Resilience & Uncertainty Conference: Geopolitics in the Supply Chain

Global supply chains are facing one of their most challenging moments. Geopolitical conflicts, shifting trade routes, and increasing regulatory volatility are forcing companies to rethink their operating models.

In this context, Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), in collaboration with the ALIA Cluster, organizes this event to explore how companies are responding to uncertainty and what strategies they are adopting to strengthen resilience.

Through executive panels, innovation pitches, and interactive sessions, the event will provide practical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of supply chains.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for:

• Supply chain, logistics, and operations executives
• Industrial and distribution companies
• Professionals interested in resilience and innovation
• SMEs looking to adapt to a changing environment
• Institutions within the logistics ecosystem

Agenda

📅 May 18, 2025
🕘 09:30 – 13:30
📍 Zaragoza Logistics Center

Block I — Institutional & Business

09:30 – 09:45 | Opening & Welcome
Global context and regional perspective: a shared vision from ZLC–MIT SCALE and the Aragonese logistics ecosystem.

• Isabel Nuez, Managing Director, ZLC
• Eduardo Corella, President, ALIA

09:45 – 10:45 | Executive Panel: Navigating Uncertainty — Real Responses from Industry
A moderated discussion where each participant shares their outlook, the specific impacts experienced, and the strategic decisions adopted.

Moderator: Rafael de Miguel, Academic Director, ZLC

• Jorge Alonso, International Director, CEOE Aragón
• Ramón Adé, Managing Director, TMZ
• Florencia Ferraro, Head of Logistics Sector, AREX
• Alejandro Ibrahim, CEO, Teruel Airport and President of the Aragón Aerospace, Space and Defense Cluster (AERA)
• Ricardo López, Director, Zaragoza Airport

10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee & Networking
Sponsored by the RISE SME project

Block II — Innovation & RISE SME Project

11:15 – 12:30 | Innovation pitches
Presentation of innovative projects integrating technology: ADoS, Z-CARE, PLENCO DLT, INDUVET, NAIMA, CARESWINE, SMART BAYS, PUNTOLOCKER, UrbanDUM 4.0, and AUTOPORT.

• Moderator: Alejandro Herráez, Technical Director, ALIA

12:30 – 13:45 | RISE SME Workshop: from technology to resilience
Interactive session within the framework of the European RISE SME project. Analysis of resilience‑enabling technologies in the supply chain. Practical case studies and co‑creation of the resilience roadmap for Aragonese SMEs.

• Moderator: Carolina Ciprés, Research Director, ZLC

⚠️ Full Capacity

The event is currently fully booked.
If you are very interested in attending, you can send an email to [email protected] and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.