Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 01:30 PM
Venue: Terra Auditorium – Expo City. Click here for location pin
Free Parking Available at the Venue
Nearest Metro Station: EXPO 2020 Metro Station 2
Join thought leaders and industry experts as they explore strategies for Net Zero, sustainable investments, and ESG-linked financing. Be part of the movement transforming real estate into a sustainable, resilient industry.
Why You Should Attend
- Learn from Industry Leaders – Hear from top experts across real estate, finance, and sustainability.
- Explore Real-World Solutions – Discover actionable strategies for achieving Net Zero and long-term sustainable growth.
- Network with Industry Leaders – Engage with developers, investors, government authorities, and sustainability experts driving the change.
Agenda Overview:
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9:00 AM:
Registration & Networking Breakfast
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9:30 AM:
Welcoming & Opening Remarks
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9:45 AM:
Sustainability Principles in Modern Design by Elie Mrad, Chief Architectural Officer – Arada.
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9:50 AM:
ESG Key Trends by Dr. Christopher Payne, Partner – Chief Economist, MENA – Knight Frank
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10:00 AM:
Panel 1 – The Future of Green Construction: Net-Zero Goals vs. Real-World Challenges
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10:45 AM:
Coffee Break & Networking
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11:00 AM:
Panel 2 – ESG Financing and Green Investments: Profitability vs. Sustainability
11:45 AM:
Fireside Chat Session between Arada and Knight Frank
12:30 PM:
Concluding Remarks and Thank you
12:45 PM:
Lunch and Networking
Meet the Speakers:
Panel 1:
Anna Griffin – CSO, Steel Sector
Abdullatif Albitawi – CEO, Emirates Green Building Council
Christopher Seymour – Managing Director MEA, Mace
Dr P. R.Jagannathan – Senior GM – Sustainability, Sobha Realty
Moderator: Gurubasu Shrishail Katageri – Senior Manager – ESG, Arada
Panel 2:
Hani Adnan Abdel Razeq – Director of Sustainability, AESG
Racha Moukayed – Managing Director, Howden Insurance
Dr. T. B. McClelland, Jr. – President & Managing Director of VERO Geothermal
Shargiil Bashir – EVP & Group Chief Sustainability Officer – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Moderator: Wesley Thomson – Partner, Head of ESG – MENA, Knight Frank
Fireside Chat Session
Rosa Piro – Senior Business Development Director, Arada and Director – Arada Foundation
Wesley Thomson – Partner, Head of ESG – MENA, Knight FrankBe part of the real estate sustainability movement.
Connect, learn, and lead the transformation. Limited seats – RSVP today!
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