2nd Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Saudi Arabia 2025

Main Conference Day 1

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

WELCOME ADDRESS BY FORTINUS EVENTS

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

AHMED ABDELRAUFE, PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACTOR DIRECTOR, Marco

KEYNOTE: LOGISTICS INNOVATIONS IN UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OIL & GAS OPERATIONS

• Role of Digital Transformation in Oil & Gas Logistics
• Sustainable Logistics Practices
• Overcoming Challenges in Upstream Logistics
• Optimizing Downstream Distribution Networks

PRESENTATION SESSION

OBAIDA ALSAGGAR, VP OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN, SAUDI AIRLINES CATERING COMPANY

PRESENTATION SESSION

hassaan khan, VP OF grc & HSSE, SAUDIA CARGO

HOW SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS IS KEY IN THE F&B INDUSTRY

• Ensuring Freshness and Quality
• Adapting to Consumer Demands and Trends
• Highlight the role of demand forecasting in aligning production with market needs,
  reducing waste and overproduction

ZIAD SAADEH, VICE PRESIDENT, FBH GRP

NETWORKING TEA BREAK

Panel Discussion: Building Resilient FMCG & Retail Supply Chains in Saudi Arabia 

• Addressing supply chain disruptions and inventory challenges in FMCG
• Leveraging AI and data-driven demand forecasting for better stock management 
• Strengthening local manufacturing and last-mile distribution networks. 

MODERATOR: 

PANELIST:

IBRAHEEM ALKAHTANI, HEAD OF LOGISTICS & TRADE COMPLIANCE, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN SUSTAINABLE WAREHOUSING AND LOGISTICS

• Implementing Green Warehouse Practices
• Advancing Circular Logistics Models
• Enhancing Collaboration and Transparency

IBRAHIM ALDALI, HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN, AL-YAMAMA COMPANY

Supply Chain Planning & Resilience 

• Risk Identification & Crisis Management in Supply Chains 
• Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains
• Developing contingency plans and scenario analysis for disruptions 

MASSIMO GIANNETTO, Global Demand & Integrated Business Planning Director, AKZONOBEL

PRESENTATION TOPIC

MANOJ KANAL, MANAGING PARTNER, APSOLUT GROUP

PANEL DISCUSSION: CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Designing for Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
• Integration of Reverse Logistics
• Technology as an Enabler of Circular Supply Chains
• Economic and Environmental Benefits of Circular Practices

MODERATOR:

PANELISTS:

AHMED ATTIYA, GROUP SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR, ZAHRAWI GROUP

OSAMA ALSHAWKANI, SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR, ZODE_SA

OMar alkatheer, manager contracting, aramco

The Role of Government Policies in Shaping Logistics in Saudi Arabia

• Customs Reforms and Trade Facilitation
• Sustainability and Green Logistics Mandates
• Risk management strategies for logistics in a volatile global market
• Preparing for Autonomous and AI-Driven Logistics

ibraheem alkahtani, head of logistics & trade compliance, Schneider electric

Harnessing the Power of AI for Unmatched Efficiency and Resilience in Supply Chain Planning 

• Discover how advanced analytics and AI-Driven forecasting enhance demand prediction accuracy, minimizing waste and maximizing inventory efficiency 
• Explore AI-powered tools that streamline route planning, reduce costs, and improve delivery timelines, fostering greater customer satisfaction 
• See how AI helps organizations achieve greener supply chains by optimizing resource utilization, reducing emissions, and enhancing waste management

MOHAMED SALAH DWIDAR, HEAD OF supply chain, LVMH

COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS: ENSURING INTEGRITY OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN HARSH CLIMATES

• Technological Innovations in Cold Chain Monitoring and Tracking
• Regulatory Compliance and Standards for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
• Risk Mitigation in Extreme Environments

AHMED ATTIYA, GROUP supply chain DIRECTOR, ZAHRAWI GROUP

OVERCOMING LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES IN GOVERNMENT SECTORS: A ROADMAP FOR SUCCESS

MOSAAD AL ANAZI, A/Director, Corporate Logistic Process Improvement, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL GUARD HEALTH AFFAIRS (MNGHA)

CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

AHMED ABDELRAUFE, PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACTOR DIRECTOR, Marco

networking lunch break

END OF DAY ONE

Main Conference Day 2

WELCOME BACK REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

AHMED ABDELRAUFE, PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACTOR DIRECTOR, Marco

HOW PROCUREMENT IS KEY TO PREPARING FOR 2034 FIFA WORLD CUP

FREDERICK MAGANA, HEAD OF CONTRACTS AND COMMERCIAL – ENERGY SECTOR, NEOM

Reserved session

PANEL DISCUSSION: THE FUTURE OF WAREHOUSING: SMART FACILITIES FOR SMART SUPPLY
CHAINS

• Role of automation and robotics in modern warehouses
• Transitioning from traditional to smart warehousing systems
• Data-driven inventory management for enhanced efficiency

moderator:

panelists:

adel alzahrani, director, warehouse and shipping, fakeeh care group

abdelnaser abouzeid, director, warehouse section head, gandour

NETWORKING TEA BREAK

Localized Procurement for Economic Development

• Localized procurement reduces global supply chain disruptions and enhances resilience
• Integrating local content into the procurement process creates jobs, supports industries, and aligns
  with Saudi Vision 2030
• Engaging local suppliers fosters innovation, enhances sustainability, and reduces carbon emissions
• Empowering SMEs strengthens local industries and promotes long-term partnerships for sustainable
  growth.

sa’ed hershie, head of supply chain, ihcc

ghadeer s. akkad, head of local content and esg, ihcc

FUTURE OF LOGISTICS IN SAUDI ARABIA

• Saudi Vision 2030 and Its Impact on Logistics Infrastructure Development
• Regulatory Reforms and Trade Facilitation Policies
• Government Incentives for Sustainable Logistics and Green Supply Chains
• Digital Transformation and Smart Logistics Policies

SHAILEN SHUKLA, SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR, OMAR KASSEM ALESAYI GROUP (OKAG)

Panel Discussion: The Digital Procurement Revolution

• Explore how procurement leaders can align with Saudi Arabia’s localization and sustainability goals
  while managing budgets and maintaining competitiveness
• Examine strategies to mitigate risks from global supply chain disruptions, including diversification,
  digital tools, and supplier relationship management
• Discuss the adoption of e-procurement platforms, AI analytics, and blockchain to streamline
  procurement processes and enhance transparency and efficiency

panelistS:

ENG. alaa hammad, assistant procurement manager, emaar, the economic city

AHMED ABDELRAUFE, PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACT DIRECTOR, MARCO

SAAD ALQUDSI, SENIOR MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN – GCC, AMAZON

PRESENTATION SESSION

• How procurement decisions impact overall supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 
• The role of supplier relationship management in reducing risks and enhancing supply chain resilience.
• Procurement’s influence on logistics optimization – balancing cost, quality, and lead time. 

HUSSAM ALSAMMANI, SENIOR DIRECTOR – STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT, TAWUNIYA

PALLET STORAGE AND PICKING AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING AND FMCG/F&B SECTORS

PIETER FEENSTRA, CEO EMEA, ADDVERB

presentation session

adel alzahrani, director, warehouse & shipping, fakeeh care group

Supply chain in Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Industries challenges and best practices

Mohammed al-ghamdi, executive vp manufacturing, jubail chemical industries co

presentation session

MOHAMMED YASEEN, SUPPLY CHAIN Director, WHITES

PRESENTATION SESSION

SHADY SAMY, DIRECTOR OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS, ABDULLAH AL-OTHAIM MARKETS

OPTIMIZING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS FOR EFFICIENCY AND COST REDUCTION

• Leveraging automation and AI to streamline logistics workflows
• Cost-saving strategies in transportation and distribution
• Best practices in route planning and fleet optimization

MOHANNED BADRI, VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE, SAUDIA CARGO

Closing Remarks FROM Chairperson

AHMED ABDELRAUFE, PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACT DIRECTOR, MARCO

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

END OF CONFERENCE