Storage & Installers University Stage

 

Dubai, 24 - 25 June 2025

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Jun 2410:00
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION The UAE’s path to Net Zero, and how the UAE solar and battery energy storage plans are enabling it

Solar & Innovation Stage

Bruce Smith, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning, EWEC
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2410:20
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KEYNOTE PANEL Leading the charge towards a greener future: community engagement and collaboration strategies driving change in the region

Solar & Innovation Stage

Alexander Bebov, Managing Director, BAC Green Energy
Faik Haddadin, Vice President of Projects, Damac Properties
Sami I. Sarhan, Chief Advisor, National Industrial Development Center
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2411:00
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KEYNOTE PANEL Pioneering the green finance revolution: navigating sustainable finance in the region

Solar & Innovation Stage

Raji Hattar, Sustainability Advisor, AD PORTS GROUP
Vijay Bains, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates NBD
Jonathan Keyes, Director of Sustainability, ING Digital Banking
Yohaan Cama, Corporate ESG & Sustainability Lead, GEMS Education
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2411:20
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PANEL Navigating the energy transition: the UAE's path to sustainability

Solar & Innovation Stage

Abdelrahman Elsherif, Group Sustainability & ESG Manager, Agthia
Dina Epifanova, Global Head of Sustainability, IFFCO GROUP
Mahra Almazrouei, Renewable Energy Systems and Consumption Rationalization Engineer, Al Ain Municipality
Maxine Youlten, Senior Manager Marketing & Communications, Coral
Meirah Alkaabi, Electrical Engineer, Electricity & Energy Trade Department, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates
Natalie Joseph, Senior Energy Engineer, Energy Efficiency & Renewables Office (Reem), Ras AL Khaimah Municipality
Wadima Al Ameri, Environmental Design Engineer, Al Ain Municipality
Mohamed Elshair, Manager, Protection & SCADA, TAQA Transmission
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2411:20
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PANEL The role of battery storage to enhance grid reliability and stability as renewable energy capacity increases

Storage & Installers University Stage

Avanthika Satheesh, Director- Emerging Technologies, India Energy Storage Alliance
Shuvendu Bose, Sr, Advisor, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2412:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Empowering communities: regional initiatives driving the energy transition

Solar & Innovation Stage

Abdelrahman Elsherif, Group Sustainability & ESG Manager, Agthia
Jackson ENGUNDA ESSANDJA, Managing Director, BOMA NZALA
Malak Khalil, Partner, ADSERO - Ragy Soliman & Partners
Phil Hart, Chief Researcher, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Vincent Obisie Orlu, Natural Resource Governance and ESG Researcher, Good Governance Africa
Mandarr Agshikar, Business Excellence Mentor & General Manager, Ajhinkkya
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2412:00
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PRESENTATION Real time analysis using Artificial Intelligence to integrate CCUS technologies and Climate Models for Net Zero carbon emission

Storage & Installers University Stage

Manikandan Chandrasekaran, Project Manager-(PSM-S&EK), Kuwait Oil Company
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2412:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Sustainable practices: aligning energy management with corporate social responsibility

Solar & Innovation Stage

Abdelrahman Elsherif, Group Sustainability & ESG Manager, Agthia
Mahra Al Tamimi, Head of the Sustainable Building Section, Al Ain Municipality
Ashraf Kamal, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Economics, Housing and Building National Research Center
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2412:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Implementing CCUS technologies to mitigate carbon emissions

Storage & Installers University Stage

Jishnu Vasudevan, Supply Chain Assistant Director, Shawarmer Food Company
Maxine Youlten, Senior Manager Marketing & Communications, Coral
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2413:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Shaping the future of solar: developing skills and training programmes for a clean energy workforce

Solar & Innovation Stage

Ghazi Sultan, Transformation Manager, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Mandarr Agshikar, Business Excellence Mentor & General Manager, Ajhinkkya
Khurram Z. Chishti, Senior Credit Officer, Habib Bank AG Zurich
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2413:00
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INTERVIEW Revolutionising T&D: exploring advances in T&D technologies for grid expansion and modernisation

Storage & Installers University Stage

Ashraf Kamal, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Economics, Housing and Building National Research Center
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2413:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT The role of AI, IoT and emerging technologies in solar energy management

Solar & Innovation Stage

Dr. Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher – Artificial Intelligence and Digital Science Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Sami I. Sarhan, Chief Advisor, National Industrial Development Center
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2413:20
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PANEL Maximising capacity: critical aspects of planning and managing grid capacity to ensure efficient T&D for renewable power

Storage & Installers University Stage

Abeer AlZaabi, Operational Program Manager in PMO, TAQA Transmission
Shuvendu Bose, Sr, Advisor, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2413:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Investigating collaborative approaches to financing and developing large solar projects

Solar & Innovation Stage

Abdelrahman Elsherif, Group Sustainability & ESG Manager, Agthia
Jonathan Keyes, Director of Sustainability, ING Digital Banking
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2413:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Exploring building regulations and energy efficiency initiatives

Storage & Installers University Stage

Malak Khalil, Partner, ADSERO - Ragy Soliman & Partners
Temperance Sebele, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Researcher, University of Witwatersrand
Ashraf Kamal, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Economics, Housing and Building National Research Center
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2413:50
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PRESENTATION PV solar energy

Storage & Installers University Stage

INSTALLERS TRACK
Jun 2414:00
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PRESENTATION Investment opportunities: what potential investors should look out for to make the right investment decisions

Solar & Innovation Stage

Sharad Jain, Chief Finance Officer, Medsol FZ LLC
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2414:00
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PRESENTATION Cost reduction techniques for integrating energy sources without sacrificing power

Storage & Installers University Stage

Temperance Sebele, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Researcher, University of Witwatersrand
INSTALLERS TRACK
Jun 2414:20
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PANEL Developing comprehensive financial models to forecast ROI

Solar & Innovation Stage

Aymen Koubaa, Partner and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa, Resonance Advisory
Khurram Z. Chishti, Senior Credit Officer, Habib Bank AG Zurich
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2414:20
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PRESENTATION Critical success factors: exploring ROI for a $500m solar farm installation for a mining corporation

Storage & Installers University Stage

Ralph Rossouw, Managing Director, Vedanta Resources
INSTALLERS TRACK
Jun 2414:40
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PRESENTATION Sustainability initiatives, specifically within the fashion industry

Storage & Installers University Stage

Salma Abaoubida, Head of CSR and Sustainability, Apparel Group
INSTALLERS TRACK
Jun 2415:00
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INTERVIEW Navigating the unknown: identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks in solar projects

Solar & Innovation Stage

Ashraf Kamal, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Economics, Housing and Building National Research Center
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2415:00
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PRESENTATION How solar can end poverty: case studies from global communities impacted by solar mini-grids and other solar innovations

Storage & Installers University Stage

INSTALLERS TRACK
Jun 2415:20
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INTERVIEW The Middle East transmission market: the hurdles and driving forces in transmission pricing

Solar & Innovation Stage

Vimal Kaim, Senior Vice President, Commercial, TAQA Transmission
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2415:20
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PRESENTATION Emerging trends in solar technologies

Storage & Installers University Stage

Hanan Al Mheiri, CEO & Founder, Hanan Empire
INSTALLERS TRACK

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Jun 2510:00
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Safeguarding solar energy systems: cybersecurity measures to create resilience in the digital era

Solar & Innovation Stage

Khurram Z. Chishti, Senior Credit Officer, Habib Bank AG Zurich
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2510:20
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KEYNOTE PANEL Financing the future: investment strategies for solar energy development

Solar & Innovation Stage

Sami I. Sarhan, Chief Advisor, National Industrial Development Center
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2511:40
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PANEL Harnessing data analytics to optimise solar energy production

Solar & Innovation Stage

Raji Hattar, Sustainability Advisor, AD PORTS GROUP
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2511:40
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PANEL Unlocking potential: integrating renewables with battery storage solutions

Storage & Installers University Stage

Avanthika Satheesh, Director- Emerging Technologies, India Energy Storage Alliance
Utkarsh Jain, Manager – Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem), Ras AL Khaimah Municipality
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2512:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Investment and infrastructure needed to realise the full potential of solar thermal energy in MENA

Storage & Installers University Stage

Khalid Salmi, Senior Expert – Sustainable Energy Management, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2512:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT The power of collaboration and upskilling in a digital age

Solar & Innovation Stage

Dr. Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher – Artificial Intelligence and Digital Science Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2512:40
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INTERVIEW Effectively utilising battery storage to optimise energy use for commercial and industrial applications

Storage & Installers University Stage

Phil Hart, Chief Researcher, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Shuvendu Bose, Sr, Advisor, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2513:00
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PANEL Dynamic energy efficiency strategies in commercial and industrial sectors

Solar & Innovation Stage

Dia AlShamsi, Senior Energy Engineer, Energy Efficiency & Renewables Office (Reem), Ras AL Khaimah Municipality
Maxine Youlten, Senior Manager Marketing & Communications, Coral
Mohamed Kabbany, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Value Chain Development, Beyti
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2513:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Hydrogen as an energy storage medium: leveraging green hydrogen for grid stability

Storage & Installers University Stage

Emna KARRIT, Renewable Energy Project Engineer, Tunisian Company of Electricity and GAS -STEG
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2513:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Optimising energy systems: effectively combining renewable energy sources with traditional power generation to enhance energy security

Storage & Installers University Stage

Emna KARRIT, Renewable Energy Project Engineer, Tunisian Company of Electricity and GAS -STEG
Vincent Obisie Orlu, Natural Resource Governance and ESG Researcher, Good Governance Africa
STORAGE TRACK
Jun 2513:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Analysing behavioural insights and shaping consumer demand

Solar & Innovation Stage

Mohamed Kabbany, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Value Chain Development, Beyti
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2515:00
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INTERVIEW Exploring Hydrogen as a key player in the UAE’s energy transition

Solar & Innovation Stage

Khalid Salmi, Senior Expert – Sustainable Energy Management, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Priyanka Kute, Sustainability Manager, Landmark Group
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2515:20
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PANEL Empowering electric mobility: leveraging energy storage for EV charging

Solar & Innovation Stage

Akin Adamson, Managing Director, Middle East, Ricardo Energy & Environment
Shivaa Rajesh, ICT Consultant, Confidential
SOLAR TRACK
Jun 2516:00
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INTERVIEW Frameworks to reinforce local distribution networks and support EV charging infrastructure

Solar & Innovation Stage

Akin Adamson, Managing Director, Middle East, Ricardo Energy & Environment
SOLAR TRACK
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