The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, will be hosting the 12th GPCA Supply Chain Conference in a virtual format from May 26-27.
The virtual conference is set to take place under the theme ‘Powering a resilient, responsive and agile supply chain’.
The conference will host leading industry speakers from all over the world. Topics of discussion include: the challenges facing global and regional supply chains, the role of sustainability and digitalisation in enabling a successful future, and the lessons learned from the pandemic.
Hamad Abdulrahman Alterkait, chairman at PIC, will deliver a keynote address on how GCC chemical supply chains can prepare for the changing world. This live event will offer delegates an opportunity to attend a series of 40-minute digital supply chain seminars with live demonstrations and case-studies on promising technologies. On day two, May 27, the seminars will be led by speakers from leading technology providers.
Another key feature of the event includes a masterclass on supply chain sustainability, which will cover key areas such as: design and implementation of green supply chains, the role of sustainable investment and formulating an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
Secretary general, Dr Abdulwahab Al Sadoun at GPCA, said: “Robust and agile supply chains played and continue to play an instrumental role in facilitating the world’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic from its onset in March 2020 until this day.
“The timely production, delivery and transportation of PPE, essential medical equipment and more recently – the vaccine – have been possible thanks to the existence of a well-connected global supply chain network and the chemical industry’s efforts to ensure an uninterrupted flow of services and goods.
For more information visit www.gpca.org.ae
