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The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: The future of supply chain - what’s next and what’s needed

• The shift to digital and predictive supply chains – leveraging AI, automation, and real-time data
• Regionalisation vs. globalisation – how sourcing strategies are changing in response to risk and cost
• Sustainability and ESG – preparing for new environmental and social expectations in the supply chain

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
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Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, Beaufort

Sarah Robbins, Founder and Researcher, Wise Stipes Consultancy

Prof. Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, Professor, Independent University Bangladesh and University of Texas

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The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: How demand forecasting can help you beat waste

• Tackling overproduction with accurate demand forecasting
• Addressing excess inventory costs by improving forecasting strategies
• Overcoming supply chain inefficiencies with data-driven insights for better sustainability

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
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Antoine A. Pratt, Operations Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, VHC Health

Panos Anastasiou, VP Procurement – Europe & GB, McCain Foods

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SupplyChainTalk: From data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progress

• Driving measurable Scope 3 emission reductions through smarter supply chain data
• Strengthening collaboration across suppliers to enable climate-conscious decisions
• Applying practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
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Sophie Taylor, Head of EMEA Planning, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited

Ben Thornton-Jones, Former Director, Sustainable Supply, Haleon

Jean-Marie Coant, Senior Sustainability Expert, Amfori

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SupplyChainTalk: Digital Product Passports – the catalyst for a new era of digital consumer engagement

• Regulatory updates: regulation goals, progress, timeline and scope
• The broader implications of DPP adoption for both businesses and consumers
• Building an action plan – what should organisations do next?

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
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Gary Moloney, Site Leader & Software Services Technology Centre Manager, OpenText

Samantha Taylor, Founder, The Good Factory

Ville Parkkinen, Director - Product Marketing, OpenText

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SupplyChainTalk: Smart supply chain optimisation - turning trade-offs into payoffs

• Balancing cost, service, and sustainability to unlock new sources of value
• Embedding optimisation across planning, sourcing, and production to drive agility
• Turning data-driven insights into coordinated, scalable action across the supply chain

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
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Lukasz Zieba, Head of Strategy, HyLogic

Daniel Mielke, Head of Supply Chain UK, CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

Dwayne Smith, Senior Product Manager, Business Solutions, Kinaxis

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SupplyChainTalk: How goods movements insights can deliver competitive advantage

• Pinpoint underserved areas and emerging markets and turn pain points into valuable business opportunities
• Analyse patterns in commercial and industrial activity to determine ideal locations for new infrastructure
• Incorporate mobility insights into your site selection and supply chain planning

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
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Kevin Johnson, National Freight & Mobility Data Analytics Lead, RSG - Resource Systems Group, Inc

Elisha Herrmann, Head of Solutions – Business Applications, Amazon Web Services

Nate Veeh, Associate Vice President of Business Development, Altitude by Geotab

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SupplyChainTalk: Proactive leadership for the next generation of supply chain innovators

• Strategies for mentoring and skill-building in emerging supply chain talent
• Leveraging technology and innovation to prepare future leaders
• Cultivating resilience and ethical decision-making in next-gen supply chain professionals

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
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Patrick Strauss, CEO, TomorrowsLeaders.Today

Vlad Gradinariu, Director of Operations, Green Apples Career

Mike Loquercio, Senior Manager Supply Chain Technology, Coca-Cola

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The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Ethical supply chains – ensuring integrity and responsibility, and reporting misconduct

• Using audits, certifications and technology to help verify ethical sourcing
• Identifying and addressing unethical practices – recognising red flags and taking action
• Ensuring secure reporting channels, legal safeguards and support systems

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
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Tom Otley, Director, Sustainability, Oury Clark
Ray Hasan, Third-Party Risk Manager, Vitality
Elisa Gustavo António Simbine, Commercial Director, Belutécnica