The Future of International Commerce: AI, Strategy & Resilience
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
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
Speaker
Executive Dean of the School of Business and Management since 2022, Christos Tsinopoulos joined Royal Holloway after a distinguished tenure at Durham University Business School. At Durham, he served as Head of the Management and Marketing Department and later as Associate Dean for External Engagement. His research explores how customers and suppliers use data and integrate processes to drive innovation. Working with practitioners, international scholars, and professional organizations, he applies rigorous methodologies to address industry-relevant challenges. His work is published in leading journals, has contributed to an impact case study at Durham, and has consistently secured research funding. He is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Product Innovation Management (JPIM) and the Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management (JMTM). He also serves as a trustee of the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS), chairing the Grigor Awards committee, and represents external engagement for the Committee of Professors in Operational Research (COPIOR). As an educator, he integrates practical business applications into his teaching. He has extensive experience delivering courses in operations, supply chain, and project management across MBA, executive education, and MSc programs, ensuring students gain both academic and industry insights.