10-11 September 2019 Intercontinental Festival City,

manufacturingtrade.com

Summit Agenda

Day 1 - 10th September 2019

07:30 - 08:50 REGISTRATION & VISIT TO FUTURE MANUFACTURING LOUNGE

08:50 - 09:00

MC OPENS

09:00 - 09:05

Opening Address

Saed Al Awadi, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Exports

09:05 - 09:10

Welcome Address

H.E. Eng. Osama Amir Fadhel, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Industrial Affairs, Ministry of Energy & Industry

09:10 - 09:25

REWARDING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING – DUBAI EXPORTS, GREEN INDUSTRIAL AWARDS

09:25 - 09:45

Dubai Industry Performance Based on the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 Plan & its Main KPIs

Mohammed Ali AlKamali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Exports

09:45 - 10:25

Panel Discussion: Dubai by 2030-A Global Platform for Knowledge-Based, Sustainable & Innovative Industries

Overview of major contributing factors that will help transform the future of manufacturing in Dubai GROWTH ENGINE: SMEs represent 95% of the economy – strategies to help Dubai benefit INNOVATION BASED: People represent the heart of any business operation – understanding the importance of a high-skilled workforce to enable socially responsible, sustainable & efficient manufacturing HOME FOR GLOBAL BUSINESSES: How can industries capitalize on the Dubai’s strategic location and business-friendly regulations?

Dr. Zain Tahboub, Chief Advisor, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects Khalifa Al Neyadi, Manager - Maritime Sector Strategy Department, Dubai Maritime City Authority Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Managing Director, Dubai Science Park Muhammad Ibrahim Ishaq, Director, Property & Sales Management, Dubai Maritime City Saud Abu Alshawareb, Managing Director, Dubai Industrial City

10:25 - 10:45

The Dubai Silk Road Strategy: Cementing Dubai’s Status as the Strategic Link to Global Trade

Connecting the world – 80+ international shipping ports operated by Dubai, largest international airport connecting 200+ cities, 1 billion+ passengers travelling through the airport in the next 10 years Overview of the 50-Year Charter & boosting sea, air freight while enhancing logistical integration Enriching trade ties between free zones & other emirates Augmenting the strategic & operational connection of logistics services between Dubai’s port terminals, airports and free zones both locally & across the world

Ahmad Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones - UAE Region, DP World

10:45 - 11:05

Globalization Roadmap for a UAE Manufacturer

The evolution of Strata and its futuristic vision for the aerospace sector in the UAE Building the next generation of leaders in the aerospace sector Strata's investment in R&D technologies to boost the company’s competitiveness in the aerospace sector

Ismail Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer, Strata Manufacturing

11:05 - 11:35 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & VISIT TO MANUFACTURING LOUNGE

11:35 - 12:15

Panel Discussion: Exploring the Future of Advanced Manufacturing & Production

Digital Twin Technology – overview of use cases & establishing its importance for the future of manufacturing in the region Automated Production – With the evolution of AI, machine learning and robotics, factories are changing the way they operate and perform. What process innovation strategies are best to apply AI successfully? Why are manufacturing industries adopting 3D printing at a faster pace? Connected & intelligent smart factories – how does it impact productivity, profitability & predictability?

Bernhard Randerath, Vice President Design, Engineering and Innovation, Etihad Airways Engineering Dr. Majida Al Azazi, Chief Executive Officer, Sandstorm Motorvehicles Manufacturing LLC Hassan Al-Hazeem, Managing Director, Intercoil International Group Dr. Magdy Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer, LIFEPharma fze Mansoor Janahi, Chief Executive Officer, Sanad Aerotech - Mubadala Development Company Michael Walsh, Global Business Process Manager - Quality, Ball Packaging Musa Souri, Chief Executive Officer, Union Iron & Steel

12:15 - 12:35

Cloud ERP – The Enabler to Unlocking the Power of AI and IOT

Cloud ERP as the essential foundation of success and growth Demonstration of the very latest in AI for Manufacturing Understanding why industry specific ERP is the best decision your business

Paul Flannery, Vice President, International Channels, Epicor

12:35 - 12:55

The UAE Federal Export Credit Company Provides a Roadmap to Local Manufacturers in Expanding to the Global Market – An ECI Perspective

Understanding the role of an export credit agency and the valuable contribution to the manufacturing sector in accordance with UAE Vision 2021 Healthy International business growth, competitiveness and export costs control are key to support local manufacturers potential of expanding into the global arena and help them with international trade fluctuations What are the underlying challenges and solutions to support global trade and promoting exports in the UAE?

Massimo Falcioni, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Credit Insurance

12:55 - 13:15

Warehouse Automation and Artificial Intelligence

AI seems to be seizing minds of the contemporary business owners However, steps to AI are paved through general production automation Warehouse automation is essential in preparation of the enterprise for the leap in to the future

Andrey Kras, Account Manager, Daifuku

13:15 - 13:35

Does Industry 4.0 Represent a Great Promise or Potential Peril?

Improving stakeholder engagement & customer experience with industry 4.0 – will it work for your business?

Mansoor Sarwar, Director Technical Services - Middle East, Sage

13:35 - 14:15

Panel Discussion: E-commerce Transforming the Future of Logistics

With mobile shopping showing an ever increase in online revenue, E-commerce explosion has led to disruption in the logistics sector. How has the logistics sector embraced this transformation? Rising consumer expectations and demand for swift delivery is impending in this industry. Is the E-commerce channel revamping logistics business? What are the challenges and opportunities for e-commerce logistics in UAE and how it’s affecting trade?

Anish Garg, Head of Operations, Fetchr Ankit Gupta, Senior Director – Supply Chain Management - GCC, Adidas Bobby Clark, Head of Logistics, Home Centre - Landmark Group Hatem Tantawy, Business Development Manager, Honeywell Krishna Moorthy, Head of Logistics, PAN Emirates Home Furnishings Marcus Berg, Director Product Development - Logistics District, Dubai South Vikas Jain, VP - Logistics Operations, Noon.com

14:15 - 14:25

Digital Transformation to Smart Factory

Journey through Digital Transformation Introducing production performance monitoring to collect accurate real time data Choosing your next options: from production planning to energy optimization, quality control to maintenance Achieving the holy grail of increased efficiency and delivering rapid ROI

Andrzej Jarosz, Chief Executive Officer, ANT Sp. z o.o.

14:25 - 14:35 MC CLOSES

14:35 - 15:35 NETWORKING LUNCH

Day 2 - 11th September 2019

08:00 - 09:00 NETWORKING & MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:10

MC OPENS

09:10 - 09:30

Bringing the Automotive Industry to the Middle East

Smart factories playing a central role in manufacturing – what does the future hold? Exposing youth to R&D and smart manufacturing to pique interest in this sector

Ralph Debbas, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, W Motors

09:30 - 09:50

Ball Corporation - Continuous Improvement with Digital Transformation

Lean Manufacturing and MES The benefits – What has been achieved The future – Ongoing initiatives

Michael Walsh, Global Business Process Manager - Quality, Ball Packaging

09:50 - 10:10

Digital Transformation: The Two Citadels of Manufacturing Metamorphosis at Mahindra Auto

How digital transformation is enabling manufacturers to reduce new product development cycle time Exploring how digital transformation is enabling delightful product delivery from sales planning through supply chain and manufacturing to the end consumer

Namrita Mahindro, Senior General Manager - Digital Transformation & Innovation, Mahindra Group

10:10 - 10:55

Panel Discussion: The Evolution of Operational Excellence & Lean Strategies

Exploring the adoption of OpEx & lean strategies – do they make sense for all manufacturing facilities? Is operational excellence essential to business transformation? Can technology help with re-engineering existing business processes to maximize efficiency? Driving business excellence with the alignment of people, process & technology at your manufacturing facility

Amitava Giri, Head - Group Quality & Business Excellence, Emirates National Oil Company Dr. Hanaa Gomaa, Head of Supply Chain (CSL) of Gulf, MENA Growth Markets and Pakistan, Mondelez International Jelena Agbaba, Head of Quality Assurance & Product Development, Al Rawabi Dairy Company Silvana Zaki, Head - Supply Chain, Operations & Quality MEA, Johnson & Johnson Wael Nehme, Vice President of Supply Chain & Projects, Dubai Refreshments Walaa Maher, General Manager – Supply Chain, RAK Ceramics

10:55 - 11:15

Exploring the Capability of Localized Electronics Manufacturing – Now & the Future

Raising local electronics manufacturing knowledge/capabilities through attracting local talents, developing them and keeping their skills to latest technological trends by following cutting-edge training & processes Exploring existing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, tools and equipment’s and complementing them with latest technologies such as 3D Printing and other Industrial 4.0 Leading example of existing companies with local capabilities in electronics manufacturing, historical overview and a roadmap to the future

Eng. Ziad AlMusallam, EVP - Engineering & Operations, Advanced Electronics Company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries

11:15 - 11:50 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & VISIT TO MANUFACTURING LOUNGE

11:50 - 12:10

Blockchain and IIoT Delivering Business Value for the Manufacturing Sector

How innovative network technologies enable IIoT application for productivity gains and cost reduction and breakthrough manufacturing performance? How blockchain enables faster, more efficient work flows from order to delivery and beyond? Unique opportunities and new business models arising from the combination of blockchain and real world data via integration of IIoT sensors Outlook and current barriers for application of blockchain and IIoT technology

Jens Schmidt, Global Technology Director, The Dow Chemical Company - Germany

12:10 - 12:55

Panel Discussion: The Relative Impact of Credit & Trade Finance on the Manufacturing Sector

Helping manufacturers expand their market outreach & enhancing the product mix – exploring the role that Trade Financing plays Understanding the impact that Finance and Credit will have on SMEs? Are there special financing solutions / programs for SME companies in the region to support their Trading & Manufacturing activities? Quantifying the financing gap in the regional manufacturing sector – how to go about addressing them? Supporting the Manufacturing Sector and the integration in Global Value Chains - what role for Islamic Finance Solutions?

Arif Mohamed Al Alawi, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Cultiv8 Basel Al Hussein, Branch Manager – Dubai, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Gavin Basma-Kwas, Investment Director, Beehive Majed Julfar, Director - Trade Credit Insurance & Export Financing, Etihad Credit Insurance Thiagarajan Venkatesan, SVP, Head of Trade Operations, First Bank

12:55 - 13:15

Achieving Operational Excellence Together with World Class Suppliers

Achieving a competitive edge through supplier engagement in the product design and development Facilitating a business transformation, by developing an integrated management system Minimize the Risk and the Total cost of ownership, through advanced product quality planning Aiming for business excellence, supported by an employee-centric and customer- centric culture

Thomas Tengström, Quality Director, NIMR Automotive

13:15 - 14:00

Panel Discussion: The Future Manufacturing Workforce - Nurturing & Engaging Local Talent

Youth development & skill building – is manufacturing & engineering being given the significance it deserves in our schools? Bridging the immediate skill gap – can creative recruiting help? Is there a workforce management strategy in place? Placing emphasis on succession planning for business continuity From ‘gloomy factory floors’ to bright & automated production facilities – how changing regional stereotypes is crucial to development of the industry

Bader Dagher, HR Business Partner, Nestlé Euan Hosie, HR Country Head - GCC, GSK Ghada Ezzeldin, HR Director, Product Supply - India & MEA, Procter & Gamble Krishna Raj, General Manager & Head CIS Operations – MENA, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Prof. Christopher Abraham, CEO & Head - Dubai Campus, S P Jain School of Global Management Samir Mardini, Chief Human Resources Officer, Julphar - Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries

14:00 - 14:10 MC CLOSES

14:10 - 15:10 NETWORKING LUNCH

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