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7/28/25, 3:42 PM Global Trade & Supply Chain Summit to discuss innovating in an era of shocks and shifts
to consider the fallout of tariffs, the reordering of supply-chain networks and insights into how companies
can harness AI to improve procurement, resilience and performance.

Confirmed speakers include Sanjeev Majoo, chief procurement officer at AbbVie; Kristyn Harkins, head
of global supply chain services at Johnson & Johnson; and H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, chief executive of

Etihad Credit Insurance. They will be joined by supply and procurement leaders, trade policymakers and
AI experts from across the globe.

Unlike other forums focused only on trade policy, this summit will provide actionable insight from within
the business community. Discussions will go beyond theory, with case studies from organisations

navigating the new era of protectionism, climate disruption and critical mineral monopolies. Delegates
will explore the fallout of extreme tariffs, the reordering of supply-chain networks and how companies
can harness AI to improve business performance, procurement, security and resilience.

Dr. Laila Faridoon, chief executive of New Economy Academy, said: “The New Economy Academy is
thrilled to sponsor Economist Impact’s Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit, which directly addresses

the new realities of a rapidly changing global economy—the very landscape our programs at the
Academy are designed to navigate. We empower UAE citizens with the skills to succeed in areas like
finance, investment, and entrepreneurship, mirroring the summit's focus on equipping decision-makers
with actionable insights. By fostering financial awareness and future-oriented thinking, we prepare the

next generation of leaders to thrive in the complex world of global trade and contribute to a resilient
future economy. Our support for the event underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge
knowledge and fostering collaboration to address the critical issues facing global trade today.”

Across two days, attendees will:

Discover evidence-based case studies as opposed to hypotheticals and predictions. More than 60

expert case-study speakers will spark vital discussions and deliver practical takeaways.

Network with 80 supply chain and procurement executive speakers from leading organisations.
Analyse the transition from just-in-time models to more complex, resilient supply chains.

Executives will leave with practical strategies to de-risk supply chains, improve procurement and
navigate a fragmented world.

This summit features voices from leading organisations including Mercedes-Benz, Swarovski,

Grupo Bimbo, Essity, Americana Foods and the World Economic Forum.

Additionally, the agenda features extensive networking opportunities and cross-industry sessions to
leverage synergies and encourage cross-sector engagement.

Why attend?

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