Agenda
21st and 22nd May 2025
Day 1 - Dusit Thani Dubai
Registration and Networking
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMKeynote Address
9:10 AM – 9:20 AMKeynote Presentation: The Development of Bird Friendly Building Guidelines for Dubai
9:20 AM – 9:30 AMPeter Farrington, Principal Environmental Research Specialist, Environmental Sustainability Department, Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority
Emcee Opening and Introduction
9:00 AM – 9:05 AMFarah Yassine, Senior Manager - Sustainability and ESG, PwC Middle East, EmiratesGBC Women's Network Chair, , Theme 1 Emcee, 9:00am...
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9:05 AM – 9:10 AMMr Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council, CEO of EMS
Day 1 - Theme 1: The UAE Commitment: Enhance Ambitions with NDCs
Panel Discussion: Turning Ambition into Action: Aligning the UAE’s Building Sector with NDC Targets
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMThe panel discussion will identify challenges, targeted actions and immediate steps, to align the built environment with the UAE’s NDC...
Read morePresentation: Net Zero: the way forward towards carbon neutrality
10:15 AM – 10:25 AMMr. Syed Mohamed Beary, Founder and CMD, Bearys Global
Presentation: UAE 3D Digital Twin to Improve Livability and Sustainability in Cities
10:25 AM – 10:35 AMThis presentation will highlight how the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is utilizing its advanced 3D Digital Twin Platform...
Read moreQ and A Sessions
10:35 AM – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 AM– 11:10 AMPresentation: Dubai Geospatial Digital Twin – Green Buildings
11:10 AM – 11:20 AMThe presentation will cover: Dubai Geospatial Digital Twin - Green Buildings Digital Twin Use Cases: Carbon reduction density – Heat...
Read moreFireside Chat: Momentum to COP30 through the Developers Leaders Forum
11:20 AM – 11:40 AMThe session will explore ambitious, targeted actions to advance sustainable buildings, focusing on the decarbonization of the built environment. It...
Read moreDay 1 - Theme 2: Climate Finance as an Enabler ( Sponsored by Lafarge Holcim )
Presentation: Harnessing Technology for ESG Reporting
11:40 AM – 11:50 AMThe discussion will explore technologies that support ESG reporting, providing a better understanding of its use and benefits. Farouk Jivani,...
Read morePresentation: Smart Residential Rent Index and Sustainability
11:50 AM – 12:00 PMExplain criteria followed under the DLD rental index in relation to sustainability khalid AlShaibani, Director of Rental Affairs Department Dubai...
Read morePanel Discussion: The Financial Risk of Inaction in the Built Environment
12:00 PM – 12:45 PMprovide insights into the financial risk of inaction using case studies. Habiba Al Marashi, Co-Founder, Vice Chair, and Treasurer, Emirates...
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12:45 PM – 12:55 PMCoffee Break
12:55 PM – 1:15 PMPresentation: Decarbonization through Accountability
1:15 PM – 1:25 PMA clear understanding of decarbonization strategies and tools through real examples Masa Samra, Manager - Climate, Carbon and ESG Advisory,...
Read morePanel Discussion: Financial Mechanisms for Sustainability in the Built Environment
1:25 PM – 2:10 PMThis discussion will explore financial mechanisms and case studies, providing an understanding of pathways to secure sustainable finance. Steven Velegrinis,...
Read moreClosing Remarks
2:10 PM – 2:15 PMAbdullatif Albitawi, CEO, Emirates Green Building Council
MoU Signing Ceremonies (AUD and UN Global Compact UAE)
2:15 PM – 2:30 PMLunch
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMZero Readiness and Resilience Framework RoundTables
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMA roundtable made of a set of roundtables, led by expert facilitators from the members, to discuss different goals. Norhan...
Read moreDay 2 - Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Welcome Address
9:05 AM – 9:10 AMMohammad Jebreel, Vice-Chair, Emirates Green Building Council
Keynote Address
9:10 AM – 9:17 AMKeynote Speech
9:17 AM – 9:25 AMMr Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of the Emirates Green building Council, CEO of EMS
MoU Signing Ceremony : EmiratesGBC X WELL
9:25 AM – 9:30 AMEmcee Opening and Introduction
9:00 AM – 9:05 AMTamara Baijc. Head of Strategy and Advisory, Senior Associate Director, AESG, Theme 3, 9:00am to 12:00pm Fahad Mohamed, Director –...
Read moreRegistration and Networking
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMDay 2 - Theme 3: Efficiency Resilience and Adaptation (Sponsored by Environmental Horizons Co.)
Panel Discussion: Risks and Vulnerabilities for the Built Environment
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMThis discussion will examine climate risks in the built environment, highlighting adaptation strategies, resilient construction, and policy integration. Ghaith Tibi,...
Read morePresentation: The Importance of Strategy Reshaping and Adaptability in a Rapidly Changing Environment Driven by ESG
10:15 AM – 10:25 AMDr. Mohamed Bradai, Business Development Manager, Environmental Horizons
Presentation: Nature-based Solutions at AD Ports Group
10:25 AM – 10:35 AMThe presentation will highlight two innovative nature-based solutions pioneered by AD Ports Group, aimed at enhancing biodiversity through ecological community...
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10:35 AM – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 AM – 11:15 AMPanel Discussion: Resilient and Climate Responsive Built Environment Components and Metrics
11:15 AM – 11:50 AMThis discussion will cover urban resilience strategies, offering a comprehensive view on planning cities for sustainability through resource efficiency, material...
Read morePresentation: Cooling Operations and Systems
11:50 AM – 12:00 PMThe dialogue will highlight the latest cooling technologies and efficiency standards, enabling attendees to identify the most effective cooling solutions. ...
Read moreDay 2 - Theme 4: The Building Breakthrough (Sponsored by RX Singapore)
Panel Discussion: The Life Cycle of Buildings and integration of Green Procurement
12:00 PM – 12:45 PMThe dialogue will examine the full building lifecycle, highlighting materials, standards, and green supply chains to support sustainable decision-making. Lindsey...
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12:45 PM – 12:55 PMCoffee Break
12:55 PM – 1:15 PMPresentation: Saint-Gobain and the Building Breakthrough
1:15 PM – 1:25 PMExplain the building breakthrough and what Saint-Gobain are doing as part of the building breakthrough Karim Wakrim, Marketing & Solutions...
Read morePresentation: The Outlook for Green Building in the UAE
1:25 PM – 1:35 PMViacheslav Zavgorodniy, Associate Director, SW Tenet
Panel Discussion: 5 years to the Building Breakthrough
1:35 PM – 2:25 PMThe discussion will explore the path to achieving net zero buildings by 2030 for new builds and 2050 for existing...
Read moreClosing Remarks
2:25 PM – 2:30 PMAbdullatif Albitawi, CEO, Emirates Green Building Council
Lunch
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