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The changing supply chain landscape
Navigating today's macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, responding to shifting consumer behaviour, cost inflation and disruption, and building resilience without losing growth or profitability.
- Billigence & Alteryx Executive Roundtable
Driving supply chain performancethrough data & AI.
A morning for senior supply chain, procurement, logistics and operations leaders from retail, manufacturing and government organisations - no slides from vendors, no panel stage. Just sixteen leaders working through what's next for supply chain transformation.
- Date
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Place
- Le Méridien, Riyadh
What's on the table
Two hours across four threads, moving from context to action. Bring the version of the problem you're living with - the discussion follows the room, not a script.
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Turning data & AI into business value
How market leaders are using data, analytics and AI against real commercial outcomes, balancing innovation with governance - and whether the cost of AI applications and tokens is affecting the return.
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A value-driven approach to analytics transformation
Identifying high-impact use cases, measuring ROI beyond the proof of concept, and scaling what works across the organisation.
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Peer discussion & insight exchange
What's next for supply chain transformation - an open discussion on shared challenges and success stories from around the table.
- Billigence & Alteryx
Stephen Roberts is Regional Director for UKI, MEA and India at Billigence, bringing more than 19 years of experience across data, analytics, AI and business transformation.
Before joining Billigence, Stephen spent a significant part of his career with Tesco, working across the UK, Ireland and Asia. His experience spans supply chain, operations, merchandising, inventory optimisation, retail and analytics, giving him a strong understanding of the challenges involved in managing complex, interconnected business environments.
Today, Stephen works with organisations to turn data and AI strategies into practical business outcomes. He brings a strong perspective on how better use of data, governance and advanced analytics can improve supply chain visibility, planning, operational efficiency and decision making across the organisation.
How the day runs
Short input, long discussion - two hours of roundtable conversation, bookended by networking.
Welcome reception & networking
Registration, refreshments and informal networking - a chance to meet industry peers and executive leaders from similar organisations.
Executive roundtable discussion
Two hours, moving from context to action across four threads:
- The changing supply chain landscape - navigating today's macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, responding to changing consumer behaviour, cost inflation and supply chain disruption, and building resilience while maintaining growth and profitability.
- Turning data & AI into business value - how market leaders are leveraging data, analytics and AI to address critical business challenges, prioritising initiatives that deliver measurable commercial outcomes, balancing innovation with governance and organisational readiness, and whether the cost of AI applications and tokens is affecting value realisation.
- A value-driven approach to analytics transformation - identifying high-impact use cases, measuring ROI beyond proof of concepts, and scaling successful initiatives across the organisation.
- Peer discussion & insight exchange - what's next for supply chain transformation, with an interactive discussion on common challenges and success stories.
Networking lunch
Continue conversations with peers, with the opportunity for one-to-one discussions with industry experts.
Event ends
Thank you for joining us - safe travels.
Questions worth bringing to the table
Six starting points drawn from the agenda - come with your own answer, or borrow one of these.
- What business challenges are having the greatest impact on your organisation today?
- Where are you seeing the strongest ROI from data, analytics or AI initiatives?
- What barriers prevent organisations from scaling successful analytics programmes?
- How are you balancing cost optimisation with customer experience and service levels?
- Which supply chain capabilities will be most transformed by AI over the next 2–3 years?
- How do you define success when investing in data and AI initiatives?
Who's at the table
The room brings together VPs, directors and heads of from retail, manufacturing and government organisations across the region - senior enough to act on what's discussed, and close enough to the problem to speak from experience.
- Supply chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Operations
Your hosts
Said in the room, stays in the room
The roundtable runs under the Chatham House Rule. You're free to use what you hear; you may not attribute it to anyone or their employer.
No recording, no press, no vendor pitch. Our consultants are here to facilitate and contribute, not to sell from the chair.
Book your seat
Tell us a little about your role and we'll confirm within two working days. If the table is full by then, we'll hold your place for the next date.
Venue
Le Méridien, King Abdulaziz Rd, Riyadh. Exact room details are sent with your confirmation. Parking is validated.
Questions
Your seat is confirmed
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Le Méridien, King Abdulaziz Rd, Riyadh
Our team will follow up by email within two working days with final details. Please add the event to your calendar:
Questions? shiza@creativemediahouse.ae