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* * * Visit * Why Visit * Exhibitor List * Live Talks Forum * Mobile App * VISITOR REGISTRATION * Conferences * Strategic Conference * VIEW PROGRAMME * View Speakers * Download Brochure * Technical Conference * VIEW PROGRAMME * VIEW SPEAKERS * Technical Committee * Download Brochure * Technical Conference Chair * Nuclear Energy Forum * VIEW PROGRAMME * View Speakers * Download Brochure * Delegate Registration * Features * UTILITIES CLUB * Nuclear Energy Forum * Live Talks Forum * Exhibition * Why Exhibit * Book a Stand * POST SHOW REPORT * Event Brochure * Exhibitor List * Executive Committee * Sponsorship * Sponsors * Sponsorship enquiry * Sponsorship Opportunities * Sponsorship Brochure * Media * Media Partners * Supporting Associations * News * Photo Gallery * Video Gallery * Industry Reports * Media Badge Registration * Travel * Venue Information * Official Travel Agent * DISCOUNTED HOTELS * Discounted Flights * Mobile App * Contact Us * * * * * * STRATEGIC CONFERENCE BOOK YOUR DELEGATE PASS View Programme Recent geopolitical events have disrupted energy supplies leaving the world with a trilemma of how to ensure energy security and affordability while staying on track with net-zero commitments. The World Utilities Congress will bring together energy ministers, policymakers, global CEOs and business leaders from around the globe to share their insights and perspectives on the industry affairs today and come up with tangible outputs for the current challenges. From the big questions, such as the role of the utilities sector in the global energy transition, to practical challenges around water and energy security and hydrogen distribution, to the role of ESG and sustainable finance in the power, water, gas and district cooling, the Strategic Conference programme will be the forum for the industry to come together and address the issues and opportunities that matter. The strategic conference will also allow industry leaders to directly engage policymakers and discuss the kind of support they need to ensure a secure and sustainable power and water future. Download 2023 Brochure The Strategic Conference programme will focus on the following themes: * DIGITAL INNOVATION Many industries are ramping up efforts to decarbonise their operations and the utilities sector is no exception. The energy transition has become a driver for new business models and capabilities. Falling prices of renewables and technology advancements have made them an attractive alternative to hydrocarbons. In addition, many countries, including China, India, Russia, UAE and Turkey, are turning to nuclear as a reliable clean energy source. Gas/LNG is also continuing to play an important role in the energy transition. A path toward a carbon-free future requires the industry to address the intermittent nature of solar and wind power by exploring available storage solutions, as well as taking advantage of technologies that help improve energy efficiency and achieve operational excellence. In addition, companies must futureproof their grids in response to increased mass electrification. To keep pace with increasingly ambitious net-zero targets and commitments, power and water utilities should position themselves as proactive leaders within the energy transition, making themselves an attractive target for new capital investments. * DECARBONISATION, ENERGY TRANSITION AND COP28 Digital technologies are transforming how utilities serve customers, identify market opportunities and plan for long-term growth. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, robotics, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, blockchain, edge computing and other technical innovations enables companies to improve their energy efficiency, reduce equipment failure and optimise demand side management. Advanced sensors and metering technologies are transforming not only electric and water grids but entire cities. Smart grids handle bidirectional power flows, capture and report large quantities of data, enabling advanced predictive maintenance models, decreased electricity and water losses and lower carbon emissions. The success of smart grids and smart cities depends on the seamless integration of wired and wireless communications amongst all devices, as well as the ability to develop robust cyber security strategies. Technological advances also call for new capital. Grid investment plans should incorporate a wide variety of new technologies including advanced inverters, grid management and dispatch tools, and grid-level energy storage equipment. * SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS With multi-billion dollar projects, partnerships lie at the heart of the utilities sector. Many collaboration opportunities are available within the industry, on both regional and global levels. Governments and countries can work together to ensure economic prosperity and security of power and water supplies. Utilities, EPCs, technology providers and consultancies can work together to uncover synergies that will drive efficiency, digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts. Electricity suppliers can partner with customers via distributed generation models to achieve mutual benefits. Being a global meeting place for the utilities leaders, the World Utilities Congress helps cement the existing partnerships and discover new collaboration and growth opportunities. * TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE Customer-centricity together with technological advances are paving the way for new business models and market structures that support existing and new, non-traditional providers. Modern customers have high expectations from their utilities providers, and utilities of the future should move from selling water and power as a commodity to having a segmented value proposition focused on customer needs. Smart end-to-end networks offer businesses the opportunity to improve productivity and efficiency while enhancing customer service. Power and water consumers also have an important role to play in the energy transition. By optimising their usage, customers can reduce their bills, take the pressure off grids and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Utilities providers need to develop comprehensive demand side management models that will empower customers to be active participants in the energy transition. * RAISING CAPITAL AND PROJECT FINANCE Global population growth, economic development and rapid urbanisation are increasingly impacting the power and water sectors, as demand for electricity and water grows and the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rises. The increased demand makes water scarcity an important issue that go vernments and industry leaders need to address, finding alternative sources to depleted groundwater, which can be enabled by advances in water desalination, water treatment solutions and demand side management. Many countries are also moving from a linear centralised distribution system to a more flexible, complex and decentralised system, generating major investment opportunities, for existing and new players. To effectively incorporate distributed energy resources (DER) into the grid utilities should adapt their tariff schemes to acknowledge different types of customers, define a solution for DER technical integration and put in place process and organisational changes to make all the pieces work together. Circular Economy frameworks offer utilities the opportunity to transform their value chains, reducing or eliminating waste, reusing and recycling resources, which in turn can improve efficiencies, reduce costs and decrease carbon emissions. Existing business models need to evolve to enable equipment re-purposing or recycling, better heat waste recovery, carbon capture and use, and improved water cycle management systems. CONFERENCE AGENDA * Monday 08 May 2023 Day One * Tuesday 09 May 2023 Day Two * Wednesday 10 May 2023 Day Three 10:30 - 11:00 OPENING CEREMONY Back Monday 08 May 2023 10:30 - 11:00 OPENING CEREMONY 11:30 - 12:15 STRENGTHENING AMBITION ON ROUTE TO COP28 AND BEYOND MINISTERIAL SESSION The UAE has committed to a stricter Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of COP 28, aiming to cut its carbon emissions 31% by 2030. What are other countries doing to reduce their carbon footprint? What mechanisms can ensure that decarbonisation pledges come into action and which regulatory measurements can help? What is the role of public-private collaboration in advancing towards net-zero? What can the utilities industry learn from other sectors that will help accelerate its energy transition? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Energy ministers discuss regional and national commitments to reducing emissions ahead of COP28. Back Monday 08 May 2023 11:30 - 12:15 STRENGTHENING AMBITION ON ROUTE TO COP28 AND BEYOND The UAE has committed to a stricter Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of COP 28, aiming to cut its carbon emissions 31% by 2030. What are other countries doing to reduce their carbon footprint? What mechanisms can ensure that decarbonisation pledges come into action and which regulatory measurements can help? What is the role of public-private collaboration in advancing towards net-zero? What can the utilities industry learn from other sectors that will help accelerate its energy transition? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Energy ministers discuss regional and national commitments to reducing emissions ahead of COP28. 12:15 - 01:00 BUILDING MOMENTUM ON THE ROAD TO NET ZERO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PANEL Many companies have developed strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero within the next 10-20 years. However, the altered economic landscape has posed new challenges in achieving the set targets. As gas prices have increased and supplies have become unstable, how can companies keep on track with their net-zero pledges? How can nuclear energy contribute to this changing energy landscape – will it be a key player in mitigating the energy crisis without compromising on decarbonisation goals? Will fossil fuels see a new comeback due to the increasing pressure to stabilise the energy supply and maintain affordability for end users? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Business leaders take the stage to discuss market dynamics and how businesses are keeping with their net-zero commitments in the current market landscape. SPEAKERS Jasim Husain Thabet Group CEO & Managing Director TAQA Luc Rémont Chairman & CEO EDF Lorenzo Simonelli Chairman, President and CEO Baker Hughes Sama Bilbao y Leon Director General World Nuclear Association Greg Jackson Founder and CEO Octopus Energy Group Back Monday 08 May 2023 12:15 - 01:00 BUILDING MOMENTUM ON THE ROAD TO NET ZERO Many companies have developed strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero within the next 10-20 years. However, the altered economic landscape has posed new challenges in achieving the set targets. As gas prices have increased and supplies have become unstable, how can companies keep on track with their net-zero pledges? How can nuclear energy contribute to this changing energy landscape – will it be a key player in mitigating the energy crisis without compromising on decarbonisation goals? Will fossil fuels see a new comeback due to the increasing pressure to stabilise the energy supply and maintain affordability for end users? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Business leaders take the stage to discuss market dynamics and how businesses are keeping with their net-zero commitments in the current market landscape. SPEAKERS Jasim Husain Thabet Group CEO & Managing Director Luc Rémont Chairman & CEO Lorenzo Simonelli Chairman, President and CEO Sama Bilbao y Leon Director General Greg Jackson Founder and CEO 14:00 - 15:00 GLOBAL NORTH SOUTH EN ROUTE TO COP28 MINISTERIAL SESSION Back Monday 08 May 2023 14:00 - 15:00 GLOBAL NORTH SOUTH EN ROUTE TO COP28 15:00 - 15:40 RENEWABLES + GRID INTEGRATION INDUSTRY DIALOGUE SPEAKERS His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Belajer Al Rumaithi Undersecretary Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Bruno Bensasson CEO EDF Renewables Back Monday 08 May 2023 15:00 - 15:40 RENEWABLES + GRID INTEGRATION SPEAKERS His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Belajer Al Rumaithi Undersecretary Bruno Bensasson CEO 15:40 - 16:00 FOSTERING NEXT GENERATION INNOVATION GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Innovations in technology and business models are essential to build a net-zero world, presenting growth prospects for companies that take action. The utilities industry must become more agile and efficient, exploring distinct delivery methods and business models and use advanced technology to future-proof their operations to meet the challenges of tomorrow. What steps can be taken to encourage research and development in the power and water utilities industry? How can power and water utilities collaborate with startups and technology companies to foster innovation? What can be done to create an innovation culture within power and water utilities? In what ways can power and water utilities partner with universities and research institutions to drive innovation? How can digital technologies be leveraged to improve operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in the power and water utilities industry? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Business and industry leaders share insights on how a new wave of thinkers is reshaping the utilities. Back Monday 08 May 2023 15:40 - 16:00 FOSTERING NEXT GENERATION INNOVATION Innovations in technology and business models are essential to build a net-zero world, presenting growth prospects for companies that take action. The utilities industry must become more agile and efficient, exploring distinct delivery methods and business models and use advanced technology to future-proof their operations to meet the challenges of tomorrow. What steps can be taken to encourage research and development in the power and water utilities industry? How can power and water utilities collaborate with startups and technology companies to foster innovation? What can be done to create an innovation culture within power and water utilities? In what ways can power and water utilities partner with universities and research institutions to drive innovation? How can digital technologies be leveraged to improve operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in the power and water utilities industry? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Business and industry leaders share insights on how a new wave of thinkers is reshaping the utilities. 16:00 - 17:00 EXPLORING THE ROLE OF UTILITIES IN DECARBONISING INDUSTRIAL DEMAND GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Industrial demand is one of the biggest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions, and utilities can play a vital role in decarbonising that demand. How can utilities work with industry to develop and implement energy-efficient technologies and practices? What are demand response programs, and how can utilities use them to reduce the carbon footprint of industry? What is carbon capture and storage, and how can utilities invest in these technologies to reduce industrial emissions? How can green hydrogen be used to decarbonise industrial demand? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand how new levels of cooperation between utilities and industry can foster decarbonisation. SPEAKERS Attila Michael Bilgic CEO KROHNE Group Dr. Afif Al Yafei CEO TRANSCO Frederic Claux Managing Director, Thermal and Supply, AMEA and Country Manager GCC & Pakistan ENGIE Back Monday 08 May 2023 16:00 - 17:00 EXPLORING THE ROLE OF UTILITIES IN DECARBONISING INDUSTRIAL DEMAND Industrial demand is one of the biggest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions, and utilities can play a vital role in decarbonising that demand. How can utilities work with industry to develop and implement energy-efficient technologies and practices? What are demand response programs, and how can utilities use them to reduce the carbon footprint of industry? What is carbon capture and storage, and how can utilities invest in these technologies to reduce industrial emissions? How can green hydrogen be used to decarbonise industrial demand? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand how new levels of cooperation between utilities and industry can foster decarbonisation. SPEAKERS Attila Michael Bilgic CEO Dr. Afif Al Yafei CEO Frederic Claux Managing Director, Thermal and Supply, AMEA and Country Manager GCC & Pakistan 10:00 - 11:00 GEOPOLITICS AND WATER-ENERGY SECURITY: ASSESSING IMPACT MINISTERIAL SESSION Recent events have significantly impacted energy supply and demand dynamics resulting in rising prices for consumers and end users globally. With multiple droughts around the world, how can countries ensure reliable and affordable access to electricity, gas, and water supplies? What policies can be put in place to protect consumers from increasing electricity and gas bills? What potential solutions exist to address the intersection of geopolitics and water-energy security and ensure sustainable energy and water supplies for the future? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: This key session will elaborate on the reliability and affordability of power and water supplies. Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 10:00 - 11:00 GEOPOLITICS AND WATER-ENERGY SECURITY: ASSESSING IMPACT Recent events have significantly impacted energy supply and demand dynamics resulting in rising prices for consumers and end users globally. With multiple droughts around the world, how can countries ensure reliable and affordable access to electricity, gas, and water supplies? What policies can be put in place to protect consumers from increasing electricity and gas bills? What potential solutions exist to address the intersection of geopolitics and water-energy security and ensure sustainable energy and water supplies for the future? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: This key session will elaborate on the reliability and affordability of power and water supplies. 11:00 - 11:30 PURSUING ENERGY SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PARALLEL INDUSTRY DIALOGUE Energy security and sustainability are both critical priorities for governments, businesses, and industry. What are the key drivers of energy security and sustainability, and how can they be balanced? Are new supply dynamics forcing decision makers to prioritize one over the other? Or can they remain parallel pursuits? What role are renewables playing in the delivery of energy security? What are the barriers to achieving both energy security and sustainability, and how can they be overcome? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Learn about energy security and sustainability in the current energy transition scenario. SPEAKERS Linda Mabhena-Olagunju Founder & CEO DLO Energy Resources Group Pty Ltd Daniela Gentile CEO Ansaldo Green Tech MODERATOR Eithne Treanor Moderator World Utilities Congress Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 11:00 - 11:30 PURSUING ENERGY SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PARALLEL Energy security and sustainability are both critical priorities for governments, businesses, and industry. What are the key drivers of energy security and sustainability, and how can they be balanced? Are new supply dynamics forcing decision makers to prioritize one over the other? Or can they remain parallel pursuits? What role are renewables playing in the delivery of energy security? What are the barriers to achieving both energy security and sustainability, and how can they be overcome? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Learn about energy security and sustainability in the current energy transition scenario. SPEAKERS Linda Mabhena-Olagunju Founder & CEO Daniela Gentile CEO MODERATOR Eithne Treanor Moderator 11:30 - 12:30 DECARBONIZING CITIES GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Urban areas are responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, and cities must take the lead in the energy transition journey. How we plan, build, manage, and power our cities in the future will dramatically reduce their energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. What are the opportunities to reduce demand for power and water in cities as populations urbanise and adapt to a changing environment? How can technology be leveraged to support decarbonisation efforts in cities? How can renewable energy be integrated into urban infrastructure? How can we ensure that decarbonisation efforts are equitable? What are the economic benefits of decarbonising cities, and how can we ensure that these benefits are realised? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hear from energy leaders and city planners on the opportunities to decarbonise cities. SPEAKERS Sylvie Jéhanno CEO Dalkia, an EDF Group subsidiary Khalid Al Qubaisi CEO Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES) Khalid Al Marzooqi CEO Tabreed Renaud Capris CEO Enova Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 11:30 - 12:30 DECARBONIZING CITIES Urban areas are responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, and cities must take the lead in the energy transition journey. How we plan, build, manage, and power our cities in the future will dramatically reduce their energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. What are the opportunities to reduce demand for power and water in cities as populations urbanise and adapt to a changing environment? How can technology be leveraged to support decarbonisation efforts in cities? How can renewable energy be integrated into urban infrastructure? How can we ensure that decarbonisation efforts are equitable? What are the economic benefits of decarbonising cities, and how can we ensure that these benefits are realised? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hear from energy leaders and city planners on the opportunities to decarbonise cities. SPEAKERS Sylvie Jéhanno CEO Khalid Al Qubaisi CEO Khalid Al Marzooqi CEO Renaud Capris CEO 12:30 - 13:00 NO TRANSITION WITHOUT TRANSMISSION INDUSTRY DIALOGUE Reaching net-zero requires accelerated investment in clean energy technologies to reduce, and eventually phase out, reliance on fossil fuels. Policymakers and business leaders need to act now to overhaul carbon-intensive grids and scale-up renewables production and storage capacity. What are the challenges associated with upgrading and expanding transmission infrastructure, and how can they be addressed? What role can technology play in optimising transmission infrastructure and improving its efficiency? What is needed to ensure the infrastructure build out remains ahead of the generation capacity additions on the road to net-zero? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hear from industry leaders on the importance of upgrading power transmission infrastructure to support the transition to a clean energy future. SPEAKERS Omar Al Hashmi Executive Director of Transmission & Distribution TAQA Ben Backwell CEO Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Simon Morrish CEO xlinks Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 12:30 - 13:00 NO TRANSITION WITHOUT TRANSMISSION Reaching net-zero requires accelerated investment in clean energy technologies to reduce, and eventually phase out, reliance on fossil fuels. Policymakers and business leaders need to act now to overhaul carbon-intensive grids and scale-up renewables production and storage capacity. What are the challenges associated with upgrading and expanding transmission infrastructure, and how can they be addressed? What role can technology play in optimising transmission infrastructure and improving its efficiency? What is needed to ensure the infrastructure build out remains ahead of the generation capacity additions on the road to net-zero? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hear from industry leaders on the importance of upgrading power transmission infrastructure to support the transition to a clean energy future. SPEAKERS Omar Al Hashmi Executive Director of Transmission & Distribution Ben Backwell CEO Simon Morrish CEO 14:00 - 15:00 DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE POWER-WATER NEXUS GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Since power plants require large amounts of water and water plants require large amounts of power, both utilities have been intrinsically linked. Given this interdependency, how can water desalination plants help balance peak demand for power? What is the role of Reverse Osmosis in this? How does the introduction of renewable energy sources change the relationship between power and water? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand the challenges and opportunities of new innovations and technologies to unlock the water-energy nexus. SPEAKERS Mohammed Berki Al-Zuabi CEO Marafiq Jihad Mahamid Secretary General Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan Robin Mills CEO Qamar Energy Farid Al Awlaqi Executive Director of Generation TAQA Prashant Jain Joint Managing Director & CEO JSW Energy Limited MODERATOR Julio de la Rosa ME Development Director Acciona Agua Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 14:00 - 15:00 DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE POWER-WATER NEXUS Since power plants require large amounts of water and water plants require large amounts of power, both utilities have been intrinsically linked. Given this interdependency, how can water desalination plants help balance peak demand for power? What is the role of Reverse Osmosis in this? How does the introduction of renewable energy sources change the relationship between power and water? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand the challenges and opportunities of new innovations and technologies to unlock the water-energy nexus. SPEAKERS Mohammed Berki Al-Zuabi CEO Jihad Mahamid Secretary General Robin Mills CEO Farid Al Awlaqi Executive Director of Generation Prashant Jain Joint Managing Director & CEO MODERATOR Julio de la Rosa ME Development Director 15:00 - 16:00 HYDROGEN – PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Hydrogen holds significant potential in reducing the world’s reliance on hydrocarbons, abating emissions and getting closer to net-zero. However, what is necessary to be able to realise this potential? Which policies and regulations will accelerate hydrogen adoption? Is hydrogen infrastructure developing fast enough? Where will the money to fund hydrogen developments come from? What technology will help to scale up hydrogen adoption? What is the role of carbon capture in it? And, finally, what will be the major hydrogen use: will it slowly displace gas in electricity production? Will it be used in fuel cells to power electric vehicles? Will it be used as fuel in other industries such as shipping or aviation? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hydrogen leaders convene to discuss the rapidly developing hydrogen economy. SPEAKERS Cornelius Matthes CEO Dii Desert Energy Ashwani Dudeja President & Director (Green Hydrogen & Ammonia) ACME Group Gavin Rennick President SLB New Energy Stephan Gobert SVP Hydrogen, ENGIE AMEA Engie Alessandro Bresciani Senior VP, Climate Technology Solutions Baker Hughes MODERATOR Jeffrey Beyer Managing Director Zest Associates Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 15:00 - 16:00 HYDROGEN – PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER Hydrogen holds significant potential in reducing the world’s reliance on hydrocarbons, abating emissions and getting closer to net-zero. However, what is necessary to be able to realise this potential? Which policies and regulations will accelerate hydrogen adoption? Is hydrogen infrastructure developing fast enough? Where will the money to fund hydrogen developments come from? What technology will help to scale up hydrogen adoption? What is the role of carbon capture in it? And, finally, what will be the major hydrogen use: will it slowly displace gas in electricity production? Will it be used in fuel cells to power electric vehicles? Will it be used as fuel in other industries such as shipping or aviation? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Hydrogen leaders convene to discuss the rapidly developing hydrogen economy. SPEAKERS Cornelius Matthes CEO Ashwani Dudeja President & Director (Green Hydrogen & Ammonia) Gavin Rennick President Stephan Gobert SVP Hydrogen, ENGIE AMEA Alessandro Bresciani Senior VP, Climate Technology Solutions MODERATOR Jeffrey Beyer Managing Director 16:00 - 17:00 BOOSTING INVESTMENT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Finance and investment are always a vital aspect of any project, especially in a capital-intensive industry like utilities. As the world looks to accelerate the energy transition, innovative and collaborative financing models are needed to mobilise the necessary investments. How can strategic partnerships support securing funds for utilities projects? How can private and public sectors collaborate for mutual benefit? What are investors looking for in hydrogen projects? How can renewable energy investments be de-risked? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: This session will elaborate on strategies for raising capital in the utilities sector. SPEAKERS Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh CEO Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) Steve Ridlington CFO TAQA Jeremy Crane CEO Yellow Door Energy René Matthies Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director Corporate Operations Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) Bart Boesmans CTO ACWA Power Lina Osman Managing Director & Head – Sustainable Finance, West Standard Chartered MODERATOR Mucha Nyandoro CEO Manelith Back Tuesday 09 May 2023 16:00 - 17:00 BOOSTING INVESTMENT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS Finance and investment are always a vital aspect of any project, especially in a capital-intensive industry like utilities. As the world looks to accelerate the energy transition, innovative and collaborative financing models are needed to mobilise the necessary investments. How can strategic partnerships support securing funds for utilities projects? How can private and public sectors collaborate for mutual benefit? What are investors looking for in hydrogen projects? How can renewable energy investments be de-risked? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: This session will elaborate on strategies for raising capital in the utilities sector. SPEAKERS Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh CEO Steve Ridlington CFO Jeremy Crane CEO René Matthies Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director Corporate Operations Bart Boesmans CTO Lina Osman Managing Director & Head – Sustainable Finance, West MODERATOR Mucha Nyandoro CEO 10:30 - 11:30 FUELING INNOVATION, SECURING SUPPLY AND REDUCING EMISSIONS WITHIN WATER, WASTEWATER AND DESALINATION COMPANIES GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Water security is a critical part of the energy transition conversation. it is important to adopt integrated water resource management approaches that balance water supply and demand, protect water resources, and ensure equitable access to water. What can be done to ensure successful water management and resilience? How can water and wastewater companies enhance efficiency and what is the role of data and technology? What is the role of water desalination in securing potable water supply globally? Is recycled water a good solution to ensure water security? And finally, as the world is moving towards net zero, what are the pathways to decarbonise the water and wastewater sectors? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: A closer look at the direction companies need to take to solve challenges within the water and wastewater sectors. SPEAKERS Ahmed Al Shamsi Managing Director & CEO Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Ben Tam CEO Isle Utilities Alain Dedieu Global President of Water Waste Water Segment Schneider Electric Lu’ay Khdeir Regional Water Market Director - Middle East Atkins Marie Helene Westholm-Knebel Business Environment and Sustainability Manager ABB Process Automation Back Wednesday 10 May 2023 10:30 - 11:30 FUELING INNOVATION, SECURING SUPPLY AND REDUCING EMISSIONS WITHIN WATER, WASTEWATER AND DESALINATION COMPANIES Water security is a critical part of the energy transition conversation. it is important to adopt integrated water resource management approaches that balance water supply and demand, protect water resources, and ensure equitable access to water. What can be done to ensure successful water management and resilience? How can water and wastewater companies enhance efficiency and what is the role of data and technology? What is the role of water desalination in securing potable water supply globally? Is recycled water a good solution to ensure water security? And finally, as the world is moving towards net zero, what are the pathways to decarbonise the water and wastewater sectors? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: A closer look at the direction companies need to take to solve challenges within the water and wastewater sectors. SPEAKERS Ahmed Al Shamsi Managing Director & CEO Ben Tam CEO Alain Dedieu Global President of Water Waste Water Segment Lu’ay Khdeir Regional Water Market Director - Middle East Marie Helene Westholm-Knebel Business Environment and Sustainability Manager 11:30 - 12:00 ADVOCATING INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY WITHIN THE UTILITIES SECTOR INDUSTRY DIALOGUE According to the World Economic Forum, companies in the top quartile of gender diversity in their executive teams outperform their bottom quartile peers in profitability by 25%. When it comes to ethnic and cultural diversity, the figure goes up to 36%. How can businesses make the existing workforce more diverse, reduce the gender gap and make employees feel more included? Which metric and performance goals can help achieve this? Can financial incentives, rewards and recognition play a role in achieving diversity goals? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Examining the practical strategies that will help with the inclusion and diversity efforts. SPEAKERS Fatima Al-Shaygi Vice President, UAE Asset Management TAQA MODERATOR Katarina Uherova Hasbani Partner and Global Director of Strategy and Advisory AESG Back Wednesday 10 May 2023 11:30 - 12:00 ADVOCATING INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY WITHIN THE UTILITIES SECTOR According to the World Economic Forum, companies in the top quartile of gender diversity in their executive teams outperform their bottom quartile peers in profitability by 25%. When it comes to ethnic and cultural diversity, the figure goes up to 36%. How can businesses make the existing workforce more diverse, reduce the gender gap and make employees feel more included? Which metric and performance goals can help achieve this? Can financial incentives, rewards and recognition play a role in achieving diversity goals? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Examining the practical strategies that will help with the inclusion and diversity efforts. SPEAKERS Fatima Al-Shaygi Vice President, UAE Asset Management MODERATOR Katarina Uherova Hasbani Partner and Global Director of Strategy and Advisory 12:00 - 13:00 SATISFYING THE UTILITIES CUSTOMER OF TOMORROW GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Customers today are more informed and aware of the impact of climate change on the planet. What are customers seeking from their utilities providers? How can power, water, gas and district cooling utilities improve customer experience and meet customer needs? How can data help understand customer needs better? What non-utility services can utilities offer to improve customer experience? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Discover what customers expect from their utilities providers and how these expectations can be met. SPEAKERS Dr. Yousif Al Hammadi Chief Asset Management Officer Tabreed Jose Luis Bobes CEO and African Union Development Agency NEPAD Transaction Advisor Verdability Henrique Pereira CEO Taka Solutions Faisal Ameer Malik Chief Technical Officer Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East and Central Asia Simon Bartmann Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer EIGENSONNE MODERATOR Jiří Waldhauser Principal The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Back Wednesday 10 May 2023 12:00 - 13:00 SATISFYING THE UTILITIES CUSTOMER OF TOMORROW Customers today are more informed and aware of the impact of climate change on the planet. What are customers seeking from their utilities providers? How can power, water, gas and district cooling utilities improve customer experience and meet customer needs? How can data help understand customer needs better? What non-utility services can utilities offer to improve customer experience? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Discover what customers expect from their utilities providers and how these expectations can be met. SPEAKERS Dr. Yousif Al Hammadi Chief Asset Management Officer Jose Luis Bobes CEO and African Union Development Agency NEPAD Transaction Advisor Henrique Pereira CEO Faisal Ameer Malik Chief Technical Officer Simon Bartmann Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer MODERATOR Jiří Waldhauser Principal 14:00 - 15:00 THE ROLE OF ESG AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE IN THE POWER, WATER, GAS AND DISTRICT COOLING GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Green finance and ESG reporting continue to be at the top of the executive agenda. ESG and sustainable finance play an important role in promoting sustainable and responsible practices, and are imperative to help mitigate the risks associated with climate change, promote sustainable development, and support the transition to a low-carbon, more sustainable future. What is the current role of ESG in identifying, assessing, acquiring, financing and funding utility projects? What processes and technology are available to support decision-making? What are the challenges in ESG reporting and what strategies and policies can help overcome them? What can utilities do to unlock the full potential of green investments, improving national GDP and encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand the pivotal role of ESG and green investments in the energy transition. SPEAKERS Noel Aoun Executive Director of Strategy TAQA Paul Sakrzewski CEO Copperleaf Mohab Ali Talib Al-Hinai VP of Sustainability and Circular Economy & Co-Founder, Sustainable Investments Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (Be'ah) Ennis Rimawi Managing Director Catalyst Investment Management Maarten ter Keurst Managing Partner Natural Ventures Back Wednesday 10 May 2023 14:00 - 15:00 THE ROLE OF ESG AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE IN THE POWER, WATER, GAS AND DISTRICT COOLING Green finance and ESG reporting continue to be at the top of the executive agenda. ESG and sustainable finance play an important role in promoting sustainable and responsible practices, and are imperative to help mitigate the risks associated with climate change, promote sustainable development, and support the transition to a low-carbon, more sustainable future. What is the current role of ESG in identifying, assessing, acquiring, financing and funding utility projects? What processes and technology are available to support decision-making? What are the challenges in ESG reporting and what strategies and policies can help overcome them? What can utilities do to unlock the full potential of green investments, improving national GDP and encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Understand the pivotal role of ESG and green investments in the energy transition. SPEAKERS Noel Aoun Executive Director of Strategy Paul Sakrzewski CEO Mohab Ali Talib Al-Hinai VP of Sustainability and Circular Economy & Co-Founder, Sustainable Investments Ennis Rimawi Managing Director Maarten ter Keurst Managing Partner 15:00 - 16:00 IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ENSURE SECURITY WITHIN DISTRICT COOLING, POWER, WATER AND GAS UTILITIES GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION Digitalisation has been pivotal in transforming the utilities industry. Digital technologies have helped manage costs, improve efficiency, serve customers better and capture new market opportunities. Which technologies in particular are the most relevant to the state of the industry today? What is the role of data in optimising processes and operations and improving customer experience? What are the challenges slowing down the adoption of digital solutions? How can the industry ensure their critical infrastructure, employees and customers are protected from cyber-attacks? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of digital solutions within the utilities sector. SPEAKERS Saqib Mahmood Chief Digital Officer National Water Company Alvaro Perez Chief Digital Officer ACWA Power Rabih bou Rached Founder and CEO FEDS Drone-powered Solutions Vijay Jaiswal CTO IFS Alexis Grenon Global Digital Grid Senior Vice President Schneider Electric Matthew Timms Chief Digital Officer Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) MODERATOR Bart Cornelissen Partner - Energy, Resources & Industrials Leader Deloitte Back Wednesday 10 May 2023 15:00 - 16:00 IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ENSURE SECURITY WITHIN DISTRICT COOLING, POWER, WATER AND GAS UTILITIES Digitalisation has been pivotal in transforming the utilities industry. Digital technologies have helped manage costs, improve efficiency, serve customers better and capture new market opportunities. Which technologies in particular are the most relevant to the state of the industry today? What is the role of data in optimising processes and operations and improving customer experience? What are the challenges slowing down the adoption of digital solutions? How can the industry ensure their critical infrastructure, employees and customers are protected from cyber-attacks? ATTENDEE INSIGHTS: Gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of digital solutions within the utilities sector. SPEAKERS Saqib Mahmood Chief Digital Officer Alvaro Perez Chief Digital Officer Rabih bou Rached Founder and CEO Vijay Jaiswal CTO Alexis Grenon Global Digital Grid Senior Vice President Matthew Timms Chief Digital Officer MODERATOR Bart Cornelissen Partner - Energy, Resources & Industrials Leader * Monday 08 May 2023 Day One * Tuesday 09 May 2023 Day Two * Wednesday 10 May 2023 Day Three GLOBAL EXPERT LEADERS CONFIRMED TO SPEAK INCLUDE Previous JOHN DEFTERIOS Professor of Business, NYU, Abu Dhabi & Senior Advisor APCO Worldwide MUCHA NYANDORO CEO Manelith EITHNE TREANOR Moderator World Utilities Congress JIŘÍ WALDHAUSER Principal The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) SAMA BILBAO Y LEON Director General World Nuclear Association HIS EXCELLENCY SUHAIL BIN MOHAMED AL MAZROUEI Minister of Energy and Infrastructure United Arab Emirates HIS EXCELLENCY AWAIDHA MURSHED AL MARAR Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy United Arab Emirates HIS EXCELLENCY YASER BIN EBRAHIM HUMAIDAN Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Kingdom of Bahrain DR. KATHRYN HUFF Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy United States of America HIS EXCELLENCY VIRGIL-DANIEL POPESCU Minister of Energy Romania HIS EXCELLENCY MIKA LINTILA Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment Finland HIS EXCELLENCY PÉTER SZIJJÁRTÓ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Hungary HIS EXCELLENCY ERVIN IBRAHIMOVIĆ Minister of Capital Investments Montenegro HIS EXCELLENCY NASRUL HAMID State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Bangladesh HIS EXCELLENCY ALBERTO PIMENTEL MATA Minister of Energy and Mines Guatemala THE HONOURABLE MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH Minister for Energy Republic of Ghana HIS EXCELLENCY HONOURABLE DAVIS CHIRCHIR Cabinet Secretary, Minister of Energy and Petroleum Kenya HIS EXCELLENCY YONIS ALI GUEDI Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Republic of Djibouti HIS EXCELLENCY IBRAHIM UWIZEYE Minister of Energy and Mines Burundi THE HONOURABLE STUART R YOUNG Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Trinidad and Tobago HIS EXCELLENCY BATTOGTOKH CHOJILSUREN Minister of Energy Mongolia HIS EXCELLENCY WALID FAYAD Minister of Energy and Water Lebanon HIS EXCELLENCY DR. ING. HABTAMU ITEFA Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy Ethiopia HIS EXCELLENCY ADIL KAREEM KAK AHMED Deputy Minister of Electricity Iraq HIS EXCELLENCY ENG. AHMED MOHAMMED BELAJER AL RUMAITHI Undersecretary Abu Dhabi Department of Energy JASIM HUSAIN THABET Group CEO & Managing Director TAQA LUC RÉMONT Chairman & CEO EDF LORENZO SIMONELLI Chairman, President and CEO Baker Hughes AHMED AL SHAMSI Managing Director & CEO Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company BEN BACKWELL CEO Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) BRUNO BENSASSON CEO EDF Renewables KHALID ALI AL-RUWAIGH CEO Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) DR. AFIF AL YAFEI CEO TRANSCO RENAUD CAPRIS CEO Enova KHALID AL QUBAISI CEO Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES) LINDA MABHENA-OLAGUNJU Founder & CEO DLO Energy Resources Group Pty Ltd MOHAMMED BERKI AL-ZUABI CEO Marafiq KHALID AL MARZOOQI CEO Tabreed SYLVIE JÉHANNO CEO Dalkia, an EDF Group subsidiary GREG JACKSON Founder and CEO Octopus Energy Group PAUL SAKRZEWSKI CEO Copperleaf DANIELA GENTILE CEO Ansaldo Green Tech JIHAD MAHAMID Secretary General Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan OMAR AL HASHMI Executive Director of Transmission & Distribution TAQA ATTILA MICHAEL BILGIC CEO KROHNE Group JEREMY CRANE CEO Yellow Door Energy CORNELIUS MATTHES CEO Dii Desert Energy ROBIN MILLS CEO Qamar Energy LAURENT LONGUET CEO SirajPower SIMON MORRISH CEO xlinks STEVE RIDLINGTON CFO TAQA RENÉ MATTHIES Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director Corporate Operations Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) SAQIB MAHMOOD Chief Digital Officer National Water Company FARID AL AWLAQI Executive Director of Generation TAQA BART BOESMANS CTO ACWA Power MATTHEW TIMMS Chief Digital Officer Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) LINA OSMAN Managing Director & Head – Sustainable Finance, West Standard Chartered RABIH BOU RACHED Founder and CEO FEDS Drone-powered Solutions JOSE LUIS BOBES CEO and African Union Development Agency NEPAD Transaction Advisor Verdability NOEL AOUN Executive Director of Strategy TAQA HENRIQUE PEREIRA CEO Taka Solutions BEN TAM CEO Isle Utilities GAVIN RENNICK President SLB New Energy ENNIS RIMAWI Managing Director Catalyst Investment Management SIMON BARTMANN Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer EIGENSONNE FREDERIC CLAUX Managing Director, Thermal and Supply, AMEA and Country Manager GCC & Pakistan ENGIE PRASHANT JAIN Joint Managing Director & CEO JSW Energy Limited MAARTEN TER KEURST Managing Partner Natural Ventures DR. YOUSIF AL HAMMADI Chief Asset Management Officer Tabreed ALAIN DEDIEU Global President of Water Waste Water Segment Schneider Electric ALVARO PEREZ Chief Digital Officer ACWA Power FAISAL AMEER MALIK Chief Technical Officer Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East and Central Asia ASHWANI DUDEJA President & Director (Green Hydrogen & Ammonia) ACME Group VIJAY JAISWAL CTO IFS LU’AY KHDEIR Regional Water Market Director - Middle East Atkins ALEXIS GRENON Global Digital Grid Senior Vice President Schneider Electric STEPHAN GOBERT SVP Hydrogen, ENGIE AMEA Engie FATIMA AL-SHAYGI Vice President, UAE Asset Management TAQA MOHAB ALI TALIB AL-HINAI VP of Sustainability and Circular Economy & Co-Founder, Sustainable Investments Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (Be'ah) ALESSANDRO BRESCIANI Senior VP, Climate Technology Solutions Baker Hughes MARIE HELENE WESTHOLM-KNEBEL Business Environment and Sustainability Manager ABB Process Automation BART CORNELISSEN Partner - Energy, Resources & Industrials Leader Deloitte JULIO DE LA ROSA ME Development Director Acciona Agua KATARINA UHEROVA HASBANI Partner and Global Director of Strategy and Advisory AESG JEFFREY BEYER Managing Director Zest Associates JOHN DEFTERIOS Professor of Business, NYU, Abu Dhabi & Senior Advisor APCO Worldwide MUCHA NYANDORO CEO Manelith EITHNE TREANOR Moderator World Utilities Congress JIŘÍ WALDHAUSER Principal The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) SAMA BILBAO Y LEON Director General World Nuclear Association HIS EXCELLENCY SUHAIL BIN MOHAMED AL MAZROUEI Minister of Energy and Infrastructure United Arab Emirates HIS EXCELLENCY AWAIDHA MURSHED AL MARAR Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy United Arab Emirates HIS EXCELLENCY YASER BIN EBRAHIM HUMAIDAN Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Kingdom of Bahrain DR. 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