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Agile by Design: Nexus Between Food Security and Infrastructure for a Connected World

27 Jan 2026
DEC at Expo City
North Hall 13

Food systems demand infrastructure that can adapt as fast as global challenges evolve. This panel explores the latest strategies on building infrastructure that is not only sustainable but also future ready.

  • Agile design principles, smart logistics, and next-generation cold chain technologies transforming the backbone of food supply
  • Optimizing the balance between performance and cost
  • From risk to resilient food supply chains: role of emerging technologies for a smart food future
  • Supply chain transformation: building integrity, transparency, traceability and sustainability
  • Strengthening agri-food supply chain stability and increasing agri-food innovation and adoption
  • Maintaining modern research Infrastructure: Technology mapping, analytics integration and precision agriculture
Moderator
Olympia Yarger, CEO - Goterra
Speakers
Hebah Abbas, Chairwoman, Sustainability Committee - Kuwait Water Association
Ramzi Kuhail, General Manager - Fruits and Vegetables Market - DP World
Irene Madeje Mlola, Director General - Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA)
Marina Epifanceva, Deputy Chief Executive - Tatarstan Investment Development Agency