AVOLTA’S FREDA CHEUNG & VIJAY TALWAR JOIN APTRA INDIA CONFERENCE LINE-UP
AVOLTA CONTINUES EVENT PARTNERSHIP FOR 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Singapore 4 March 2026 APTRA is pleased to announce further details of the APTRA India Conference, taking place in Bangalore between 25-27 March 2026 in partnership with Platinum Host, Bangalore International Airport Limited.

With over 75% delegate tickets sold, 300 representatives from across the industry are expected, including global and Indian brands, airports from India to Singapore, joining international retailers including Avolta, with several members of the executive team in attendance. Avolta is also supporting the conference with contributions to panel discussions and as a Gold Partner.

Freda Cheung, President & CEO, Asia Pacific, Avolta and Vijay Talwar, Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer will both join panel discussions on key influences shaping the India market’s future development including relevant AI applications and the evolution of consumer expectations towards exclusivity, experience and new definitions of value.

Commenting on Avolta’s continued partnership with the APTRA India conference, Freda Cheung President & CEO, Asia Pacific, said, “Asia Pacific is central to Avolta’s growth strategy and our participation as a Gold Partner at the APTRA India Conference reflects how seriously we take collaboration across the region. Progress in this market happens when airports, brand partners and industry peers share perspectives and focus on what works in practice. APTRA provides exactly that setting, a platform for open, solutions-driven dialogue that turns partnership into tangible results. We look forward to contributing to the conversations in Bangalore and to advancing ideas that support execution, long-term value creation, and sustainable growth for the whole industry.”
Sunil Tuli, President of APTRA and Group Chief Executive King Power Group (Hong Hong) added, ‘We’re delighted to welcome Avolta back as Gold partners for the third consecutive year of the APTRA India Conference. The programme is also boosted by the participation of Freda Cheung and Vijay Talwar as speakers, joined by several members of the Avolta team as delegates.’

Additional speakers include Erin Lillis of Lacoste, Veiane Cador of Coty, Rajshree Dugar of Heinemann, Pravat Paikray and Avishek Das of Bangalore International Airport Limited, Shah Navaz Khan of Ospree, Clarisse Daniels of Whyte & Mackay, Suchit Bansal of Adani Airports, Clara Susset of m1nd-set with several more to be announced week commencing 9 March.

Avolta joins a growing list of conference partners including Duty Free News international, Bommidala Heinemann Retail Services, King Power Thailand, Lacoste, Pernod Ricard Travel Retail, Suntory Global Spirits, Changi Airport Group, Aspri Spirits, Jura, Gulf Beverages and Rampur Whisky. Further details are shown in the attached graphic.

The APTRA India Conference 2026 will be held at Bangalore International Airport between 25-27 March 2026. Delegate registration is priced at USD600 and places can be booked here or via the QR code below.

Media enquiries: Anne Kavanagh, Executive Director, APTRA anne.kavanagh@aptra.asia

APTRA (the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association) is a non-profit membership organisation whose purpose is to strengthen, nurture and protect the duty free and travel retail industry in the Asia Pacific region. APTRA’s membership comprises landlords, retailers, food & beverage operators and brands. APTRA’s territory spans over 45 countries in Asia Pacific offering strategic support for members with research, knowledge sharing, networking opportunities and advocating for the industry when facing regulatory challenges and issues.