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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.

A full list of speakers can be found here.

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

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