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Date of meeting: Saturday 30 October 2021 Time of meeting: 18:00 – 20:00 UAE Time / 3pm – 5pm UK Time Venue: Zoom Meeting Theme: The Next Generation of Talent in Logistics and Supply Chains: Readiness and Opportunities
Are you looking to get into a logistics career?
You want to advance in your current position, or have you decided to make the switch from a totally different industry? UAE's logistics sector, a multi-billion dollar industry making up 13% of UAE'S GDP is expected to increase from strength to strength with governments across the GCC continuing to focus on development of Logistics infrastructure opening up opportunities. Our CILT UAE, Next Generation explores in depth into what it takes to confront the new Logistics and Supply Chain Market, opportunities for Career advancements and the skills gap that ensues. A line up of thought leaders and subject matter experts will share insights to aspiring and senior professionals within the logistics and supply chain industry. AGENDA | 18:00 TO 18:10 (UAE)
15:00 TO 15:10 (UK) | Welcome to CILT (UAE) CILT Membership & Benefits | Dr Ben Bvepfepfe FCILT FCIPS Chair CILT (UAE) Academic Program Chair (L&SCM) Higher Colleges of Technology (UAE) | | 18:10 to 18:20 (UAE)
15:10 - 15:20 (UK) | Introduction to Heriot-Watt and strategic relationships with Professional Institutes | Prof. Paul Hopkinson Associate head of Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University - Dubai, | | 18: 20 to 18:45 (UAE)
15:20 to 15:45 (UK) | Talent in logistics - Bridging the gap | Dr Shereen Nassar CMILT Chair of the Next Generation Committee - CILT UAE. Global Director of Logistics Studies, Heriot-Watt University. | | 18.45 To 19.15 (UAE)
15:45 - 16:15 (UK) | Work ecosystem: Normalizing the "new normal" | Dr Tarek Kandil International trainer and Consultant - KPMG | | 19.15 to 19.45 (UAE)
16:15 to 16:45 (UK) | Qualities and Skills for successful Logistics Professionals | Mr Ahmad A Ghannoum CSCP FCILT Partner - Meirc Training and Consulting | | 19.45 to 19.55 (UAE)
16:45 to 16:55 (UK) | Q & A Closing Remarks | Dr Shereen Nassar | | 19.55 to 20.00 (UAE)
16:55 to 17:00 (UK) | VOT | Mr Ahmed Al Memari CMILT (CILT UAE) | CILT UAE Contacts: Dr. Ben Bvepfepfe FCILT FCIPS (CILT UAE Chair) bbvepfepfe@hct.ac.ae : Dr. Sathya Menon FCILT FCIPS (CILT UAE Vice-Chair) menon@blueoceanacademy.com |