Under the Patronage of
His Excellency Mr. Yarub Qudah
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply
and
Her Excellency Ms. Stella Kloth
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Jordan
CERAClosingEvent&SMEExpo
Made in Jordan Expo
About the Event
The CERA Closing Event marks the culmination of the Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance project, bringing together corporates, MSMEs, policymakers, and development partners to highlight the role of local supply chains in driving sustainable economic growth in Jordan.
The event will showcase the results and impact of the CERA project while fostering dialogue and partnerships that support stronger connections between large companies and local suppliers.
It also celebrates 75 years of partnership between Jordan and the Netherlands, highlighting continued collaboration in supporting private sector development.
What to Expect
Keynote insights on responsible supply chains and CSR
Panel discussions with corporates, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
Presentation of CERA project achievements and success stories
Recognition of CERA Alliance members
Strategic MoU signing
Networking with key stakeholders
Event Agenda
Sunday, 29 March 2026 · Grand Hyatt, Amman
Registration & Badge Collection
Welcoming Speeches
H.E Yarub Qudah
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply · Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply
H.E Stella Kloth
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Jordan · The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Jordan
Shadi Atshan
General Director · Leaders International
Project Presentation
Spotlight on CERA Project
Abdallah Tkeidek
Project Manager · Leaders International
Panel Discussion
Building Competitive Local Supply Chains
Eng. Fathi Al-Jaghbier
Chairman · Amman Chamber of Industry
Eng. Zaid Nsour
Director of Rural Economic Growth and Employment Project · Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation
Dr. Fadel Al-Zubi
Food Security Expert · Geneva Center for Studies and Research
Dr. Reem Al-Baghdadi
Vice President · Industrial Women Council – Amman Chamber of Industry
Hamzeh Al Shamaileh
Country Manager – Jordan (Moderator) · Leaders International
Opening “Made in Jordan: Powering Local Supply Chains” Expo
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion
Scaling CER Nationally: Policy, Incentives & Partnerships
Muath Faouri
Co-Founder and CEO · Astrolabe
Basil Marji
General Manager · Izzat Marji Group
Zaid Ayasra
Grants Management Specialist – Entrepreneurship & Economic Development · Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation
Dr. Khaled Khreisat
Executive Director · Academia Industry Platform
Dr. Aysha Abu Ayash
CSR Consultant (Moderator)
MoU Signing Ceremony
Towards Sustainable Partnerships for Strengthening the National Supply Chain
Success Story Spotlight
From CSR in Action to Market Integration: Success Stories from the Project
Dr. Rasha Eid
Founder and General Manager · Juman Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Factory
Basma Nazer
Founder · Khoyoot
Sami Ali Salim
CEO · Madaba Heritage Company for Coffee Production
Alliance Members Recognition
Honoring Our Partners Driving Local Supply Chain Development
Closing Remarks
Lunch & Networking
Meet & Connect
Made in Jordan Expo
Powering Local Supply ChainsThe Made in Jordan Expo brings together 20 Jordanian MSMEs supported through the CERA project, showcasing locally produced goods and services from across different sectors.
Explore innovative products, meet the entrepreneurs behind them, and connect with corporates, buyers, and partners. The expo offers a unique opportunity to discover new suppliers, build partnerships, and support stronger local supply chains in Jordan.
MSMEs Showcasing
Sectors Represented
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