Global Smart Energy Summit: Full Schedule

10:30am PST

Registration Opens at Za'abeel 6

Tuesday March 6, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Za'abeel 6

12:00pm PST

GUEST ADDRESS: TESLA; Accelerating The Transition

Speakers

JB Straubel

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Tesla

JB Straubel is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Tesla, Inc., “the #1Most Innovative Company in the World,” according to Forbes. At Tesla, JB manages thetechnical direction and engineering design of the Tesla products including batterytechnology, power electronics... Read More →

Tuesday March 6, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

1:00pm PST

MINISTERIAL KEYNOTE: State of Energy: Balancing Growth Through Smart and Sustainable Energy Sources to Drive Long-Term Competitive Advantage

Tuesday March 6, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

1:30pm PST

SMART ENERGY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Recognising economic, environmental and societal shifts, the Smart Energy Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding organisation for their commitment and leadership in support of clean energy technology, renewable projects and accomplishments and continuous drive to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.

Tuesday March 6, 2018 1:30pm - 1:45pm PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

1:45pm PST

Lunch and Networking Break

Tuesday March 6, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Za'abeel 6

2:45pm PST

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: Models For Accurately Forecasting Energy Demand – Setting KPIs And Using Data To Feed Into Complex Energy Models

Tuesday March 6, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DEMAND RESPONSE ADVANCES

2:45pm PST

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: 8 Technology Breakthroughs That Will Help Power The World

Speakers

Wendy Koch

Senior Communications Director and Award Winning Multimedia Journalist, The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) & Former Senior Energy Editor, National Geographic, USA

Wendy Koch leads the communications and conferences initiatives. She provides strategic oversight and direction of media relations, community outreach, website design, marketing efforts, publications’ editing, and conferences planning. She joined ACEEE in 2016. Previously, Koch... Read More →

Tuesday March 6, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING INNOVATION

2:45pm PST

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: Rethinking Energy Policy: Driving Rapid Change In Markets And Business Models - A Round The World Review Of Successes And Challenges

Tuesday March 6, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

REFORMS POLICY AND INCENTIVES

3:15pm PST

Structural Price Modelling And The Influence Of The Energy Mix On The Future Grid Integration

Speakers

Mikael Lundin

Industry Expert & Former CEO, Nord Pool, Norway

Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DEMAND RESPONSE ADVANCES

3:15pm PST

PANEL DISCUSSION: Transformation Through Digital Technologies: The 4th Industrial Revolution And Industrial IoT

Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING INNOVATION

3:15pm PST

PANEL DISCUSSION: Regional Smart Energy Leadership: Accelerating The Global Transition To Smart Energy Through Policy Reform

Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

REFORMS POLICY AND INCENTIVES

4:00pm PST

Demand Response Aggregation: Enhancing Customer Flexibility

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DEMAND RESPONSE ADVANCES

4:00pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: Energy City Frederkishavn: A World Class Example Of How Collaboration Drives Forward Innovation In Real-Life Urban Districts

Speakers

Poul Rask Nielsen

Project Director, Energy City Frederikshavn, Municipality of Frederikshavn, Denmark

My daily Work is Strategic energy planning, preperation and implementation of different renewable energy projects: Projects within biogas plant, of-shore Wind, Waste, energy efficiency and energy renovation in Buildings, green district heating. I do work with green Growth including... Read More →

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING INNOVATION

4:00pm PST

Tariff Structures And Subsidies: Striking The Right Balance Between Industrial And Residential Customers To Ensure The Right Incentives Are Provided To The Right Target Groups

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

REFORMS POLICY AND INCENTIVES

4:30pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: Data Correlation: Effectively Combining Historical Real-Time External And Social Media To Maximise Analytics Accuracy

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DEMAND RESPONSE ADVANCES

4:30pm PST

QUICK FIRE SHOWCASE: Smart Energy Start-Ups To Watch

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING INNOVATION

4:30pm PST

ENGAGED DISCUSSION PANEL: Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms: Overcoming The Challenges

Speakers

K Marcus Chee

Executive Director, Energy Council of Malaysia

Neil McCulloch

Principal, The Policy Practice, United Kingdom

Dr. Neil McCulloch is a freelance consultant and researcher. His main area of focus is on the political economy of reform in the energy sector, including work on fuel subsidy reform in Indonesia and Nigeria. Previously, Dr. McCulloch was the Director of the Economic Policy Program... Read More →

Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

REFORMS POLICY AND INCENTIVES

5:00pm PST

End of Global Smart Energy Summit Day 1 & Tour of Middle East Electricity Exhibition

Tuesday March 6, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Za'abeel 6

6:00pm PST

Close of Middle East Electricity Exhibition

Tuesday March 6, 2018 6:00pm - 6:01pm PST

8:00am PST

Registration Opens at Za'abeel 6

Wednesday March 7, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Za'abeel 6

9:00am PST

Opening Remarks from the Chair

Wednesday March 7, 2018 9:00am - 9:15am PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

9:15am PST

GUEST ADDRESS

Speakers

Andy Karsner

Managing Partner, The Emerson Collective, CoManager, The Emerson Fund, Senior Strategist and Space Cowboy, Google X, and Founder and Executive Chairman, Manifest Energy, USA

Andy Karsner is Managing Partner of The Emerson Collective, Senior Strategist and SpaceCowboy at Google X; and Founder and Executive Chairman of Manifest Energy.His entrepreneurial leadership has been associated with both venture capital and private equity portfolios responsible for... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

10:15am PST

Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:15am - 10:45am PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

10:45am PST

Tailoring Smart Grids To Address Specific Regional Goals And Challenges Facing Utilities

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:45am - 11:15am PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

10:45am PST

MORNING KEYNOTE: Future Urban Engineering: Building A Sustainable Urban Environment Framework That Cities Can Apply To Drive Forward Systemic Change

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:45am - 11:30am PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

10:45am PST

MORNING KEYNOTE: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park: A Model For Successful Public Private Renewable Energy Partnerships

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:45am - 11:30am PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

11:15am PST

OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: H2020 Nobel Grid: Providing Advanced Tools And ICT Services To All Actors In The Smart Grid To Ensure Benefits From Cheaper Prices, More Secure And Stable Grids and Clean Electricity

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

11:30am PST

SMART Mobility In the MEA: Regional Investment Trends That Are Making Cities Smarter, Sustainable And More Resilient

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

11:30am PST

The Impact Of Solar Power Variability On The Reliability Of The Region’s Power Sector

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

12:00pm PST

DUAL DISCUSSION: Optimising The Smart Grid To Reduce Peak Load And Operating Costs And Deferring New Investment To The Power Grid

Wednesday March 7, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

12:00pm PST

Electric Vehicles (EVs) And Smart Grid Interaction: Integrating EVs Into The Electricity Grid

Wednesday March 7, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

12:00pm PST

The Value Of Solar With Energy Storage: Maximising Utility Scale PV Production With Energy Storage

Wednesday March 7, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

12:45pm PST

Lunch and Networking Break

Wednesday March 7, 2018 12:45pm - 1:45pm PST
Za'abeel 6

1:45pm PST

Powering Africa: Developing A Business Model For Using Microgrids

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

1:45pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: Showcasing Trailblazing Achievements And Pacesetting Developments In Electric Mobility

Speakers

Christina Bu

Secretary General, Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

1:45pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: EGYPT; Solar & Wind: Delivering Egypt’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

2:15pm PST

Off-Grid Renewable Energy Systems: What Are They, Why Do They Matter And What Can Be Achieved?

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

2:15pm PST

Benchmarking Against A Leading Smart City: Learning From Critical Achievements And Gaining Inspiration From Future Plans

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

2:15pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: AFRICA; Akon Lighting Africa: Addressing The African Energy Challenge

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

2:45pm PST

REGIONAL CASE STUDY: Investigating Multiple SMART Grid Strategies That Address The Challenges Of DER Integration In The Middle East

Speakers

Moustafa A. M. Shahin

Manager – Distribution Network Development System Studies, Distribution Control Centre (DCC),, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), UAE

Mr. Moustafa Shahin is utility industry expect with 17+ years of experience in T&D project management, smart grid programmes, power system studies and Distribution Substation Automation. Mr. Shahin is currently working at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) as a manager of... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

2:45pm PST

The Existing Building Challenge: Retrofitting Structures With Integrated Smart Building Technologies That Contribute To Lower Operational Costs

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

2:45pm PST

GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION: Leaders In Corporate Renewables: Corporate Giants Working With Utility Companies To Simplify The Process In Which They Buy Sustainably Generated Power

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

3:15pm PST

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break

Wednesday March 7, 2018 3:15pm - 3:45pm PST
Za'abeel 6

3:45pm PST

What Are The Most Important Trends In Smart Grid Cybersecurity Today?

Wednesday March 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

3:45pm PST

How Can Technology Companies, Building Owners And Utilities Realise New Revenue By Participating In A Building-To-Grid (B2G) Platform?

Wednesday March 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

3:45pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: CHINA; Real-Life Experiences From China’s Journey To Become A Renewable Energy Superpower: Long Yin Gxia Dam Solar Park

Wednesday March 7, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

4:15pm PST

PANEL DISCUSSION: Grid Modernisation: The Role Of Smart Grids In Diversifying Regional Economies

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

4:15pm PST

How SMART Building Technology Is Helping Cities Remain Competitive In The Face of New Business Models And Emerging Technologies

Speakers

Morten Westergaard

Head of Climate & Energy, Municipality of Middlefart, Denmark

Morten Mejsen Westergaard is Head of Climate and Energy at the Municipality of Middelfart, Denmark. He has extensive experience within Big Data, Spatial planning, energy planning and Co-creation of Smart Cities. He was awarded as most innovative leader in Denmark in 2011, by the assembly... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

4:15pm PST

PANEL DISCUSSION: Overcoming The Barriers To Financing And Funding Renewable Energy Projects: Improving Investors’ Faith In Renewable Energy Projects

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

4:45pm PST

Designing An Intelligent Urban Power Grid That Balances The Flow Of Power Around Regional Electricity Grids

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:45pm - 5:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

DEVELOPMENTS IN SMART GRIDS

4:45pm PST

Lighting And Beyond: Experiences To Date And Future Plans

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:45pm - 5:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

SMART CITIES & URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

4:45pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: Understanding The Benefits Of Large Scale Solar Programmes On Utility Finances And Consumer Tariffs

Wednesday March 7, 2018 4:45pm - 5:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY

5:15pm PST

End of Global Smart Energy Summit Day 2 & Tour of Middle East Electricity Exhibition

Wednesday March 7, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm PST
Za'abeel 6

6:00pm PST

Close of Middle East Electricity Exhibition

Wednesday March 7, 2018 6:00pm - 6:05pm PST

8:00am PST

Registration Opens at Za'abeel 6

Thursday March 8, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Za'abeel 6

9:00am PST

Opening Remarks from the Chair

Thursday March 8, 2018 9:00am - 9:15am PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

9:15am PST

GUEST ADDRESS

Speakers

Kirk Borne

Principal Data Scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton, Astrophysicist, Big Data Consultant, Former Data Archive Project Scientist, NASA’s Astronomy Data Center, USA

Kirk Borne is a data scientist and astrophysicist, who has used his unique talents at Booz Allen, since 2015. A former professor of astrophysics and computational science at George Mason University, Borne spent an impressive twelve years in this position. On top of this, Borne also... Read More →

Thursday March 8, 2018 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Keynote Theatre, Za'abeel 6

10:15am PST

Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

Thursday March 8, 2018 10:15am - 10:45am PST
Za'abeel 6

10:45am PST

MORNING KEYNOTE: MEED Projects Exclusive

Tap into MEED Projects’ intelligence and gain first-hand, data driven information into the region’s energy and renewable energy projects market

Speakers

Ed James

Director of Content & Analysis, MEED Projects, UAE

Ed James has worked across multiple functions at MEED for the past 11 years. After having run and established the consultancy and advisory arm of the business, he is currently responsible for content and research at MEED Projects, the region's leading projects tracker, database... Read More →

Thursday March 8, 2018 10:45am - 11:15am PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

10:45am PST

MORNING KEYNOTE: Earth Science Research: Using Big Data To Engage A Larger Community For Global Change Impact and Analysis

Thursday March 8, 2018 10:45am - 11:30am PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

10:45am PST

MORNING KEYNOTE: Analysing The Development Of Energy Storage Systems in Emerging Markets

Thursday March 8, 2018 10:45am - 11:30am PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

11:30am PST

Digital Transformation: How Is IoT Driving Significant Costs Out Of Energy Operations?

Thursday March 8, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

11:30am PST

REGIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION: Outlook For Utility-Scale Energy Storage Across The MENA Region

Thursday March 8, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

11:30am PST

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS PANEL: Addressing The Challenges Of Delivering The Region’s Critical Power Projects

Thursday March 8, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

12:00pm PST

INNOVATION SHOWCASE: Effectively Combining Historical Real-Time External And Social Media To Maximise Analytics Accuracy

Thursday March 8, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

12:00pm PST

INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY: Practicalities Of Reducing Energy Costs Using Advanced Energy Storage Systems

Thursday March 8, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

12:00pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: SAUDI ARABIA; Investigating The Future Opportunities & Challenges Of Developing Usable Renewable Energy In Saudi Arabia

Thursday March 8, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

12:45pm PST

Lunch and Networking Break

Thursday March 8, 2018 12:45pm - 1:45pm PST
Za'abeel 6

1:45pm PST

Smart Algorithms And AI: Accurately Predicting Demand And Supply Patterns To Balance Energy Systems

Thursday March 8, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

1:45pm PST

AFTERNOON CASE STUDY: Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Energy Storage: Bringing Together Vehicles, Roads And Energy Networks In Complete Synchronicity

Thursday March 8, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

1:45pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: BAHRAIN; Understanding The Growing Importance Of Renewable Energy In Bahrain And The Opportunities Associated With Developing Projects To Deliver The National Plan For Energy Efficiency

Thursday March 8, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

2:15pm PST

Big Data In Energy And Electricity: The Future Of The Power Grid

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

2:15pm PST

GLOBAL CASE STUDY: LITHIUM ION BATTERIES; Delivering A Grid-Scale Battery To Improve The Security Of The Energy Network

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

2:15pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: OMAN; Privatisation And Associated Project Opportunities: Oman’s Power And Energy Sector

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

2:45pm PST

GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION: District Energy In Cities Initiative: Supporting National And Municipal Governments To Develop, Retrofit And Scale Up District Energy Systems

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

2:45pm PST

Micro-Grids: Demonstrating The Role Of Smaller Scale Power Generation And Storage Projects Are Viable Options For Commercial Energy Customers And Utility Companies

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

2:45pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: JORDAN; Delivering Jordan’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Programme

Thursday March 8, 2018 2:45pm - 3:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

3:15pm PST

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break

Thursday March 8, 2018 3:15pm - 3:45pm PST
Za'abeel 6

3:45pm PST

Ensuring An Interconnected Data Storage And Management Information System Is In Place To Allow For Improved Data Transfer And Operations Between Utilities

Thursday March 8, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

3:45pm PST

Operational And Delivery Risk Reduction: Reducing And Mitigating Risk For Contractors

Thursday March 8, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

3:45pm PST

QUICK FIRE SHOWCASE: Future Energy Storage Trends To Watch

Thursday March 8, 2018 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Track B - Conference Theatre 1

ENERGY STORAGE: THE FUTURE

4:15pm PST

GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION : Managing Big Data In The Smart Grid: Concepts, Requirements And Implementation Strategies To Optimise Generation, Distribution And Consumption

Thursday March 8, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

4:15pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: KUWAIT; IPP/IWPP Power Plants As PPP Projects In The State Of Kuwait

Thursday March 8, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

4:45pm PST

Identifying New Threats And Security Challenges And Creating A Real-Time Incident Response Plan To Combat Them

Thursday March 8, 2018 4:45pm - 5:15pm PST
Track C - Conference Theatre 2

DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

4:45pm PST

COUNTRY FOCUS: FRONTIER MARKETS; Frontier Markets: Recognising The Need And Opportunities In The Region’s High Risk, High Reward Markets Of Yemen and Iraq

Thursday March 8, 2018 4:45pm - 5:15pm PST
Track A - Keynote Theatre

MENA PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

5:15pm PST

End of Global Smart Energy Summit Day 3

Thursday March 8, 2018 5:15pm - 6:00pm PST
Za'abeel 6

6:00pm PST

Close of Middle East Electricity Exhibition

Thursday March 8, 2018 6:00pm - 6:05pm PST
Za'abeel 6