Conference Tracks

Track 1
Al and Digital Transformation in Supply Chain

Track Chair
Dr. Tarun Kanade (tarun.kanade@siom.in)

  • Tech-driven agility and resilience in supply chains
  • Big data, digital twins for visibility and excellence
  • Blockchain for transparency and security

Track 2
Sustainable Supply Chain and Circular Economy

Track Chair
Dr. Asha Sharma (aasha.sharma@siom.in)

  • Climate adaptation and sustainable sourcing
  • Regenerative and circular supply chain models
  • Tracking and reporting sustainability performance

Track 3
Operational Technology and Risk Management

Track Chair
Dr. Pradeep Behera (pradeep.behera@siom.in)

  • Cybersecurity, crisis, and continuity planning
  • Risk assessment, mitigation, and agile strategies
  • Disaster logistics and humanitarian response

Track 4
Industry 5.0 and Emerging Technologies

Track Chair
Dr.Madan Jagtap (madan.jagtap@siom.in)

  • Smart factories, IoT, and cyber-physical systems
  • Human-AI collaboration and collaborative robots
  • Ethics in the Industry 5.0 supply chain era

Track 5
Tech-driven Agri Supply Chain

Track Chair
Dr.Isha Sharma (isha.sharma@siom.in)

  • Tech-driven and sustainable agri supply chains
  • Food safety, cold chain, and agri logistics
  • Integrated tech for efficient farm-to-fork operations

Track 6
Supply Chain Collaboration

Track Chair
Dr.Prasad Joshi (joshi.prasad@siom.in)

  • Leadership and workforce development for Industry 5.0
  • Supply chain finance and marketing integration
  • Cross-functional collaboration for innovation

Track 7
Future Trends and Innovations in Supply Chain

Track Chair
Dr.Rahul Wadghane (rahul.wadghane@siom.in)

  • Innovation and analytics in supply chains
  • Omnichannel, e-commerce, and adaptive models
  • AI applications in hospitality and tourism

Track 8
Cultural and Religious Economies: The Supply Chain Context

Track Chair
Dr.Ratna Paluri (deputy.director@siom.in)

  • Religious supply chains and circularity
  • Kumbh Mela logistics and waste management
  • Humanitarian and disaster logistics