Download report to discover the latest district cooling projects in the MENA Region!
MENA DISTRICT COOLING PROJECTS CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The Middle East and North African region plays a key role in curbing climate change and contributing to the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Cooling is an energy-intensive and non-stop activity in arid environments, and district cooling provides a major energy saving. This benefit is being realized in new and upcoming megacities in the region, where district cooling has set a strong foothold. Nearly 650GWh of electricity savings have been recorded by the use of district cooling in Dubai alone in 2020.
While district cooling has proven to be the most energy-efficient cooling solution, there are several new methods and improvements to decrease its carbon footprint and reduce the usage of potable water, hence boosting sustainability.
The MENA region is witnessing rapid growth in dense cities and communities, raising the number of upcoming district cooling projects, as well as the need for upgrading existing plants with digital transformation and energy retrofits. Furthermore, district cooling operators are in a continuous pursuit to streamline their processes to facilitate efficient growth, profitability, and progress. The district cooling market in the Middle East is projected to reach USD 15 Billion by 2027.
In light of these developments, the Great Minds Event Management is hosting MENA District Cooling Projects Conference, an exclusive forum gathering all the region’s key district cooling stakeholders to discuss crucial areas including modernization, digital transformation, upcoming projects, energy-water nexus, and the latest in joint ventures and partnerships.
GREAT MINDS MENA UTILITY SECTOR SERIES
WHO WILL ATTEND
the MENA District Cooling Conference?
- Developers
- Building Consultants
- Municipalities
- District Cooling Operators & Providers
- Regulators
- Consumers Groups
- MEP Contractors & Consultants
- District Cooling Operations & Maintenance Companies
- Contractors
- Investors and Banks
- Water & Wastewater Companies
- District Cooling Engineering Consultants & Turnkey Project Consultants
WHY GET INVOLVED
in the MENA District Cooling Conference?
Hear
from the district cooling operators on their upcoming projects in the Middle East
Participate
in the ‘technology innovation showcase’ session which will highlight key innovations and solutions that are transforming the district cooling plants
Indulge
in discussions around district cooling plant energy retrofits, digital transformation, and the latest in joint ventures and acquisitions in the industry
Learn
from case studies on topics including IoT integration, seawater, and TSE usage in district cooling plant
Explore
the ‘regulatory viewpoint’ – Listen to updates from the regulators on the evolving regulatory landscape
THE MENA DISTRICT COOLING
CONFERENCE IN NUMBERS








SPEAKERS

Leila Noubough Nasr
District Cooling Regulation Senior Specialist
Department of Energy
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James Grinnell
Head of Water
Regulatory and Supervisory Bureau for Electricity and Water of Dubai (RSB)

Suliman Al-Khliwi
Managing Director
Saudi Tabreed
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Abobaker Al Hadrami
General Manager (LCCSO)/ O&M Director
Marafeq Qatar
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Ezzeddine Jradi
Chief Transformation and Business Excellence Officer
Emicool

Fares Ahmad
General Manager
Emaar District Cooling
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Ahmed Nabil El-Kasaby
Director of District Cooling Department
Allied Consultants Limited
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Lu’ay Khdeir
Regional Water Market Director,
Middle East,
Atkins

Omnia Halawani
Co – CEO & Founder
grfn
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Hassan Ali Younes
Co – CEO & Founder
grfn
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Imteyaz Ahmad
Managing Director – Power and Water
Future Water and Power Consulting (FWPC)

Jad Sleiman
System integrator – R & D
ADC
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Ayman Haju
Group Business Development Manager
ADC
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Eman Adel
Sustainable Energy and Capacity Building, Senior Specialist
Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
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Kiran Dharwadkar
National Sales Manager
Armstrong Fluid Technology
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AGENDA
Time | |
08:15 | Registration, Refreshments and networking |
09:10 | Welcome note by the Conference Chairman |
The future landscape of district cooling in the MENA region | |
09:20 | MENA region briefing: Projects and updates from district cooling operators
Joint Q&A panel with the three operators |
10:00 | An overview of Abu Dhabi District Cooling Regulatory Framework
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Modernisation of district cooling plants | |
10:25 | Regulatory viewpoint: Regulating efficient cooling
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10:50 | AI in District Cooling
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11:10 | Networking coffee break |
11:50 | Panel discussion: Improving the contribution of district cooling to sustainability
Moderator:
Panelists:
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12:40 | Overcoming the challenges in energy management of district cooling plants
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13:00 | Presentation by Lunch Sponsor Interested in sponsoring the session? Email us at partnerships@gmevents.ae |
13:10 | Networking luncheon |
14:15 | Guidelines for energy retrofit in district cooling plants
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14:35 | Panel discussionDecoding the complexity of district cooling plants energy retrofits
Moderator
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Presentation reserved for solution provider Interested in sponsoring the session? Email us at partnerships@gmevents.ae |
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15:30 | Improving the way water is used in district cooling and plant optimisation
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15:55 | Closing remarks by the Conference Chairman and end of day 1 |
Time | |
08:45 | Registration, refreshments, and networking |
09:25 | Welcome note by the Conference Chairman |
Digital transformation projects in district cooling | |
09:30 | The digitalisation of district cooling plants to drive financial and operational competitiveness
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09:50 | Panel discussion: Enterprise-wide optimisation through digitalisation
Moderator:
Panelists:
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10:30 | Presentation by Ecolab |
10:50 | Case study: IoT integration in district cooling
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11:15 | Networking coffee break |
11:50 | Exploring the latest updates in asset management of district cooling plants
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12:15 | Presentation reserved for solution provider Interested in sponsoring the session? Email us at partnerships@gmevents.ae |
12:45 | Panel discussion Joint ventures, acquisitions, and mergers in the world of district cooling
Moderator:
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13:25 | Closing remarks by the Conference Chairman |
13:30 | Networking luncheon |
15:00 | End of conference |
VENUE

Hotel Raffles Dubai
Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi,
P.O. Box 121800, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+9714 324 8888
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AT THE MENA DISTRICT COOLING CONFERENCE
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