Forum Agenda DAY-3
Agenda Day – 3
Technology and Latest Advancements’ Day
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Session – 3.1
PANEL DISCUSSION
Latest Innovation in Food Packaging and Logistics
15:30 – 16:30
Moderator
Dr. James Morgan
Dean, International Tourism and Hospitality College
Dr. Morgan holds a PhD from the University of Westminster. Before joining the International Tourism and Hospitality college, he served as Principal Lecturer in Live Design and Technology, College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries, University of Westminster and as a Council member for Creative UK. Dr. Morgan is the founder of Event Tech Lab, a marketing and communications incubator and accelerator for Event Tech Start Ups.
Latest Innovation in Food Packaging and Logistics
Mr. Artem Zakomimyi
International Consultant,
Roland Berger
Mr. Zakomirnyi is an international expert and certified supply chain professional with proven experience. He’s being working as partner at SAP for retail and supply chain for few years. Presently, he serves as partner for consumer goods, retails, and agriculture leads for the Middle East. He holds a Master degree in Economic Cybernetics
Latest Innovation in Food Packaging and Logistics
Dr. Muneera Al-Mssallem
University Lecture,
King Faisal University
Dr Muneera Qassim Al-Mssallem is an assistant professor of clinical nutrition affiliated with the Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Agriculture & Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. She has received her Ph.D. in clinical nutrition in 2011 from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at Surrey University, UK. Her research interests are in the glycaemic and insulinaemic indices of traditional foods, their content of bioactive compounds and the role of these foods in improving the health of patients with diabetes and obesity and protecting public health. She has published approximately 29 scientific papers and chapters in books in her main field. Currently, she is maintaining an active research program on Hassawi rice focusing on in vitro mono and mixed-culture fermentation and exploring the effects of the bioactive compounds oligosaccharides of Hassawi rice on the growth of gut bacteria.
Latest Innovation in Food Packaging and Logistics
Dr. Jameel M. Al-Khayri
University Lecture,
King Faisal University
Professor Jameel M. Al-Khayri received B.S. in Biology in 1984 from the University of Toledo, M.S. in Agronomy in 1988, and Ph.D. in Plant Science in 1991 from the University of Arkansas. He dedicated his research efforts to date palm biotechnology for the last three decades. Al-Khayri has authored 110 research articles, 60 chapters and edited several journal special issues. In addition, he edited 25 reference books on plant biotechnology, genetic resources, breeding, genomics nanotechnology, climate change, and food security. He held administrative responsibilities as the Assistant Director of Date Palm Research Center, Head of Department of Plant Biotechnology and Vice Dean for Development and Quality Assurance. Al-Khayri served as a Member of Majlis Ash Shura (Saudi Legislative Council) for the 2009-2012 term.
Latest Innovation in Food Packaging and Logistics
Mr. Yoris Khalil
Director of Engineering
VISCON
Session – 3.2
PANEL DISCUSSION
Digital Transformation of Agriculture
16:35 – 17:35
Moderator
Dr. James Morgan
Dean, International Tourism and Hospitality College
Dr. Morgan holds a PhD from the University of Westminster. Before joining the International Tourism and Hospitality college, he served as Principal Lecturer in Live Design and Technology, College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries, University of Westminster and as a Council member for Creative UK. Dr. Morgan is the founder of Event Tech Lab, a marketing and communications incubator and accelerator for Event Tech Start Ups.
Digital Transformation of Agriculture
Pr. Dr. Alaa Sagheer
Full Professor,
Deep Learning Institute, NVIDIA
Prof. Sagheer received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mathematics (in Optimization theory). He received his Ph.D. degree in Artificial Intelligence in 2007 from the Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan. Now, his is working as a Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence in both Aswan University, Egypt, and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the Scientific Council at King Faisal University.
Digital Transformation of Agriculture
Eng. Hassan Halawy
Director General,
Elite Agro Projects
Mr. Halawy is a key figure in the agriculture industry: known for his practical approach, hands-on experience, and experience in leading and motivating diverse teams across international and multicultural environments. Passionately advocating sustainable production and food security, Hassan’s influence transcends mere words, with active involvement in international forums and publications. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering from the American University of Beirut, he built a unique blend of technical proficiency and agriculture insight. Starting his career in Africa, Hassan trajectory led him to the UAE, where he adeptly transitioned into leadership, overseeing cutting-egde agriculture and technology projects, across the Middle East and Africa. His expertise spans diverse agricultural avenues, from open field farms to medium-tech CAE Protected houses, all seamless integrated into the Production-Distribution chain.
Digital Transformation of Agriculture
Damion Schwarzkachel
Manager,
Certhon
Mr. Damion experienced in International Sales manager with a demonstrated history of working in upcoming markets of Technology, Innovation and Construction industry. Strong presentation skills, consulting professional, innovative strategist with technical & design know-how. Highly organised, strong commercial performance and well-develloped communicator. Entrepreneurial attitude, with long-term focus, out-of-the-box thinking. Team player, goal orientated.
Digital Transformation of Agriculture
Mr. Marc Middeldorp
Technical Consultant
Van der Hoeven
