MENA DESALINATION PROJECTS
THE LARGEST DESALINATION CONFERENCE
& EXPO IN THE REGION
- 4-5 March 2024
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE

& EXPO IN THE REGION
Discover pipeline of desalinations projects worth USD 25.5 billion in the MENA region
HEAR WHAT THE EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY
ABOUT THE EVENT
The 5th MENA Desalination Projects Forum, which is scheduled on 4-5 March 2024 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, United Arab Emirates, is the largest government-endorsed regional desalination conference. It brings together over 400 regional and international stakeholders from the government, consulting, contracting, and technology sectors to discuss the way forward for the region’s desalination industry, key upcoming mega projects, and national sustainability visions driving the region’s 2030 water agendas.
The Forum features a world-class exhibition, technical workshops, and cutting-edge conference program which looks at how the region’s leaders could overcome key challenges of water scarcity, ensure sufficient water supply for their growing population, and explore the latest solutions that could enable sustainable and environment-friendly water desalination. The speaker panel include government decision-makers and international industry experts who will showcase the latest technologies and global best practices and share their knowledge and expertise with the participants.
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ADVISORS 2023
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CONFERENCE & EXPO
AGENDA
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08:00 – 09:00 | Networking and Registration |
09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome remarks from Great Minds Group – Lulu Banat, Conference Director |
09:05 – 09:15 | Welcome note by conference chairman – Imteyaz Ahmad, Managing Director, Power and Water, Future Water and Power Consulting, United Arab Emirates |
09:15 – 10:15 | Opening panel: Reshaping MENA region’s vision for water security and sustainable development with desalination
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10:15 – 10:30 | Industry insight one: The customized selection of pre-RO filters for process optimization and cost reduction
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10:30: 10:45 | Industry insight two: Rory Weaver, Director of Marketing & Business Development, FEDCO |
10:45 – 11:30 | Coffee and networking break |
11:30 – 11:50 | Industry expert presentation one: Offering a sustainable method/solution to increase supply of potable water in the MENA countries
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11:50 – 12:35 | Panel discussion two: Application of digital solutions for res-driven desalination processes for site selection, energy prediction, desalination process selection, and parameter optimization
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12:35 – 13:00 | Industry insight three: Developments in Morocco on water projects and desalination plants |
13:00 – 13:45 | Panel discussion three: Discussing the benefits and constraints associated with desalination technologies for agriculture, industrial, and other purposes
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13:45 – 14:00 | Industry expert presentation two: Financial and legal feasibility of a desalination project
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14:00 – 14:10 | Closing remarks by conference chairman |
14:15 | Lunch break and end of conference day one |
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08:00 – 09:00 | Networking and registration |
09:00 – 09:15 | Review of day one by conference chairman – Corrado Sommariva – Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Water and Power Consultants (SWPC), United Arab Emirates |
09:15 – 09:30 | Opening keynote session two: Eng. Naif Al-Arifi, Projects Executive Director, Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
09:30 – 10:00 | Fireside chat: Driving towards a sustainable desalination strategy for water scarce economies
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10:00 – 10:15 | Industry insight one: Bilal Kadri, Director, Service and Aftermarket, Energy Recovery, Inc |
10:15 – 10:30 | Industry insight two: An Innovative Process for Circular Economy
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10:30 – 11:15 | Coffee and networking break |
11:15 – 11:30 | Industry expert project presentation three: Developments in Egypt on water projects
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11:30 – 11:45 | Industry expert project presentation four: Updates on the development of EWEC water expansion plans across the emirate
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11:45 – 12:30 | Panel discussion four: Market drivers for increased adoption of desalination technologies in the non-conventional water resources category
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12:30 – 12:45 | Industry insight three: Denis Funk, Head of Market Management for Power Generation & Water, Flexim |
12:45 – 13:30 | Closing panel: Discussing next wave of growth opportunities in the field of desalination
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13:45 – 14:00 | Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman |
14:15 | Lunch Break and End of Conference Day Two |
WHO
ATTENDED IN 2023
Participants that attended the 3rd MENA Desalination Projects
WHY GET INVOLVED
Get in front of
your target market
Get access to key stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming water projects in their respective countries
Gain project
insights
Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current desalination projects from across the region and spot opportunities Raise your
brand awareness
Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading desalination service providers to help stakeholders and project owners overcome the key issues in water management Increase your competitiveness
Learn about the latest challenges faced by the region’s water management authorities and identify how you can provide them with customized solutions to help overcome these challengesGenerate strong
leads
Learn about desalination requirements of the top entities across the MENA region and influence decision makers to stand a chance of being shortlisted for their upcoming projects in their regions 
2023 SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Strategic Partner

Strategic Partner

Strategic Partner

Strategic Partner

2023
Partnership Opportunities
We are looking for seawater intake and outfall systems, reverse osmosis & membranes, filtration, energy efficiency/energy consumption, chemicals/water additives, pre-treatment systems & post-treatment system, services to reduce capex/opex, boilers (groundwater, hazard, & risk) that can contribute to the desalination plants requirements in the Middle East. If you believe you have what we are looking for, please contact us at
partnerships@gmevents.ae or call +971 4 568 7800
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REGISTER FOR 2023
Online event registrations are now closed. You may purchase your ticket at the event registration counter on the 1st day of the event. Please refer to the agenda for timings.
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I will attend the physical event: Ministries & government authorities – $99 + 5% tax = $104.0 |
I will attend the physical event: Solution provider – ($2,799 + 5% tax = $2938.95) |
Event Venue
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE
- 4 - 5 March 2024