10 - 11 November 2024
Grand Millennium Hotel, Muscat, Oman
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Previous Event Agenda
9:00
Opening Ceremony
09:05
Welcome message
Fahad Al Mahrouqi
09:15
Opening remarks
09:20
Keynote presentation
Natali Ghawi
09:40
Awarding ceremony
09:55
Exhibition opening & break
10:40
Session One: Policies, Standards & Regulations
Eng. Fuad Al- Kindi
Moderated By: Eng. Fouad Al Kindi “tbc”
Chairman, Oman Society of Engineers.
10:45
Construction Codes and Their Relevance to Green and Sustainable Buildings:
Sara Al Hinai
Construction Codes and Their Relevance to Green and Sustainable Buildings: Discussion on current construction codes, regulatory requirements, and how they support sustainability goals.
Senior Representative
Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
11:00
Electrical Vehicles, Policies and Role of Buildings in Charging Infrastructure:
Zainab Al Lawati
Sustainability Engineer
The Authority of Public Services Regulations.
11:15
Ensuring Action:
Quincey Ankrett
The Strategies Driving ‘Greening’ on the international stage
Quincey Ankrett, CPP, AMPM
Executive Director
e50K Strategic Advisory
11:30
Sustainable Building Certifications and Standards:
Overview of various green building certification programs such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL, and their criteria for sustainable construction.
11:45
Executive Panel discussion:
Aligning Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development
Moderated By:
Panelists:
- Senior representative, Ministry of Housing
- Senior representative, Authority for Public Services Regulations
- Senior representative, Local Developer
- Senior representative, International Consultancy / International developers
- Senior representative, Major Contracting Company
- Senior representative, Oman Net Zero / Ministry of Energy & Minerals
12:15
Prayers & Break
12:45
Session Two: Sustainable Urban Planning & Design
Dr. Ibrahim Al Waeli
Moderated By: Dr. Ibrahim Al Waeli
Head of Oman National Spatial Strategy, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
12:50
Sustainable Design Practices
Anouk Kuitenbrouwer
Strategic Design for Complex Planning Tasks.
13:05
Challenges and Opportunities in Green Cities:
Analysis of the current challenges faced in sustainable city initiatives and projection of potential developments, identifying both obstacles and opportunities for growth.
13:20
Low-Impact Development Techniques:
Andre Vreman
Approaches to minimize the environmental impact of construction activities, including site selection, resource management, and erosion control.
13:35
Optimizing Energy Efficiency
Dr. Amna Al Saadi
Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development
13:50
Smart Cities Frameworks for Increasing Disaster Resilience:
Khalifa Al Zaidi
14:05
Panel discussion
14:35
Lunch break & End of Day One
09:00
Session Three: Green Construction - Innovations in Sustainable Materials and Technologies
Dr. Mohd Salaheddin
Moderated By: Dr. Mohamed Salah-eldin Saleh
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering – Sultan Qaboos University
09:05
Next-Generation Sustainable Building Materials: Innovations and Applications:
Heba Alfarra
Exploring the latest advancements in eco-friendly construction materials, such as recycled composites, carbon-negative concrete, and bio-based products.
09:20
Innovative Nature-Based Solutions for Water Efficiency and Management in Arid Regions
Chris McGinty
09:35
Impact of sustainable solutions on buildings in Gulf Region
Dorian Bomble
Dorian Bomble
Head of Marketing and Specification
Saint-Gobain
09:50
Optimizing the Recycling and Reuse of Construction and Demolition Waste:
Hamood Al Maskari
Best Practices and Guidelines for Effective Waste Management in Construction Industry.
10:05
Innovative Nature-Based Solutions for Water Efficiency and Management in Arid Regions
Dawoud Isied
Dawoud Isied
Chief Executive Officer
Sustainable Nature-Base Solution Group
10:20
Panel discussion
10:45
Break
11:20
Session Four: Maximizing Energy and Water Efficiency
Dr. Buthaina Al Wahaibi
Moderated By: Dr. Buthaina Al Wahaibi
Head of Research, Development & Innovation Nama Water Service
11:25
Renewable Energy Integration:
Khalfan Al Burtamani
Techniques and technologies for incorporating renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal into green designs.
11:40
Advancements in Integrated Building Management Systems (iBMS)
for Smart and Efficient Infrastructure
Senior Representative
Siemens
11:55
Energy Efficiency ambitions & Super ESCO potential in Oman
Alan Freeman
12:10
Advancements for Optimizing Water Efficiency and Management in Green Building Design.
Anwar Nasser Salim AlHarthi
12:25
Advancements in Energy Efficiency:
Optimizing HVAC Systems and Other Energy Intense systems to Achieve Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals.
12:40
Panel discussion
12:55
Lunch break
13:55
Session Five: Facilities Management and Operational Excellence: Strategies for Sustainable Citywide Operations
Moderated By: Dr. Hashil Al Mahrouqi “tbc”
14:00
Sustainable Urban Management Practices:
Rachid Hamida
Strategies for Integrating Sustainability into Citywide Operations, Including Energy Management, Waste Reduction, and Resource Conservation.
14:15
Smart City Management Solutions:
Leveraging Smart Technologies, IoT Devices, and Data Analytics for Proactive and Efficient Urban Operations.
Yasser Ahmed
Vice President of Buildings for the Gulf Cluster
Schneider Electric
14:30
Operational Excellence:
Ensuring Ongoing Compliance with Green Standards and Sustainable Practices.
14:45
Waste Management and Recycling Programs:
Developing and Implementing Comprehensive Citywide Strategies to Minimize Waste Generation and Promote Resource Recovery.
SYED AL HASAN
HSE Head
MURIYA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT SOAC
15:00
Automation and Control Systems:
Leveraging Predictive Maintenance and AI Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructures.
15:15
Panel discussion
15:30
Closing Ceremony
16:00
End of day two