Conference Programmes

Dr. Abdulla Malek, Head of Strategy, Energy Transition, UAE Climate Change Special Envoy 

Mary Burce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director, International Energy Agency  
 

If nations are to meet the shared goal outlined in Troika: Mission 1.5, a decisive energy transition is essential. But any phase down of fossil fuels towards clean energy is expensive and requires countries to tackle complex challenges while ensuring fairness and equity for all. This panel examines these challenges from the viewpoint of achieving resilient, low-carbon energy systems.

Moderator: Dr Hasan Shafi, Partner, EY-Parthenon 
 

Roeland Baan, President and CEO, Topsoe
 

Javier Cavada, President and CEO, EMEA, Mitsubishi Power
 

Steve Lemoine, CEO and Managing Director, Middle East, Dalkia EDF Group
 

Mohammed Alshamsi, Chief Officer - Climate Change & Sustainability,
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority 
 

Samir Oumer, President, TotalEnergies EP UAE and TotalEnergies Country Chair
 

It is estimated that 1.3 billion tonnes of food goes to waste, accounting for about one-third of all food produced annually. This waste is responsible for approximately 10% of carbon emissions, given the energy, water and transport required for food production. Beyond moral considerations, food waste exacerbates climate stress. This panel will explore practical approaches to foster more ethical and sustainable food systems.

Moderator: Carlo Stella, Managing Partner, Global Practice Leader, Sustainability, Arthur D. Little 
 

Mageed Yahia, Director, WFP UAE and Representative to the GCC Region,
UN World Food Programme
 

Khuloud Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation and Secretary General, Ne’ma UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative
 

Sky Kurtz, Co-Founder & CEO, Pure Harvest
 

John Tate, CEO, Tamkeen 
 

Omar Shihab, Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer, BOCA 
 

The unity created by the Troika announced shortly after COP28 concluded will help foster ambition, cooperation, and coordination. Here we look at the intersection between cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, and the race to decarbonise. Our panel will discuss what policies requirements, ethical usage of technologies such as AI, and how advanced technologies can drive efficiency and sustainability for all. 

Moderator: Dr Anas Bataw, Technology Advisor, UN
 

Helmut von Struve, CEO Middle East, Siemens
 

Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric 
 

Mansoor Hamayun, CEO, Bboxx
 

Nicola Bettio, Director, Academia & Industry Partnerships, Sharjah Research,
Technology and Innovation Park
 

In these presentations, we will showcase real-world examples of cutting-edge technology in action, with a specific focus on tackling pathway 1.5 challenges. The talks will outline the tangible benefits the technologies can bring, their scalability and how they will scale and how they will contribute to a low carbon future. 

Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Co-Founder, Nexus Climate 
 

Youth are pivotal in shaping a sustainable future, infusing the climate debate with fresh skills, unique perspectives, and digital savvy. Their innovative approach to business and advocacy is catalysing the adoption of ethical and enduring practices essential for thriving low-carbon economies. This generation’s contribution will be transformative in steering us towards an equitable and resilient world.

Sagarika Sriram, Founder & CEO, K4BWorld and Advisor, Children's Advisory Board, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
 

In this focus, visionary women entrepreneurs take center stage in the global mission to combat climate change and lead organisational decarbonisation efforts. These trailblazers are not only shaping a sustainable future but also revolutionising industries through their innovative approaches. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering female leadership, they are driving impactful change on the path toward a 1.5°C world. Discover how their collective efforts are making a difference and inspiring others to follow suit.

Moderator: Jessica Robinson, MENA Sustainable Finance Leader, EY-Parthenon
 

Medea Nocentini, Founder, C3 (Companies Creating Change) and Senior Partner, Global Ventures
 

Angela Homsi, Co-Founder, Ignite Power
 

Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder and General Partner, VentureSouq
 

Nawel Mahmoudi, Co-Founder and CEO, ValueGrid
 

We invite a visionary entrepreneur to step into the spotlight to champion the work they are doing that is resulting organisational decarbonisation. Their work will not only help with global efforts to shape a sustainable future but also has the potential to revolutionize relevant industries. 

Kevin Chalhoub, CEO and Founder, EV Lab