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May 21st - 22nd 2024 | Riyadh, KSA

Agenda

Connect, Collaborate, Conquer - Capitalize your Supply Chain

KSA Supply Chain Finance & Digital Transformation Summit

2024 Agenda

Day 1, Tuesday, 21st May 2024

AL LOULOU’A BALLROOM (GROUND FLOOR) 

  • 08:00 - 08:45

    Registration, Networking & Refreshments

  • 08:50 - 09:00

    Welcome Address by the Organizer

Sidh NC

Director,
QnA International

  • 09:00 - 09:25

    Opening Keynote

Economic Overview of Saudi Arabia and the GCC

  • Analysis of GDP growth projections for 2024 and 2025
  • Factors contributing to the resilience of the Saudi Arabian economy
  • Examination of diversification strategies in non-oil sectors

Speaker:

Ismail Radwan

Senior Director for Economics,
Saudi Arabia

  • 09:30 - 09:55

    Keynote by World Bank

Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Economic Landscape: Insights into Economic Trends and Outlook

Speaker:

Hoda Youssef

Lead Economist & Program Leader for GCC Countries,
World Bank

  • 10:00 - 10:25

    Keynote Presentation

Digital Trade KSA: Where are we?

  • The Future of Trade Finance in Saudi Arabia: Trends and Prediction.
  • Fintech Innovations: Bridging the Gap between Banks and Supply Chains.

Speaker:

Osama Bukhari

Chief Executive Officer, Al-Faris International Group, Executive Committee Member Head of the Banking Commission,
ICC Saudi Arabia

  • 10:30 - 11:00

    Networking Coffee Break

  • 11:00 - 11:45

    Panel Session on Geopolitical Factors impacting Supply Chain

Impact of Geopolitical Factors on Supply Chain Finance in Saudi Arabia

  • Navigating tariffs and trade agreements to mitigate financial risks associated with geopolitical trade dynamics
  • Implementing effective hedging strategies to minimize financial exposure
  • Adapting to regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with international regulations and adjusting financial strategies accordingly
  • Developing supply chain resilience through diversification and contingency planning for financial continuity

Panelists:

Abdullah Alkhorayef

Chief Executive Officer,
Alkhorayef Commercial Company

Ahmad AlAlawi

Head of GTRF Origination & Client Advisory,
Saudi Awwal bank (SAB)

Suresh Kumar

Head of Supply Chain - Fashion,
Landmark Group Saudi Arabia

Yasser Aljehani

Head of Supply Chain,
Riyadh Cement Company

Moderator:

Rehan Ahmed

Chief Financial Officer,
Arabio

  • 11:40 - 12:00

    Keynote Presentation by National Water Company

Streamline, Strategize, Succeed: Unlocking Efficiency Through Inventory Optimization

  • Benefits of Efficient Inventory Management.
  • Strategies for Reducing Inventory Costs.
  • Streamlining Operations with Automated Inventory Systems.

Speakers:

Sultan AlDawood

Material Management Director,
National Water Company (NWC)

Murad AlGhamdi

Inventory Planning & Control Manager,
National Water Company (NWC)

  • 12:05 - 12:30

    Dhuhr Prayer & Networking Coffee Break

  • 12:35 - 13:00

    Keynote Presentation

The Role of Finance in Driving Supply Chain Innovation

  • How CFOs can lead digital transformation in supply chain management.
  • Financial strategies for integrating advanced technologies in the supply chain
  • Cost Management and Financial Performance in Supply Chains.

Speaker:

Ahmed Eltohamy

Chief Financial Officer,
Saudi Amad for Airport Services & Transport Support

  • 13:05 - 13:50

    Panel Session on Leadership in Supply Chain

Shaping the future: The visionary leadership edge in supply chain optimization

  • Discussing the pivotal role of leadership in strategic decision making that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
  • Highlighting the impact of technology & innovation-driven leadership on supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
  • Examining how effective leadership ensures compliance with local and international regulations impacting supply chain operations.
  • Discussing leadership initiatives aimed at developing and nurturing talent within the Saudi supply chain sector.

Panelists:

Ayman Allam

General Manager,
Ajlan & Bros Holding

Obaida Al-Saggar

VP of Procurement & Supply Chain,
Saudi Airlines Catering Company (CATRION)

Abdulrahman AlMuaibid

Head of Procurement & Contracts,
Saudi Railway Company

Harris Ali

Chief Financial Officer - GCC Region,
GES Logistics

Moderator:

Rehan Ahmed

Chief Financial Officer,
Arabio

  • 13:55 - 14:00

    Raffle Draw – Trip to Greece

A chance to win 2 night 3 days in Greece

  • 14:15 - 15:15

    5 Star Networking luncheon and close of Day 1

Day 2, Wednesday, 22st May 2024

AL LOULOU’A BALLROOM (GROUND FLOOR)

  • 08:00 - 08:45

    Registration, Networking & Refreshments

  • 08:50 - 08:55

    Opening remarks by the MC

  • 09:00 - 09:20

    Opening Keynote

Strategies for Optimizing Supply Chain Networks

  • Network Design Optimization: Balancing Efficiency and Responsiveness.
  • Leveraging Data Analytics for Network Optimization.
  • Incorporating Lean Principles for Streamlined Operations.

Speaker:

Yasir Taufik

Chief Supply Chain Officer,
Binzagr Company

  • 09:30 - 10:05

    Panel Session on Invoice Financing & Purchase Order Financing

Capital Flow Chronicles: Decoding Invoice Financing & Purchase Order Financing Dynamics in Saudi Supply Chains

  • Unravelling the basics by differentiating between factoring, discounting, and traditional invoice financing.
  • Streamlining and automating invoice financing processes by connecting buyers, suppliers, and financiers digitally.
  • Examining how purchase order financing contributes to optimizing working capital and balancing liquidity needs and supply chain efficiency.
  • Identifying and managing risks associated with purchase order financing and ensuring successful transactions with insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

Panelists:

Ali Awadallh

Group Chief Financial Officer,
Al Jeri Investment Group

Mohammed AlSaab

Chief Financial Officer,
Alpha Star Aviation Services

Deepak Patro

Chief Financial Officer,
Naqel Express

Fady Wahba

Regional Procurement Director - KSA/Kuwait/Bahrain,
Veolia

Moderator:

Khyati Kava

Moderator and
Engagement Consultant

  • 10:10 - 10:30

    Keynote Presentation by Gold Sponsor S&P Global Market Intelligence

Accelerating Growth by Empowering Trade and Supply Chain Finance

  • Trends in International Trade
  • Bridging the Trade Finance Gap - Addressing the Growing Importance of Trade and Supply Chain.
  • Driving Growth and Development - Exploring the Role of Data in Supporting Trade and Supply Chain Finance, as well as Fulfilling Working Capital Requirements.
  • The importance of peer analysis.

Speaker:

Mabel Ng

Executive Director, Product Management, Trade & Supply Chain,
S&P Global Market Intelligence

  • 10:35 - 10:50

    Keynote Presentation

Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management: The First End-to-End Supply Chain Digital Twin in the Oil and Gas Industry

  • Understanding the Concept and Applications of Digital Twins.
  • Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Operational Costs.
  • Tracking and Monitoring Supply Chain Processes in Real-Time.

Speaker:

Saud F Al-Temyatt

Supply Chain Systems Manager,
Saudi Aramco

  • 10:50 - 11:15

    Networking Coffee Break

  • 11:20 - 12:05

    Panel Session on Credit Risk

Credit in Crisis: Unravelling unfunded risk and building supply chain fortitude.

  • Addressing issues related to the availability, accuracy, and utilization of credit data in mitigating unfunded credit risks.
  • Examining how global economic uncertainties pose challenges in managing unfunded credit risks.
  • Leveraging insurance capital and how businesses can strategically transfer unfunded credit risks to insurers.
  • Discussing supplementary insurance strategies, such as excess coverage and specialty policies, to enhance protection against unfunded credit risks.

Panelists:

Mohamed Helal

Group Chief Financial Officer,
Al Watania for Industries (WFI)

Izhar Khan

Chief Financial Officer,
Group Five Pipe Saudi Company

Daniyal Khan

Fnance Director,
Ebrahim M.Almana & Bros. Co.

Moderator:

Khyati Kava

Moderator and
Engagement Consultant

  • 12:10 - 12:40

    Dhuhr Prayer & Networking Coffee Break

  • 12:45 - 13:05

    Round Table 1

Resilience and Business Continuity in Supply Chain

  • 13:10 - 13:30

    Round Table 2

Sustainabilty in Supply Chain Finance

  • 13:35 - 13:40

    Raffle Draw – Trip to Greece

A chance to win 2 night 3 days in Greece

  • 13:45 - 13:50

    Closing Remarks by MC

Khyati Kava

Moderator and
Engagement Consultant

  • 13:50 - 15:30

    5 Star Network Luncheon and Close of Summit

Merger Announcement

KSA Supply Chain Finance & Digital Transformation Summit merges with the Saudi Trade Finance Summit

The KSA Supply Chain Finance & Digital Transformation Summit will now merge with the larger Saudi Trade Finance Summit. This integration will bring together the expertise and insights from both events, creating a comprehensive platform for discussing and addressing the interconnected challenges and opportunities in trade, trade finance, and supply chain management/finance.

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