Event Details

Join members of BCC AD and BBG Dubai for a panel discussion in collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS). 

In a session moderated by Sam Achampong, General Manager of CIPS, we will hear insights from expert industry representatives on the timely topic of 'The Effect of Procurement & Supply Chain in a Diversified Economy: Navigating the New Normal.'

The panel discussion will be with representatives of the logistics, procurement and supply industries to discuss the impact of the global pandemic and other recent world events on these industries.

There will be opportunity for audience input, with the following topics posed to the panel:
* How are countries in the region diversifying their economies to deal with new economic realities?
* What is the role of procurement in these initiatives?
* How can supply chain disruptions be mitigated?
* What part does technology play in providing sustainable solutions?
* How can industry plan for the next 'black swan' event?

Speakers:

General Manager of Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Sam Achampong (Moderator)

Principle Director Middle East of Accenture, Chair of Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Wael Safwat

Supply Management Director of Department of Tourism & Culture Abu Dhabi, Waleed Saeed Al Saeedi

Director of Procurement & Contracts of Expo 2020 Dubai, Adam Bektic

Group Procurement Manager of Al Masaood LLC, Sofiya Poland

Procurement Director of DAS Holding, Christopher Bentley

Manager of Procurement and Contracts of Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, Sulaiman Abdulla

General Manager of Kerry Project Logistics Middle East LLC, Tina Benjamin-Lea

Fee includes canapes and two house beverages.

Important Reminder:
Green Al Hosn App is required to attend Abu Dhabi events. Un-vaccinated attendees must show a negative PCR result within 48 hours of the event. Please ensure you are compliant with these regulations in order to attend. We appreciate your understanding.

 All colleagues of BBG company members, other than named members, benefit from member rates for events by emailing booking@bbgdxb.com. Named members register online as usual. This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payment is received.

Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Tuesday 7 June, after which “no show fees” will apply.

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