D2C AI Growth Summit 2026 - Gurugram
D2C AI Growth Summit 2026 | Gurugram By Expertbells
INTRODUCTION
D2C AI Growth Summit is India's premier offline summit for the Direct-to-Consumer ecosystem — presented by ExpertBells on 5th September 2026 at Radisson Udyog Vihar, Gurugram. Brought together under one roof: founders building breakout brands, investors writing the next big cheques, and the operators, agencies, and ecosystem partners powering India's D2C revolution. This isn't just another conference — it's where real deals happen, real strategies are shared, and real connections are made. One day. 250+ founders. Unlimited growth.
PROGRAM DETAILS
📅 Date: 5th September 2026 (Saturday)
📍 Venue: Radisson Udyog Vihar, Gurugram (Adjacent to Plot No. 406, Udyog Vihar Phase III, NH-8, Gurugram, Haryana 122016)
⏰ Duration: Full Day (9:00 AM onwards)
🎟️ Format: In-Person / Offline Only
MEET THE ECOSYSTEM
D2C AI Growth Summit brings together every layer of India's consumer brand ecosystem — all in one place, all in one day.
- 250+ D2C Founders & Brand Owners
- 25+ Speakers, Investors & VCs
- 15+ Brand & Ecosystem Partners
- Marketplace Leaders, Agency Heads & Growth Partners
From bootstrapped builders to VC-backed scaleups, from angel investors to family offices — this is the most curated D2C gathering in India.
SPEAKERS AND INVESTORS
Learn from the builders, backers, and operators who have actually done it.
- Arjun Vaidya — Founder, Dr. Vaidya's | Partner, V3 Ventures
- Radhesh Sirohiya — Founder, Shyle | Shark Tank Season 4 Alum
- Sairaj Dhond — Founder, Wakao Foods | Shark Tank Season 1 Alum
- Sulay Lavsi — Founder, Bummer
- Vaibhav Arora — Vice President, Zepto
- Vinod Keni — Advisor, 100 Unicorns | VC Investor
- Mehul Shah — Co-Founder, IVY Growth | Advisor, Counselvise
- Vivek Chadha — AccelerateX Ventures | Author, Startupology
- Manish Tripathi — Founder, Hachi Wilson | Serial Entrepreneur
- Aastha Katta — Founder, Shyle
- Rahul Israni — Founder, ExpertBells | Serial Entrepreneur
- Priyanka Chelani — Co-Founder, ExpertBells | Entrepreneur & Influencer
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
CREATE — Turn ideas into action with AI masterclasses, hands-on growth workshops, live D2C sessions, and practical tools, playbooks & case studies you can implement immediately.
LEARN — Absorb real-world wisdom through fireside chats with industry leaders, high-impact panel discussions, global keynotes, and authentic founder stories from people who've scaled to ₹100 Cr+.
CONNECT — Build relationships that accelerate your growth. Meet 250+ D2C founders, access active investors, explore the India–Global business corridor, and engage with the government & ecosystem pavilion.
PITCH — Get your brand in front of 20+ VCs and angel investors via a live on-stage pitch. Get featured in the Summit Investor Pitchbook and secure 1-on-1 speed dating with investors.
SHOWCASE — Set up your exhibition booth and get direct exposure to thousands of founders, investors, buyers, and partners walking the floor.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This summit is built for everyone serious about D2C in India:
- D2C Founders & Brand Owners — Looking to scale, fundraise, or find the right growth levers
- Growth & Marketing Professionals — Driving customer acquisition, retention, and brand building
- E-commerce, Retail & Q-Commerce Leaders — Expanding across online and offline channels
- Investors & Venture Capitalists — Seeking high-quality dealflow from India's next breakout consumer brands
- Agencies, Technology & Solution Providers — Helping brands grow faster and smarter
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs — Planning to launch or scale a consumer brand in India
Whether you're at Day 1 or Day 1,000 of your brand journey — this summit is designed for you.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
ExpertBells is a D2C growth platform dedicated to building, mentoring, and scaling India's next generation of consumer brands. Through its flagship accelerator program D2C Circle, ExpertBells has worked with hundreds of founders across cohort-based learning, 1-on-1 mentorship, and community-driven growth. The D2C AI Growth Summit is ExpertBells' flagship annual event — designed to bring the entire Indian D2C ecosystem together for one day of high-impact, high-value programming.
🌐 expertbells.com
🔗 summit.d2ccircle.com
Where is it happening?
INR 3500.00 to INR 50000.00
