In less than 1 month, more than 200 industry leaders will convene in Istanbul for the 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit – a pivotal event to exchange insights, drive action and engage in bold discussions shaping the future of energy across MENA and beyond.
Taking place over three days and across three iconic venues throughout Istanbul, the Summit programme offers exclusive opportunities to connect, learn and engage. Designed to spark lively debate and foster meaningful interactions, the Summit brings together the energy sector’s most influential voices.
With over 30+ CEO’s already confirmed to attend and more high-level speakers joining every day, find out more about the programme at a glance and new confirmed high level speakers below!
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Programme & Logistics
29 September – Mission Partner Meeting, Advisory Board Meeting & Welcome Drinks Reception
VENUE
Sapphire Bosphorus Room at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
30 September – 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit – Day 1
VENUE
Jasmine Ballroom at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
TRANSFERS
Transfers from the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus to Feriye Palace Restaurant will be arranged after the last session.
Please see the most up-to-date Summit agenda below.
1 October – 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit – Day 2
VENUE
REAP Battery Factory (Asian side of Istanbul)
MORNING TRANSFER
A private boat will depart from Kabatas Ferry Docks and travel to the REAP Battery Factory.
RETURN TRANSFERS
Transfers from the REAP Battery Factory will be available at the end of the programme to:
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Selected drop-off points on Istanbul’s European side
- Marriott Hotel Pendik
Among our new confirmed high level speakers:
- Paddy Padmanathan, Chairman, Xlinks
- Christian Pho Duc, Chief Technology Officer, Smartenergy
- Baris Esen, Vice President of Business Development and Sales, YEO Technology
- Sebastian Budischin, Senior Vice President Business Development & Origination, SEFE
- Emre Erdogan, General Manager, Calik Renewables
- Dr. Max Voß, Team Lead Decarbonisation Intelligence, RWE Generation SE
- Ayoub Hirt, Director, Platforms Development and Strategic Projects, IRESEN
- Özlem Duyan, Head of Research, Hydrogen Council
- Deger Saygin, Industry Programme Lead, Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD)