Samson Dimitrijevic is a seasoned analytics and planning professional currently serving as Lead Operational Planner at Lonza. He brings over a decade of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, where he has led supply chain and finance analytics initiatives supporting the production of cancer therapies, autoimmune treatments, and diagnostic tools. Samson holds a MSc in Supply Chain Management from EPFL in Switzerland, an MBA from MIT and the University of Nova/Católica in Portugal, and a MSc in Finance and Investments from the University of Salford, UK. He is also a Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF). Samson has contributed to several enterprise transformation programs focused on operational planning and advanced analytics.

Justin began his career with DuPont in 2002, holding roles in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain across the U.S., India, and China. He later joined Valspar/Sherwin-Williams as a plant manager before becoming Global Director of Manufacturing for Arkema’s Sartomer unit. In 2021, he took on dual leadership roles in Sartomer's Global Photoinitiator and Marketing divisions. Currently, Justin serves as Global Supply Chain Director for Arkema’s Coating Solutions segment, overseeing end-to-end operations across 31 plants and €3B in turnover. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA, and is pursuing executive education at Wharton and INSEAD.

Todd has extensive experience in coordinating demand planning processes and S&OP. He was involved in Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Sales Planning. He is an Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and holds a BS degree from Boston College and an MBA from University of New Hampshire with a focus in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Todd is also a member of the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) Board of Advisors and has served as a keynote speaker & panelist for IBF Executive Forums and conferences. Todd has also published in the IBF’s Journal of Business Forecasting.

Marco Buzzo is a strategic leader with 25+ years of global experience in the Automotive and Energy sectors. He leads Sales and Operations Planning for Gas Technology Equipment at Baker Hughes, advancing efficiency and the energy transition. His career includes key roles at Infineon Technologies and international assignments across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Marco specializes in using data and predictive analytics to optimize supply chain and operations. He is committed to building resilient teams and supporting sustainable energy infrastructure. Marco holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from ETH Zurich.

Dr. Sven F. Crone is the Founder & CEO of iqast, a pioneer in supply chain forecasting with artificial intelligence. He is also an Assistant Professor in Management Science at Lancaster University and Director of the Lancaster Centre for Forecasting. With over 20 years of experience in forecasting theory and practice, he has published more than 40 scientific papers and developed award-winning forecasting algorithms. He has trained over 500 demand planners and consults with global organizations on forecasting methods, systems, and processes. Dr. Crone received IBF’s Dr. Chaman L. Jain Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.