On November 20, 2024, students of PGDM-RM 2024-26 had an opportunity to attend the RISE (Retail India Summit & Expo) 2024. The visit to the Retail Summit organized by the Retail Association of India (RAI) was an insightful experience that brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and retail enthusiasts from across the nation. The summit aimed to explore emerging trends, discuss innovative retail strategies, and provide a platform for networking among professionals in the retail sector.
Responsibilities as a Volunteer
The role during this event as a volunteer was managing back-end tasks and co-ordinating and supporting event activities. This summit was a platform to interact with eminent leaders from the retail industry, such as leaders like Mr.Sharad Shukla associate director of The Sleep Company, Mr. Nilabh Banerjee the Marketing Head of Biryani Blues, Mr. Lalit Agarwal the Founder of V-Mart, and many others.
Key Highlights
The summit began with an engaging keynote address by prominent industry leaders from key personalities in retail, such as Mr. Bijou Kurien, Chairman of RAI, and Mr. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI. Following these introductions, there were notable speeches by Lalit Agarwal, Founder & MD of V-Mart, Mr. Sharad Shukla The Associate Director Of The Company Sleepwell and Dr. Suruchi Mittal from Invest India, who highlighted the transformative changes in the retail sector.
Conclusion
The Retail Summit by the Retail Association of India was an enriching experience, offering valuable knowledge about the dynamic retail industry. It served as a reminder of the sector’s resilience and its capacity for innovation in a rapidly changing marketplace. Attending this event was not only educational but also inspiring, reaffirming the importance of staying updated with industry trends to navigate the future successfully.