Visionary Executive Roundtable
The AI Procurement & Supply Chain Exchange [By Invitation Only]
11 November 2025 | The Ritz-Carlton, Jumeirah Beach
Future-Ready Supply Chains. Executive-Driven Dialogues.
The AI Procurement & Supply Chain Exchange is an exclusive half-day gathering designed for senior procurement and supply chain leaders who are shaping the future of their organizations. This private forum brings together directors, executives, and innovators to explore how AI and digital strategies are redefining procurement excellence, supply chain resilience, and business agility. Through keynotes, panels, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into real-world applications of AI, from smart sourcing to e-invoicing, master data management, and intelligent contract authoring. If you are a procurement or supply chain leader seeking to harness AI to drive efficiency, compliance, and competitive advantage, this is your opportunity to engage with peers, share experiences, and unlock strategies for the next era of digital transformation. Join us in Dubai and be part of the conversation shaping the future.
Speakers Leading the AI in Supply Chain and Procurement Conversation
Ahmed Attiya
Senior Director Supply Chain - GCC, Zahrawi Group
Tiago Marcaneiro
Head of Procurement, Americana Foods
Mahmoud AboEldahab
Head Of Supply Chain, Imdad
Manoj Kanal
Managing Partner, Apsolut Group
Basel Alshawa
VP Head of Finance & Spend Management, SAP
Andreas Zimmermann
CEO, MySupply
Pradeep Choudhary
Senior Principal Consultant, Apsolut Group
Sergen Batman
AI COE lead, Apsolut Group
Imran Shareef
Regional Head of Procurement, Motorola Solutions
Arun Kumar
Global Lead - Supply Chain Excellence, MTN
Gaurav Ail
Senior Consultant, Apsolut Group
Steffen Chalupny
Sales Director DACH, Creactives
Hussam Al-Najjar
Head of ERP, Arabian Drilling
Devesh Kanal
AI Consultant, Apsolut Group
Sanjay Chinta
Associate Partner - GCC, Apsolut Group
Francisco Aquino
Head of Supply Chain and Special Sales, Sohar Aluminium
Ali Al Darwish
CEO UAEV, EtihadW
Jonathan Tungu
Director of Procurement, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Divya Kanal
Business Transformation Consultant, Apsolut
Jean-Sébastien Floch
Regional Sales Director- GCC, Apsolut
Agenda At Glance
08:30
Registration & Breakfast
08:55
Welcome Address by Chairperson
09:00
Opening Address: The Future of Procurement in the Age of AI
- Setting the stage for digital transformation
- The rise of intelligent procurement ecosystems
- Why AI is a boardroom priority
Manoj Kanal, Managing Partner, Apsolut Group
09:20
Reinventing Procurement with Digital Strategy
- From cost control to value creation with AI
- Integrating digital platforms with supplier networks
- Balancing innovation with compliance and governance
Jonathan Tungu, Director of Procurement, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
09:40
CFO Office: Unlocking AI driven Finance and Procurement: From Insights to Impact
- How finance and procurement leaders can leverage AI for smarter decision-making
- Turning real-time insights into measurable business impact
- Building a connected ecosystem for spend management and value creation
Basel Alshawa, VP Head of Finance & Spend Management, SAP
10:00
Procurement ReimAgIned: A New Era of Excellence
- How AI is reshaping procurement strategy and execution
- Shifting from transactional to strategic value creation
- Building the next-generation procurement function for resilience and growth
Sergen Batman, AI COE Lead, Apsolut Group
Devesh Kanal, AI Consultant, Apsolut Group
10:20
Panel Discussion: AI in master data management
- Leveraging automation to improve workforce efficiency and productivity
- Using AI to enhance data accuracy, compliance, and decision-making
- Overcoming integration challenges and driving adoption across functions
Moderator:
Sanjay Chinta, Associate Partner – GCC, Apsolut Group
Panelists:
Hussam Al-Najjar, Head of ERP, Arabian Drilling
Francisco Aquino, Head of Supply Chain and Special Sales, Sohar Aluminium
Steffen Chalupny, Sales Director DACH, Creactives
Ali Al Darwish, Advisor – CEO UAEV, EtihadW
11:00
Networking Tea Break
11:20
Smarter Sourcing with AI: Driving Speed, Savings, and Strategy
- Using AI to identify the right suppliers faster and more accurately
- Unlocking cost savings through predictive insights and automation
- Enhancing agility, compliance, and supplier collaboration with intelligent tools
Andreas Zimmermann, CEO, MySupply
11:40
Intelligent Supplier Onboarding using Squando
- Onboard new suppliers with simple requests
- Automated document verification
- Flexible workflow framework
Sergen Batman, AI COE Lead, Apsolut Group
12:00
Generative AI for Smart Contract Authoring in Ariba
- Automating contract drafting to save time and reduce manual effort
- Improving accuracy, compliance, and risk management with AI-driven insights
- Enabling faster negotiations and smarter supplier collaboration
12:20
Panel Discussion: AI in Action – Lessons Learned from Implementation Journeys
- Leveraging automation to improve workforce efficiency and productivity
- Using AI to enhance data accuracy, compliance, and decision-making
- Overcoming integration challenges and driving adoption across functions
Moderator:
Tiago Marcaneiro, Head of Procurement, Americana Foods
Panelists:
Ahmed Attiya, Senior director Supply Chain-GCC, Zahrawi Group
Mahmoud AboEldahab, Head of Supply Chain, Imdad
Arun Kumar, Global Lead-Supply Chain Excellence, MTN
Imran Shareef, Head of Procurement, Motorola Solutions
Jean-Sébastien Floch, Regional Sales Director,apsolut Group
13:20
Networking Lunch
14:00
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