ProcureCon Asia 2026
July 7 - 9, 2026
Equarius Hotel Sentosa, Singapore
Zyad Khan
Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG Dubai World Trade CentreZyad Khan is a distinguished Chartered Procurement and Sustainability Leader with over 25 years of international experience driving strategic, value-centric, and ESG-driven procurement transformations across aviation, government, corporate, and large-scale events. A Practicing Fellow of CIPS (FCIPS), CPPM-certified and UNITAR-certified in Environmental SDGs, Zyad is recognized among the Top 50 Procurement Leaders in the MENA region and is a leading voice shaping the future of procurement.
His career spans pivotal roles at Emirates Airlines, the Private Office of the Ruler of Dubai and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) where he serves as Associate Director of Procurement & Contracts. At DWTC, he has transformed procurement from a transactional function into a strategic, value-generating partner overseeing multi-category portfolios including IT, facilities, FMCG, hospitality and events. He played a key role in landmark initiatives such as Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28 while embedding sustainable procurement roadmaps aligned with Dubai Vision 2030.
Zyad's leadership combines commercial acumen, governance, supplier relationship excellence and ESG integration. He is a sought-after speaker, trainer and mentor, delivering executive programs for ADNOC and DWTC, mentoring postgraduate students at Heriot-Watt University and contributing to CIPS thought leadership. His work spans national priorities including food security and in-country value initiatives and he has partnered with leading consulting firms such as Kloepfel Consulting and The Procurement Channel.
His achievements have earned accolades including Agile Procurement Champion of the Year, Pioneer in Sustainable Procurement Practices (2025) and regional commendations for transformative impact.
Grounded in authenticity and purpose, Zyad advocates for procurement that balances People, Planet and Profit, driving innovation, resilience and measurable long-term value across supply ecosystems.
FOCUS DAY – 7 July 2026, Tuesday
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 8 July 2026, Wednesday
9:20 AM Industry Roundtables: Identifying your top 3 procurement pain points
Kick off the summit by connecting with peers from your industry in a focused roundtable discussion. Together, you'll identify the top three procurement challenges currently impacting your sector. Guided by structured prompts and peer sharing, each group will capture practical insights that will help shape conversations throughout the conference.
By the end of the session, we will have identified the top three procurement pain points across industries.
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Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines |
Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods Speaker: |
Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Head of Procurement, Haleon |
Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water |
Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC |
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Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Speaker: Edgardo Guevara Apitana, CPO, A. Magsaysay Inc. |
Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab |
Roundtable 8: Telecommunications & Connectivity Speaker: |
Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation Speaker: Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center |
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Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia |
Roundtable 13: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Speaker: |
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Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises Speaker: |
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MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday
2:20 PM Track C Chairperson’s Opening:
4:20 PM Industry Roundtables: From Challenges to Solutions
Building on the insights gathered during the Day 1 morning roundtables, industry groups reconvene to compare what has changed, what has been validated, and what solutions are emerging. Guided by a structured framework, participants will:
- Reassess the top 3 challenges identified on Day 1
- Benchmark their peers' progress and approaches
- Co-design practical next steps, tools, or strategies to bring back to their organisations
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Roundtable 11: Automotive & Mobility | Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering | Roundtable 13: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness | Roundtable 14: Education, Research & Professional Services | Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises |
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Zyad.
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