Why attend the GPCA Supply chain conference
With the GCC infrastructure in constant evolution, the supply chain industry is in the process of transformational change.
New ports, terminals, storage facilities, industrial zones, rail networks and intermodal capabilities are forging integrated trade networks within the Arabian Peninsula thus developing flexible import/export trade lane alternative with key global markets.
The GPCA estimates that petrochemical producers in the Arabian Gulf will increase their capacity by 45% over the next four years, reaching 200 million tons by 2018. In 2020, the GCC is projected to be a US$2trn economy, providing nearly one-quarter of the world’s oil supplies as well as increasing quantities of petrochemicals, metals, fertilizers and plastics.
The GCC’s geographical location, and its cultivation of diplomatic and trade links with key Asian and African states, suggest that it is in a strong position to benefit from expected growth in the developing world. GCC states are already developing their trade and investment in these regions and seeking to build stronger links with key economies
Themed “Strengthening the Supply Chain Backbone – Paving the Way Forward for 2020”, the 7th GPCA Supply Chain Conference will offer attendees the opportunity to explore in detail the strategies that the regions governments are implementing and looking to implement in order to improve accessibility to and from the region and to meet the GCC’s economic development goals for 2020.
Supported by leading organizations in the industry and in the region, the 7th GPCA Supply Chain Conference will focus on effective supply chain management strategies that are vital to the petrochemical and chemical companies across the region and provides a platform to facilitate discussion on key industry trends and growth opportunities. The conference will help examine these increasing demands on the supply chain and help determine the direction the industry is heading towards.
The conference will be delivered by renowned industry professionals with speakers including Mohammad Husain – Chairman GPCA Supply Chain Committee and CEO Equate, Dr. Alaa Nassif – CEO Royal Commission at Yanbu and Dirk Van Den Bosch – Vice President Trade & Development DP World.
In addition, the 7th GPCA Supply Chain Conference will cover in-depth sessions on regional ports and dry ports backbone; human resources in 2020 – women in the supply chain; the importance of customer intimacy in the future; project updates on the GCC Rail – Gulf SQAS and dangerous goods transportation; and sustainability and green supply chain. In addition, the conference includes workshops and a visit to DP World.
The conference will be attended by 400+ supply chain and logistic professionals and will provide delegates with knowledge sharing and networking opportunities within the region.