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13th DSCI Executive Leadership Forum 2026
Tokyo, Japan

Executive Leadership Forum

AI, Digital Trade and the Future of Value Creation
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Oct 14th - 16th, 2026
ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Executive Leadership Forums

Using Supply Chain Transformation to Navigate Global Uncertainties

The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) of the Center for Global Enterprise, in cooperation with our member IHG, is pleased to invite you to the 13th Executive Leadership Forum at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo. This private, invitation-only event will convene no more than 80 C-level supply chain leaders and colleagues from related functions, with no registration fee to participate.

Under the theme “Using Supply Chain Transformation to Navigate Global Uncertainties,” the Forum will explore how leading organizations are adapting to AI deployment, shifting trade dynamics, new regulatory constraints, and growing resilience requirements. Japan is the ideal setting, positioned at the intersection of global manufacturing, advanced technology, major markets, and trade flows — with a special focus on AI, digital trade, and the future of value creation.

Through practical discussions, real-world experiences, and peer-to-peer exchange, participants will openly share insights, strengthen trusted connections, and leave with actionable strategies and new ideas to apply immediately within their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

Supply chain leaders, C-level executives, directors, and executive managers from enterprise cross-functional departments.
The forum is specially designed so that multi-functional teams of senior management (e.g., supply chain, shipping and logistics, sales, marketing, IT, Finance, and HR) can analyze the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.
Leading-edge transformation requires a cross-company commitment and effort.

Presenters

Sam Palmisano

Chairman
Center for Global Enterprise

Christopher Caine

President
Center for Global Enterprise

Marko Kovacevic

Managing Director
Digital Supply Chain Institute
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Sopan Shah

Chief Procurement Officer
IHG ANA
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Abhijay Sandilya

Managing Director, Japan & Micronesia
IHG

Alex Fernandez

CEO
Streamline Media Group

Sasha Koff

Managing Director
Cyber Readiness Institute

Andre Soldo

Senior Fellow
Digital Supply Chain Institute

Craig Moss

Director of Projects
Digital Supply Chain Institute

Schedule of Events

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception (ELF Attendees + Guest)
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast | ELF Attendees
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks and Forum Objectives
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 1: East Asia Geopolitical Environment
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: Digital Trade Readiness – Ensuring a Competitive Advantage
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Luncheon
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Session 3: Technology Shifts Being Deployed in Supply Chains
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Spotlight: AI and Gaming Technology
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Session 4: Building Trusted and Secure AI-Ready Supply Chains
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Day 1 Highlights and Key Take Aways
6:30 PM -
Reception and ELF Attendee Dinner
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 5: Creating Customer Value and Trust
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Spotlight: Strategic Importance of the Panama Canal
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 6: Applied Research Driving Supply Chain Transformation
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Conclusion and Takeaways
12:00 PM -
Adjourn