Supply chain professionals are central to this agenda. Supply chain professionals with the right strategic competencies are well placed to drive this shift, developing resilient, localised sourcing networks that catalyse domestic manufacturing and support job creation. Artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, digital procurement, business intelligence and supply chain visibility tools are changing how we operate and reshaping what competent supply chain management looks like in practice. More than 400 supply chain leaders, policymakers, executives and professionals will meet to navigate the theme “Africa Rising: Converting Strength into Global Supply Chain Impact.” Africa has all the ingredients needed to become a globally competitive supply chain powerhouse.