• February 24 Thursday
  • Venue: Le Méridien New Delhi, Windsor Place, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India
  • 400+ Organizations
  • 1000+ Delegates - Procurement & Supply Chain Professionals
  • 30+ International Speakers
    & Thought Leaders
  • 12000+ Google Reviews

About

Blue Ocean Corporation

Founded in 1998, Blue Ocean Corporation is a leading name in the training, consulting, and conference arenas, with a strong presence in 18+ countries. With over 25 international awards and 200,000+ global alumni, Blue Ocean successfully continues the journey to becoming the global leader in the realm.

Blue Ocean Conferences which is one of the key verticals of the organization is the proud host of a series of international conferences, seminars, and workshops, in the UAE and other GCC nations. Blue Ocean Conferences has garnered wide appreciation for organizing smart and impactful events like the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC), International Human Resource Conference (IHRC), and Blue Ocean Women’s Leadership Development (BOWLD), which provide an excellent base for the union of strong leadership and the nurturing of new developmental ideas.

India is becoming a global talent powerhouse

At the junction of technology and human potential, India is redefining the future of work. With a rapidly growing digital workforce, India is now the:

Global Hub for Digital Talent

From AI-driven workplaces to skill-first economies, India is laying the foundation for a future where organizations

CONNECT, INNOVATE & RESKILL

This conference is designed to make India not just a talent market, but the centre of gravity for the future of work and human capital innovation.

Breaking the Old Model for the Good!

Trade can no longer rely on speed and cost alone.

Today’s Supply Chains must Absorb Shocks,
Adapt Fast, and Operate Responsibly.

Egypt Embraces This Transformation by:

  • Strengthening multi-modal infrastructure
  • Pushing for end-to-end transparency
  • Integrating ESG standards across supply ecosystems

This Conference Closely Aligns with Egypt’s National Mission To Become A Global Hub of Sustainable, Intelligent, and Future-Ready Trade.

Ignite. Innovate. Inspire

The International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference will bring together over 1000 delegates who care deeply about the future of how World Trades, Connects, and Grows. As we meet in Cairo, we bring with us different journeys, different experiences, and different points of view, because we believe the same thing: the future of supply chains won’t be inherited. It has to be built intentionally, and together.

IPSC sets the stage for honest conversations. The kind that go beyond processes and performance and get into exploring facts like how we adapt, collaborate, and create systems that can bend without breaking.

Looking outward from Egypt, there’s one message we hope echoes beyond this event:

The future of trade isn’t somewhere far away. It’s starting right here, with all of us, with this moment, and with the courage to think bigger, act wiser, and move forward.

Why Attend IPSC?

Engaging
Panel Discussions

Women and Youth in Supply Chains: The Workforce That Will Power Egypt’s Growth

Identifying barriers to entry for women and youth in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and trade.

Supporting youth-led and women-owned logistics startups and SMEs through digital platforms and funding access.

Smart Logistics Cities: Building Egypt’s Next Growth Poles

Designing logistics cities with multimodal transport, energy-efficient buildings, and proximity to production clusters.

Embedding IoT, digital twins, and real-time cargo management systems into urban logistics zones.

Dry Ports, Smart Hubs and Inland Logistics: Egypt’s Silent Supply Chain Revolution

Egypt’s strategy to reduce import dependency and become a base for regional pharmaceutical production.

Building resilient supply networks to serve Africa and MENA during future pandemics and emergencies.

Pharma and Medical Supply Chains: Turning Egypt into a Regional Health Security Hub

Linking Upper Egypt, Delta, and industrial zones to coastal ports via road, rail, and dry port networks.

Smart hubs as alternatives to overburdened seaports and solutions to streamline cross-border flow.

Enriching Keynotes

The Rise of Egypt as a Tier-One Supply Chain Powerhouse:

Beyond the Canal

• Leveraging Egypt’s location to anchor Europe-Africa-MENA corridors.

• Combining hard infrastructure with trade facilitation reforms to attract investment.

• Positioning Egypt as a viable alternative to Asia for time-sensitive manufacturing and fulfillment.

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Feeding the Future:

Egypt’s Agri-Supply Chain Revolution

• Infrastructure and irrigation projects designed for export-oriented agriculture.

• Reducing waste and enhancing quality with modern storage, transport, and traceability tools.

• Digitizing farm-to-port operations using sensors, satellite monitoring, and AI-enabled forecasting.

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Suez Industrial Renaissance:

Building the World's Most Strategic Supply Chain Cluster

• Bringing together logistics, manufacturing, and services under a unified investment umbrella.

• Establishing the Suez hub as a center for hydrogen, ammonia, and zero-emission logistics. .

• Creating ecosystems that attract foreign investment while developing local capabilities.

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Egypt 2030:

The National Supply Chain Blueprint for Competitiveness and Resilience

• Linking logistics reforms with Egypt’s broader economic, environmental, and social goals.

• Simplifying trade processes, zoning laws, and investment requirements.

• Strengthening institutions, inter-ministerial coordination, and human capital pipelines.

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NAFEZA and More:

Creating a Seamless Digital Trade Ecosystem in Egypt

• Exploring about the possibilities of scaling NAFEZA and ACI systems to all ports and land borders.

• Ensuring Egypt’s trade systems connect with international databases, standards, and partners.

• Using AI and blockchain to improve cargo profiling, compliance monitoring, and fraud reduction.

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Speakers

IPSC Egypt 2025 Speakers Line-Up

Usama Salama

Director Of Supply Chain, The British University in Egypt

Dr. Sathya Menon

Group CEO, Blue Ocean Corporation Vice Chairman, CILT UAE Chapter

Abdul Azeez

Group Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation

Grant Swanepoel

Regional Lead, Global Channels & Alliances, EMEA ASCM

Shamel ElKhodary

Group Supply Chain Director, Giza Systems

Amr HELAL

Supply Chain Director, Arab Steel Fabrication - El Sewedy Industries

Omneya Sarhan

Head of Supply Chain Management, Siemens SAE

Dr. Sama Gad

International Business Logistics (IBL)
Journal Editor In Chief Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

Marwa Saied

Head of Supply Chain - EG Acino

Eman Nageib

Projects General Manager, Talaat Moustafa Group Holding

Amira Dawood

Program Manager – Egypt & North Africa, General Motors Egypt

Mohamed Nabil

Executive Vice President & Head of Supply Chain and Procurement, Madkour Group

Mina Habib

General Manager of Supply Chains, Central Bank of Egypt

Hend Adel

Senior Faculty, Blue Ocean Corporation

Mozzamil Z Aissa

Program Director, Blue Ocean Corporation

Dr.Ahmed Badawi

Senior Faculty, Blue Ocean Corporation

Hazem Almomani

Faculty, Supply Chain & Procurement, Blue Ocean Corporation

Lama Atoui

Asst. Program Director, Blue Ocean Corporation

Salma Kanaan

Senior Faculty, Blue Ocean Corporation

Dr. Mohamed Amin Samy

Supply Chain Director

Eng. Mostafa Elsafty

CO & General Manager, Safty Group

Mohamed Zein

Chief Operating Officer, Teradix

Who will Attend the Event?

The International Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2025

Honoring Those Leading the Way!

The IPSC Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of procurement and supply chain with bold ideas, relentless dedication, and measurable impact. From visionary strategies to ground-level execution, each awardee represents the spirit of progress that moves trade forward.

Individual Categories

  • Supply Chain Excellence Leader
  • Digital Transformation Leader
  • Outstanding Procurement Professional
  • Supply Chain Innovator
  • Supply Chain Resilience Champion
  • Green Supply Chain Advocate
  • Emerging Leader in Procurement
  • Procurement Transformation Leader
  • Woman Leader in Logistics
  • Shipping & Maritime Leader

Corporate Categories

  • Excellence in Tech Innovation in Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Circular Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Procurement
  • Excellence in Logistics
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Innovation
  • Excellence in Community-based Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Resilience
  • Excellence in Talent Management

Past Events

IHRC - Dive into the Transformation of the Future of Work with HR Metaverse

Blue Ocean Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships
Relive the Smashing Success of our Expertise in Sports Event Organization

Previous Partners

Abdulrahman AlMuaibid

Head of Procurement & Contracts
Saudi Railway Company
Former Procurement Compliance & Excellence Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA

Former Contract Advisor at Aramco

Abdulrahman AlMuaibid is a senior leader in procurement and contracts management, currently serving as the Head of Procurement & Contracts at the Saudi Railway Company. With a robust background in procurement excellence, he previously held the role of Procurement Compliance & Excellence Manager at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU).

With over 12+ years of diverse experience, his leadership is instrumental in enhancing procurement processes, managing stakeholder engagements, and ensuring compliance across procurement functions. Abdulrahman has successfully driven cross-functional improvements, optimized contract utilization, and strengthened procurement strategies in alignment with business priorities. His expertise lies in guiding teams through complex procurement landscapes, ensuring efficiency, and fostering continuous improvement.

Abdulrahman holds numerous certifications like the Certificate in Business Excellence from Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College (MBSC), Executive Excellence in Leadership Excellence from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) etc. He completed his Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He also has a Master’s Certificate from the George Washington University.