Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Middle East 2025

DAY ONE

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENT

WELCOME ADDRESS BY FORTINUS EVENTS

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

VISION 2030: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAINS

• Potential disruptions and opportunities that will define the next decade. The rise of on-demand and just-in-time delivery models
• Adapting to the growth of e-commerce and Omni-channel retailing
• Predictions on how geopolitical shifts and trade policies will impact global supply chains
• Strategies for building resilient and adaptable supply chains in the face of global uncertainties
• The role of digital twins and simulation technologies in optimizing supply chain performance
• Strategies for continuous learning and upskilling in the supply chain sector

FACILITATING TAMPER-PROOF DATA SHARING & REDUCING VOLUMINOUS PAPERWORK FOR LOCAL SUPPLY CHAINS

• Dubai Customs has announced the launch of a new blockchain platform aimed at smoothing out supply chain friction within Dubai and across its borders
• The blockchain solution was launched as part of a broader strategy to cement Dubai’s position as a leading “smart” city
• Gain insights on how this solution would help local supply chains

VIP Guest: Ambassador Dunston Pereira, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Office of H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi

Fireside Chat: Maximizing Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies and Insights for Navigating Global Uncertainties

• Nuanced analysis elucidating the lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in supply chain resilience frameworks
• What are the strategies for improving global supply chain resilience?
• Optimizing the balance between performance and cost

MODERATOR: ERIC MARAVAL, Former VP Supply Chain & SC DirectorNESTLE

Data-driven Decision Making: Leveraging Technology for Insights

• The role of data in supply chain & logistics
• Key aspects of data-driven decision-making
• The benefits of data-driven decision-making & the new technology that assists in gaining insights

NETWORKING TEA BREAK

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Supplier-Enabled Innovation through Unified Platforms and Strategic Process Dynamics in Supply Chain Management

• Fostering innovation within the supplier network to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and drive optimal supply chain efficiency
• The imperative of creating a unified platform that facilitates seamless collaboration and communication among all service providers, promoting transparency, and streamlining operations
• Showcasing successful & experimental models of collaborative innovation between suppliers and businesses, emphasizing how such partnerships can lead to continuous improvement and competitive advantages
• Exploring scenarios where centralizing certain aspects of the supply chain process enhances control, cost-effectiveness, and agility while considering the potential trade-offs

Panelist 1: Rodrigo Lavrador, Head of Supply Chain & Sales Support MEA, Daikin MEA

Presentation: Streamline Supply Chain Planning with Automated Decision Making

• Explore how to enable AI best to assess your stock levels and identify action areas, accelerating decision-making and removing delays caused by human error
• Discuss how an upgrade to your management software could increase quick and accurate order fulfillment to cut down on lead times and improve customer experience
• Learn which actions can help to counter economic volatility by driving down operational costs through targeted deployment of automated planning systems

Panelist 1: Josiane Touma, portfolio & Optimization LEAD MERA & Saudi Arabia, Pfizer

Addressing the Talent Gap: Innovative Approaches to Developing Sustainability Experts in Supply Chain Management

• The important functions at the forefront of change
• What are the initiatives to fill the talent gap which is the shortage of sustainability experts in supply chain management?
• Discuss the obstacles and the solutions to get more sustainability experts in the field

Innovations in Cold Chain Logistics

• Find out the challenges and opportunities of cold chain logistics, including infrastructure, regulation, and technology
• How are organizations optimizing cold chain logistics, including temperature monitoring, quality control, and risk management
• Identifying the right 3rd party that can prevent wastage and deliver high-quality

Panel Discussion: Unveiling the Potential of Dubai as a Global Logistics Powerhouse

• Overview of Dubai’s significance as a global logistics hub. Comparative analysis of Dubai’s logistics capabilities with other international hubs
• Analysis of Dubai’s position as a key gateway for trade between East and West
• Contribution of Dubai’s logistics sector to the global supply chain ecosystem
• Impact of infrastructure investments on enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness in the global logistics market
• Discussion on regulatory frameworks and government policies aimed at supporting the logistics sector
• Discussion on major infrastructure projects such as ports, airports, and logistics parks
• Insights into Dubai’s long-term vision for further development of its logistics industry
• Importance of collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international partners

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With a total of 4 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session. They will be able to participate and deep-dive into problems and solutions on every roundtable spread throughout the two days. You will walk away with thought leadership from the subject matter experts at each table.

Table 1: Enhancing Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Table 3: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversification and Risk Mitigation

Table 4: Women in Supply Chain

Priti Jauhari, VP Global Supply Chain Transformation Planning, Schneider Electric, Singapore (TBC)

Panel Discussion: Streamlining Warehouse Operations with Automation to Boost Efficiency

• How automation is reshaping warehouse operations?
• Understanding the barriers to warehouse automation and key considerations during integration
• Diving into implementation use cases

Panelist 1: Maher Qtishat, Head of Supply Chain Operations MENA, Nestle

Closing Remarks from Chairperson

networking lunch and end of day one

DAY TWO

WELCOME BACK REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

Optimizing Last Mile Delivery in E-commerce

• Strategies to deal with the challenges of last-mile delivery execution
• Implementing the right tools and software
• Emerging trends and innovation in last mile delivery optimization

Panel Discussion: The Pivotal Role of Procurement in Reshaping Business Dynamics

• Importance of staying updated with procurement trends
• Analyze current trends and make predictions for the future of procurement
• Discuss sustainability and ethical sourcing

Panelist 1: Chamath Nawaratne, Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer MEA & India, Air Liquide

Panelist 2: Hussam Alsammani, Acting Executive Director Procurement, Tawuniya, Saudi Arabia (TBC)

Panelist 3: Sue McGeorge, Senior Director Global Indirect Procurement, Kimberly Clark US

SPONSORSHIP SLOT

NETWORKING BREAK

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

With a total of 4 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session. They will be able to participate and deep-dive into problems and solutions on every roundtable spread throughout the two days. You will walk away with thought leadership from the subject matter experts at each table.

Table 1: Enhancing Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Table 3: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversification and Risk Mitigation

Table 4: Women in Supply Chain

Panel Discussion: From Backroom to Boardroom: Integrate Supply Chain into Top-Level Decision Making

• Explore how to keep the supply chain high on your CEO agenda for investment by demonstrating its strategic value to the entire business during periods of critical disruptions
• Understand that the supply chain is the engine of the business and with this confidence demonstrate the ROI to unlock investments for supply chain transformations
• Discover how market leaders are creating new job titles essential for ambitious organizations looking to bolster supply chain operations and understand how these investments will improve ROI for the wider business

Implementing a Green Value Chain

• How can businesses take a more holistic approach to sustainable supply chains?
• Learn how conducting supply chain mapping can ensure your global suppliers and partners meet the ESG requirements
• Beyond decarbonization, how can manufacturers ensure their networks are ethically responsible when it comes to other financial and social issues?

Bolster Resilience In Your Supply Chain By Adapting Your Sourcing Strategy

• Discuss the benefits of shortening your supply chain to increase your access to critical materials, enabling you to mitigate risk across your network and lower overall costs
• Explore how to improve lead times by developing a faster and more nimble supply chain that can work around international bottlenecks and avoid customs scrutiny

Fireside Chat: Borderline Brilliance – Creating Seamless International Parts Flows

• Discover the solutions, new trade lanes, strategies, and tools streamlining customs processes, tracking material, and easing international flows

Panelist 1: Ahmed Kadous, VP Supply Chain Arabia Customer Operations & Personal Care Middle East, Turkey, Unilever (TBC)

Making Logistics a Competitive Advantage with Strategic Outsourcing Partnerships

• Explore how logistics service providers can help you achieve lean operations and robust growth
• What are the latest technology tools LSPs are using to provide expediated delivery service at a lower rate
• Working with LSPs as custodians of your customers’ experiences

Closing Remarks by Chairperson

Networking Lunch and End of Summit