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8:30
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Registration and Networking
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9:30
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Welcome Address
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Gary Hopwood
Sales Director (MEA), Infor
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9:40
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Key Trends & Insights About Technologies that are Shaping the Digital Journeys of Manufacturing & Distribution Organizations in Saudi Arabia
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Smart manufacturing and distribution is an emerging field in Saudi Arabia that has gained traction in recent years. The country has a strong manufacturing and distribution sector, and there is a growing interest in using new technologies and approaches to improve efficiency and competitiveness. However, there is still a lot of room for growth and development in this field, and there are challenges to overcome such as the lack of a skilled workforce and the lack of infrastructure. This presentation will examine smart manufacturing and distribution as an area with high potential for Saudi Arabia. It will discuss some of the key growth drivers in the coming years while pragmatically showing where smart technologies can be used to mitigate the numerous challenges facing the sector.
Hamza Naqshbandi
Associate Vice President (Saudi Arabia & Bahrain), IDC
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10:10
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Five Pillars of Success: The Foundation for Transformative Innovation
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Infor's 10-year strategy of investment in solution and technical innovation has delivered industry-specific, multi-tenanted, enterprise-scale cloud services, enabling customers all around the world to maintain control of their ever-changing business operations. All delivered on a leading digital platform, which provides transformative capabilities to optimize and modernize organizations for today and future-proof them for what comes next. This session will show how Infor’s disruptive strategy can maximize your organization’s potential right now… and in the future.
Phil Lewis
Senior Vice President, Solution Consulting, Infor
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10:40
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Journey to the Cloud
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Do you have your boarding pass ready for the most fascinating cloud journey? Are you planning on how to take your business to the next level of growth or are you still busy ensuring uptime and protection against cyberattacks? Join us for an in-depth look at the modern cloud journey and discover the best-in-class SaaS capabilities that Infor brings to its cloud suites.
Khaled Al Shami
Vice President, Solution Consulting, Infor
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11:00
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Smarter Manufacturing & Distribution Organizations Through Digitalization of HCM & Payroll
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The manufacturing and distribution industry faces numerous challenges related to managing payroll and time attendance, which can be quite overwhelming for businesses. With its end-to-end HR management software, and in collaboration with Infor, People365 can help address these challenges by streamlining payroll and attendance management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency enabling businesses to focus on their core operations.
Maher Chahlawi
CEO, People365
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11:20
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Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
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11:40
12:30
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Parallel Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
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11:40 - 12:10
Smarter Manufacturing
Digitalization and automation are the key initiatives on the way to Industry 4.0. A smart factory is a highly digitized, connected production facility that uses technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics to help companies manufacture products, create new business value, unlock data-driven insights, and automate or eliminate business processes. Learn how the latest solutions can enable smart factories to self-adapt, autonomously optimize manufacturing operations, allowing businesses to quickly scale and spend more time focusing on strategic initiatives.
Mohammed Al-Atiyat
Principal Solution Consultant, Infor
12:10 - 12:30
Customer Use Case
11:40 - 12:10
Smarter Distribution
In the digital age, the supply chain has had to adapt to the ever-changing ways in which consumers purchase and receive products. To keep up, businesses must employ digital distribution strategies to move products and information quickly and efficiently from supplier to consumer. This presentation will highlight how distributors can take advantage of digital technologies to streamline their operations, increase efficiency, and improve customer service.
Amir Adly
Senior Solution Architect, Infor
12:10 - 12:30
Customer Use Case
Bandar Naghi
Chief Digital Officer, Zahid Group
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12:30
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Panel discussion: How to Embrace the Future & Thrive in Today’s Era of Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia
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This panel discussion will explore the impact of digital transformation on manufacturing and distribution in Saudi Arabia, with experts from these sectors sharing their insights and experiences on how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape brought about by advances in technology. The discussion will address challenges such as how to balance the benefits and risks of technology, how to upskill and reskill the workforce, and how to create an inclusive digital economy. The panel will also discuss the role of manufacturing in driving digital transformation and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. This session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for businesses, manufacturers, and individuals on how to embrace the future and thrive in today’s era of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by technology and a road map for successfully navigating the digital landscape.
Hamza Naqshbandi
Associate Vice President (Saudi Arabia & Bahrain), IDC
Bandar Naghi
Chief Digital Officer, Zahid Group
Phil Lewis
Senior Vice President, Solution Consulting, Infor
Salem Machaka
VP Consulting Practice, Professional Services MEA, Infor
Mohit Saraswat
Partner Success Lead - ISV (Middle East, Turkey and Africa), AWS
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13:00
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Summary & Closing
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13:05
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Lunch & Networking
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