Shaping tomorrow's Brandscape

Brands & Beyond

  • Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal
About Brands & Beyond 2024

Shaping tommorow's Brandscape.

In today's rapidly evolving market landscape, brands must continuously innovate and adapt to stay relevant and influential. The "Brands and Beyond 2024" event, organized by the premier brand and marketing portal Brandguff, is dedicated to empowering brands to create a better tomorrow . This pivotal event will convene a distinguished lineup of international speakers with influential profiles to share their insights on the latest trends and strategies in branding and marketing. Alongside these global thought leaders, the event will also feature prominent Nepali speakers who have significantly contributed to the local brand landscape.

  • Where

    Hotel Yak & Yeti , Kathmandu , Nepal

  • When

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Speakers

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Sessions

20
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Sponsors

500+
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Delegates

Speakers

Cristiano Tonnarelli

Former Group Creative Director

Ogilvy

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Cristiano Tonnarelli

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Cristiano was born and raised in Rome, on a steady diet of movies, football, books, design, arts, architecture, comics, wine, churches, philosophy, food, fashion, beer, Coca-Cola, family dramas, and imagination. I still use them to make brands more relevant, famous, loved, and googled. (Yes, he loves listing things).

He started as a copywriter at JWT in Rome and Milan on the team led by Bruno Bertelli. After 10 years, he joined Leo Burnett Milan as Creative Director, constantly participating in the network’s global committee for creative excellence and in direct contact with Mark Tutssel. After almost three years, he moved to Dubai to join Publicis MEA, Dentsu MENA, and Ogilvy. The last two years have been spent in Ogilvy Singapore, and he recently came back to Dubai.

He developed campaigns for many global brands, led the Italian new wave of non-traditional creatives, and was included in the top 5 creatives worldwide by AdAge, GunnReport/WARC, and Cannes Lions Creative Rankings.

His work has been constantly awarded in every major international creative and effectiveness show in almost all categories, with 180+ accolades. Cannes Gold Lions, Grand and Gold Clios, D&AD pencils, OneShow pencils, London International, Grand Prix at Eurobest, ADCE, ADCI, and many other festivals like Andy, Spikes Asia, Dubai Lynx, Epica, MadStar, Effie, etc. He considers that his most meaningful ideas are a bike invented for Samsung and archived in MOMA in NYC, a new cream for transgender women in Thailand, and a beautiful seven-year-old Italian daughter born and raised in Dubai.

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Josiah Tay Guan Hin

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Tay Guan Hin is the Creative Chairman of BBDO Singapore and the Founder of TGH Collective. He has extensive experience in leading creative teams at major global agencies such as JWT, Grey, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Leo Burnett. Known for his expertise in digital and innovative engagement, Tay has worked with brands like Visa, Shell, and Unilever to enhance their market share and solve business challenges. He has also served as the first Asian Cannes Lion Jury President and is a prominent keynote speaker and jury member at various international advertising festivals​.

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Karpat Polat

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Polat started his advertising career as a copywriter in 1998 and shortly thereafter brought home Turkey’s first ever Cannes Lions. Looking for further challenges Karpat was attracted to the dynamic Brazilian creative scene and joined legendary ad agency DM9DDB in Sao Paulo in 2004. At DM9DDB he became one of the most awarded creatives, contributing to its Global Cyber Agency of The Year at Cannes 2005. In 2006, he was called back to Istanbul to lead the newly-established DDB office, DDB&Co Istanbul. Starting in an empty office with one employee he turned the company into a power house, attracting blue chip clients, winning awards and bringing global attention to Turkish Advertising. In 2009 DDB&Co. Istanbul ranked third in the Agency of The Year listings at Cannes Lions and Polat became one of the top five most-awarded creative directors globally. In 2010 the agency again became one of the most globally awarded agencies at Cannes Lions and Karpat held his rank among top creative directors of the world. To date, Karpat Polat has won multiple awards at Cannes for 53 different pieces of work, including the first Lion and first ever Gold Lion for Turkey, and was nominated more than 100 times as a finalist.

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Prathap Suthan

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Rajiv R. Menon

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Shubho Sengupta

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Jayant Savant

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Sourajit Ghosal

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Tanvir Hossain

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Laxman Humagain (Advisor)

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Tay Guan Hin is the Creative Chairman of BBDO Singapore and the Founder of TGH Collective. He has extensive experience in leading creative teams at major global agencies such as JWT, Grey, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Leo Burnett. Known for his expertise in digital and innovative engagement, Tay has worked with brands like Visa, Shell, and Unilever to enhance their market share and solve business challenges. He has also served as the first Asian Cannes Lion Jury President and is a prominent keynote speaker and jury member at various international advertising festivals​.

Josiah Tay Guan Hin

Creative Chairman

BBDO Singapore

Karpat Polat

Creative Chairman

K A R P A T

Prathap Suthan

Chief Creative Officer

Bang in the Middle

Rajiv R. Menon

Chief Executive Creative Officer

Ogilvy

Shubho Sengupta

Digital Marketing Consultant

Masterclass Sessions

Jayant Savant

Copywriting

Creative Consultant

Sourajit Ghosal

Experiential Marketing

Founder | Storm Communications

Tanvir Hossain

Cultural Intelligence in Advertising

Executive Creative Director | Sun Communications

Panel 1

Laxman Humagain (Advisor)

Chairman

Nepal Government Advertisement Board

Harkirat Bedi

BUSINESS HEAD

SAARC BUSINESS at Dabur India Limited

Ujaya Shakya (Advisor)

VP - Advertising Association Nepal

Founder - Outreach Nepal

Vidushi Rana

Director

Goldstar Shoes

Ashankan Malla

Partner

A.M. Legal

Mannsi Agrawal (Moderator)

Communication Coach &

Brand Strategic

Panel 2

Abhaya Pd. Gorkhalee

Additional General Manager

Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Saurav Karanjeet

Head of Marketing

Unilever Nepal

Asra Bhattrai

Marketing Consultant for Nepal and Bhutan

The Coca-Cola Company

Punam Singh

Chief Marketing Officer

MAW Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Ravi Singhal

Managing Director

Aleph Group Inc, Nepal

Kashyap Shakya (Moderator)

Co- Founder & Brand Strategist

PYCUS Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

Master of the Ceremony

Suraj Singh Thakuri

Media Personality

Why should you participate?

  • 👉🏼 Learn from top international brand strategists and marketing experts.
  • 👉🏼Gain actionable strategies from leading Nepali marketers.
  • 👉🏼Engage in panel discussions and Q&As to spark collaboration and innovation.
  • 👉🏼Learn in hands-on workshops and masterclass sessions with industry experts.
  • 👉🏼Discover fresh ideas and success stories from local and international markets.
  • 👉🏼Build valuable connections with industry peers to expand your professional network.
  • 👉🏼Keep up with the latest trends and advancements in branding and marketing.
  • 👉🏼Enhance your brand’s growth and sustainability with new insights and strategies.
For young Professionals

Masterclass Sessions

As part of the Brands and Beyond International Conference, we are excited to introduce a Masterclass series specifically targeted at young advertising professionals. This series will feature four distinct categories: Copywriting , Experiential Marketing , Data and AI for Digital Marketing . Each class will be led by renowned coaches and industry experts, offering deep insights and hands-on experience. Participants will have the unique opportunity to enhance their skills, learn cutting-edge techniques, and network with peers and mentors. The Masterclass series aims to equip the next generation of advertising professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in their careers.

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Networking Event At

Hilton Kathmandu

Following the insightful sessions and dynamic masterclasses at Brands and Beyond 2024, distinguished personalities, corporate personnel, accomplished entrepreneurs and invitees are invited to an exclusive networking party at the Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu. This global hotel chain, already recognized with several awards for its exceptional standards, provides a luxurious backdrop for this special event. The networking party will offer a unique opportunity to meet and greet with conference speakers, CMOs, and creative professionals in a relaxed and elegant setting. Attendees will enjoy an exquisite dinner experience, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations among industry leaders and peers.

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Who should attend?

Brand Managers and Strategists Marketing Professionals Advertising Agencies Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Students and Academics in Marketing and Branding Digital Marketers Public Relations Professionals Media Planners and Buyers Creative Directors and Designers Consultants and Coaches Corporate Communication Managers

Delegate Packages

Early Bird Registration

Till July 20th

NRs. 18,000/-

Optional (+5, 000 For Networking Event Pass )

At Hilton, Kathmandu

Excluding 13% VAT

  • Regular Seating
  • 3 Masterclass Session
  • Two times tea/coffee
  • Lunch
  • Brands & Beyond Kit
  • Certificate
Regular Registration

July 21th - August 14th

NRs. 20,000/-

Optional (+5, 000 For Networking Event Pass )

At Hilton, Kathmandu

Excluding 13% VAT

  • Regular Seating
  • 3 Masterclass Session
  • Two times tea/coffee
  • Lunch
  • Brands & Beyond Kit
  • Certificate
Desk Registration

August 15th

NRs. 25,000/-

Optional (+5, 000 For Networking Event Pass )

At Hilton, Kathmandu

Excluding 13% VAT

  • Regular Seating
  • 2 Masterclass Session
  • Two times tea/coffee
  • Lunch
  • Brands & Beyond Kit
  • Certificate

Group tariff rates for booking a table for 6 at 1,30,000/- for Early Bird Registration and 1,42,500/- for Regular Registration including Networking Event Pass.

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Call/WhatsApp on 9802818658

Event Schedule

Time Event for Day 1
9:00 am to 10:00 am Arrival
10:00 am to 10:10 am Introduction by Emcee
10:10 am to 10:15 am Welcoming Speech by Event Chair
10:15 am to 10:25 am Inaugural
10:25 am to 10:35 am Speech by Chairman of Ad Board
10:35 am to 10:45 am Brand Interaction
10:45 am to 11:30 am Opening Session by Christiano Tonnarelli
11:30 am to 11:40 am Brand Interaction
11:40 am to 12:25 pm Second Session by Rajiv R. Menon
12:25 pm to 12:30 pm Brand Interaction
12:30 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm Third Session by Prathap Suthan
2:15 pm to 2:25 pm Brand Interaction
2:25 pm to 3:10 pm Fourth Session by Guan Hin Tay
3:10 pm to 3:35 pm Tea Break
3:40 pm to 4:50 pm Panel Discussion
4:50 pm to 5:00 pm Day End
Time Event for Day 2
9:00 am to 10:00 am Arrival / Tea Coffee
10:00 am to 10:10 am Introduction by Emcee
10:10 am to 10:55 am Fifth Session by Shubho Sengupta
10:55 am to 11:05 am Sixth Session by Thayalan Bartlett
11:05 am to 11:50 am Brand Interaction
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Seventh Session by Ashish Chakrawarty
1:45 pm to 1:55 pm Brand Interaction
1:55 pm to 3:25 pm Panel Discussion
3:25 pm to 4:00 pm Tea Break
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Keynote Speaker
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Ending Sessions

Our Sponsors

About BrandGuff

BrandGuff is a dedicated team of people from marketing and academic avenues, who aspire to pioneer a niche for ‘brands’ in Nepal. Founded in 2020 by a trio of individuals passionate about business branding, BrandGuff aspires to become a beacon for those seeking to understand the world of brand management and marketing strategies.

FAQs

Attendees can expect a variety of activities, including insightful sessions from a distinguished lineup of international and local speakers, masterclasses in creative, copywriting, arts, and media planning, as well as networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.

The primary objective of Brands & Beyond is to empower brands to create a better tomorrow by sharing insights on the latest trends and strategies in branding and marketing. Additionally, the event aims to build an integrated ecosystem where brands, agencies, academics, students, and stakeholders can come together to foster innovation and adaptation in the rapidly evolving market landscape.

Participants will gain deep insights and hands-on experience from renowned coaches and industry experts, enhance their skills, learn cutting-edge techniques, and network with peers and mentors. Additionally, they will have opportunities to attend masterclasses, participate in networking events, and engage with global thought leaders.

The fee covers the costs associated with organizing a high-quality event, including securing distinguished speakers, offering comprehensive masterclasses, providing networking opportunities, and ensuring a well-managed and enriching experience for all attendees.

Brands & Beyond is organized by Brandguff, a premier brand and marketing portal dedicated to empowering brands through insightful events and knowledge sharing.

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