Industry leaders to converge on “Building Viksit Bharat with Intelligent Logistics & Supply Chain”
CargoNXT is all set to host the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026 on 22 January 2026 at Hyatt Centric, Bengaluru, bringing together senior leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from across India’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem. Anchored around the theme “Building Viksit Bharat with Intelligent Logistics & Supply Chain,” the summit will focus on how integrated, technology-led logistics can act as a catalyst for India’s trade competitiveness and economic growth.
The summit will begin with registration and networking, followed by a formal inauguration featuring lamp lighting by distinguished dignitaries. The inaugural session will include welcome remarks and a keynote address by Shri N. Sivasailam, former IAS officer and noted policy expert, who will share insights on India’s logistics reforms and the road ahead.
Smart Conversations Shaping India’s Logistics Future
The day’s agenda features four high-impact business sessions, each designed to address critical aspects of India’s evolving logistics and supply chain landscape.
Session 1: India’s Smart Logistics – Integrate, Innovate & Elevate
This session will explore how digital integration, automation, and policy harmonisation are enhancing efficiency, compliance, and resilience across supply chains.
Moderated by P. Balasubramanian, Founder & CEO, ACCIS, the panel includes J. Krishnan, Partner, S. Natyesa Iyer Logistics LLP; Chandrakala Bobba, Director, Bobba Group; Tannistha Ganguly, Associate Director – Supply Chain WMS (IT), Kimberly-Clark; Saurabh Kumar, CEO – Retail & FMCG, Kaleesuwari Refinery Pvt. Ltd.; Girish Narayan, Honorary Secretary, Bangalore Custom House Agents Association; Laurence Jacobi, Former Cargo Manager (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), Emirates SkyCargo; and Jagatpati Jha, Vice President – Projects, GSN Freight Forwarding India.
Session 2: India in Motion – Transforming Trade through Unified Logistics
Focusing on multimodal connectivity across ports, rail, road, air, and inland waterways, this session will examine how unified logistics is simplifying trade and driving air cargo demand.
The session will be moderated by Fletcher Samuel, Senior Lead – Cargo Business, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, with speakers including Shyam Yadav, Global Lead – IT & Supply Chain, Cargill; Pallavi Nigam, Head – Projects & Digital, India Supply Chain, Mondelēz International; Anurag Mishra, Group Head – Quality and Food Safety, Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.; Prabhu Mishra, Head – Commercial and Logistics, Delta Electronics India; and Ramesh Prabhu, Superintendent, Foreign Post Office, India Post.
Session 3: India’s Intelligent Logistics – Powering Innovation, Connectivity and Growth
This session will highlight how advanced technologies, automation, and smart connectivity are reshaping logistics operations and supply chain visibility across industries.
Moderated by Manish Kansal, Industry Expert, the session features Sonik Sourabh, Senior Manager – Supply Chain, Tata 1mg; Vinayaka Gangavathi, Head – Procurement (Projects & Administration), BigBasket; Mihir Paramane, Planning & Logistics Head – FMCG, Reliance Consumer Products Limited (Reliance Retail); and Santosh Kumar, Vice President – Growth & COO – New Channels, FreshToHome.
Session 4: India’s Next Leap – Smart Supply Chains for a Viksit Bharat
Positioning supply chains as national growth drivers, this forward-looking discussion will focus on building future-ready, sustainable, and inclusive supply chains aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
Moderated by Samir J. Shah, President, Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), the panel includes Yogesh Mehta, Joint President – Logistics, Shree Cement; Seetharaman Srinivasan, Director – SCM & Customer Service, Harman International India Pvt. Ltd.; Sachin Jaikishan Bajaj, Global Lead – Supply Chain and Strategy, AkzoNobel; Anubhav Agnihotri, Head – Supply Chain & Inventory, Clicktech Retail; and Anirban Sanyal, Head – Supply Chain and National Logistics, Century Plyboards (India) Ltd.
Celebrating Industry Excellence
The summit will conclude with the CargoNXT Recognitions, honouring organisations and leaders who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and leadership across the logistics and supply chain ecosystem. The evening will culminate with a cocktail reception and gala dinner, providing a platform for meaningful networking and collaboration.
With a strong lineup of industry leaders and a future-focused agenda, the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026 promises to be a defining forum for conversations shaping the next phase of India’s logistics and supply chain journey.
About CargoNXT
CargoNXT is a premier industry platform dedicated to enabling dialogue, recognition, and knowledge-sharing across the logistics, cargo, and supply chain ecosystem. With a strong focus on innovation, policy alignment, and industry excellence, it has evolved into one of India’s most influential platforms, bringing together CXOs, policymakers, and industry leaders for high-impact collaboration and thought leadership.
Event Details
- Date: January 22, 2026
- Venue: Hyatt Centric Bangalore
- Register now before it’s too late: https://cargonxt.co/delegate-form/
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- Name: Yogita Bhurani
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