APTRA India Conference 2025 announces final schedule

The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has unveiled the final programme for the APTRA India Conference 2025, set to take place in Mumbai from April 7-9, 2025. The conference will be held at the Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, with all sessions taking place in the Regal Rooms conference suite. The event is fully sold out and will revolve around two key strategic themes: Dynamics Shaping the Industry and Expanding the Revenue Opportunity.

The conference will kick off with registration at 2:30 PM on Monday, April 7, followed by a welcome reception in partnership with Aperol Spritz, Aspri Spirits, Fino Tequila, Kumaon & I Gin, and Jura Scotch Whisky.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Morning Sessions

• Keynote Address: Sunil Tuli, President of APTRA & Group CEO, King Power Group (Hong Kong)
• Gaurav Singh, CEO, Ospree, in conversation with Kapila Ireland, DFNI Editor on Ospree’s growth ambitions
• Rajesh Arora, CEO JVs & Adjacencies, GMR Airports Limited, on developments at GMR

Afternoon Sessions

• India’s Travel Retail Revolution panel with Ashish Chopra (Delhi Duty Free), George Cherian (Avolta), Johannes Sammann (Heinemann Asia Pacific)
• Consumer Data Trends by Anna Marchesini (m1nd-set), Sridhar Keppurengan (VISA), Shubhra Misra (VoiceBack Analytics)
• India 101: Booming Market Opportunity moderated by Mohit Lal, featuring industry experts
• Future of Travel Retail – Vijay Talwar (Avolta), Kreol Arakulath (Kreol Group), Erin Lillis (Lacoste) with Karl Walter (Blueprint) moderating

Evening Event

• Gala Dinner hosted by Ospree (Metallic Shimmer Dress Code)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Morning Sessions

• Pathways to Unlocking Retail Performance, moderated by Avishek Bambii Das
• Panel discussion on Consumer Experience & Retail Hybridisation, moderated by Kapila Ireland

 Afternoon Sessions

• Airline Lounge Trends panel, featuring industry leaders
• People, Purpose, Prosperity – a discussion on employee engagement and profitability
• Closing Remarks & Networking

Beyond the plenary sessions, ample networking opportunities will be available, including breakfast networking with VoiceBack Analytics, refreshment breaks in partnership with Guylian, Lindt, and Mondelez, and lunches hosted by Changi Airport Group and WHSmith.

The conference has received strong industry support, with key partners including Gold Partners: Avolta, Bommidala & Heinemann Consortium, GMR Airports Limited, Suntory Global Spirits, Qatar Duty Free, and Whyte & Mackay; Silver Partners: Bangalore International Airport, King Power Thailand, and Lacoste; Lunch Partners: Changi Airport Group and WHSmith; Refreshment Partners: Guylian, Lindt, and Mondelez; Insight Partners: m1nd-set and VoiceBack Analytics; Conference Bag & Bottle Partner: House of Somrus; Lanyard Partner: Qatar Duty Free; and Evening Event Partners: Aperol Spritz, Aspri Spirits, Fino Tequila, The Glen Journeys, Jura Scotch Whisky, Kumaon & I Gin, Rampur Whisky, and William Grant & Sons.

The event promises to be a milestone gathering for the travel retail industry, offering deep insights, strategic discussions, and extensive networking opportunities for stakeholders.