2nd Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Middle East 2025

Main Conference Day 1

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENT

WELCOME ADDRESS BY FORTINUS EVENTS

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

ahmed gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

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

Ahmed Attiya, Group Supply Chain Director, Zahrawi Group

Keynote address: The Way Forward: How Ajman Free Zone is Advancing Sustainability in the Logistics Industry.

Guest of Honour His Excellency Ismail Al Naqi, Director General, Free Zones Authority – Ajman

Keynote speech:

ambassador dunston pereira, chief executive officer, the royal office of h.h sheikh ahmed bin faisal al qassimi

sustainable procurement & supplier collaboration for green innovations

Zyad Khan, Acting Associate Director Procurement & Contracts, dubai World trade centre

Unleashing the power of network and ai in procurement & SCM

• How the Ariba Network is revolutionizing industries by reducing supply chain risks and enhancing ROI.
• Empowering suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to drive transparent and efficient execution of business processes.
• Apsolut’s patented AI solutions designed for rapid deployment and seamless integration.

sanjay chinta, associate partner, Apsolut Group

africa: the next frontier in logistics

Eng Abir Leheta, CEO, Egytrans

behind the curtain: the invisible force powering smart warehouses

jonathan kwok, Chief Executive Officer, meson logistics solution

networking lunch break

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

Massimo Gianetto, Integrated business planning director, marine protective & yacht coatings, akzo nobel, netherlands

navigating the change: hidden challenges and benefits of returnable transport packaging implementation

andy kelly, ceo, schoeller allibert

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

moderator:

Vanitha iyer, systems manager, nomac (Acwa power)

Panelist:

Ankit Kulkarni, Head of Inventory, Systems & Supply Chain Performance, ACWA Power, Dubai

Shailen Shukla, Supply Chain Director, Omar Kassem Alesayi Group

Sajin Radhakrishnan, Head of procurement, lafarge emirates cement 

abhijoy dasgupta, product supply director, savola foods company 

saurabh mishra, general manager supply chain, petronash

Stay vigilant: Do you have actionable intelligence to manage supplier risk and regulatory compliance 

leroy pinto, Director marketing & products, crif gulf

Gen AI in Logistics / Supply Chain is Incomplete Without AI

sanket sheth, founder & md, elixia inc

Shortening your Supply Chain to Increase your Access to Critical Materials

• Ways to shorten supply chains to increase access to critical materials
• How to diversify critical materials

Rohan Singhvi, Global Head of Logistics and Warehousing, RAK Ceramics

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

moderator:

Krishna Moorthy, Logistics specialist

panelist:

Ahmed Gobara, Head of Logistics, Talabna.ae

tamer zawati, Vice president of logistcis, golden scent

sanket sheth, founder & md, elixia inc

maher qtishat, head of supply chain operations, mena, nestle

Sandeep Kulkarni, Supply Chain & Logistics Lead, Aster DM Healthcare

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

Habib Ahmad Noor, Senior Specialist Procurement Risks Department, Procurement Excellence, Adnoc group

Vera rozanova, invited lecturer, ranepa

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Tamer Zawati, VP of logistics, Golden Scent

Ahmed Gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

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

Chuka Alumona, Senior Director – Head of Supply Chain Gulf & Levant, Logistics Costs Leader IMEA, Procter & Gamble 

shailen shukla, Supply Chain director, omar kassem alesayi group

table 4: Driving Diversity and Sustainability

Swiya chatterjee, Head of supply chain, loccitane group

mohammed sadiq, project manager, kagool

Closing Remarks from Chairperson

ahmed gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

networking lunch

End of Day One

Main Conference Day 2

WELCOME BACK REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

ahmed gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

Fireside chat: procurement in 2025: addressing the evolving needs

sulaiman abdulla, director administrative affairs department, federal tax authority

ajay punjabi, associate director, rafed uae

moderator: yogendra sharma, demand planning manager, philips

presentation by resilience ai

Sundeep reddy mallu, business operations leader, resilience360

the Criticality of Supply Chain in Food Security

suresh vaidhyanathan, ceo, ghassan aboud group

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

moderator: 

Vidya Malkani, Managing Partner, VMC Consulting

PanelisT:

Habib Ahmad Noor, Senior Specialist Procurement Risks Department, Procurement Excellence, Adnoc group

Cpt Belal moosa, head of procurement, berkeley services uae llc

Mahesh Ganesan, Manager – Procurement, Aldar Education 

Future of Digital Trade: Trends and Predictions for 2030

liji nowal, founder & ceo, odex

The Future of Supply Chain Optimization… is SCRM and A.I. 

Dr. leonidas fotiou, Founder & CEO, SCRM-Centre UG 

networking tea break

Panel Discussion: Gender Parity in Supply Chain and Logistics – The Road So Far and The Challenges Ahead

• Advancing women’s representation in supply chain operations has seen significant progress, yet efforts continue to achieve greater gender parity in the field.

• What strategies & initiatives can organizations implement to accelerate this journey and create more inclusive opportunities for women in supply chain roles?

moderator: 

vera rozanova, invited lecturer, academy of national economy and public adminstration

PanelisT:

eng abir leheta, ceo, egytrans

Swiya chatterjee, Head of supply chain, loccitane group

Doaa Al Ghamrawi, head of supply chain & procurement, Mediterranean Oil Services FZCO, Subsidiary of Libya National Oil Company 

pearljeet kaur, regional sourcing manager mea, huhtamaki flexible packaging

mioshi de castro, head of supply chain & logistics, wilo mena

Integration of Strategic and Financial Objectives into the S&OP/IBP Framework 

Massimo Gianetto, Integrated business planning director, marine protective & yacht coatings, akzo nobel

The Evolving Last Mile Delivery Trends & Expectations  

Dr. Prakash Rao, Group Head – Supply Chain Projects & Home Operations Corporate Supply Chain, Landmark Group 

Current Challenges & Risks in Global Supply Chains and the Mitigation Strategies. 

abhijit devdhar, ceo, abc chemical group 

Sustainable Procurement in the Food Industry 

vera rozanova, invited lecturer, academy of national economy and public administration

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

vera rozanova, invited lecturer, academy of national economy and public adminstration

Habib Ahmad Noor, Senior Specialist Procurement Risks Department, Procurement Excellence, Adnoc group

Table 2: Multi-Modal Transportation in Dubai

Tamer Zawati, VP of logistics, Golden Scent

Ahmed Gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

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

Chuka Alumona, Senior Director – Head of Supply Chain Gulf & Levant, Logistics Costs Leader IMEA, Procter & Gamble 

tarik adbulaal, Head of global Supply Chain processes, iffco group

Jinal Sheth, Chief Operating Officer, KNOTS

table 4: Driving Diversity and Sustainability

Doaa Al Ghamrawi, head of supply chain & procurement, Mediterranean Oil Services FZCO, Subsidiary of Libya National Oil Company 

mohammed sadiq, project manager, kagool

Closing Remarks by Chairperson

ahmed gobara, head of logistics, talabna.ae

Networking Lunch

End of Summit