The Leading Event for the Project Cargo and Breakbulk Industries in the Middle East

Margaret A. Kidd

Program Director and Instructional Associate Professor University of Houston

Margaret Kidd joined University of Houston in 2016, as Instructional Assistant Professor, Supply Chain & Logistics Technology. In 2018 she was promoted to Program Director and in 2022 was promoted to Instructional Associate Professor. Currently she serves on EIC, North & Central America Regional Advisory Board, Houston Maritime Centre Board of Trustees and University of Houston, Community Relation Alliance, Committee Member.

She is frequently in the media including, BBC World News, Fox Morning with Maria, Fox Sunday Night in America with Trey Goudy, NPR, Transport Topics, CNBC, Washington Post and many more, discussing supply chain disruption and solutions. Most recently, Margaret was featured on the cover of World’s Leaders as one of the World’s Outstanding Women in Supply Chain, 2022 and Breakbulk Magazine, Issue 2, 2024.

Margaret has a BBA, MA Cross-Cultural Studies, and has completed 60 doctoral credits in Urban Planning & Environmental Policy with a focus on port-city interface, sustainability, and economic development.
 


Event Agenda Sessions

Innovating for Impact: Digital and AI Strategies in Project Logistics

This session will showcase how innovative strategies – powered by digital platforms and AI – have transformed project execution, featuring a case study from Larsen & Toubro. 

Monday 10 February 12:30 - 13:15 Main Stage

Digital & Tech

Add to calendar 02/10/2025 12:30 02/10/2025 13:15 Innovating for Impact: Digital and AI Strategies in Project Logistics

This session will showcase how innovative strategies – powered by digital platforms and AI – have transformed project execution, featuring a case study from Larsen & Toubro. 

Main Stage Asia/Dubai

Co-hosts

Tuesday 11 February 09:00 - 14:30 Education Day

Add to calendar 02/11/2025 09:00 02/11/2025 14:30 Co-hosts Education Day Asia/Dubai