Contacts

INTEGRATING INNOVATION, POLICY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE URBAN RESILIENCE

2025 STRATEGIC PARTNERS

2024 SUPPORTING PARTNERS

EVENT OVERVIEW

The 2nd MENA Climate Proof Forum 2025, taking place on October 27–28 in Dubai, UAE, is a landmark platform uniting leaders across government, utilities, contractors, consultants and innovative solution providers, to advance resilient and future-ready cities and infrastructure in the region. Built on direct engagement with field experts and stakeholders, the forum is strategically designed to showcase cutting-edge climate solutions, foster cross-sector collaboration, and accelerate practical implementation. With a focused agenda addressing sustainable and resilient infrastructure, real-time climate intelligence, and policy innovation, the forum plays a vital role in shaping the region’s climate resilience roadmap. It offers a unique space for sharing scalable innovations, forming strategic partnerships, and mobilizing action toward sustainable urban development and infrastructure protection

 

2024 Event Higilights

2025 SPEAKERS

Eng. Aisha Alaradhi

Engineering Expert & Assistant Undersecretary for Federal Infrastructure Assets Sector Office

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

UAE

Kholoud Mohamed

Head of the Risk and Threats Assessment Section

Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC)

Eng. Nada Jasim

Director of Safety, Risk, Regulation and Planning Department,

Roads and Transport Authority

Dubai

Eng. Sallam Alsalami

Environment and Climate Change Policy and Strategy Senior Specialist

Department of Energy

Abu Dhabi

Athmane Benzerroug

Chief Strategy, Transformation and Sustainability Officer

ADNOC Distribution

Dr. Hossam Ibrahim

Urban & Regional Planning Senior Advisor

Ministry of Municipality

Qatar

Abdullatif Albitawi

CEO

Emirates Green Building Council

Abdalla Almajedi

Crisis and Emergency Expert

Jaydeep Anand

Chief Development Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer

FIVE Holdings

Haitham Alraeesi

Chairman

Safety and Emergency Security Association

Dr. Mohammed Al Dighriri

General Director of Environmental Data Modeling and Analysis

National Center for Environmental Compliance KSA

Moza Almarhoobi

Meteorologist

NWP Specialist, Risk, Crises & Disaster Management Professional

Hilary Tam

Sustainability Leader EMEA

AWS

Dr. Sławomir Ledwoń

Deputy Head of Design Studies Unit at the Ministry of Municipality

Qatar

Eng. Ahmad AbuYousef

Senior Sustainability Specialist and Project Manager

TAQA Water Solutions

Deepthy K B

Senior Director

U.S. Green Building Council & Green Business Certification
Inc. MENA.

Rahul Khanna

Chief Sales Officer – Road Safety Division

ECO

Stephen Harris

International Area Manager

FloodBreak

Dr. Ropru Rangsivek

Senior Design Manager

Department of Municipalities and Transport

Yasir Ahmad

Partner and Leader

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), EY MENA Region

Alida Saleh

Head of Sustainability for Middle East and Africa

JLL

Nizar Azzabi

Division Director Operations and Maintenance

Egis

Mohammed Bohliqa

Crisis, Disaster and Resilience Expert

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Anne Mathew

Associate – Sustainability Planning

AECOM

Alicia Dauth

Water Assurance Technical Lead

Water Security Collective

Maryam Rashed AlShehhi

Assistant Professor - Civil & Environmental Engineering

Khalifa University

Dr P.R.Jagannathan

Senior General Manager

Sustainability Sobha Realty

Dr. Adam Fenech

Provost

Canadian University

Tamara Bajic

Partner

Blackline Architects

Steven Wade

Technical Director

Climate Resilience

AtkinsRéalis

Craig Thackray

Vice President

Environment – MEA

AECOM

Tommaso Buffa

Sustainability and Environmental Specialist

Parsons Corporation

Agenda

08:30

Registration

09:00

Welcome Remarks from Great Minds Group

09:05

Welcome Note by Conference Chairman

Aligning Governance and Intelligence for Climate-Resilient Cities

09:10

Opening Keynote: Harnessing AI, Policy, and Partnerships for Climate-Resilient Cities

09:20

Panel Session: Building a Unified Regulatory Front for Climate Resilience

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Moderator:

10:00

Panel Session: Strengthening Early Warning Systems and Climate Intelligence

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10:45

VIP Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break

Upgrading Infrastructure and Development for a Changing Climate

11:25

Keynote Presentations: Adapting UAE’s Urban Planning for Extreme Rainfall and Flood Risks

11:40

Industry Innovation Session: Unlocking Data & AI for Sustainability Acceleration with AWS

11:55

Industry Innovation Session: Designing Smarter Flood Resilience to Protect What Matters Most

12:10

Panel Discussion: Reinventing Water Infrastructure for a Climate-Adaptive Future

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12:55

Panel Discussion: Looking at How Developers Can Climate-Proof Their Projects

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13:30

Keynote Presentation: Climate Resilience and Adaptation for the built environment in the UAE

13:50

Networking Lunch and End of Conference

09:00

Welcome Remarks from Great Minds Group

09:30

Welcome Note by Conference Chairman

Planning and Fortifying Cities for a Climate-Driven Future

09:35

Presentation: A Dubai project example with Sustainable Steel and Concrete

09:50

Panel Discussion: Fortifying Urban Systems Against Harsh Climate Events

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Moderator:

10:30

Fireside Chat: Strengthening Emergency Response for Climate-Induced Disasters

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11:10

Keynote Presentation: Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Power and Water Sector in Abu Dhabi

11:20

VIP Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break

Building Systems and Structures for Long-Term Climate Resilience

12:00

Panel Session: From Climate Resilience to Growth — Building the Region’s Sustainable Innovation Advantage

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12:45

Keynote Presentation: Speaking the Same Risk Language: The Foundation of Climate-Resilient Decision-Making

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13:00

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13:15

Chairman Closing Remarks

13:20

Networking Lunch and End of Conference

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WHO WILL ATTEND?

Profiles

Chief Executive Officers, Chiefs, Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, Heads, Managers from

INDUSTRIES

Ministries, Regulatory & Government Authorities, Municipalities, and Environment Agencies: 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
THE MENA CLIMATE PROOF FORUM?

WHO SHOULD SPONSOR?

WHY GET INVOLVED?

Visibility and Brand Exposure

Multiple significant visibility for your brand among key stakeholders, including government officials, municipalities, industry leaders, academics, NGOs, and environment protection leaders.

Targeted Audience Reach

Engage directly with decision-makers, engineers, and planners across MENA in climate resilience

Thought Leadership

Position your brand as a key player in MENA’s urban resilience agenda through impactful insights and innovative solutions.

Showcase Solutions

Present your technologies and strategies to stakeholders shaping resilient infrastructure and sustainable systems.

Demonstrate Commitment

Highlight your real-world projects that support innovation and long-term sustainability in the region.

2025 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Official Sustainability Cloud & AI Sponsor
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Exhibitor
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Official Logistics Partner
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2025 MEDIA PARTNERS

Accommodation

We’ve secured a special discounted rate at Al Habtoor Grand, JBR, Dubai for our event attendees. Availability is limited, so we encourage you to book early to ensure your stay. Exclusive Rate Details Rate: AED 1500 per night (single occupancy), AED 1600 per night (double occupancy) Includes: Buffet breakfast and all applicable taxes and fees: 7% Municipality Fee, 5% VAT, 10% Service Charge Subject to: Tourism Dirham Fees of AED 20, per room, per night.

HOW TO BOOK

 To reserve your room, please email the following details to glenda@gmevents.ae

Full Guest Name

Room Type (Single or Double)

Check-in Date and Time

Check-out Date and Time

Method of Payment (Bank Transfer or Payment Link)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Check-in: 2:00 PM 

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

Rooms are non-refundable due to the special group rate; however, name changes are permitted up to 2 days before check-in.

Please Note: Room rates and availability are subject to change based on the hotel’s occupancy. Great Minds Event is not liable for any changes in pricing or room availability.

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REGISTER

Online event registrations are now closed. You may purchase your ticket at the event registration counter on the 1st day of the event. Please refer to the agenda for timings.

Paid delegate passes can only be secured after the payment is processed via a credit card. Please note that only completing the registration form will not secure a delegate pass for this event. If you do not have access to a credit card and wish to register through other payment methods, or wish for a member of our team to contact you and answer your questions before completing your registration process, please send us an email at partnerships@gmevents.ae with your details and the name of the event and we will contact you as soon as received.

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Please note that all registrations are reviewed to ensure the correct ticket category has been selected. If an adjustment is required, a member of our team will contact you directly.

Conference Categories Price
Main Conference Price Primary 1 (Government & Public Sector) $25 + 5% tax = $26.25
Main Conference Price Primary 2
  • Oil and Gas
  • Utilities
  • Mining
  • Manufacturing
    • Aluminum
    • Metal and steel
    • Semiconductors
    • Electronics
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • FMCG
    • Chemical
  • Infrastructure
  • Banking & Finance
  • Housing and Construction and Green Building
  • Agriculture
  • Digital transformation
  • Green technology
$25 + 5% tax = $26.25
Vendors & Solution Providers $2,799 + 5% tax = $2,938.95

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    The MENA Climate Proof Forum, held on October 28 – 29, 2024, in Dubai, U.A.E., was strategically designed to confront the significant challenges arising from climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Extreme weather events emphasized the urgent need for action in strengthening preparedness, readiness, and recovery from climate-related disasters. This pivotal event focused on stormwater and flood management, sandstorms, heatwaves, fires and tornadoes, all of which have a profound impact on ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and human communities.

    At the core of this groundbreaking initiative was the exploration of diverse and innovative solutions to address the region’s wide-ranging challenges resulting from extreme weather events. Discussions were centered around the development of short-term and long-term strategies that included advanced weather forecasting systems to improve readiness, responsive disaster management solutions, robust flood control, urban drainage systems, enhanced coastal and inland resilience, and optimization of urban planning and infrastructure development to successfully navigate future weather events.

    The Forum’s successfully catalyzed actionable initiatives, fostering collaborations across sectors, driving impactful solutions through innovative technologies and best practices, and advocating for long-term strategies prioritizing sustainability and community well-being.