• What are the real impacts of the global food crisis, and how can we tackle them head-on?
• Learn how leading food-producing countries are stepping up to reshape value chains beyond mere profit.
• Explore innovative strategies for rebuilding infrastructure in disrupted communities and making a lasting impact.

• Can innovative technologies be the key to ensuring global food security?
• How are shifting climate patterns affecting our food production? Exploring the real impacts and the adaptive strategies being employed globally.
• Decoding the successful partnerships that are making a difference in securing food supplies and what we can learn from these collaborations.

Moderator -

SeifAllah Rabie, Partner, UAE Managing Partner, LOGIC Consulting

Panelists -

• Suresh Vaidyanathan, CEO, Abu Dhabi Food Hub
• Rizwan Ahmed, Executive Director, IFFCO Group
• Kenneth Dcosta, Managing Director, Barakat
• Dr. Darius Ngo, Deputy Head of Solution CoE Centre, Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan) and Senior Vice President - Digital Enterprise Solution (DES) Business Division, Yokogawa Middle East & Africa

• Boosting SME access to funding, including grants, loans, and venture capital
• Where does the future lie? Exploring investment opportunities and market entry strategies.
• Fostering innovation and market expansion with opportunities for SMEs to innovate and expand

Panelists-

• Tom Harvey, Commercial General Manager, Spinneys
• F&B start up from the UAE

Live Polling

• Is the GCC F&B market more competitive or collaborative? Analyze the dynamics and see where opportunities lie.
• Discover how regional players can work together for mutual benefit in a highly competitive landscape.
• Discuss strategies for navigating the unique market conditions in the GCC and turning challenges into opportunities.

Moderator - 

A.Alexander van ’t Riet, Partner, LeNoble Management Consultancy

Panelists - 

• • Almarai (Speaker name awaited)
  • Vidya Shah, Chief Commercial Officer, Abu Dhabi Food Hub
  • Andres Ponce Olias, Managing Director, Tilda
  • Fethi Khiari, CEO, United Foods Company
  • Igor Marti, Vice President & General Manager - Halal Business Unit, BRF

• • How can sustainable packaging and circular economy practices redefine the industry?
  • How are EPR and circular economy models driving the shift towards sustainable packaging and waste reduction in the F&B sector?
  • Understanding the local economic contributions of sustainable practices and their broader implications.
  • Success stories from the F&B industry that showcase the tangible benefits of integrating EPR, circularity, and sustainable packaging into business operations.

Moderator -

Aruna Narayanan, Founder and Chief Impact Enabler, Real Impact Solutions

Panelists -

• Jerome VIRICEL, General Manager RECAPP, VEOLIA MIDDLE EAST
• Sergei Kiselev, Head of R&D, Al Ain Farms
• Alan Smith, CEO, Agthia

• Is technology truly revolutionizing supply chains, or is it just a trend? What are the profound changes driven by tech advancements
• Exploring insights into the latest market trends that are reshaping the F&B landscape.
• Case studies of the most efficient and responsive supply chain models that are setting new standards.

Moderator -
Ryan Harmon, Editor, Logistics Middle East
Panelists -

• • Melahat Yildirim, Director - Procurement, IFFCO
  • Nadir Saigol, CEO, Saigol & Gulf SMITHS
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Live Polling