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Entropik Tech: Helping Businesses with Consumer Insights Through its Emotion AI Tech

Shalmoli Sarkar — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:59:15 +0000

Artificial intelligence can decode an individual’s eye dilation to determine intense emotions of elation, ecstatic, surprise, or anger while looking at a commercial or using a particular app or website. Gone are those days when brands used to gauge their marketing impact using conventional surveys. With digitisation making inroads into every business sphere, businesses are keeping their customers’ emotions at the centre to leverage the power of artificial intelligence. To induce immense engagement amongst its customers, brands are striving to build sustainable communities for the brands to forge bonds.Gauging human emotions using artificial intelligence sounds a bit far-stretched?

But, Bangalore-based Entropik Tech is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to help brands understand customer experience through the lens of their emotional behaviour.

The inception of Entropik Tech

Founded in 2016, Entropik Tech is the brainchild of Ranjan Kumar which is a platform that helps businesses with relevant emotion-based insights to make their mundane marketing campaigns gather attention with the target audience and turn them into high ROI churners. India is a populous country with varied demographics and interests that entices brands to build products sufficing their needs, therefore to help marketing campaigns to strike a chord with the audience, it provides an AI-driven platform backed by AI algorithms to predict consumer emotion metrics.

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Entropik Tech helps businesses with relevant emotion-based insights to make their mundane marketing campaigns gather attention with the target audience and turn them into high ROI churners.

How does the platform decode human emotions?

Entropik Tech with its cutting-edge camera technology tracks and captures facial expressions to associate them with emotions and track eye-gaze movements in real-time. Human beings have 2 lakh expressions, the reactions recorded by the platform are analysed with its deep learning technology that deciphers the meaning of a certain expression.

It also does brainwave mapping where an EEG ( ElectroEncephaloGraphy )headset is used to track the neuro pulse of a user to measure sensory stimulus from the electrical activity taking place in the brain against touch, smell, and taste. The brainwave mapping also gives businesses an overview of looking at behavioural data. Through its facial coding feature it teaches machines to recognise a facial expression to associate with emotion and build a repository of ground truth data of these recorded emotions based on the defined models in behavioural psychology.

Recently, Entropik Tech through its emotion AI capabilities has decoded the emotions that have come across the viewers’ minds while watching the season-5 trailer of Netflix’s most popular web series – Money Heist. In its emotion report emotions of happiness, anger, sadness, and surprise were found to be dominant when Lisbon decided to command the heist for a full-blown attack against Colonel Tamayo’s men at the Bank of Spain. It attracted higher engagement and attention when the trailer showed the late character Berlin’s cameo.

People’s love for web series, realistic dramas and documentaries has increased competition amongst OTT content providers and has left them jostling for the viewers’ attention. Therefore, emotion-based AI technology will be essential for these streaming giants to understand their audience better and expand their viewer base.

The product portfolio of Entropik Tech

Entropik Tech’s product range consists of the following:

Affect Lab: It is a cloud-based consumer insight SaaS platform backed by emotion AI. It is suitable for businesses in retail, advertising, and media that need to gather accurate insights on consumer emotions, shopper experiences, and subconscious behaviour.
Affect UX: It is a cloud-based user testing SaaS platform fused with Emotion AI tech. This platform is beneficial for UX researchers and designers to test websites, apps, and prototypes. With high-precision Eye Tracking and Facial Coding, Affect UX gives you a peek into the minds of your users.
Affect API: It provides a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable the adoption of Emotion AI tech. It tracks facial coding, eye tracking, and speech recognition capabilities. This product will work wonders for the edtech platforms and online classrooms where tracking facial expressions and automatic speech recognition to transcribe a voice note will help detect an individual’s emotional state in virtual learning.

A conversational intelligence platform- Decode

The preventive measures of the pandemic have nudged corporates to quickly adapt to virtual working culture. In most of the virtually conducted meetings, more than 80 percent of the recordings remained unused. Therefore, Entropik Tech is planning to develop Decode -currently in beta phase, which will solve the problem of unused meeting recordings for organizations and turn them into useful insights that will help in increased productivity of the business.

In addition to this, the Decode platform fusing intelligence with conversations will transform into actionable insights increasing the productivity of sales and HR functions for closing on leads and candidates respectively.

In the coming times, brands will fiercely be fighting for the consumer’s eyeballs to create campaigns that will etch a memorable impression in the minds of people. Therefore, startups developing products to decode emotion using AI will have ample business opportunities.

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2021’s Upcoming 5 Global Online International Ecommerce Events

Anju Nambiar — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:30:10 +0000

International events like conferences and expos for every industry are still on. There are arrangements made to ensure safety of participants and some of the events have taken the virtual route. Start-ups and small businesses who want to explore the international e-commerce landscape and discover global markets will benefit from attending these events.

China Internal Cross-Border E-Commerce Supply Chain Fair (CIEFAIR) – Shenzhen, China

Scheduled between the 23rd and 25th of September 2021, the 7th edition of CIEFAIR will be held at the Shenzhen Exhibition & Convention Center. It’s a forum where close to 100 cross-border companies will showcase their products. Global giants like Amazon and eBay will also be a part of the event. If your company is into cross-border e-commerce or if you are a part of a cross-border firm, you can visit or exhibit at CIEFAIR.

Savant eCommerce – London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Barcelona

Savant eCommerce is an exclusive conference for senior executives in the global e-commerce industry. Organised by Savant events, the Savant eCommerce conferences are being held across key European cities. Upcoming conferences are to be held in London, Amsterdam, and Stockholm in the October and November months. Savant is an annual event that unites thought leaders from innovative companies.

E-Commerce Operations Summit – Nashville, TN (Tennessee), US (United States)

The E-Commerce Operations Summit, an event dedicated to future-proofing operations will be held on the 17th and 18th of August 2021 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. To register for the event, you need to visit the official website and submit attendee information.

E-Commerce Packaging & Supply Chain Expo (ECPAKLOG) – Shanghai, China

ECPAKLOG 2021 will take place between the 22nd to the 24th of December 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China. It will explore the problems and future trends of the E-Commerce industry. Visitors and exhibitors need to pre-register online on the official website.

Seamless E-Commerce, Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Seamless E-Commerce will explore the future of Retail and E-Commerce in the Middle East between 29 and 30 September 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This event will bring together small, medium, large businesses, and governments across the entire value chain who want to bring e-commerce to the MENA (middle east and north Africa) region.

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Organised by Savant events, the Savant eCommerce conferences are being held across key European cities.

What’s in it for me?

It has become increasingly difficult to organise physical conferences and events. However, we cannot undermine the fact that eCommerce usage has seen a significant upward surge worldwide. Businesses have had to evolve and adapt to erratic consumer behaviour. As such, it’s important for the industry experts to share their trends and best practices and for small businesses to attend these events.

Being one of the few industries that has had minimal impact and seen high growth during the pandemic, the scaling up of e-commerce will help mitigate challenges faced by other industries. It’s important for e-commerce start-ups to know how to achieve this so that they can survive during the upcoming Covid waves and help other industries, businesses survive as well.

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Tech Startup MultiTv Providing Simplified Hassle-Free Video Solution for Enterprises

Vaishali Das — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:35:04 +0000

A Tech Startup is an organization whose main intent is to bring in new technologies and services into the market for hassle-free experiences for the enterprises. One of the rising pioneers in the tech startup sphere is the Gurgaon based new-age video tech company, MultiTv.

What is MultiTv and How Video Tech Space is Currently Working?

MultiTv is a one stop Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), offering an OTT video platform with an end-to-end video solution targeting B2B businesses, Enterprises, Media and Telecom sectors and also retailers and brands. In the post COVID world, technology has taken a staggering and quite irreversible position in the business world. As the market for video technology is vast, companies have realized that to scale all around the world and to stay on top in the market, they need to put resources into video tech. Consumers are more inclined towards the live and personalized experience videos now which is pushing these enterprises to adapt and innovate into the video tech space.

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With the increase in demand of the viewers wanting a personalized video streaming experience, tech startups like MultiTv come in as a rescuer.

MultiTv: Provider to Enterprises and Broadcasters

The tech startup has created a variety of integrated video solutions addressing every need that serves both broadcasters and other enterprises by offering personalized video experiences. Some of their key products include:

Creator: An aggregated one stop OTT solution providing businesses to market their content smoothly and glitch-free over multiple channels with personalization viewing experiences.

Streamline: Video Transcoding and encoding solution, perhaps the most expensive productive methods of getting your video content transcoded into different bitrates and then provides easy streaming experience on multiple formats.

BeLive: A live streaming and broadcasting video platform for video conferences, webinars, huge events, etc. with a huge hosting capacity.

Pulse: A live TV ad tracking platform, first of its kind providing fingerprinting technology for tagging and identification of 100% accuracy of ads generated.

Personalization of Video Streaming and Viewing Experiences

The OTT concept took over the industry with a boom, it offers a seamless, personalized, streaming experience for each media consumer. Moving to the OTT realm and providing services directly to the consumers have given a direct access to the insights of the customer engagement. With the increase in demand of the viewers wanting a personalized video streaming experience, tech startups like MultiTv come in as a rescuer.

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the mode of doing businesses, everything going digital, video callings, conferences, webinars, shows and concerts, the need for technical assistance becomes more prominent for the industries. MultiTV provides a solution that would uphold the OTT and live streaming area by giving a smooth and consistent stack to video innovation. The enterprises would deliver video encounters while MultiTV would deal with the total back end from encoding, transcoding, subscribers management, or create a business application; basically, providing a complete video ERP solution.

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Upcoming Fintech Webinars and Online Events in India

Anju Nambiar — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:35:04 +0000

There are a number of exciting webinars and online events lined up for the Fintech Industry for the remainder of 2021. Here are 10 of the most prospective virtual events for India:

Fintech Meetup

This virtual event is an online meeting for professionals. Scheduled between the 15-17 June 2021, Fintech Meetup is a unique event where about 15,000 double opt-in, one-on-one virtual meetings will be conducted. Fintech Meetup will be attended by 2000 professionals. It’s an opportunity to network with the payments, banking and financial service community for collaboration on several avenues. Through 1-1’s and peer group conversations titled ‘TableTalks’, you can connect with business prospects, showcase your products/services, invest, or raise funds for start-ups, bag mergers and acquisitions, etc.

ASEAN Fintech Forum

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Fintech Forum is an online event taking place on the 6th of July 2021. This virtual conference is occurring in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Topics of discussion include fintech movements, financial inclusion, regulatory trends and compliance, AI/ML in Fintech, Blockchain, etc.

Finnovate Asia

Finnovate Asia is an online virtual event scheduled between 22-23 June 2021. It’s a unique event that is focused on innovation in the industry and key trends in Asia. The prospective topics of discussion include Digital Banking, the future of payments, embedded finance, cross border payments systems, and more.

Fintech Connect

Fintech Connect 2021 is focused on the Global Fintech Ecosystem and will commence on the 3rd of November to conclude on the 2nd of December 2021. An online event, it will see participation from over 80 countries and will feature Mukund Umalkar, Head of RegTech Partnerships, ING on the RegTech advisory board. The spotlight of the event is on digital transformation in the banking, insurance, and payments sectors. Key areas of focus include PayTech, Blockchain, and RegTech.

Fintech India Expo

Scheduled between the 23-25 March 2022, Fintech India Expo is an event taking place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and which will feature a ‘Phygital’ conference encompassing several virtual conference programmes alongside physical conferences. Several discussions have been planned for the event on Blockchain, Digital Lending, Fraud & Cybersecurity, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML) for Financial Regulators, and Financial Services in the IoT era.

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NBFC100 is a virtual summit which will take place on July 9, 2021. This is a single day confluence which will feature discussions on the role of technology in finance, RBI Support, re-strategizing business amidst the second wave, liquidity concerns, and more.

Building Financial Resilience

Building Financial Resilience is an upcoming webinar on securing investments amidst economic uncertainty. It will be conducted by ICICI Prudential and will feature Manish Kumar, Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential. It’s an invite only webinar and key topics of discussion will include financial instruments to be invested in, personal financial decisions, and investment options.

The Future of Finance

The Future of Finance is a free, virtual event that will take place on the 8th of June, 2021. Topics of discussion will include Digital Transformation in Banking, Crypto, Polished Payment Options, and Sustainable Investing. The event will feature speakers from leading financial institutions like Bank of America, American Express, Grayscale Investments, etc.

Fintech Festival India 2022

Occurring between 9 – 11 March 2022 at IICC Dwarka, New Delhi, the Fintech Festival India is a hybrid event which will feature multi-city hybrid micro experiences on payment solutions, credit scoring platforms, P2P lending, financial planning, and billing solutions.

NBFC100 Tech Summit

NBFC100 is a virtual summit which will take place on the 9th of July 2021. This is a single day confluence which will feature discussions on the role of technology in finance, RBI Support, re-strategizing business amidst the second wave, liquidity concerns, and more. Attendance is recommenced for technology solution providers, start-ups, and CXOs.

Global Fintech Fest

A virtual event, the Global Fintech Fest will be taking place between 1-3 June 2021. It will feature discussions on Policy, Business, Investment, and DeepTech with Fintech as the common theme. It will see attendance from the biggest thought leaders in the industry.

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These are the Upcoming Conferences in e-Commerce

Anju Nambiar — Wed, 26 May 2021 07:35:05 +0000

Online conferences

E Retail E-Commerce summit 2021

Organised by Economic Times Retail.com, the E Retail E-Commerce summit 2021 will take place on the 27th of August, 2021. A virtual event, this e-commerce conference is being conducted to benefit brick-and mortar retailers, e-commerce and retail technology companies.

The conference will harbour discussions on how e-Commerce can sustain rapid growth as well as about the future of the industry.

Commerce Now 2021

An online event, the Commerce Now 2021 conference will be taking place on the 23rd and 24th of June 2021. A free, global conference, this year will see the 5th edition of Commerce Now. The event will give industry leaders a podium to share their insights on the future of digital commerce.

Virtual Customer Engagement Summit 2021

As the name suggests, the Virtual Customer Engagement Summit 2021 is an online event which will take place on the 9th and 11th of November 2021. The 10th chapter of this e-commerce conference will feature exclusive content on how start-ups and small businesses can achieve accuracy and provide services to meet customer expectations through digital engagement strategies.

Seamless Asia 2021

The next noteworthy online conference for e-commerce is Seamless Asia 2021 which is mainly focused on the future of commerce in Asia. This virtual event will begin on the 16th and conclude on the 17th of June 2021. Seamless Asia will feature some of Asia’s industry leaders in the payments, banking, and e-commerce sectors.

Emerging Asia E-Commerce and Last-Mile Logistics Summit 2021

The 3rd edition of Emerging Asia will happen on the 27th of July 2021. Hosted by Magenta local events, the aim of the event will be to highlight the importance of last mile logistics in order fulfillment.

Offline conferences

DigiMARCON India 2022

At the DigiMARCON India conference taking place at the Hyatt Regency, Gurgaon on the 29th and 30th August 2022, you can gain insights into innovative technologies to scale up your business. Key discussions on customer loyalty, lead generation and customer engagement will help you drastically improve your marketing efforts. You will also learn a ton of interesting strategies like building traffic, expanding brand awareness and improving the quality of your customer service.

International Research Conference on Arts, Commerce and Business Management IRCACBM

This physical conference is scheduled for the 27th of May 2021 at Hubli, Karnataka. Organized by the National Conference Organization, the main theme of this event will be the rapid strides achieved in technological advancements in IRCACBM.

World Conference on e-Education, e-Business, and e-Commerce WC EEE21

The WC EEE21 will take place on the 4th of July at Chennai, India and will be a platform for researchers and industry stakeholders to discuss cutting edge developments in e-Education, e-Business and e-Commerce.

ICS 2021

The Internet Commerce Summit will take place at Hotel Conrad, Bengaluru on the 4th and 5th of August 2021. The content themes established for the event include lifestyle, omni commerce and more.

Indian Retail & eRetail Congress

IReC 2021 is India’s brand-new commerce show taking place on the 22nd and 23rd July 2021 at Hotel Sheraton Grand Bengaluru. Co-hosted by Indian Retailer.com and ‘Entrepreneur’, the event will be a celebration of start-ups and will encompass several sub summits like the Leadership and Omnichannel summits for 2021.

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Organised by Economic Times Retail.com, the E Retail E-Commerce summit 2021 will take place on the 27th of August, 2021.

What’s in it for me?

Conferences and Expos are opportunities for start-ups to connect and learn insider tips, trick, and strategies that you won’t find elsewhere. You will obtain valuable knowledge straight from the experts and industry leaders.

These conferences and expos are must-attend events for companies and professionals in the e-commerce industry. Irrespective of whether they are free to attend, paid, or exclusive invite-only events, they are worth attending for start-ups and small businesses.

Speakers and attendees are mostly dignitaries and experts with know-how of the inside and out of the industry. You can surely benefit from the discussions taking place and extract key insights from them.

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Upcoming Business Conferences and Expos in Education, Coaching, and Training.

Anju Nambiar — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:33:29 +0000

Education, Coaching, and Training start-ups in India have much to gain from attending Business Conferences and Expos. Each year, a number of prominent conferences and expos take place throughout the country. But obviously, since last year, most of them have been either postponed, cancelled, or moved to the virtual space.

However, optimistic organisers have still scheduled physical conferences and expos, some of which are happening soon and some later this year.

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Each year, a number of prominent conferences and expos take place throughout the country. But obviously, since last year, most of them have been either postponed, cancelled, or moved to the virtual space.

5 Innovation and Networking Opportunities for start-ups this year

The IRES International Conference of E-Education and E-Learning

The IRES – The 30th and 31st March of 2021 will see the 1034th chapter of the IRES International Conference of E-Education & E-Learning. This upcoming conference is an International Business conference to be held at the Hotel Palacio de Goa at Panjim. The IRES conference conducted by the Institute of Research Engineers and Scientists is mainly focused on uniting the newest research activities undertaken by Experts and University students in the field of E-Learning with the respective Industries. It’s a platform where the business community can obtain insights on the latest applications and find opportunities to foster partnerships, collaborations, and future business relations.

The EduTech Expo

Next up is EduTech, an EdTech Expo/Conference to be held from the 25th to the 27th of March 2021 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. EduTech is essentially paving the way for the Indian education sector to network with the Industry while offering them the necessary exposure to go global.

The DIDAC Expo and Conference

The DIDAC India is an Expo and Conference for Education and Training in India which will see its 12th chapter happening between the 1st to 3rd December 2021 at Bengaluru’s International Exhibition Centre. DIDAC India is specifically dedicated to the Education & Training sector where the latest EdTech products & solutions are showcased. It is essentially a trade expo where vendors can display what they have to offer to the thriving Education Industry of Asia.

The International Education Fairs India

The International Education Fairs India will take place on the 6th of November 2021 across three prominent cities namely; Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The International Education Fairs in India is an avenue that will connect India’s education economy with global institutions interested to rope in talented students.

The Education Worldwide India Event

The Education Worldwide India event is an expo which will take place on the 18th of April 2021 at New Delhi. It is an International Exhibition for Educational & Training Services which brings together talented students with prestigious national universities. This is the Spring edition of the Education Worldwide India Education Fairs which will also take place in 4 other major cities of India including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore on the 20th, 22nd, 24th, and 25th of April respectively.

What’s in it for me?

Start-ups in the consumer services sector, particularly Education, Coaching, and Training stand to benefit immensely from attending Business Conferences and Expos.

EdTech start-ups with an innovative solution in e-learning, and business management can present their wares alongside equally competent start-ups.

Start-ups can also get a chance to connect with leaders in the Industry and gain valuable knowledge and insights from them.

Start-ups will also gain extensive outreach with VC’s, government, and industry reps, as well as students (direct consumers) during these events.

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Upcoming Business Conferences And Expos In Beauty And Wellness

Tanisha Achrekar — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:35:04 +0000

Beauty conferences and expos were missed during the lockdown. Fortunately, the wait is over and the restrictions are loosening up. The beauty and wellness sector is ready for its much-anticipated conferences and expos. The industry has managed to revive and recover in 2021 and is ready to catch-up with the new trends and learnings.

Beauty and wellness conferences and expos in 2021

International Beauty & Spa Expo
Nexus Exhibitions Pvt Ltd is hosting the International Beauty & Spa Expo on the 4th and 5th of May, 2021 in Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The event is internationally acclaimed and one of the largest in the world. The event is organised to provide networking and business opportunities to traders, buyers and professionals.

IIBF – India International Beauty Fair 2021
IIBP is one of the biggest beauty fairs in South Asia. The fair showcases a startling variety of beauty services, beauty products, fitness and wellness trends, packing and labelling solutions. The three-day exhibition is scheduled for the 5th, 6th and 7th of September, 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai. India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is also associated with the event as a co-organiser.

Cosmetic Ingredients and Packaging India Expo
Cosmetic Ingredients and Packaging India Expo is organised on the 28th and 29th September of 2021 in Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The expo is primarily focused on the manufactures and suppliers of raw materials and personal care ingredients. The exhibition is held by IX Events Private Limited.

Signature Event by Cosmoprof India
This event has its niche focused on the business-to-business (B2B) of the beauty and wellness sector. The event is being conducted annually and has received a magnificent response. The event is held from the 23rd to 30th of October, 2021 in the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai. There are usually more than thousands of participants and around 400 exhibitors in the exhibition.

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Conferences and expos in beauty and wellness sector are a great networking opportunity.

International Beauty Salon Trade Show
This trade show is held in Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre (GUCEC), Ahmedabad on the 15th and 16th of July, 2021. It is a one-stop show for all things beauty and wellness be it the products, trends, services, labelling or packing. The trade show is for manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, retailers, dermatologists and cosmetologists.

Professional Beauty Business
Professional Beauty India has launched its new format, Professional Beauty Business to finally conduct the much due physical meetup. With a series of hotel-based events hosted for brands and key salon buyers to meet. The event is held for salon owners and directors. The event is held in JW Marriott Hotel, Kolkata on the 19th and 20th of April. There are also Profession Beauty conferences being held in Delhi on the 6th and 7th of July, 2021 and Tamil Nadu on the 15th and 16th of December, 2021.

International Beauty & Wellness, Myanmar
This international conference is held on the 17th and 18th of October, 2021 in Sedona Hotel Yangon, Myanmar. This conference is a great way of networking for entrepreneurs who want to take their business international. Businesses in aesthetic clinics, facial aesthetics, slim and beauty clinics, fitness centers and other health and beauty centers are usually a part of this conference.

What’s in it for me?

These conferences are a great opportunity for networking with other businesses that are also a part of the beauty and wellness sector. With industry experts sharing their knowledge and other businesses in the sector sharing their experiences, there is a lot to gain from their expos and conferences. Also, interacting with people in the same industry may give you a different perspective on existing challenges you may be facing in the business.

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Upcoming Business Conferences and Expos in E-Commerce Industry

Naina Sood — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:35:05 +0000

Events are a great way to not only network but also understand the industry dynamics and keep yourself upbeat with the latest trends. However, the year 2020 brought everything to a halt. The new year has brought in new hopes with things bouncing back slow and steady, including business conferences and expos which are ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. We have put together a list of some of the upcoming e-commerce events, conferences and expos you should attend in 2021.

Internet Commerce Summit

Internet Commerce Summit is scheduled to be held on 10-11 June 2021 at Conrad Bengaluru in Karnataka. The event is being organised by technology solution providers platform PHYGITS LIVE. Over 500-1000 delegates are expected to attend the summit. There are four broad themes of the summit: Omni-commerce, Lifestyle commerce, Marketing and Channels and Society and Culture and all the sessions will be based around them.

Seamless India Conference: The Future Of Commerce In India (online)

The two-day event is being organised by Seamless Asia and is scheduled to be held on 24 – 25 November 2021. The online conference will bring insights from more than 80 banking, payments and e-commerce leaders across a series of live presentations, live panel debates and live digital town halls. Join in live from wherever you are, or watch the sessions on-demand.

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International online conference ECOMWORLD has a great line-up where you can learn about practical strategies and exclusive secrets that the biggest businesses use to grow and profit.

IREC 2021

The two-day expo is being organised by Franchise India in partnership with ShopX and Indian retailer.com, and will bring together leading minds, entrepreneurs, innovators and brands across retail, e-commerce and digital sectors. There will be innovation labs, start-up zones, rapid fire pitches besides discussion on e-commerce industry. The expo will be held from 19th-20th May 2021 at Hotel Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru.

India Omnichannel Forum 2021

India Omni-Channel Forum, co-located with MAPIC India, is the premier annual event for showcasing the future of retail Digitech solutions to decision-makers. The two-day conference will be held on September 29-30 at Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai. It is a good opportunity for powerful buyers and online solution providers to interact.

India Shopping Centre Forum 2021

The event would cover the entire shopping value chain, including B2B and B2C trends, technologies and concepts that support a growing business besides networking opportunities. The event is likely to be held in April 2021.

ECOMWORLD (Online)

The line-up for this online event is impressive. It would feature most successful DTC brand founders, CEOs, and CMOs, as well as top industry authorities and the brightest minds in e-commerce. They’ll reveal some of the practical strategies and exclusive secrets that the biggest businesses (including their own) use to grow and profit. The event, which includes in-depth speeches, panels, workshops & live Q&A sessions, will take place on 28-29 June 2021.

What’s in it for me?

Events are a great way to network besides being a learning platform. As a start-up, you can gain tremendous insides on industry dynamics and get to understand how you can turn your idea into business or take your already building business to a level further. Virtual events also serve the same purpose.

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Upcoming Business Conferences and Expos in the Travel and Hospitality Industry

Aakash Sharma — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:35:04 +0000

The “new normal” can arguably be termed as the most widely used key-phrase in 2020. The new normal brought by the pandemic disrupted many mature financial sectors worldwide, especially in the travel and tourism sectors. As the deadly grasp of COVID-19 is loosening up over the world, travel industry experts and enthusiasts are planning to keep the show going on this year.

The introduction of the vaccine has stimulated hope and optimism in the travel and tourism industry. The industry slowed down during the lockdowns imposed to curb the pandemic. It has gained little normalcy only since the last quarter of 2020.

If the numbers of new hotels that resume in 2021 are to be made a parameter for the industry’s revival, then the hotel industry this year will do a lot better. In India, for example, Goa leads the industry as it has seen significant growth in recent months.

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Entrepreneurs and business folks involved in the travel and tourism industry need some direction to guide their business through these challenging times.

Here is a list of events and expert symposiums that will forecast and discuss the travel and tourism industry’s future in a post-COVID world.

Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference on Experiential Management and Marketing | 18 – 20 Mar 2021

Marketing is not just a commercial venture. Instead, it is a philosophy, a frame of mind and a practice that drives business growth in a dynamic market. The tourism and hospitality industry offers its customers complex experiences and services in a highly competitive global market.

Marketers are concerned with the following issues:

Identifying the target market/consumer,

Developing appropriate product promotion strategies and

Ensuring services that build satisfaction and customer loyalty.

The event offers an exchange of views between academics, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals and emerging tourism professionals.

Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) 2021 | 6 – 7 April 2021

Hotel Investment Conference: South Asia (HICSA) has been an unprecedented conference platform for the hospitality industry worldwide since its inception in 2005. The conference is known for its many content sessions and excellent networking opportunities. It attracts corporate leaders, hotel owners, hotel owners, bankers, developers, and professional consultants worldwide.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its dates have been changed, and the 16th HICSA (HICSA 2021) is scheduled for April 6 and 7, 2021. Besides, the event will feature the HICSA 2021 Hybrid mode, where it will be held in personas and virtually for remote participants.

Hotel Operations Summit India (HOSI) 2021 | September 2021

The Hotel Operations Summit India (HOSI) is a foremost forum for hotel professionals in the region where participants can exchange ideas, discuss topics, and share the industry’s best views. It strives to provide the best speakers on industry trends, market developments, business topics, industry specifications and the hospitality industry’s best practices.

With the rapid development of the COVID-19 situation in 2020, the hospitality industry and related industries faced one of the biggest challenges in modern history. The 8th HOSI will proceed to a virtual organisation after careful consideration due to pandemic related safeguards.

THINC INDONESIA 2021 | Dates to Be Announced

The THINC Indonesia conference provides a forum for key executives and decision-makers to discuss the evolving hotel and tourism industry’s development and direction. Since its inception, THINC’s conferences have been the basis for some of the significant hotel trends in South-East Asian countries.

The 8th THINC Indonesia, usually held in Bali in the first week of September, currently is not finalised due to restricted international travel. The date of the 2021 event will be announced later.

THINC Indonesia has a strong forecast for developing regional industries, especially the Indian market and resources. Under government leadership, the summit provides a platform for participants to communicate and offers stakeholders the opportunity to use the investment environment and meet influential people.

What’s in it for travel and tourism players?

With these and more informative events on the horizon, keep following this space for more insights and new updates. Nonetheless, all the entrepreneurs and business folks involved in the travel and tourism industry need some direction to guide their business through these challenging times.

Events like these can help them immensely to chart out new strategies and safe modes for both themselves and their customers in growing the business and travelling. Participation in such an event is highly encouraged by industry experts and mentors of the entrepreneurial world.

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Upcoming Conferences and Expos in the Retail Sector

Shalmoli Sarkar — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:35:05 +0000

A rise in disposable incomes, increasing aspirations to lead a better life are some of the tailwinds that the retail sector in India have been receiving to expand. With a focus to make India ‘Aatmanirbhar’ and encouraging people to purchase more from local and indigenous Indian brands, Government of India is taking necessary measures to give Indian start-ups a boost. Past year, that looked grim for retail businesses due to slower out of home consumption and keeping physical interactions to a minimum, has altered the shopping behaviour of the customers. With global pandemic becoming a catalyst of change, businesses need to innovate themselves to remain resilient. Businesses should keep themselves abreast of the new changes taking place in the industry to remain relevant for its customers. Participation of start-ups and small -medium scale businesses in various retail expos and business conferences will increase networking with investors, generate leads and inspire many wannabe entrepreneurs. If any would-be-entrepreneur is planning to step its foot into the retail sector, then the below list of upcoming retail expos and business conferences of 2021 is a must for them to attend.

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Participation of start-ups and small -medium scale businesses in various expos and business conferences will increase networking with investors, generate leads and inspire many wannabe entrepreneurs.

Upcoming Retail Expos and Conferences in 2021-22

1.IREC 2021 organised by SHOPX

Date: 19th-20th May 2021

Place: Hotel Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru

Attractions of the event

This event will bring together genius minds, entrepreneurs, innovators and brands across retail, ecommerce and digital sectors. Apart, from creating new business connections and collaborations wannabe entrepreneurs and retail start-ups, this event will provide knowledge of –

Retail workforce management in the digital era – Attracting the right talent, upskilling, ensuring productivity, ensuring productivity of staff, better internal collaboration to improve consumer shopping experience.
Retail innovation by the inclusion of technologies such as Artificial intelligence, data analytics for intelligent retail, and e-commerce automation.
How to create an immersive shopping experience by bringing in customer personalization.
Fintech in retail
New ideas, innovations and trends to be discussed

The speaker panel of the event will consist of CEOs from reputed retail and e-commerce brands such as Amazon, fashion retail company Soch, Zilingo, Metro Cash and Carry, Spencer’s retail etc.

2. Annapoorna – a joint initiative by Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt. Ltd. and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

Date: 06th -08th September 2021

Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India

Attraction of the event

Annapoorna will be organising its 15th edition of India’s international exhibition on its food and beverage trade and retail market in India. The Indian Food market is the world’s 6th largest and fastest-growing retail market worldwide. This conference will be the medium for buyer-seller interaction with leading importers, seminars on current trends and developments and future growth of the food retail industry.

3. Innnovating World of Retail organised by Mapic India formerly IRD (India Retail Forum)

Date: 29th – 30th September 2021

Venue: Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai

About the event

With participation of over 200 global speakers, 750 retailers and more than 100 exhibiting companies, it is India’s premier annual event where retail brands learn, grow, shop and experience the future of retail and retail real estate. With the 2021 it will be hosting its 6th edition showcasing the future of retail tech solutions to decision makers. Entrepreneurs in this event can network with decision makers belonging to more than 600 plus brands, build potential business prospects and discover new opportunities. The event is also conducting exhibitions to showcase various start-up retail ideas and upcoming projects that will serve as food for thought entrepreneurs to come up with innovative solutions to solve customer problems. The speaker panel of retail conference will consist of speakers from renowned retail behemoths such as Anarock retail, Inorbit Mall, DLF malls, Lakme Lever etc. that will help wannabe entrepreneurs to gain far- reaching insights and insider knowledge

4. In-store Asia

Date: 03rd -05th March 2022

Venue: Hall 4, Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (East) Mumbai

About the event

In-store Asia is the largest trade fair in India for retail resources and investments in store design, visual merchandising and in-store marketing. This event boasts of having a congregation of 7500+ retail and brand companies, consultants, service providers and more than 50 Indian and international speakers in 2019. For the upcoming event in March, the delegate profile will consist of experts from lifestyle retail, retail solution providers, retail designers, apparel and lifestyle etc. For 2022, the theme for the event is Store-Ing: In the Age of Shopper Data. The two-day event will consist of panel discussions ranging from topics such as developing a Sustainable Retail Model tier to leveraging Shoppers’ Devices & Driving Store Walk-ins and debates on topics ATL vs BTL (Above the line Vs Below the line) as consumption booster to Human Vs. Digital: What’s More Important in a Rollout Project.The participation of start-ups owners and retail entrepreneurs in such discussions and debates that are held within retail expos helps in the enrichment of their knowledge about the retail industry helps them to give a good start to business.

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