The ACG Office of Advancement – Alumni and the Royal Holloway, University of London invite you to

The Future of International Commerce: AI, Strategy & Resilience

The era of seamless global trade is shifting. Once driven by diminishing barriers and integrated supply chains, international commerce now faces unprecedented disruptions—from political upheavals to the rapid rise of AI. Businesses must rethink how they select partners and build resilient supply networks.

In this lecture, Professor Christos Tsinopoulos, Executive Dean at Royal Holloway's School of Business and Management, will explore how AI-driven strategies and strategic partner selection can help companies navigate policy volatility and strengthen supply chains. Drawing from case studies across the UK and global markets, he will demonstrate how technology-enhanced supply chains foster flexibility and resilience while addressing the challenges of implementation and cost.

Attendees will gain valuable insights through:

• Real-world case studies on companies leveraging AI to anticipate trade disruptions
• Best practices for diversifying suppliers and mitigating geopolitical risks
• Frameworks for evaluating partners based on tech compatibility & political stability
• Interactive discussion with industry peers

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Event Agenda

18:00 – 18:30 | Registration

18:30 – 18:40 | Opening Remarks: Matthew Lodge, UK Ambassador to Greece, Virtual Message

18:40 – 18:45 | Welcome – Janice Rodrigues Mendes | Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts - Philanthropy & Alumni Relations | Royal Holloway University of London

18:45 – 19:30 | Geopolitics, AI, and common sense: Selecting strategic business partners in a new order world | Professor, Chair in Operations and Project Management, SFHEA, CILT, PhD, Executive Dean of School, School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway University of London

19.30- 19:45 | Q&A  

19.45 - 20.00 | Closing Remarks: Anna Zoakou, Ph.D. | Senior Manager of Advancement- Alumni | ACG

20:00- 21.30| Networking Reception

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