Jayanth Kumar
Jayanth Kumar

Managing Partner

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Tharun Jimani
Tharun Jimani

Creative Head

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Naveen Nahar
Naveen Nahar

VP Marketing

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Sreekant Khandekar
Sreekant Khandekar

Co-Founder and CEO

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Satrajit Sen
Satrajit Sen

Chief Operating Officer - Events

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Shreyas Kulkarni
Shreyas Kulkarni

Associate Editor

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Key Themes

The Evolution of Media Buying: Traditional vs. Digital

Data-Driven Media Planning: Leveraging AI & Analytics

Performance Marketing vs. Brand Building: Finding the Right Balance

Maximizing ROI in Traditional Media in a Digital-First World

Connected TV, OTT, and the New Age of Digital Video Advertising

Winning with Sports: Leveraging Live Action & Fan Engagement for Brand Impact

The Role of Content, Influencer, and Native Advertising in Media Plans

Who Should Attend?

CMOs & Marketing Heads –
Brands & Agencies
Media Buyers & Planners –
Agencies & Advertisers
Digital & Performance
Marketing Leaders
Brand & Growth Marketers –
Startups & Enterprises
Advertising & Media
Strategists
Programmatic & AI-Driven
Marketing Experts

Agenda

09:00 - 10:00 hrs

Registration and Networking

10:00 - 10:10 hrs

Welcome Address by afaqs!

Sreekant Khandekar
Co-Founder and CEO
afaqs!

10:10 - 10:30 hrs

Keynote Address: The Godrej Playbook: Reinventing Media Strategy for a Digital-First Consumer

Harshdeep Chhabra
Head - Global Media
Godrej Consumer Products

10:30 - 10:50 hrs

Interview: From Data to Desire: The Role of Consumer Insight in Winning Brand Moments

Anila Vinayak
General Manager, CMI- Foods
Hindustan Unilever
INTERVIEWER
Sreekant Khandekar
Co-Founder and CEO
afaqs!

10:50 - 11:10 hrs

Fireside Chat: Connected, Smart & Streaming: Decoding the Future of CTV Advertising in India

Varun Mohan
Chief Commercial Officer
MiQ
MODERATOR
Satrajit Sen
Chief Operating Officer - Events
afaqs!

11:10 - 11:25 hrs

Networking Giveaways

11:25 - 12:05 hrs

Panel Discussion: The Rise of Performance-Driven Media Planning

Aditi Mishra
Chief Executive Officer
Lodestar UM
Anita Kotwani
Chief Client Officer
Dentsu South Asia
Vanita Keswani
CEO
Madison Media Sigma
Ahmed Aftab Naqvi
Global CEO & Co-founder
GOZOOP Group
MODERATOR
Varun Mohan
Chief Commercial Officer
MiQ

12:05 - 12:20 hrs

Networking Coffee Break

12:20 - 12:40 hrs

Fireside Chat: The Influencer Effect: Transforming Media Buying Strategies

Pratik Mukherjee
Business Head - Beauty
LoveChild by Masaba
Varun Mundra
Group Head Media and Innovations
Motilal Oswal Financial Services
MODERATOR
Tharun Jimani
Creative Head
SocioClout

12:40 - 13:10 hrs

Panel Discussion: Maximizing ROI in Traditional Media in a Digital-First World

Biswapriya Bhattacharjee
Director - B2B & Technology
Kantar
Jayanth Kumar
Managing Partner
SocioClout
Kumar Awanish
Chief Growth Officer
Cheil India
Naveen Nahar
VP Marketing
ACT Fibernet
Sachin Vashishtha
CMO
Paisabazaar
Satish Sharma
Chief Marketing Officer
PhysicsWallah
Sanjeev Mulchandani
Executive Vice President & Business Head
TV9 Network
MODERATOR
Shreyas Kulkarni
Associate Editor
afaqs!

13:10 - 14:15 hrs

Lunch

14:15 - 14:45 hrs

Panel Discussion: OTT, Connected TV & The Future of Video Advertising

Amit Phutane
Chief Business Officer
Wooden Street
Navin Kathuria
EVP – Planning & Buying
Mudramax
Sajit Gopal
Head of Media
Dominos (Jubilant FoodWorks)
Trishul Bhumkar
Managing Partner
Zenith India
Mayura Nayak
Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer
Huella Services
MODERATOR
Sairam Ranganathan
Chief Digital Officer
Wavemaker India

14:45 - 15:05 hrs

Networking Giveaways

15:05 - 15:35 hrs

Fireside Chat: Winning with Sports: Leveraging Live Action & Fan Engagement for Brand Impact

Punit Dharamsi
Sr. Vice President - Marketing and Investor Education
Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
Vinit Karnik
Managing Director
GroupM
MODERATOR
Satrajit Sen
Chief Operating Officer - Events
afaqs!

15:35 - 16:00 hrs

Fireside Chat: Crystal Gazing the Next Big Shift in Media Investments

Rajiv Dubey
Head of Media
Dabur
Shashi Sinha
Executive Chairman
IPG Mediabrands
Vikram Sakhuja
Partner and Group CEO, Media and OOH
Madison World
MODERATOR
Vanita Kohli Khandekar
Contributing editor
Business Standard

15:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs

Beyond Impressions: Building Measurable, Transparent Mobile Campaigns

Aditi Mishra
Chief Executive Officer
Lodestar UM
Amit Phutane
Chief Business Officer
Wooden Street
Argho Bhattacharya
Head of Marketing
PayU
Komal Chheda
Executive Vice President - Growth | Strategic Alliances & Partnerships & Customer Services
Cashe
Pratap Jain
Director & CEO
V Hunt Digital Media
Sachin Vashishtha
CMO
Paisabazaar
Sajit Gopal
Head of Media
Dominos (Jubilant FoodWorks)
Satish Sharma
Chief Marketing Officer
PhysicsWallah
Shradha Singh
Chief Creative Officer
Brut India
Shrey Jain
Founder
Alphavedic
MODERATOR
Udit Verma
Co-Founder & CMO
Apptrove by Trackier

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