AGENDA
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Registration, Refreshments and Networking | |
Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks Keynote address: Esam Al Mulla, Manager, SEWA |
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Keynote address: SWCC’s 2030 vision and upcoming desalination projects
H.E. Eng. Abdullah Nasser Alzowaid, Deputy Governor for Operation and Maintenance, SWCC |
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Replacing aged infrastructure through enhanced asset finance
Julius Steyn, CEO, Osmotek |
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Executive panel discussion: MENA 2050: Promoting effective stewardship of water resources
H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mahrouqi, Chairman, DIAM |
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Excellence in Sustainability Award Ceremony | |
Where plastic piping system solutions in desalination plants make the big difference
Adrian Schwyzer, Global Market Segment Manager Water Treatment, Georg Fischer |
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SWRO Energy Efficiency: Paradigm shift in design and optimization of SWRO plants using GCC seawater conditions
Thomas Altmann, VP – Technology & Innovation, ACWA Power |
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EPC Contractors briefing: an overview of different desalination technologies
Thomas Altmann, VP – Technology & Innovation, ACWA Power |
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Coffee break and networking | |
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) as powerful protection against algal attacks
Dr Peter Kerschberger, Applications Manager, KWI International |
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Exclusive project showcase of the Al Khobar SWRO 210 MLD desalination plant in KSA
Julio De La Rosa Jurado, ME Business Development Director, Acciona Agua |
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Industry panel discussion: Risk mitigation through stakeholder management planning
Imteyaz Ahmad, ME Head of Desalination, WSP |
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Sustainable water development in the region: Ideas and initiatives Corrado Sommariva, CEO & Founder, SWPC |
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Networking Lunch & End of Day 1 |
Registration, Refreshments and Networking | |
Keynote address: AbdulAziz Al Obaidli, VP UAE & GCC & India, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) |
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Keynote address: HCWW’s 2030 water desalination roadmap and opportunities in Egypt
Dr. Rifaat Abdel Wahaab, Head of R&D, Holding Co. for Water and Wastewater |
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Integrated Ultrafiltration (i-UF): beyond the current UF boundaries
Pedro Otegui, CEO, FLUYTEC Filtration Technologies |
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Keynote address: Current desalination opportunities in Kuwait presented by the Ministry of Electricity & Water
Iqbal Al Tayar, Director of Technical Supervision Department, Ministry of Electricity and Water |
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Advanced DAF technology in seawater treatment
Jose Manuel Salutregui, CEO, Tecexsa |
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Panel discussion: IWP v’s EPC – practical differences for contractors
Keith Bullen, Partner – Project Development & Finance, DLA Piper |
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Osmotically assisted reverse osmosis technology for enhanced desalination recovery and brine concentration Dr. Basel Abusharkh, CEO, Hyrec |
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Coffee break and networking | |
Renewable energy desalination options for the UAE Mohammad El Ramahi, Director of Asset Management and Technical Services, MASDAR |
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A MENA outlook on current state of water desalination infrastructure
Dr Amgad Elmahdi, Head of MENA Region, International Water Management Institute |
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Chairman closing remarks | |
Networking Lunch & End of Day 2 |