Volunteer: The D2C & Retail Summit 2026

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate of Completion

Letter of Recommendation (for top performers)

Potential full-time placement opportunities

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is inviting final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students for a part-time Operations Intern role at The D2C & Retail Summit 2026 in Gurugram. The intern will support event operations, manage delegate experience, and coordinate with speakers and VIP guests.

This role offers behind-the-scenes access to India's leading D2C gathering, exposure to top founders, and potential full-time placement opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students (2026 graduates preferred).
• Strong communication skills for interaction with founders and operators.
• High ownership mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support on-ground event operations across stages, sessions, and networking areas.
• Coordinate with speakers, founders, delegates, sponsors, and VIP guests.
• Manage delegate experience from registrations to issue resolution.
• Assist with venue logistics and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Event management

Collaboration

Education

Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students

Job description

Operations Intern: The D2C & Retail Summit 2026

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Gurgaon

Part-Time

We’re inviting a select group of students to be part of The D2C & Retail Summit by Inc42, India’s leading gathering of D2C and retail founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

Organised by Inc42 Media, the seventh edition of the D2C & Retail Summit 2026 brings together India’s leading founders, operators, investors, and consumer brand leaders for a day of high-context conversations and networking.

Room, at a glance

• 600+ handpicked founders, CXOs, investors, and operators
• ₹30,000 Cr+ collective revenue represented across the room
• A speaker lineup featuring some of the most influential leaders building and scaling consumer brands in India
• Curated discussions and networking opportunities focused on profitability, AI adoption, omnichannel growth, quick commerce, M&A, and IPO readiness

Location: The Leela Ambience, Gurugram

Date: 19 August 2026

This is not a passive internship. You’ll work behind the scenes of one of India’s most influential gatherings for the consumer and retail ecosystem, helping execute an experience designed for the people shaping the future of commerce in India.

What You’ll Do

As an Operations Intern, you’ll play a critical role in bringing the summit to life:

• Support on‑ground event operations across stages, sessions, networking areas, and experience zones
• Coordinate with speakers, founders, delegates, sponsors, and VIP guests
• Manage delegate experience, from registrations and attendee movement to issue resolution
• Support speaker management, backstage coordination, and session transitions
• Assist with venue logistics, room management, signage, and stakeholder coordination
• Work closely with internal teams across content, partnerships, marketing, and production
• Take ownership of real‑time problem solving during the event
• Duration: 30 days (including virtual training sessions, preparation, and event execution)
• Training Begins: July Mid 2026 (exact date to be shared)
• On‑ground Requirement: Mandatory presence in Gurugram during the event days (17–19 August 2026), along with one mandatory in‑person briefing at the Inc42 office prior to the event (date to be communicated separately)

Who Should Apply

• Final‑year undergraduate or postgraduate students (2026 graduates preferred)
• Strong communication skills (you’ll be interacting with top founders & operators)
• High ownership mindset, people who figure things out, not wait for instructions
• Ability to stay calm and execute in fast‑paced environments
• Interest in startups, consumer brands, retail, e‑commerce, or events

What You’ll Get

• Behind‑the‑scenes access to one of India’s most influential D2C & retail gatherings
• Opportunity to work directly with the Inc42 team on a live, large‑scale production
• Exposure to leading founders, investors, operators, and brand leaders
• Certificate of Completion
• Letter of Recommendation (for top performers)
• Potential full‑time placement opportunities (PPO) with Inc42 Media for exceptional performers based on business requirements and performance during the internship

Why This Matters

This internship is an opportunity to understand how high‑quality experiences are executed at scale, from stakeholder management and logistics to live operations and problem solving under pressure.

You’ll leave with hands‑on experience, stronger execution skills, and a front‑row view into India’s startup and consumer brand ecosystem.

Application Deadline: July 15th 2026

Required Skills

• Problem solving
• Event management
• Collaboration
• Communication