Executive Visionary Roundtable
Driving Resilient and ESG Compliant Supply Chains in an Era of Digital Disruption
27 May 2025 | Dusit Thani, Dubai, UAE
Future-Ready Supply Chains. Executive-Driven Dialogues.
In today’s unpredictable global trade climate, agility and resilience are no longer optional — they are essential. The Azentio Executive Visionary Roundtable convenes forward-thinking supply chain executives to address the most pressing challenges and uncover actionable strategies for long-term transformation. This by-invitation-only roundtable will spotlight real-world solutions, intelligent technologies, and regional innovations shaping supply chain and logistics in the Middle East and beyond.
Agenda At Glance
09:30
Registration and Refreshments
10:00
Welcome Remarks by Azentio
Rakesh M, Director Sales Engineering, Azentio
10:10
Navigating Global Trade Shocks: Building Resilience in GCC Supply Chains
- Understanding the ripple effects of global trade tensions
- Strategies for regional sourcing, multi-modal
transport, and supplier diversification - Find out how digital platforms and ERP tools help in scenario planning and risk response
10:30
Operational Efficiency in Logistics and Warehouse Operations
- Automation strategies to reduce lead times and errors
- Warehouse optimization through smart inventory and data analytics, transport, and supplier diversification
- Real-time visibility from procurement to delivery
Benroy Fernandes, Principal Solutions Consultant, Azentio
11:00
Networking Tea Break
11:30
Smart Tech in Supply Chains – Blockchain, AI & IoT for Gulf Logistics
- Real-world examples of AI and IoT optimizing warehouse and fleet operations in the UAE & KSA
- How to integrate smart tech with existing ERP systems for end-to-end visibility
11:50
Demystifying ESG: What Supply Chain Leaders
- Embedding ESG compliance into supply chain operations
- Future-proofing logistics with sustainable practices
Kaushik Mahadevan, Co-Founcer & CSO, 4Seer Technologies
12:10
Localizing Supply Chains for Long-Term Stability in the Middle East
- Explore reshoring and nearshoring strategies under the UAE industrial initiatives
- Build flexible supplier ecosystems to reduce
dependency on volatile trade corridors
Sreekumar Brahmanandan, Investment Director, Dubai Investments Industries
12:30
Panel Discussion: Building Resilient and Responsible Supply Chains: Navigating Trade, Technology, and Sustainability
- Tariffs and their global impact
- The Impact of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor and mapping the IMEC’s influence on regional logistics and trade
- Using data-driven planning to optimize cross-border operations
- The UAE’s ESG initiatives. How can you prepare to manage and mitigate risks, achieve compliance, and meet sustainability goals
Moderator:
Rakesh M, Director Sales Engineering, Azentio
Panelists:
Sandeep Sharma, Director Group Procurement & International Markets Supply Chain, Domino’s
Ajay Punjabi, Asocc. Director – Procurement, Rafed UAE
Zyad Khan, Associate Director Procurement & Contracts, Dubai World Trade Centre
13:10
Networking Lunch Break
14:10
End of the Event
Speakers
Sreekumar Bhramanandan
Investment Director, Dubai Investments Industries
Sandeep Sharma
Director Group Procurement & International Markets Supply Chain, Domino's
Ajay Punjabi
Assoc. Director-Procurement, Rafed UAE
Kaushik Mahadevan
Co-Founder/CSO, 4Seer Technologies
Rakesh M.
Director Sales Engineering, Azentio
Benroy Fernandes
Principal Solutions Consultant, Azentio
Zyad Khan
Associate Director Procurement & Contracts, Dubai World Trade Centre