The inaugural edition of Logimotion, a key event for the logistics and mobility sectors, got under way spotlighting innovations in Warehousing and Intralogistics, Integrated Supply Chains, Logistics, Transportation and Smart Mobility. 

 

Opened by Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai, the two-day event, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is displaying technologies and solutions across the industry, while delivering insightful conference sessions led by industry experts. 

 

Logimotion will host three mainstage conferences: SCALEX, the Global Trade and Infrastructure Summit (GTIS) and the TransMobility Forum (TMF), alongside two additional forums, the Logimotion Innovation Terminal and Logicareer. 

 

Diverse lineup

The event is featuring a diverse lineup of 63 exhibitors, 27 innovative startups and eight supporting partners, representing a total of 98 exhibitors.  

 

Dishan Isaac, Exhibition Director of Logimotion, commented: “Logimotion is a pioneering event, designed to connect global leaders in mobility and logistics. Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading industry voices, explore the latest advancements and access unrivalled networking opportunities. With the support of government partners, sponsors and experts, we aim to establish a world-class platform for the industry.” 

 

The event’s flagship conference, GTIS will address the evolving landscape of global trade and the essential role of infrastructure. Based on the theme “Fostering Connectivity, Propelling Growth”, GTIS will explore sustainable trade and green infrastructure, trade policy and regulatory compliance and smart solutions for urban trade and logistics, among other topics. 

 

The lineup of speakers at GTIS includes Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government; Abdulla M Alashram, Group Chief Executive Officer, 7X; and Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa, DHL Global Forwarding, UAE. 

 

Focus on innovations

Themed “Charting the Course of Global Excellence”, SCALEX will focus on innovations in the supply chain and logistics sectors, exploring topics including digital twins and AI in inventory management, and next-generation automation and cybersecurity.

 

Speakers at SCALEX include Habib Ahmad Noor, Senior Specialist Procurement Risks Department - Procurement Excellence Division, Adnoc; Michael Stockdale, Group Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, Red Sea Global; and Dr Masoud Khakdaman, Assistant Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Abu Dhabi University. 

 

Rounding out the main stage conferences, TMF will tackle the most urgent mobility challenges of today and will highlight cutting-edge solutions, ranging from smart cities to green technologies. The forum will showcase the next generation of transportation systems that are not only efficient and sustainable but also support the supply chain and logistics sectors. 

 

Speakers addressing these topics include Jonathan Spear, Transport Policy and Strategy Advisor, AtkinsRéalis; Andrés de León, CEO, HyperloopTT; and Dante Kluver, Regional Manager UAE & Cargo Operations Centre, Etihad Airways. 

 

The Logimotion Innovation Terminal (LIT) will present some of the latest groundbreaking innovations in logistics and mobility. The initiative, which is held in collaboration with Unipreneur, comprises four key pillars which include a Startup Village, a conference and competition, the Global Innovation Bridge and a hackathon. 

 

Logicareer, meanwhile, will tackle the evolving talent needs of the logistics, supply chain and mobility sectors and delve into the strategies being implemented to align career development with UAE government mandates and educational policies. 

 

Evolving job market

On the first day of Logimotion, Logicareer is being led by Logistics Executive Group and will discuss economic diversification and Emiratisation. The programme on day two will be delivered by Studium Alliance, focusing on bridging education and industry skill gaps, sharing key trends and preparing graduates for the evolving job market. 

 

Logimotion is sponsored by DSV (Lead Strategic Partner), Emirates Post Group – 7X (Platinum Sponsor), HyperloopTT (Future Mobility Partner), Trakc (Warehouse Automation Partner), Yango Robotics (Silver Sponsor), Steer AI (Silver Sponsor), SW-Paratus (Bronze Sponsor), ENY Consulting (Bronze Sponsor), TAD Logistics (Bronze Sponsor) and Vitronic (Bronze Sponsor). 

 

The Government Partners for Logimotion are the Cyber Security Council, Dubai Economy and Tourism, and KSA Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. PWC is the Knowledge Partner for Logimotion and the Academic Partners for the event are the Higher Colleges of Technology and the National University of Singapore. 

 

Logimotion is being held from 10 am to 6 pm on December 10 and 11 at Za’abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre.--TradeArabia News Service