Speakers:
Frank Kressman, Director Global Transport Sustainability at P&G

Silke Wolnewitsch, Senior Director, Product Supply Sustainability at P&G

A carbon and cost neutral supply chain is obviously appealing but extremely challenging at the same time. Let us take apart some of the “mainstream solutions” and see how we really can make a difference. We will focus on an area, that most of the companies with physical products have in common: Transportation.

Speaker: Patrick Merlat, CPG, Retail, Home &Lifestyle Industry Senior Director at Dassault Systèmes

Volatility is no longer an exception—it is the operating context. In this new era, enterprises that still rely on linear, siloed models will fall behind.

This keynote challenges leaders to rethink Supply Chain not only as a function to optimize, but as the catalyst for enterprise orchestration. By redesigning how decisions are made, shared, and executed across functions, leaders can turn disruption and required transformation into a competitive advantage.

Through practical scenarios, we will explore how frictionless enterprises are built—and what leaders must do now to make them real.

Take a moment to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships during this Networking Break. This is your opportunity to engage with industry peers, speakers, and thought leaders in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy refreshments while fostering meaningful discussions that can spark new collaborations and insights.

Panelists Include:

• Mustafa Lallo, External Manufacturing Operations Director at Mars

• Gunter Beitinger, SVP Manufacturing at Siemens 

• Erik Sandberg, Strategic Solutions Advisor, RELEX

• Wouter Schaekers, Director Product Supply (Global Innovation, Capability & Sustainability) at P&G

Moderator: Dirk Lembregts, Former CSCO GM Europe, Philips Consumer, M&S

As the world faces a rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, supply chain leaders must rethink how they build and maintain resilience across increasingly fragmented markets. From rising protectionism and shifting trade corridors to energy instability and complex regulatory frameworks, the Benelux region stands at the crossroads of disruption and opportunity.

This panel discussion brings together senior executives from manufacturing, logistics, and technology to explore how supply chains can thrive amid uncertainty. Discussion topics will include strategies for mitigating geopolitical risk, leveraging data and visibility to enhance agility, and balancing global sourcing with nearshoring trends.

Participants will share real-world insights on:

• Reinforcing critical supply networks amid political and logistical fragmentation.

• Building collaboration across borders and industries to ensure continuity.

• Integrating sustainability and resilience as twin priorities for long-term competitiveness.

Join this session to discover how business leaders are shaping the next era of resilient, future-proof supply chains that can adapt, recover, and lead in a divided world.networks,strengthening partnerships, and leveraging technology to build supply chains that can reactfast, operate efficiently, and scale with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Join Rahu Teotia, VP Global Operations & COO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as he shares how one of the world’s largest science and healthcare companies is transforming its operations through digital technologies, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement.

Learn how Thermo Fisher is innovating across its global network to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Enjoy a refreshing break over lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and build new partnerships in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Speaker: Patrick Attallah, Former Chief Data Officer at NXP

In this session, Patrick Attalah, the former Chief Data Officer of NXP shares how a data-driven approach to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) can transform supply chain performance.

Drawing on real-world experience, Patrick will explore how the creation and operationalization of data products enabled better alignment between demand, supply, and business strategy.

Attendees will gain insight into how improved data foundations and analytics significantly increased demand forecasting accuracy, supported faster decision-making, and helped the organization navigate volatility at scale.

Speaker: Mustafa Lallo, External Manufacturing Operations Director at Mars

A leadership roadmap for navigating operating models, strategic decision-making, and organizational risk management in external manufacturing. Exploring the foundation, governance, and digital security of external manufacturing ecosystems.