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Join us at the SCM Leaders Forum – hosted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble – for a transformative two-days designed for senior operations, supply-chain and sustainability executives.
In a world where disruption is the new normal, this forum brings together global leaders to tackle the twin imperatives of agility and responsibility. You’ll explore how to convert risk into advantage by embedding sustainability, digital intelligence and end-to-end visibility into your operational backbone.
Whether you’re tasked with manufacturing excellence, supply-chain resilience, or sustainability strategy — this forum is built to accelerate your thinking and your impact.
Expert Speakers & Panelists Include
In Keynotes, interactive Panel Debates and Group Discussions, our world-class speakers will share their knowledge, experience and insights.
Day One - February 25th, 2026
14:30 - 15:00
Registrations & welcome to P&G
Welcome coffee, introductions and agenda overview with Dan Phillips from Industry IoT (organisers).
15:00 - 15:45
Opening Keynote & Group Discussion with P&G: Open Innovation in Operations: P&G’s Approach to Collaborative Excellence
Discover how P&G is reimagining operations through open innovation. In this keynote, P&G will share how partnerships with suppliers, technology providers, startups, and academia are driving breakthroughs in manufacturing, digital transformation, and supply chain performance—unlocking new levels of speed, agility, and impact.
16:00 - 16:45
Presentation & group discussion with McKinsey: Agentic AI Unpacked: How Autonomous Intelligence Changes Supply Chain Strategy
Speaker: Jürgen Rachor, Senior Expert & Associate Partner in Operations
Agentic AI is rapidly gaining attention as the next evolution beyond traditional and generative AI, promising more autonomous, goal-driven decision-making across complex environments such as supply chains.
On Day 1 of the conference, McKinsey examines what agentic AI actually means in practice, how it builds on existing AI capabilities, and how it differs from prior approaches. Rather than focusing on a single use case or implementation path, the session highlights key concepts, architectural implications, and organizational considerations – helping leaders understand the role of agentic AI in shaping future supply chain planning and operations.
17:00 - 18:30
Guided tour of the P&G Innovation Center
Step inside P&G’s Brussels Innovation Center, one of the company’s largest global hubs for research, development, and supply chain innovation.
Participants will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how breakthrough technologies, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable practices are shaping the future of consumer goods. The guided tour will showcase state-of-the-art labs, collaborative spaces, and pilot production facilities, offering a rare opportunity to see how P&G translates science and innovation into products and supply chains that serve millions of households worldwide.
19:30 - 21:30
Networking Dinner
Details coming soon…
Day One - February 25th, 2026
8:30 - 09:00
Welcome & Introductions
Welcome coffee, introductions and agenda overview with Dan Phillips from Industry IoT (organisers).
09:00 - 09:45
Opening Keynote with P&G: Closing the Loop: Designing Circular and Carbon-Neutral Supply Chains
Speaker info coming soon…
As industries transition toward net-zero, the race is on to close the loop between materials, manufacturing, and markets.
This session delves into the next frontier of supply chain sustainability — circular design and carbon neutrality at P&G. Discover how digital twins, reverse logistics, and advanced analytics are helping to achieve both environmental and economic returns.
09:45 - 10:30
Presentation & Group Discussion with Dassault Systèmes: Leadership Choices in a Permanent State of Disruption : From Supply Chain to Enterprise-wide Orchestration
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.
10:30 - 11:00
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00
Panel Discussion: Rethinking Supply Chain Resilience for an Agile and Sustainable Future in Europe and Beyond
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.
12:00 - 12:45
Presentation & group discussion with Thermo Fisher Scientific: Operational Innovation at Scale: Turning Complexity into Competitive Advantage
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.
10:30 - 11:00
Networking Break
13:45- 14:30
Presentation & Group Discussion: Reinventing your operations Workforce in a Tech-Driven World
Today’s supply chains can’t run on yesterday’s workforce models. Technology is moving fast, market conditions are shifting, and skilled frontline talent is getting harder to find—and even harder to keep.
Join this session to explore how leading manufacturers and supply chain leaders are reskilling and upskilling their frontline—and rethinking roles entirely—building stability and boosting productivity in the face of major disruption. Expect candid insights, bold ideas, and a clear-eyed look at what workforce transformation really means in the age of automation, AI, and relentless market volatility.
14:40 - 15:15
Presentation & Group discussion with NXP: Building a Data-Driven Supply Chain
Speaker: Patrick Attallah, Chief Data Officer at NXP
Join this session and discover how NXP is leveraging data to enable visibility, predictability, and responsiveness.
Key points:
• Integrating manufacturing, logistics, and supplier data into a unified digital thread.
• Using AI/ML models for demand forecasting, yield optimization, and supply risk management.
• Real-time dashboards that connect fab data to customer fulfillment and supplier performance.
• Benefits: reduced lead times, improved on-time delivery, and better risk mitigation.
15:15 - 15:20
Thanks & close
