A for Agriculture, B for Branding,
and C for Communication.
BRAND R.Comm 2024 brought together policymakers, agri-input leaders and communication professionals for a day built around one theme: aligning communication with development, empowerment and sustainability for the nation.
Communication for development, empowerment and sustainability
Building on the debut edition, BRAND R.Comm's second year brought a wider mix of voices to the stage, from central government officials to agri-input CEOs to independent journalists.
BRAND R.Comm is a platform built to foster dialogue, collaboration and innovation in rural communication. It brings thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers and stakeholders together to explore the trends, practices and solutions shaping rural India.
The second edition carried this forward with a full day of keynotes, panel discussions, brand presentations and networking, closing with an awards night that recognised the people and companies driving change on the ground.
Role of communication in aligning with development, empowerment and sustainability for the nation.
Four ideas the summit was built around
Case Studies & Success Stories
Case studies and success stories showcasing innovative approaches and impactful initiatives in rural communication.
Trends & Opportunities
Conversations on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities across agriculture and rural development.
Keynote Addresses
Keynote addresses by renowned experts in rural communication, agriculture and development.
Industry Connect
Opportunities to connect with industry peers, stakeholders and potential collaborators through the day.
36 speakers who joined the conversation
Scientists, CEOs, journalists and policy voices from across agriculture and rural development.
Dr. RB SIngh
Former VC, VAU, Imphal
Dr. KC Ravi
Chairman, CropLife India
Manish Sawla
Sr. Manager, IT, United Airline
Dr. Arvind Kumar
Former VC, RLBCAU, Jhansi
Vijay Sardana
Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Anand Chandra
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Arya.ag
Raj Kumar Gupta
MD, Thakar Chemicals Ltd.
Dr. VV Sadamate
Agri Ext. Specialist & Former Advisor, GOI
Dharmesh Gupta
Managing Director Dhanesha Crop Sciences Pvt. Ltd
Anil Dhingra
Managing Director, IFFCO - MC
Harish Mehta
Sr. Advisor, Crop Care federation of India
Jyotsna Dash Nanda
AVP, Corporate Communication, DS Group
Rajesh Aggarwal
Managing Director, Insecticide India Ltd.
Sumit Gupta
Director (Project), Thakar Chemicals Ltd
Poorvi Gupta
Independent Journalist, & TEDx Speaker
Rajvir Rathi
Director Public Affair, Bayer
Sunil Sihag
Managing Director, Synergy Technofin Pvt. Ltd.
Nalin Rawal
Director Consulting & GIS Services, Agriwatch
Debabrata Sarkar
CMD – MicroAlgae Solutions India & VP-APAC-AlgaEnergy
Rajat Mishra
Assistant Editor, Republic World
Takuya Fukunaga
Jt. CEO, IFFCO – MC Crop Science
Dr. Shailendra Singh
COO, Zydex Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Raju Kapoor
Director, FMC India
Tarun Bhargava
COO, IFFCO – MC Crop Science
Durgesh Chandra
Secretary General, CropLife India
Sanjay Nagi
Founder & MD, Market Insight Consultant
Dr. Ujjwal Narayan
Business Editor, PTI Videos
Nirmala Pathrawal
Executive Director, CCFI
Siddharth Gautam
Managing Director, Rural Access
Vipin Saini
CEO, BASAI
Nitin Puri
Founder, KisanSay
Surendra Makhija
Strategic Advisor & SVP, Jain Irrigation
Vivek Mittal
Director, Thakar Chemicals Ltd.
Rahul Mathur
Head – Marketing, IPL Biologicals
Suresh Reddy
President, Krishi Rasayan Export Pvt. Ltd.
Rakesh Tiwari
Poet, Storyteller, TEDx Speaker, Author & Award Winning Podcaster
Reach across the ground and the feed
Pre-event digital and print activity, the day itself, and the public relations push that followed.
150+ delegates, 35+ speakers
Senior delegates from industry filled the room, with speakers across panel discussions and brand presentations.
31,223 impressions
4,661 reach on LinkedIn alone, carrying the summit's key moments well beyond the room.
50+ online and print mentions
Coverage across online and print media, including feature ads in Pestology and Krishak Jagat.
20+ interactions and interviews
Speakers and organisers featured across news channels and industry publications after the event.
Honouring industry legacy.
Recognising pioneering contributions, strategic communication, and ground-level impact across rural India.
JURY-BASED AWARDS✦HONOURING INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY
DR. RB SINGH
Former Chancellor, CAU, Imphal
Presented at BRAND R.Comm 2024 in honour of distinguished service, visionary leadership, and lifetime contributions to agriculture and rural empowerment.
NOMINATION-BASED AWARDS✦CELEBRATING CAMPAIGN AND CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
DHANESHA
Dhanesha Crop Science
CROPLIFE INDIA
CropLife India
SYNGENTA
Syngenta India
KRISHAJ
Krishi Rasayan Export
ARIES AGRO LIMITED
Aries Agro Limited
IPL
IPL Biologicals
CROP CARE FEDERATION OF INDIA
CCFI
PARLE BIO CARE
Parle Bio Care
Moments from the summit and awards night
Panel discussions, award presentations and the room that made both happen.
Summit Inauguration & Stage Keynotes
Panel Discussion & Industry Exchange
Audience & Senior Delegates
Awards Night Presentation
Thought Leadership & Dialogue
Sponsors, partners and brands that trust us
The companies and associations who made the second edition possible.
SPONSORS
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION PARTNERS
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
RESEARCH PARTNER
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
