STAGE 1: KEYNOTES
Riyadh, 15 - 16 October 2024
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Oct 1514:00
Conference pass
Ministers Keynote Opening
Keynotes
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1514:10
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Keynote Panel Exploring energy prospects in Saudi Arabia : charting the collaborative efforts between government policies and private sector ventures in customizing the energy mix for localized demand
Keynotes
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1514:50
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Keynote Presentation
Keynotes
Razan Salman, Senior Economy & Government Reporter, CNN Business Arabic
Wesam Alghamdi, Chief Executive Officer, NEOM Green Hydrogen Company
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1515:00
Conference pass
Presentation Effective cable management and best practices for a seamless solar panel roof installation
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1515:20
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Presentation Seamless integration of lithium batteries in solar installations
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1515:40
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Presentation A thorough evaluation of installation best practices and notable failures
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1516:00
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Panel Transforming today, thriving tomorrow: innovating with 4IR technologies for a digital transformation
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Moderator: Hamzeh Buqaei, Director of Energy Academy, Al Hussein technical university
Jeffrey Beyer, Chief Technical Advisor to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy's Technology and Innovation Department, UNDP
Murali Venkatraman, Head of Data Analytics and AI - Energy & Water, ENOWA
Ali Abdulla Alsadadi, Chief of Information Technology, Ministry of Oil and Environment - Bahrain
Khalfan Alburtamani, Senior General Manager Regulatory and Corporate Affairs and Advanced Metering Infrastructure GM, NAMA Electricity Distribution
MUHAMMAD ABBASI, TE, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1516:00
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Panel Unlocking the potential: exploring hydrogen as a catalyst for decarbonization and circular carbon economy
Stage 2: Future Energy
Kenichiro Kitamura, Chief Representative for the Middle East, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Mustafa AlHakeem, Hydrogen Expert, Confidential Government Entity
Valentina Dedi, Lead Economic Advisor, KBR
FUTURE ENERGY THEATRE
Oct 1516:00
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Presentation Crucial installation regulation and policies in the GCC
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1516:40
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Presentation Grid automation: empowering efficiency with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for optimal energy distribution
Stage 1 : Big Picture
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1516:50
Conference pass
Presentation Hydrogen horizons: exploring global demand and opportunities for the Kingdom and industrial borders
Stage 2: Future Energy
FUTURE ENERGY TRACK
Oct 1517:00
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Presentation Effective mount design and installation best practices
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1517:20
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Presentation Exploring microinverters : challenges and essential tools for installers
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1517:40
Conference pass
Presentation Seamless integration of lithium batteries in solar installations
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1518:00
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Panel Net-zero vision: strategizing system-wide energy transition for a sustainable future
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Moderator: Jeffrey Beyer, Chief Technical Advisor to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy's Technology and Innovation Department, UNDP
Rasmi Hamzeh, Executive Director, Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) & Ministry Of Energy & Mineral Resources (Memr).
Faisal Wali, Energy, Water, & Environment, Manager, KAUST @NEOM
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1518:00
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Panel Plugging into the future: exploring renewable integration for a clean energy grid
Stage 2: Future Energy
Moderator: Mahmood Al-Wahaibi, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Oman Think Urban
Maged Mahmoud, Technical Director and Lead Advisor, RCREEE, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Faisal Al Hadi, Expert, Ministry of Energy - KSA
FUTURE ENERGY TRACK
Oct 1518:40
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Panel SABIC’s global contribution in renewable energy
Stage 2: Future Energy
Abdulkareem Alsenan, Sustainability & Energy Engineer, UNITED-SABIC
Majdi Alfaraj, Electrical Engineer, SABIC
FUTURE ENERGY TRACK
Oct 1518:40
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Presentation Decarbonizing global supply chains: strategies for CO2 transparency, renewables integration, and energy efficiency across operations and usage phases
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Qahtan Hassan, Acting- Energy Efficiency & Central Cooling Director, Ministry of Electricity & Water Affairs - Bahrain
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1519:00
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Presentation Energy transition in the MENA region
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Rasmi Hamzeh, Executive Director, Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) & Ministry Of Energy & Mineral Resources (Memr).
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1519:00
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Presentation Optimizing solar isolators for peak performance in PV systems
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1519:10
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Panel Green transit corridors: linking renewable energy and clean hydrogen exchange across continents
Stage 2: Future Energy
Quentin Blommaert, Head, Hydrogen Diplomacy Office, GIZ - Hydrogen Diplomacy Office Riyadh
Faisal Wali, Energy, Water, & Environment, Manager, KAUST @NEOM
Mohamed Alhamar, Chief of Purchase Planning & Quality Control, Electricity & Water Authority - E.W.A. Bahrain
Valentina Dedi, Lead Economic Advisor, KBR
FUTURE ENERGY TRACK
Oct 1519:20
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Presentation Fostering European-Saudi Collaboration: Advancing Solar and Renewable Energy Innovations with the European Chamber of Commerce for a Sustainable Future
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Kristijonas Gedvilas, Chief Executive Officer, European Chamber of Commerce KSA
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1519:20
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Presentation Gathering data: storing and analyzing performance data for optimal impact
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1519:40
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Panel Beyond Co2 reduction: maximizing utilization for a sustainable future
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Muhammad Shahzad, Associate Professor and Head of Subject, University Of Northumbria Uk
Mounia Attiga, Chairman, Gemstones Services
Mohamed Ali, Environmental Specialist, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Mohammed Al Surf, ESG Advisor, FII Institute
Mustafa AlHakeem, Hydrogen Expert, Confidential Government Entity
BIG PICTURE TRACK
Oct 1519:40
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Presentation Enhancing solar technology for a sustainable future
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1519:50
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Presentation Grid connectivity for regional prosperity: powering prosperity through linked power networks and enhanced energy export opportunities
Stage 2: Future Energy
FUTURE ENERGY THEATRE
Oct 1520:20
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Presentation The longevity & dependability of solar systems components: impact of system economics and viability
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1520:40
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Presentation Advancements in charging systems: building the future
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
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Oct 1614:20
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Keynote Panel Discussion Innovating for a resilient power sector: modernizing utilities to drive economic growth and energy transition in the GCC
Keynotes
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1615:00
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Title Sponsor Lighting the future: navigating the complexities of utility modernization for a sustainable tomorrow
Keynotes
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1615:00
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Presentation Effective cable management and best practices for a seamless solar panel roof installation
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1615:20
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Presentation Analyzing off grid data for enhanced efficiency
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1615:40
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Presentation Installation of an off grid inverter
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1616:00
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Interview Funding breakthrough strategies for low-carbon economies in the GCC
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Aymen Koubaa, Director, Societe Generale DIFC Branch
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1616:00
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Presentation Future ready sun farms: innovations & risk assessment for sustainable PV projects in the Kingdom
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Veronica Bermudez Benito, Senior Research Director Energy Center, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1616:00
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Presentation Power preservation while cutting costs: techniques for efficiency
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1616:20
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Panel Investment Panel
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Waleed Alballaa, General Partner, Sukna Ventures
Faisal Al Hadi, Expert, Ministry of Energy - KSA
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1616:20
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Panel Solar revolution 2.0: exploring modular scalability and integrated storage in next-gen solar plants
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Maged Mahmoud, Technical Director and Lead Advisor, RCREEE, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Husain Almakrami, Renewable Energy Expert, Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu
MUHAMMAD ABBASI, TE, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Moawia Hamed, Senior Sustainable & Energy Engineer, Nesma & Partners
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1617:00
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Panel Charting the course for grid modernization: accelerating sustainable energy investments and regulatory frameworks to drive future grid modernization initiatives
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Syed Fasih Hussain, Unit Head - Project Finance, Wholesale Credit Risk, Saudi Alawwal Bank
Rasmi Hamzeh, Executive Director, Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) & Ministry Of Energy & Mineral Resources (Memr).
Lina Osman, Managing Director & Head of Sustainable Finance, Standard Chartered Bank
Alexander Bebov, Managing Partner, BAC Green Energy
Zia Ul Rab Siddiqui, Director - Investments, Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1617:00
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Presentation Macroeconomic, energy, and emission effects of solar PV deployment at utility and distributed scales in Saudi Arabia
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Fakhri Hasanov, Research Fellow, KAPSARC
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1617:00
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Presentation SolarVision 2030 : envisioning a low-cost photovoltaic future
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1617:20
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Panel Delving into utility scale storage market expansion: crafting support systems for energy storage system growth
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1617:20
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Presentation Grid integration through collaboration
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1617:40
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Presentation Revolutionizing energy management: embracing smart grids for decentralized integration and enhanced renewables
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Ahmed Oteafy, JSEC Director, Alfaisal University
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1617:40
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Presentation Grid -tied solar system design: compliance and best practices
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1618:00
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Panel Forging a high-tech future: unlocking the Kingdom’s tech development, AI insights and Vision 2030 initiatives for economic diversification and reduced oil dependency
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Khalfan Alburtamani, Senior General Manager Regulatory and Corporate Affairs and Advanced Metering Infrastructure GM, NAMA Electricity Distribution
Nofal Adbulhadi, Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Project Manager , PhD Researcher in Renewable Energy and Project Management, Marafiq- Electricity & Water Utilities Company
Abdullah Isa Al Abbasi, Studies & Research Direcorate, Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT)
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1618:00
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Presentation Modelling the integration of solar installations with other renewable energy resources
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1618:20
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Presentation Empowering the grid: harnessing distributed energy resources for a transformative energy landscape
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Pierre Cheyron, Managing Director – Energy Solutions, Engie
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1618:40
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Panel Energizing the future: Saudi Arabia’s commitment to localizing renewable energy and empowering youth for a sustainable tomorrow
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Nabih Cherradi, Chief Technology Officer, Desert Technologies
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1618:40
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Panel Solar pioneers: unpacking the impact of utility-scale projects on energy diversification
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Veronica Bermudez Benito, Senior Research Director Energy Center, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute
Hussien El Sheikh, Cluster Director of Engineering, Hilton
Feroz Khan, Commercial Leader, Hilton International Represented by Faisal Al Ansari Group Limited Co
Marek Kubik, Director of BESS, ENOWA
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1619:00
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Presentation Mastering off grid solar system wiring: do’s and don’ts
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1619:20
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Panel Zero carbon infrastructure: transforming the Kingdom’s future economy and environment
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Amr Salah, Chief Executive Officer - Infrastructure, Ajlan & Bros Holding
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1619:20
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Presentation Solar cables design & application
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Faris Abu Zawah, Technical Engineer, Riyadh Cables Group
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1619:20
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Presentation Enhancing network features : constructing improved battery bank
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1619:40
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Panel Leading the charge and breaking boundaries: the intersection of solar and battery technology in driving change
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Marek Kubik, Director of BESS, ENOWA
Ibrahim Gerges, Senior Operations Manager, Solar Arabia Co
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1619:40
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Presentation Shaping the energy landscape: the evolution of the grid
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1619:50
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Presentation The role of accreditation to ensure Inspection activities as per ISO 17020
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Saleh Alzahrani, General Manager, Saudi Accreditation center
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1620:00
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Interview Critical challenges and opportunities in grid-stability with increasing solar penetration in the GCC
Stage 2: Solar & Storage
Moderator: Channa Silva, CEO, EnerGulf
Mohamed Alhamar, Chief of Purchase Planning & Quality Control, Electricity & Water Authority - E.W.A. Bahrain
SOLAR & STORAGE THEATRE
Oct 1620:00
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Presentation Crafting ground and roof mount solar systems
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1620:10
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Presentation Green material LSHF & fire-resistant cables
Stage 1 : Big Picture
Nour El Sherif, Senior Technical Engineer, Riyadh Cables Group
BIG PICTURE THEATRE
Oct 1620:20
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Presentation Optimal approaches for design, installation and operation
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
Oct 1620:40
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Presentation Essential equipment for a prosperous solar electric installation
Stage 3 : Installers Theatre
INSTALLERS THEATRE
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