In its 15th edition, across two full days, the Summit program explores what should drive clean energy systems and markets. It delves into the evolving business case for climate-neutral energy, examining the right mix of carrots and sticks needed to shape viable markets – from public sector push to market pull, and the critical role of price signals.
Held in Dubai on 6-7 November, the Summit provides a unique platform to accelerate action and engage in bold discussions on the key enablers of the energy transition – we hope you can join us!
Session highlights
From Vision to Action – Balancing Speed, Security, Cost, and Emissions Reduction
- Keynote: Innovation at the Nexus – the Journey Towards Intelligent Water and Energy Systems
- Keynote: Powering Progress – UAE’s Strategy for Global Energy Leadership Through Innovation, Partnerships, and Infrastructure Development
- Top Executive Panel: Key Enablers of the Energy Transformation in MENA
Implementation at Speed – Overcoming Barriers to Low-Emission Projects
- Keynote: Pioneering Green Energy Implementation – Pathway to 24/7 Solar: Project Delivery and Gigascale Storage
- Top Executive Panel: Leading the Way – Project Implementation and Collaboration in MENA’s Energy Landscape
New Frontiers in the EU-MENA Energy Corridor
- Keynote: EU Climate Green Finance, Regional Interconnections and the pan-MENA Agenda
- Keynote: The South Energy Corridor – Developing Secure Energy Routes
- Keynote: Powering Jobs and Local Value Creation in MENA
- Impulse presentation: Strategic Reserves Backbone of Resilient Energy Systems
- Top Executive Panel: Building Long-Term Storage for Energy Security
Innovation Frontiers for Net-Zero Energy Systems
- Dii Desert Energy & Innio Jenbacher New Study Presentation: Leveraging Sustainable Power Supply Infrastructure to Attract the Data Center Industry in the Middle East
- Top Executive Panel: Investments in AI and Data Centers – Assessing Alternatives and Integrated Net-zero solutions
- Keynote: Kaspa’s BlockDAG Technology: Solving the Blockchain Trilemma
Hubs of the Future – Integrated Trade and Transport Hubs
- New Study Presentation: Common User Infrastructure (CUI) Dii Desert Energy & Addleshaw Goddard
- Keynote: Liquid Hydrogen at Scale – Building the Production and Supply Chain Backbone for Global Trade
- Top Executive Panel: MENA as a Net-Zero Transport Hub – Ports, Airports & Common User Infrastructure for Energy Transformation
Channeling Institutional Investments towards Zero-Emission Energy Projects
- Presentation: H2Global 2.0: Update on the Second Tender
- Top Executive Panel Discussion: Funding the Future – Financing Low Emission Projects in MENA
Case Studies Deepdives
- Deepdive: Trading & Tracking to Enable a Net-Zero and Green Commodity Markets:
- Deepdive: Lessons from China’s Energy Transition
Interactive Roundtables along the Emissions Free Energy Value Chain
- Blockchain, IoT & Emerging Tech
- Electrical Interconnections for an Integrated Energy System
- Fuels & Shipping
- Energy Storage and Strategic Reserves
- e-Mobility
- Supply Chain Resilience and the Role of Critical Minerals
- Industrial Decarbonization in MENA
Join us in accelerating the energy transition!
Meet international industry leaders, grow your network and discover the latest trends, develop new collaborations and learn from the doers of the industry – register for your pass here.
To celebrate the launch of this year’s agenda – we have extended the early-bird discount to 30th June, providing 20% off for non-partner passes purchased before this date.
Use code EARLY20 to claim your discount – Register for your pass here.
Dii Partners are entitled to 50% off all full-price passes to the Leadership Summit – contact events@dii-desertenergy.org
Preferential Hotel Rates – expires end of August
We have secured preferential rates at The W Dubai – The Palm, please contact us as soon as possible to find out more.
More confirmed speakers announced!
- Nadja Håkansson, CEO, thyssenkrupp Uhde
- Dr. Olaf Berlien, President and CEO, INNIO Group
- Dr. Egbert Laege, CEO, SEFE
- Dr. Andreas Widl, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, SAMSON
- Gulnara Abdullina, Strategic Advisor, Former VP Europe, LONGi Solar | Former GM Middle East & Africa, Jinko Solar
- Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power
- Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Al-Abri, Vice President – Sustainability, Sohar Port and Freezone
- Samir Rachidi, Director General, IRESEN
- Eng. Abdulaziz Said Al Shidhani, Managing Director, Hydrom