Agenda

Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council

Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council

The presentation will highlight the country’s direction and targets for the built environment. 

The presentation will highlight the country’s direction and targets for the built environment. 

The panel discussion will identify challenges, targeted actions and immediate steps, to align the built environment with the UAE’s NDC...

The panel discussion will identify challenges, targeted actions and immediate steps, to align the built environment with the UAE’s NDC targets.  Mario Saab, Head of Sustainability MENA, Cundall. Omnia Halawani, Co – CEO & Founder, grfn. Georges Hajj, Senior Director - Sustainable Finance, Emirates NBD. Imran Shaikh, Director of MEP and Specialisms, Ramboll

The presentation will showcase the NDC scorecard exercise and the role of GBCs in tracking progress using the NDC scorecard. 

The presentation will showcase the NDC scorecard exercise and the role of GBCs in tracking progress using the NDC scorecard. 

The discussion will explore how the Twin Digital Platform boosts liveability and sustainability in cities, offering insights into the UAE’s...

The discussion will explore how the Twin Digital Platform boosts liveability and sustainability in cities, offering insights into the UAE’s sustainability metrics and targeted initiatives.  Asma Naqi, Section Head of Studies & Sustainability, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

This dialogue will showcase Dubai Municipality's Building Intelligence Platform, providing real-time building data to empower informed decision-making aligned with Dubai’s...

This dialogue will showcase Dubai Municipality's Building Intelligence Platform, providing real-time building data to empower informed decision-making aligned with Dubai’s Economic Agenda. 

The session will highlight the progress of the Developers’ Leaders’ Forum, highlighting targeted actions, decarbonization efforts, and collaboration.  Alida Saleh,...

The session will highlight the progress of the Developers’ Leaders’ Forum, highlighting targeted actions, decarbonization efforts, and collaboration.  Alida Saleh, Head of Sustainability, JLL Middle East and Africa and Senior Advisor for the Climate Champions Team.

The discussion will explore technologies that support ESG reporting, providing a better understanding of its use and benefits.  Farouk Jivani,...

The discussion will explore technologies that support ESG reporting, providing a better understanding of its use and benefits.  Farouk Jivani, Founder & CEO, Zeroe

The session will explain the DLD rental index criteria related to sustainability, offering insights into the smart rental index and...

The session will explain the DLD rental index criteria related to sustainability, offering insights into the smart rental index and its impact on assets and the built environment. 

This dialogue will highlight the financial risks of inaction through case studies, raising awareness among industry leaders and providing insights...

This dialogue will highlight the financial risks of inaction through case studies, raising awareness among industry leaders and providing insights into climate finance strategies and risk mitigation.  Seb Davies, Director - Cost Management, Rider Levett Bucknall

This discussion will explore how the UAE’s new carbon accounting regulations enhance corporate accountability and economic resilience, clarifying their impact...

This discussion will explore how the UAE’s new carbon accounting regulations enhance corporate accountability and economic resilience, clarifying their impact on finance and investment decisions. 

This discussion will explore financial mechanisms and case studies, providing an understanding of pathways to secure sustainable finance.  Georges Hajj,...

This discussion will explore financial mechanisms and case studies, providing an understanding of pathways to secure sustainable finance.  Georges Hajj, Senior Director - Sustainable Finance, Emirates NBD

This discussion will examine climate risks in the built environment, highlighting adaptation strategies, resilient construction, and policy integration. 

This discussion will examine climate risks in the built environment, highlighting adaptation strategies, resilient construction, and policy integration. 

This session will showcase the role of data in tracking climate resilience and performance, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and...

This session will showcase the role of data in tracking climate resilience and performance, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and reporting for informed decision-making. 

This discussion will explore nature-based solutions for extreme heat, dust storms, and water scarcity, providing insights into their relevance for...

This discussion will explore nature-based solutions for extreme heat, dust storms, and water scarcity, providing insights into their relevance for the UAE’s climate challenges. 

This discussion will cover urban resilience strategies, offering a comprehensive view on planning cities for sustainability through resource efficiency, material...

This discussion will cover urban resilience strategies, offering a comprehensive view on planning cities for sustainability through resource efficiency, material selection, and innovative design. 

The dialogue will highlight the latest cooling technologies and efficiency standards, enabling attendees to identify the most effective cooling solutions. ...

The dialogue will highlight the latest cooling technologies and efficiency standards, enabling attendees to identify the most effective cooling solutions.  Nabil Shahin, Managing Director, AHRI

The dialogue will examine the full building lifecycle, highlighting materials, standards, and green supply chains to support sustainable decision-making. 

The dialogue will examine the full building lifecycle, highlighting materials, standards, and green supply chains to support sustainable decision-making. 

The discussion will explore the path to achieving net zero buildings by 2030 for new builds and 2050 for existing...

The discussion will explore the path to achieving net zero buildings by 2030 for new builds and 2050 for existing structures, providing practical strategies and opportunities for implementation.  Ioannis Spanos, Vice President, Expo City Dubai

The session will recap key discussions, highlight EmiratesGBC’s relevant projects, and gather feedback, leaving attendees with a summary of insights...

The session will recap key discussions, highlight EmiratesGBC’s relevant projects, and gather feedback, leaving attendees with a summary of insights and understanding of alignment with the discussed themes.