Fortinus Events

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

Rethinking Global Food Supply Chains: Kitopi’s Vision for Sustainable, Scalable, and Smart Operations

Kitopi, a leading global tech-powered food company born in the UAE, is pioneering a new model for sustainable supply chain management across its international operations.
From digitally integrated procurement systems and AI-driven inventory optimization to zero-waste kitchen initiatives and sustainable last-mile delivery, Kitopi is redefining how food moves—efficiently, ethically, and with minimal environmental impact.
The session will explore how Kitopi’s strategies are not only supporting its own rapid growth but also offering a blueprint for global food tech and logistics companies striving to align with ESG goals, net-zero commitments, and the evolving expectations of consumers worldwide.

Kunal Gupta, Senior Director Supply Chain, Kitopi

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

Ahmed Raafat, Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, A.R.M Holding | Dubai, UAE

11:50

Demystifying ESG: What Supply Chain Leaders Must Really Know (Beyond the Buzzwords)

Embedding ESG compliance into supply chain operations
Future-proofing logistics with sustainable practices

Kaushik Mahadevan, Co-Founder & 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, Alamar Foods – Dominos Pizza

Ajay Punjabi, Asocc. Director – Procurement, Rafed UAE

Zyad Khan, Associate Director Procurement & Contracts, Dubai World Trade Centre

Talal Ali Mohamed, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Al Zahra Private Hospital

Himani Kanwal, Senior Principal Consultant, Miebach Consulting Group

13:10