Dr. Alia Alkaabi
TRANSCO
Director Supply Chain Management
Implementing AI and Data Analytics to Optimize Demand Forecasting
Emmanuel Augustin
Dubai Airports
Vice President Supply Management
AI vs Human intelligence: The Future of decision-making in Procurement & Supply chain
- Will AI replace PS professional, or will it elevate their roles?
- Balancing Automation with Human in supply chain negotiations
- Ethical concerns: Bias, transparency, and accountability in AI driven procurement.
Zyad Khan
Dubai World Trade Centre
Associate Director - Procurement and Contracts
Maximizing the Benefits of Localization for Enhanced Supply Chain Performance
- Leveraging local sourcing and production strategies to reduce lead times and costs in the supply chain.
- Enhancing supply chain resilience by integrating local suppliers and distribution networks.
- Optimizing inventory management through localization to meet regional demand more effectively.
- Aligning supply chain strategies with local market dynamics to improve responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
Abhijoy Dasgupta
Savola Foods Company
Product Supply Director (Operations and Supply Chain)
Adapting to Geopolitical Dynamics to Strengthen and Optimize Supply Chains
- Assessing geopolitical risks and their potential impact on global supply chain operations.
- Identifying opportunities to diversify sourcing and reduce dependency on high-risk regions.
- Leveraging strategic partnerships to enhance supply chain resilience and adaptability.
- Pro-actively addressing trade barriers and regulatory changes to ensure seamless operations.
Jill Masters
Merck Group
Head of Supply Chain Middle East and Africa, Russia, CIS & Turkey
From Invisible to Indispensable: The Future of Supply Chain Leadership
- Beyond Technical Skills: Why soft skills, adaptability, and leadership visibility are just as critical as operational excellence.
- Psychological Safety as a Performance Driver: Creating an environment where employees feel safe to contribute, innovate, and grow—leading to stronger engagement and retention.
- Coaching for Growth: How leaders can embed coaching into daily operations, using mentorship and feedback to unlock their team's potential.
- Visibility is Your Responsibility: Why leaders and supply chain professionals must brand themselves to gain influence, attract talent, and showcase their team's impact.
The Pronovea Middle East Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2025 is set to be a premier event that will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries from around the world. This summit offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices that are transforming the future of supply chain management and logistics. Over the course of two days in Abu Dhabi, attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend expert-led sessions, and participate in dynamic panel debates. This event will cover a broad range of topics, from AI-driven solutions and automation to sustainability and geopolitical challenges in the global supply chain. In addition to the knowledge-sharing sessions, the summit will provide ample opportunities for networking with key players in the industry, fostering valuable connections and collaborations that will help shape the future of the supply chain sector. We invite you to join us for this exciting event, where innovation, strategy, and leadership will converge to shape the next chapter of supply chain and logistics excellence.