Training

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT &
SUPPLY CHAIN, MANAGING RISK AND POWERING INNOVATION

Supporting
IPSC Abu Dhabi
2016

The International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC) 2016 in Abu Dhabi was a significant event that brought together professionals and experts in the procurement and supply chain sectors. Below is a summary of the event, including key highlights, keynote speakers, and the advisory board.

Keynote Topics

Keynote Topics:
- Strategic Procurement and Its Impact on Organizational Success
- Innovations in Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management in Global Supply Chains
- Sustainable Procurement Practices
- The Role of Technology in Modern Procurement
Conference Highlights:
- Engaging panel discussions on current trends and challenges in procurement and supply chain management
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and professionals.
- Workshops focusing on skill development and best practices.
- Exhibitions showcasing the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

IPSC Abu Dhabi 2016 Advisory Board

Dr. LeRoy H. Graw

President, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), USA
Dr. Sathya Menon

Executive Director - Academics, Blue Ocean Academy
Navaid Khan

Section Head - Contracts, Saudi Chevron Phillips
Dr. Jasim Al-Ali

Deputy CEO, Dubai Media, Dubai
K. Rajan

Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, ITD Cementation India Limited
Mohamed Ali Habib

Category Management Head, Industrial Services - Procurement & Logistics, Emirates Steel
Khalid Khalifa

Vice President - Procurement, Fertil

Keynote Speakers

John Ellis

Chief Operating Officer, Blue Ocean Academy
Ali Alkahtiri

Director, SC Process Excellence, SABIC
Mohamed Ali Habib

Category Management Head, Emirates Steel
Samer Abdulraheem

Head of Procurement & Logistics, Saudi Gulf Airlines
David McNamara

Director of Logistics, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi
Kurt Warren

Associate Operations Director, Supply & Logistics Department, New York University Abu Dhabi
Michael Stockdale

General Manager, Supply Chain, Al Fasiliyah Group
Brian Barriskill

Planning & Customer Services Director, Al Dahra Agriculture
Tariq Alshaikh

Head of MHL, Engineer’s Office
Leena Parwani

Founder & CEO, iCareinsure
Shailen Shukla

Head, Logistics Division, Jumbo Electronics
Srinivas Rao

Procurement Manager, Qatar Airways
Abhijit Devdhar

Head of Procurement, Centrum General Trading
Dr. Sathya Menon

Executive Director, Academics, Blue Ocean Academy
Lotfy Nashaat Yasin

Supply Chain Executive Manager, Alfanar
Rajesh M. Bhandari

Director, Arihant Education Foundation
Najmul Hussain

Projects Director, Dubai South (Formerly Dubai World Central)