Dr. Hala El Ouarrak, PMP, P.Eng, CSCP, CPIM
Workshop Level 2: AI in Supply Chain
Ten years across governmental project delivery, engineering instruction, and continuous improvement, with full-lifecycle Agile experience.

Dr. Samuel Roscoe
Workshop on Supply Chain Risk Management, CUSMA and International Trade
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Business Education with 15 years in senior management roles, including logistics for Médecins Sans Frontières in post-civil-war Liberia and running Adidas' distribution center for the London 2012 Olympics. His research on how 3D printing, AI, and blockchain are reshaping global supply chains has produced 27 peer-reviewed articles in outlets including the Journal of Operations Management. He is a regular commentator on tariffs and trade policy for CTV, CBC, and Global News.

Paul Matthews, P.Eng (AB) & Laura Forrest
From Law and Policy to Practice: AI Risks Every Supply Chain Team Should Understand
Technology and projects lawyer with 30+ years in energy and technology, advising on IP licensing, AI and data arrangements, and digital supply chain management. His expert opinion on royalty calculations was preferred evidence in Federal Court.

Miranda Alldritt
Practical Applications of AI in Procurement
Twenty years bridging business needs and technical possibilities across mining, utilities, transportation, and manufacturing, focused on optimization, machine learning, and asset management. Engineering physics at UBC, SEP at Stanford GSB.

Niels de Vries
Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Built Bridge 2 AI after six years in enterprise scheduling, helping manufacturers hold their plans as retiring expertise walks out the door.

Nathanael Arney
Procurement Workshop
Research on buyer-seller interactions, backed by business development and sales experience with Global Fortune 500 companies and startups.

David Chadima, CPIM, CTSC
The Desire Path: Finding Continuous Improvement Opportunities Hidden in Everyday Work
Leads warehouse operations at Kadant Carmanah Design, covering receiving, material flow, picking, packing, and shipping.

Jitin Sethi, CSCP
Strategic Supplier Selection for Modern Supply Chains
Sixteen years in procurement and supply chain, sourcing products, services, and turnkey contracts for EPC and manufacturing environments. Currently a Procurement Specialist for Engineering Services at AtkinsRéalis Canada, supporting BC Hydro projects, and an active member of the ASCM Western Canada chapter. Guest lectures at universities on sustainable procurement.

Alex Al Modares, BIR, CMCS
Future-Proof Yourself: The Skills, AI Fluency and Relationships That Will Shape Your Supply Chain Career
Alex is a workforce development and strategic relationship professional dedicated to connecting education, industry, and talent. As a Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and a Certified Master of Career Services, he helps students and emerging professionals translate their skills into meaningful career opportunities through experiential learning, employer engagement, mentorship, and career development.

Panel Discussion from Alex Al Modares, BIR, CMCS & Joe Hoang, CPHR
Future-Proof Your Supply Chain Career in the Age of AI: What Employers Will Value Next
In this closing panel, Joe Hoang and Alex Al Modares look at where the roles are heading, which skills are becoming table stakes, which ones still set candidates apart, and how hiring managers are weighing AI fluency against experience and judgment. Expect a candid conversation from both sides of the table: what employers are screening for now, and what job seekers are running into in the market. Bring your questions.