Exclusive first-hand insights exploring strategies for scaling low-emission energy projects
Over two dynamic days, the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and project developers to explore strategies for scaling low-emission energy projects while fostering meaningful networking and collaboration.
Featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers who are actively delivering projects on the ground, the Summit will offer exclusive first-hand insights into the latest project developments, investment opportunities, and market trends driving the deployment of emission-free technologies across the MENA region.
Designed as a catalyst for action, the Summit will provide a unique platform for bold dialogue, strategic partnerships, and forward-looking discussions on the critical enablers needed to accelerate the energy transition and build a sustainable energy future.
Registration will open soon – in the meantime ensure the dates are in your calendar and register your interest here.
Among our confirmed high level speakers:
- Tolunay Yıldız, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, YEO Technology
- Ihsan Erbil Baycol, Strategic Investments & Operations President, Sabancı Group, and Chief Executive Officer, Enerjisa Üretim
- Elif Yener, CEO, Zorlu Energy
- Çağrı Güven, Vice President, KfW IPEX-Bank
- Sule Topcu Kilic, Director, Head of Energy Eurasia, covering Türkiye, Caucasus, Central Asia & Mongolia, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Dr. İbrahim ERDEN, Chairman, Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB)
- Ebubekir Koyuncu, CEO, Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) and CEO, Air Products Qudra
- Dr Faye Alhersh, Associate Director, Development UAE Green Hydrogen, Masdar
- Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Dimitar Enchev, Co-founder and CEO Europe, CWP Global
- Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO, Hydrogen Europe
- Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling, Director International, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Agenda at a Glance
Tuesday 29 September (By Invitation only)
- 14:00-16:00 | Mission Partner Meeting
- 16:00-16:00 | Networking Coffee
- 16:30-18:30 | Advisory Board Meeting
- 19:00-22:00 | Welcome Drinks Reception at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Wednesday 30 September, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
- 08:00-17:30 | DAY 1 – 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
- 18:00-22:00 | Exclusive Drinks and Dinner reception (location to be announced)
Thursday 1 October, REAP Battery Factory
- 08:00-18:00 | DAY 2 – 16th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit, REAP Battery Factory
- 18:00-22:00 | Networking Barbeque