Economic Times Middle East Energy Leadership Summit 2024 | Times Internet | 27 February 2024 | Pullman Dubai Downtown, Downtown - Marasi Dr - Dubai - UAE

This event proudly unveils the inauguration of its highly-anticipated annual cornerstone event. This landmark event serves as a paramount gathering, uniting industry frontrunners, policymakers, investors, and thought leaders to deliberate upon pivotal concerns entrenched within the energy sector.

This premier summit stands as a focal point for knowledge exchange and strategic networking, tailored to illuminate the most critical challenges and opportunities prevalent in the energy landscape. Featuring an engaging agenda, this event is set to host an array of stimulating sessions, inclusive of keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, interactive forums, and strategic networking avenues.

At the core of this event lie pivotal discussions centering around crucial subjects within the energy domain. Topics to be explored encompass the multifaceted facets of energy security, the dynamism of policy frameworks, the evolving landscapes of oil and gas, the burgeoning significance of renewable energy, the trajectory of Electric Vehicles (EVs), the transformative potential of hydrogen, breakthroughs in battery and storage technologies, the vanguard of technology and innovation, the importance of regional cooperation, the unveiling of investment prospects, and the imperative shift towards sustainable development and climate action.

This event is committed to fostering an environment conducive to robust conversations and collaborations, paving the way for an industry-driven by innovation, sustainability, and strategic development. This summit aspires to be a catalyst in propelling the industry toward a future marked by not only innovation but also sustainability and responsible energy practices.

Key Discussion Points:
• Leadership for Faster and Equitable Transitions in the Energy Sector
• Oil and Gas Markets: Dealing with New world order
• Decarbonizing Oil and Gas: Looking back at COP 28 and Stepping Ahead
• Renewable Energy in Middle East: Catalyzing Finance, Tech and Investments
• Making Grid Ready for Mega Projects
• Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia: Evaluating the Cost of Economics and Tech for Scale
• Electrolyzers Manufacturing - Balancing Capacity Creation with and Technology Enhancements
• Clean and Resilient Grid for a Sustainable Future: Embracing Tech and Innovation
• Future of Energy Storage : Diversification and Innovation

What to Expect:
• Knowledge Exchange:
Sharing insights & best practices to foster learning and innovation
• Open Discussions:
Collaborative conversations among industry experts encouraging the free exchange of ideas, and perspectives
• Industry Insights:
Comprehensive understanding of current trends, challenges, and opportunities, aiding informed decision-making & strategy development
• Networking & Collaboration Opportunities:
Connect with peers, potential partners, and key stakeholders to foster collaborations
• Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase:
Demonstration of the latest & advanced technologies to highlight innovation and potential of the industry
• Thought Leadership:
Gain insights from industry experts and policymakers who are shaping the future of the sector

2024 Speakers

Ibrahim Matola
Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi

Francesco La Camera
Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency

Ahmed Sekou Keita
Secrétaire Général, Ministère de l’Énergie, de l’Hydraulique et des Hydrocarbures, République de Guinée

Ajay Mathur
Director General, International Solar Alliance

Zia Ul Rab Siddiqui
Director - Investments, The Arab Energy Fund

Taher Diab
Senior Consultant Strategy & Planning, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

Francois DAO
Senior Vice President Middle East & Africa, EDF

Adly Kafafy
VP for Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia

Mohammed Al-Habib
Regional Executive Director, Middle East, North Africa & Turkey, Baker Hughes

Eng Mohammed Al Ta’ani
Secretary General, Arab Renewable Energy Commission

Claude Mourey
Head of Hydrogen & Low carbon fuels EMEA, Wood Mackenzie

Alimpan De
Vice President - Corporate Strategy, TAQA Group

Nayef Mualla Alharbi
GM - Corporate Planning, Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company Yasref

Robin Joffe
Partner & Managing Director, Middle East, Africa & South Asia, Frost & Sullivan

Ashwani Dudeja
President & Director Green Hydrogen & Ammonia, ACME Group

Karl W. Feilder
Founder, Neutral Fuels Holdings

Geeta Singh
Founder & Director, Dazbog Power Private Limited

Praviin B Kumaar
Regional Representative South Asia, GOGLA

Miniya Chatterji
Chief Executive Officer, Sustain Labs Paris

Sudheer Pal Singh
Editor, ETEnergyworldMEA, The Economic Times

2024 Partners

STRATEGIC PARTNER:
• International Solar Alliance

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION PARTNERS:
• MESIA
• AREC