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Conference Day One – Sunday 10 March 2019
Conference Day Two – Monday 11 March 2019

Conference Day One – Sunday 10 March 2019

8:00	Registration, Refreshments and Networking
09:00	Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks Keynote address: Esam Al Mulla, Manager, SEWA
Overview of the water landscape in the MENA region
09:10	Keynote address: SWCC’s 2030 vision and upcoming desalination projects Road to 2030: SWCC’s agenda on sustainable desalination An overview on the upcoming desalination plants to be delivered by 2022 in KSA H.E. Eng. Abdullah Nasser Alzowaid, Deputy Governor for Operation and Maintenance, SWCC
09:30	Replacing aged infrastructure through enhanced asset finance Replace existing aged infrastructure, through sophisticated refinance and technology modelling Deployment of cost effective solutions that would meet future demand Julius Steyn, CEO, Osmotek
09:50	Executive panel discussion: MENA 2050: Promoting effective stewardship of water resources The role of PPPs: Buffering costs for mega desalination projects By 2050, the water demand gap is projected to grow fivefold. How can we promote a more conscious usage of water in the region? Augmentation of water supplies: reducing unsustainable groundwater mining in the region H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mahrouqi, Chairman, DIAM H.E. Eng. Abdullah Nasser Alzowaid, Deputy Governor for Operation and Maintenance, SWCC Eng. Jamal Shadid, Director of Policy Development, Department of Energy Iqbal Al Tayar, Director of Technical Supervision Department, Ministry of Electricity and Water Dr. Rifaat Abdel Wahaab, Head of R&D, Holding Co. for Water and Wastewater Esam Al Mulla, Manager, SEWA
10:35	Excellence in Sustainability Award Ceremony
10:40	Where plastic piping system solutions in desalination plants make the big difference Prevention of corrosion and cracking: state of the art designs for new projects and for retrofits in existing plants Safety with double contained piping system solutions Adrian Schwyzer, Global Market Segment Manager Water Treatment, Georg Fischer
11:10	SWRO Energy Efficiency: Paradigm shift in design and optimization of SWRO plants using GCC seawater conditions Change in optimization methodology and operational strategy required to achieve proposed record low specific energy consumption of RO. Solar-assisted desalination plants already a reality Thomas Altmann, VP – Technology & Innovation, ACWA Power
11:30	EPC Contractors briefing: an overview of different desalination technologies Addressing benefits and challenges of different desalination methods: Reverse Osmosis VS Thermal Desalination Hybrid energy supply models: evaluating the effectiveness of renewable energy powered technologies Thomas Altmann, VP – Technology & Innovation, ACWA Power Julio De La Rosa Jurado, ME Business Development Director, Acciona Agua Rolf Keil, Project Development Manager, Besix Miguel Angel Sanz, Director of Strategic Development, GDF Suez Antonio Moreno, Regional Director, Abengoa Julius Steyn, CEO Osmotek Javier Diaz, KSA Manager, Aqualia
12:10	Coffee break and networking
12:30	Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) as powerful protection against algal attacks Impact and monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HAB) DAF as suitable pre-treatment Challenges and solutions in modern DAF design Dr Peter Kerschberger, Applications Manager, KWI International
12:50	Exclusive project showcase of the Al Khobar SWRO 210 MLD desalination plant in KSA Detailed design improvement allowing an easier OM and lower specific consumption Footprint optimization of facility Coordination of execution activities to optimize schedule for construction Julio De La Rosa Jurado, ME Business Development Director, Acciona Agua Jesus Ortiz Mingo, Regional BD Manager, Acciona Agua
13:15	Industry panel discussion: Risk mitigation through stakeholder management planning Projects stakeholders identification and engagement Risk mitigation through stakeholder management: local communities challenges, regulatory challenges, crisis management Internal stakeholders: ensuring effective cross department collaboration Imteyaz Ahmad, ME Head of Desalination, WSP Titia De Mes, Technical Lead, Stantec Maruan ElKhattabi, ME Director, GS Inima Environment Antonio Ardigo’, General Manager (KSA), Fisia Italimpianti Valter Caccia, CEO, Barka Desalination Company
14:00	Sustainable water development in the region: Ideas and initiatives Corrado Sommariva, CEO & Founder, SWPC
14:05	Networking Lunch & End of Day 1

Conference Day Two – Monday 11 March 2019

8:00	Registration, Refreshments and Networking
09:00	Keynote address: AbdulAziz Al Obaidli, VP UAE & GCC & India, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa)
Desalination plant construction
09:10	Keynote address: HCWW’s 2030 water desalination roadmap and opportunities in Egypt Embedding sustainability in the 2030 agenda: creating a sustainable future for the desalination domain in Egypt An overview of the upcoming desalination plants to be delivered by 2030: seizing opportunities in the market Dr. Rifaat Abdel Wahaab, Head of R&D, Holding Co. for Water and Wastewater Dr. Hosam Shawky, Director Egyptian Desalination Research Center of Excellence, Desert Research Center
09:40	Integrated Ultrafiltration (i-UF): beyond the current UF boundaries Improving UF system features whilst maintaining highest permeate quality standards Opening new scenarios for UF applications and changing the rules of systems’ operation Pedro Otegui, CEO, FLUYTEC Filtration Technologies
10:10	Keynote address: Current desalination opportunities in Kuwait presented by the Ministry of Electricity & Water Striving for sustainability: Ministerial efforts to deliver the 2030 strategy A showcase on upcoming desalination projects in the country Iqbal Al Tayar, Director of Technical Supervision Department, Ministry of Electricity and Water
10:40	Advanced DAF technology in seawater treatment Different cases of floatation in the seawater pre-treatment Advanced DAF technology: improvement & innovation on conventional floatation Jose Manuel Salutregui, CEO, Tecexsa
11:00	Panel discussion: IWP v’s EPC – practical differences for contractors Background to IWP models RFP requirements for IWP projects Forms of construction contracts Forms of O&M contracts Keith Bullen, Partner – Project Development & Finance, DLA Piper Imteyaz Ahmad, ME Head of Desalination, WSP Francois-Xavier Basselot, Client Director Engineering, Design and Project Management,Atkins Lu’ay Khdeir, Water Sector Leader, MottMacdonald
11:45	Osmotically assisted reverse osmosis technology for enhanced desalination recovery and brine concentration Dr. Basel Abusharkh, CEO, Hyrec
12:10	Coffee break and networking
Operations and maintenance
12:30	Renewable energy desalination options for the UAE Mohammad El Ramahi, Director of Asset Management and Technical Services, MASDAR
13:00	A MENA outlook on current state of water desalination infrastructure Achieving the 6th Sustainable Development Goal: ensuring water access and mitigating water scarcity in the region Latest developments in reducing the environmental impact and carbon footprint of desalination projects Dr Amgad Elmahdi, Head of MENA Region, International Water Management Institute Mohit Sibal, VP – Head of Water, Sharpoorji Pallonji Peter Scott, Chairman, PDSI Group Dr. Mohamed Dawoud, Manager Water Resources, Department Environment Agency Abu Dhabi Kartik Balasubramaniam, Head of Engineering and Technical Support Group, ENGIE Mohammad El Ramahi, Director of Asset Management and Technical Services, MASDAR
13:45	Chairman closing remarks
14:00	Networking Lunch & End of Day 2