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Strategic Insights:
ProcureTech Summit Agenda

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09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 - 10:10

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

10:05 - 10:25

THE DIGITAL PROCUREMENT REVOLUTION: PLATFORMS, AUTOMATION & THE ROAD AHEAD

  • Trends in digital procurement platforms (eProcurement, SRM, CLM)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for routine tasks
  • Enabling end-to-end procurement visibility through digital workflows
10:25 - 10:45

THE RISE OF BLOCKCHAIN: BUILDING TRANSPARENT, TRUST-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS

  • How smart contracts can automate procurement workflows
  • Use cases for blockchain in traceability and compliance
  • Integrating blockchain with existing ERP systems
10:45 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION | AI-DRIVEN PROCUREMENT: FROM THEORY TO REAL-WORLD TRANSFORMATION

  • Real-world AI applications in sourcing, spend analysis & forecasting
  • Challenges in AI adoption: data quality, change management, and governance
  • Impact of GenAI and machine learning on supplier evaluation
11:30 – 11:50

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE INNOVATION: DRIVING CASH FLOW EFFICIENCY AND RISK REDUCTION

  • Accelerating payment cycles with advanced digital finance platforms to boost liquidity
  • Empowering suppliers through dynamic discounting and flexible financing options
  • Delivering real-time working capital insights to enhance financial resilience and control
11:50 – 12:20

NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:20 – 12:50

FIRE SIDE CHAT | STRATEGIC SUPPLIER RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

  • Real-time supplier risk monitoring tools
  • Mapping geopolitical and operational risks
  • Early warning systems and predictive risk analytics
12:50 – 13:10

LEVERAGING BIG DATA & ADVANCED ANALYTICS FOR SMARTER PROCUREMENT

  • Predictive analytics to anticipate demand, risk, and savings
  • Supplier segmentation and performance analytics
  • Visualization tools and dashboards for actionable insights
13:10 – 13:55

PANEL DISCUSSION | THE ROLE OF LOGISTICS GROWTH IN STRENGTHENING THE MENA SUPPLY CHAIN SECTOR AND ACHIEVING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS ALIGNED WITH VISION 2030 PILLARS

  • Advancing logistics infrastructure to support efficient regional and global trade
  • Driving strategic initiatives under Vision 2030 to boost supply chain innovation and sustainability
  • Building workforce skills and technology adoption to drive competitiveness and economic diversification
13:55 – 14:10

REIMAGINING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: A CATALYST FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION

  • Leveraging digital platforms to improve transparency and efficiency in public procurement
  • Enabling data-driven decision-making and smarter supplier engagement
  • Promoting innovation, sustainability, and local industry growth through procurement policies
14:10 – 15:10

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

15:10 – 15:25

DATA-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN: FROM DEMAND FORECASTING TO STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION

  • Utilizing predictive insights to improve demand planning accuracy
  • Strengthening responsiveness and adaptability across supply chain operations
  • Driving end-to-end efficiency through integrated data visibility and intelligent sourcing
15:25 – 15:40

INTELLIGENT WAREHOUSING: ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION AS THE FUTURE OF FULFILLMENT

  • Enhancing operational agility through warehouse robotics and autonomous systems
  • Optimizing picking, packing, and inventory management with intelligent automation
  • Real-world case studies on ROI and workforce augmentation through robotics
15:40 – 15:55

SMART SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING: DRIVING INVENTORY EFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVANCED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

  • Applying machine learning to synchronize supply schedules with market needs
  • Gaining comprehensive insight into inventory across all storage locations
  • Preventing overstock and understock situations using predictive analytics
15:55 – 16:05

CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF DAY ONE

16:05 – 17:00

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN AWARDS 2025

09:00 - 10:00

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 - 10:05

OPENING NOTE

10:05 - 10:25

CLOUD-ENABLED PROCUREMENT: STREAMLINING OPERATIONS FOR THE DIGITAL ERA

  • Unlocking efficiencies with cloud-native procurement platforms
  • Enabling real-time collaboration with business partners and stakeholders
  • Seamless integration of cloud solutions with finance and logistics systems
10:25 - 10:45

SMART PACKAGING: ENHANCING SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY AND CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT

  • Using IoT-enabled packaging to track product location and condition in real time
  • Providing consumers with interactive experiences through QR codes and NFC technology
  • Improving supply chain security and reducing counterfeiting with tamper-evident and smart seals
10:45 – 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION | PROCUREMENT IN THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY: STRATEGIES FOR COST OPTIMIZATION WITHOUT COMPROMISE

  • Balancing cost savings with supplier quality and long-term relationships
  • Using total cost of ownership (TCO) to guide smarter purchasing decisions
  • Finding hidden costs and value opportunities through better data visibility
11:30 – 11:50

ENHANCING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH DIVERSIFIED AND RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS

  • Building flexible supplier networks to reduce dependency and manage disruptions
  • Strengthening local and regional sourcing to support national priorities and Vision 2030
  • Using data and technology to improve risk management and supply chain responsiveness
11:50 – 12:20

NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:20 – 12:50

FIRE SIDE CHAT | PROCUREMENT’S STRATEGIC ROLE IN ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH AND INNOVATION

  • Procurement as a value driver, not just a cost center
  • Aligning procurement with enterprise strategy
  • Driving digital and ESG transformation agendas
12:50 – 13:10

SUPPLIER COLLABORATION & INNOVATION: THE NEW COMPETITIVE EDGE

  • Transitioning from transactional deals to long-term collaborative partnerships
  • Co-creating value through joint innovation and shared development projects
  • Fostering open communication and accountability across the entire supply network
13:10 – 13:55

PANEL DISCUSSION | SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAINS THROUGH AI AND DIGITAL INNOVATION: TOWARD SAFER, GREENER, AND SMARTER LOGISTICS

  • AI improves route planning, reduces fuel consumption, and enhances delivery accuracy
  • Real-time tracking and data tools increase safety and visibility across logistics operations
  • Smart technologies support sustainable transport and more efficient last-mile delivery
13:55 – 14:15

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT: ALIGNING WITH ESG AND CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

  • Embedding sustainability criteria into sourcing and RFPs
  • Circular procurement models and zero-waste initiatives
  • Balancing cost, compliance, and sustainability in supplier selection
14:15 – 14:30

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR END-TO-END OPTIMIZATION

  • Streamlining route planning and load management to lower costs and prevent delays
  • Using real-time data and analytics to raise delivery reliability
  • Linking TMS with procurement and warehouse functions for cohesive supply chain control
14:30 – 14:45

OPTIMIZING WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS: THE POWER OF MODERN WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

  • Improving storage accuracy and boosting operational efficiency with advanced WMS solutions
  • Automating inventory tracking to cut down errors and speed up processing
  • Connecting WMS with other supply chain tools to create seamless workflows
14:45 – 14:55

CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF SUMMIT

14:55 – 15:55

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

*This is a draft agenda. Timings are subject to change*