World ESG Summit 2024 - Saudi Arabia | Gulf Xellence | 18 February 2024 | Holiday Inn AlKhobar Corniche, M3J, Al Yarmouk, King Faisal Road, Al-Yarmouk District, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia

This three-days summit will unite leading industry professionals, investors, and experts in Al-Khobar to explore the most effective methods for integrating ESG principles into business practices. With a primary focus on implementing ESG practices within the Energy sector, recognizing its pivotal role in sustainability efforts. Additionally, the summit agenda will encompass the ambitious goal of achieving NetZero emissions by 2050. Get ready for an extraordinary event shaping the future of responsible business practices!

Target Audience ?
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a framework that has become increasingly relevant for companies across various industries. Our event is perfect for forward-thinking industry leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. We'll help you understand the impact of ESG on your bottom line, and how emphasizing environmental sustainability and good governance can attract socially conscious customers and investors. Here are some of the industries that should attend the event:

Energy and utilities
Energy companies are under scrutiny for their impact on the environment, and many are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy sources.

Financial Services
Banks, insurance companies, and asset managers are increasingly incorporating ESG factors into their investment and risk management processes, and are also promoting sustainable finance and responsible investing.

Technology
Technology companies are being held accountable for their social and environmental impact, and are taking steps to improve data privacy, diversity, and supply chain sustainability.

Consumer Goods
Consumer goods companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and eliminate plastic waste, and are also investing in fair labor practices and responsible sourcing.

Healthcare
Healthcare companies are expected to uphold high ethical standards, and are being scrutinized for issues such as patient privacy, drug pricing, and access to healthcare.

Real estate
Real estate companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable building practices, and are also investing in community development and affordable housing.

Transportation
The transportation sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and also faces social issues related to safety and labour practices. Companies in this sector can benefit from incorporating ESG considerations into their supply chains and operations.

Petrochemical
The petrochemical industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and faces increasing pressure from stakeholders to address environmental, social, and governance issues.

Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is exposed to ESG risks related to environmental impacts, labor practices, and supply chain management.

Agriculture
This sector is exposed to ESG risks related to land use, water resources, and animal welfare, as well as issues related to food safety and nutritional value.

Mining
These industries have significant impacts on the environment and local communities, and also face governance issues related to resource ownership and revenue sharing.

2024 Speakers

Dr. Hamad ALawad
Artificial Intelligence Center, Ministry of Interior

Dr. Khalid Bomtaia
Chairman, Business Development Forum and Expo - Bahrain Quality Society

Maan M. Iskande
Green Energy & Environmental Policy Director, Saudi Aramco

Mr. Muteb Alhajri
Corporate Sustainability Sr. Manager, Saudi Awwal Bank-SAB, HSBC Group

Mr. Favio Chávez
Director, Recycled Orchestra

Mr. Lawrie Day
CEO, Cognitas Global Ltd

Mr. Sulaiman Alrasheed
Director, Green Building Solutions Consultancy

Mr. Nael Fayez
Group CEO & Board Member, Saudi Cables Company, International expert in sustainability applications

Eng. Khaled Bin Mohammed Al-Dawood
CEO & Member of The Board, Alujain Corporation

Emad AlHumam
Senior Vice President Corporate Services, International Maritime Industries Company (IMI)

Dr. Sultan Alshareef
Sustainability Director, New Murabba

Nahim Bassa
SVP & Group Head of Strategy & Digital Transformation, Bank Aljazira

Nizar Kammourie
CEO, SAWACO Water Group (SWG)

Ahmed Khalil
Director, HSE BAPCO

Murya Habbash
Accounting Professor, King Khalid University Business School

Mohammed Nabil Al-Shaker
Founder, CEO and board member, ArabiaWeather Group

Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi
Director of Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Al-Yaqout
Corporate Sustainability Manager, Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC)

Mohammed Ali Al-Zahrani
Manager, Sustainability Manufacturing, Sipchem

Saad Dahlawi
Senior Advisor, NCEC Saudi Arabia

Hamzeh (M.) AbuZaid
Senior Executive Director & Governor Advisor, SWCC KSA

Nofal Abdulhadi
Senior Project Manager & PhD Researcher in Renewable Energy and Project Management, Marafiq- Electricity & Water Utilities Company

Dr. Husain Almakrami
Assistant Professor, Renewable energy Yanbu Industrial College, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Dr. Paul J McKeown
Chief Executive Officer, HanmiGlobal Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Sami Aladsani, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal university

Sahar Taleb
Director, Accelerated Leadership Programs at Acwa Power

Monther Al-Zoubi
General Manager, Strategy & Performance, Zamil Group

Zainab Alamin
VP. Digital Transformation & Sustainability, Microsoft Arabia

Munthir M. Alansari
Principal Advisor, The Deputy Minister for Data and Decision Support Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Marwan M. Abduljawad
General Manager, General Department for Sustainability King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

Nouf Al-Sharif
Senior Specialist, Microsoft

Dr. Aeshah Abdullah Alsarawi
Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Dr. Mariam Faisal Alnaim
Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education in Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University

Marco Preti
CEO, CRIF

Vash Singh
Sustainability Director, KEO International Consultants

Manjeet Chhabra
Managing Director, CRIF Gulf

Fadwa AlBawardi
Founder/CEO, FSAB Consulting Office in Information Technology

Dr. Walid Ali Mohamad Ali
Full Professor, Commercial Law, Institute of Public Administration

Dr. Amenah Saud Alotaibi
Assistant Professor in Biotechnology Molecular, Supervisor of Genomic & Biotechnology Unit, University of Tabuk

Abdulrahman Bamalan
Strategy Management Office Director, Mukatafa

Caroline Faraj
VP and CNN Arabic Editor-in-Chief, CNN

Mr. Obaid Al-Subaie
Environmental Media Expert, Alekhbariya Channel Saudi Arabia

Dr. Yosra Ben Hedhili
Assistant professor, King Faisal University

Dr. Muna Al-Ghuraibi
Socio-political consultant & researcher, Founder & Board Member of Decision Support Association & Board Member, Saudi Social Studies Society

Prof. Asma Alhuqail
Director of Chair of Climate change, Environmental Development and Vegetation Cover, King Saud University.

Razan Farhan Al Aqil
Partner and Chief Advocacy Officer, Mukatafa

Dr. Senthil Chinnasamy
Chief Scientific Officer, AARKSEE Group of Companies

Dr. Lamya Alomair
Executive Expert/Advisor, Technology Foresight and Digital Economy Deputyship, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology& Affiliated faculty at GMU ,USA

Bruce Rowse
Director & Principal Consultant- Sustainability, Terracez

Mr. Viknesh Subramanian
VP- Sustainability, AARKSEE Group of Companies

Mr. Majed Garoub
Founder & CEO, The Law Firm of Majed M Garoub Member of ICC Arab Arbitration Group

Ms. Aysha Mutaywea
Partner, MENA Chambers Member of ICC Court of Arbitration

Dr. Manaf Hamza
CEO, Executive Director at Manaf Hamza Engineering & Surveying Company

Dr. Wafa Janahi
Assistant Professor, Civil University of Bahrain

Dr. Afaf Al-Ansi
Specializing, Think Tanks

Farah Abalkhail
Digital Sustainability, Ministry of Communications

Dr. Mohammed S. Al Surf
ESG Advisor, FII Institute & Carbon Department Director, Tilad Environment

Muhammad Nauman Lakhani
Group Director, Enterprise Solutions, Dun & Bradstreet Saudi Arabia Limited

Khaled Chebaro
Country Director for KSA, Yellow Door Energy

Prof. Dr. Hala Hazam Al-Otaibi
Vice Dean for the Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Dr. Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih
Professor and consultant of Strategic Management, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdallah T. Mansour
College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

2024 Sponsors and Partners

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Dun & Bradstreet
• Terracez
• Wolters Kluwer

EXCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE PARTNER:
• Aarksee

START UP PARTNER:
• KEO

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER:
• CRIF

ENVIRONMENT PARTNER:
• Tilad

ESG TECH PARTNER:
• Updapt

REGISTRATION SPONSOR:
• Twintec

CLEAN ENERGY PARTNER:
• Yellow Door Energy

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• Acklossoonda