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Topic:

The Human Edge:
Leading Supply Chains in the Age of AI

Speaker:

Najiba Benabess, Phd.

Details:

AI is changing supply chains at remarkable speed. It can help us anticipate disruptions, improve forecasting, optimize inventory, and make faster decisions. But as we become more dependent on technology, an important question emerges: What happens to the human side of the supply chain?

This session will move beyond the excitement surrounding AI to have a more meaningful conversation about both its promise and its risks. Where should we trust AI? Where do we still need human judgment? And what happens when efficiency comes at the expense of critical thinking, relationships, creativity, or ethical decision-making?

The future of supply chain will not be about choosing between people and technology. It will be about knowing how to use AI without losing the very human capabilities that technology cannot replace.

The organizations that thrive in the age of AI will not simply have the best technology. They will have people who know how to think, question, adapt, connect, and lead alongside it.”

Agenda:
5:45 - 6:00  Virtual Networking
6:00 - 6:20  Chapter announcements 
6:20 - 7:45  Presentation

Speaker Biography:

Dr. Najiba Benabess is a distinguished academic leader, author, and professor of economics, recognized for her impactful contributions to higher education and the business community. She currently serves as Associate Provost for AI, Online Education, and Academic Partnerships, as well as Dean of the School of Business at Neumann University.

Dr. Benabess holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a master’s degree in economics from Western Illinois University. Committed to continuous growth and leadership excellence, she completed the Harvard Business School Executive Education Leadership Program in October 2020.

An accomplished scholar and speaker, Dr. Benabess has presented her research at national and international conferences and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. In November 2023, she authored Irreplaceable Human Intelligence: Surpassing AI, further establishing her voice in the evolving conversation around AI and human capability. Her work on ethical AI was featured in Forbes Middle East in June 2025.

Her leadership and contributions have been widely recognized, with features in USA Today and the International Business Times in 2024. In 2026, she was honored by MSN as one of the “Visionary Women Redefining Success.”

Beyond her professional work, Dr. Benabess is deeply engaged in her community, driven by a passion for empowering individuals and fostering meaningful growth across both academic and business communities.

Several links to articles for reference:
  Forbes Middle East
  USA Today
  International Business Times
  MSN

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