The NextGen SCM Summit 2026 – West India Edition, presented by NextGen SCM Connect, concluded successfully in Mumbai, reinforcing its position as a key thought-leadership platform for India’s rapidly evolving supply chain and logistics ecosystem. The summit brought together senior industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, CXOs, and young innovators for a day of strategic dialogue and collaboration.
The summit was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Ramdas Athawale, who also officially launched the NextGen SCM Connect website at the event. Arriving shortly after the scheduled time due to the announcement of election results, the Hon’ble Minister, in a lighter moment, remarked, “Main ho gaya thoda late kyunki kar raha tha BMC set”, following the alliance’s victory in the BMC elections—eliciting warm applause and smiles from the audience.
The Directors of NextGen SCM Connect, Mr. Atul Ajit Tiwari and Mr. Sanjay Pal, formally welcomed the Hon’ble Minister along with distinguished speakers, panelists, guests, and industry leaders, setting the stage for a high-impact knowledge-sharing and networking forum.
The summit featured insightful panel discussions on the growth, transformation, and future roadmap of India’s Supply Chain and Logistics industry, with a strong focus on innovation, digitization, sustainability, and operational resilience. Industry leaders shared strategic perspectives on India’s growing role in the global logistics and supply chain landscape.
A major highlight of the summit was the exclusive CXO Roundtable on D2C and E-commerce Brands – Vision 2030, where senior leaders deliberated on scalability, profitability, supply chain agility, and future-ready business models for India’s fast-expanding consumer ecosystem.
India’s First NextGen Innovation Arena
In a landmark initiative, NextGen SCM Connect launched India’s first “NextGen Innovation Arena”, aimed at encouraging and recognizing young student innovators in the SCM domain. Innovation awards were presented to student teams from IIM Mumbai and IIM Bangalore, with participation from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, KLE University, and Symbiosis University.
This initiative marks India’s first dedicated SCM-focused platform created to nurture and promote the next generation of supply chain innovators.
Industry Recognitions & Advisory Board Announcement
In the august presence of the Hon’ble Minister, leading industry professionals were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the sector.
NextGen SCM Connect also felicitated and formally announced its Advisory Board, comprising eminent industry and academic leaders:
• Dr. Pramod Sant
• Dr. Rakesh Sinha
• Dr. Ajay Singh
• Mr. Prasad Shidhaye
• Mr. Arun Salvi
The event was further enriched by the presence of respected industry veterans including Anoop Chauhan, Pratap Singh Chauhan, Anirban Sanyal, Keyur Doshi, B. R. Babu, along with many other industry leaders representing diverse sectors.
Strong Industry Participation
The summit witnessed strong participation from leading organizations such as Vadilal Group, Reliance Group, JSW, CCI Group, Amazon Shipping, Amazon Freight, Fitsol, Abhayansh Shipping, and Shantanu Transport Organization, underscoring the growing relevance and credibility of the NextGen SCM platform.
The event was supported by prominent industry bodies including AMTOI, ASPA, and LSC, further strengthening collaboration across the supply chain ecosystem.
