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Schedule
Networking
09:00
Delegate registration and networking
Registration and snacks/networking outside the main hall at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai.
HOST INTRODUCTION
10:00
MC event introduction and welcome
Welcome to the 2025 Critical Infrastructure Summit, event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
10:30
Building Resilient Infrastructure: Mitigating Project Delays through Effective Communication Strategies
Dina Dweik
Associate Director
TBH
Panel Discussion
10:45
The Need for Green
Moderator
Alicia Dauth
Speakers
Aamena Desai
Chris Fannin
Jaime González Serrano
Leila Sobek
Rola Nasreddine
More speakers to be confirmed
Presentation
11:45
Building Sustainable Data Centres: Water and Energy Optimisation in the Middle East
Ravi Bajpai
Industry Technical Consultant
Ecolab Inc
Panel Discussion
12:05
Keeping Cities & Residents Mobile
Moderator
Samantha Rowles
Speakers
Laura Morgan
Roger Cruickshank
Saurav Choudhury
Tareq Latayfeh
More speakers to be confirmed
Presentation
13:00
Implementing and Financing Critical Infrastructure in the Middle East
Brad Sandford
Partner, Head of International
Project Finance
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Panel Discussion
14:20
Climate Change Readiness – Preparing Cities & Infrastructure for the Worst
Moderator
Lewis Matheson
Speakers
Amir H. Greiss
Ayah Rahmoun
Engi Jaber
Steven Velegrinis
Sumit Agarwal
Tushant Suri
More speakers to be confirmed
Presentation
15:15
Innovative Approaches to Stormwater Management in the UAE: Transforming Water into a Valuable Resource
Lina Abolail
Sales Director – CGUN
Polypipe Middle East Water Technology
EVENT WRAP
15:35
MC closing remarks
Thank you for attending the 2025 Critical Infrastructure Summit!
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