The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) announces TAF Connect 2026 a high-impact, one-day national conference on 16 March 2026 at the Novotel Mumbai International Airport. The conference will bring together brand owners, regulators, policymakers, and solution providers to strengthen authentication, traceability, and consumer trust across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and agriculture.
Demonstrating strong industry leadership, Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection are supporting the initiative as National Consumer Trust and Safety Partners, reinforcing the growing commitment of brand owners to proactively address counterfeiting, adulteration, and supply-chain risks.
TAF Connect 2026 will feature thought-leadership panel discussions, technical presentations, policy dialogues, and solution showcases, enabling stakeholders to move from awareness to implementation. A key highlight of the conference will be the launch of the ASPA–CRISIL ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ Report, with CRISIL presenting sector-specific insights and emerging risk trends.
Marking ASPA’s first conference in Mumbai, the event positions India’s commercial and supply-chain capital as a natural convergence point for brands, manufacturing, and logistics. Hosting the conference in the western region reflects the increasing role of brand owners in shaping industry-led solutions for consumer protection and trusted supply chains.
Speaking on the announcement, Ankit Gupta, President, ASPA, said, “TAF Connect 2026 is built on collaboration and leadership. The support of forward-looking brands such as Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection highlights how industry can come together to strengthen consumer trust, supply-chain transparency, and responsible growth. TAF Connect 2026 offers single-window access to the authentication and traceability ecosystem. From secure packaging and overt-covert technologies to digital, track-and-trace, and smart authentication solutions, leading anti-counterfeiting solution providers will be present with booths – making it a must-attend platform for brands seeking innovation, insight, and implementation-ready solutions.”
TAF Connect 2026 is supported by leading industry associations including CropLife India and the Irrigation Association of India, further strengthening its cross-sector relevance.
If you’re reading this, the invitation is for you. Regulators, authentication and traceability solution providers, brand leaders from pharma, FMCG, and agriculture are invited to join TAF Connect 2026 and be part of India’s collective fight against counterfeiting. You can register here.
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