Panel Moderator:

• Architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, CEO, Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) & QGBC Board Member

Panelists:

• H.E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Chairman of Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry Qatar.
• Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, President, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA”
• Eng. Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, Chief Executive Officer, Msheireb Properties
• Mr. Dafer Mustafa Hallawa, Chief Executive Officer, Tadmur Holding Group
• H.E. Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, Chairman of Qatar Green Building Council

Moderator:

• Mohammad Asfour, Regional Manager, World Green Building Council

Presentations:

• Planning for City Transformation Towards Sustainability in Gulf States; City Prosperity Initiative Experience
  Dr. Tarek El-sheikh, Director, Regional Representative for GCC, UN HABITAT
  Dr. Ameera Al Hassan, Assistant Head of GCC Office, UN HABITAT

• City Information Modeling for Sustainable Urban Environments
  Kevin Sullivan, Head of Commissioning, KEO International Consultants

• Counting the Carbon: Assessing Qatar’s CO2 Emissions Calculations
  Nadya Al-Awainati, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
  Mona AL Asmakh, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

• The Data-Sustainable City: Integrating Data Protection Rights into Sustainability
  Afaf AlKazem, Hamad bin Khalifa University, College of Law and Public Policy

• Carbon Management at Hamad International Airport
  Mohsin Al Shaikh, Manager Waste Management Facility, Qatar Airways
  Karandave Singh, Energy and Carbon Specialist, Qatar Airways

Panel Discussion

Moderator: 

• Rashed Al Nasa’a, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB)

Presentations:

• “Architectural Topology Optimization” or the Next Generation Building [NGB] Design Approach: Green Architecture Techniques and Impact on Urban Livability
  Dr. Fodil Fadli, Head of Department, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University
  Prof. Kas Oosterhuis, Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University
  

• The Sustainability of ‘Time-Proof’ Buildings: Lessons from The Alhambra Palace
  Gabriela A. Garcia-Templado, Director, Iconico Design

• Strategies for Alleviating Urban Heat Islands in Doha for Improved Livability
  Dr M. Salim Ferwati, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University
  

• In praise of shadows, Cultural concept heritage and its applicability on the public space and urban development
  Eduardo Gaitan, Power and Construction Manager, Applus+VELOSI
  
  Qatar, Community Food Resilience
  Soumia Masmoudi, Architect & Urban-Permaculture Designer
  

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Dr. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi, Assistant Professor Sustainable Development, College of Science & Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Presentations: 

• Delivering a Sustainable 2022 FIFA World Cup
  Orjan Lundberg, Sustainability and Environment Expert, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

• Using Sustainability Assessment Tools to manage ‘mega’ projects
  Tim Bell, Sustainability Manager, KEO International Consultants
  

• Driving Long-Term Sustainability in Doha
  Jack Overkamp, Managing Director, Arcadis

• Sustainability and Qatar National Master Plan
  Zainab Al-Mahmood, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Ministry of Municipality and Environment

• Concepts Systems and Tools in Delivering Green Buildings and Infrastructure
  Ayman Raouf, PhD Student, College of Science & Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Omeima Ismail, Architect, Interior Designer, Founder of The Architects' Hub

Presentations:

• Enhanced productivity and engagement: When people feel better they are better
  Mohammed Abu Zeinab, Director / Educator, Brain Education Middle East

• Sustainability Principles: Lessons from the Body of Islamic Knowledge
  Dr Cherif Amor, Department Chairperson, VCU Arts Qatar

• Green School Initiative within Tarsheed-22 Project
  Mariam Al Mohamady, Economist, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation, KAHRAMAA
  Mohammad Al-Sharshani_ Renewable Energy Engineer, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation, KAHRAMAA
  

• The Perspectives and Attitudes of a Green Building’s Users in The Pre-Occupancy Stage
  Khalid Al-Menhali, PHD Student, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

• The Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs – Platforms for Sustainability
  Ministry of Islamic Affairs

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Lamya Salem, Head of Sustainability Department, Architecture & Planning Group, APG

Presentations:

• WELL Building Standard- Performance in Use
  Alan Fogarty, Partner, Cundall / UK

• Biofacades: Next generation building envelope
  Sara Zaina, Research Assistant, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University
  Najeeba Kutty, Research Assistant, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University

• Operational Energy Reduction through Data Analysis & Virtual Benchmarking
  Michelle Farrell, Head of Middle East, IES
  
  Energy Metabolism Analysis in State of Qatar Using Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism
  Abdulrahman Al-Tamimi, MS Student, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, College of Science and Engineering

• What Types of Renewable Energy Can be Deployed at Neighborhood Level in Qatar?
  Stephen Blows, Consultant, Qatar Green Building Council

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Dr. Cynthia Skelhorn, Research Specialist – Qatar Green Building Council

Presentations:

• Innovative construction blocks – VegeBLocks
  Dr Mohammed Al-Kuwari, Assistant Under-secretary and Director, Environmental and Municipal Studies Institute, Ministry of Municipality & Environment

• To Grow Houses—Bamboo the Tradition of the Future
  Dr Johan Granberg, Associate Professor, VCU Qatar

• Qatalum waste/by-product (SPL) is a raw material for other industries
  Al Maha Jassim AL Majid, Head of Environment and Sustainability, QATALUM

• Ejector Refrigeration System (ERS) With Internal
  Marijo Miljkovic, Independent Scientist

• Sustainability - A Holistic Business Approach
  Manoj Abraham, Protective Sales Manager, Hempel Paints Qatar WLL

Panel Discussion

09:00 - 10:45 Session 01:

• Transformation of Qatar toward Sustainable Smart Development
  Doyoon Kim, Senior Sustainability Engineer, ASTAD Project Management

• Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Procurement and Responsible Sourcing Supply Strategy for Qatar Foundation
  Annette Yee Shan Chong, Service Contracts Analyst, Qatar Foundation

• Virtual Acoustic Reality
  John Lee, Head of Acoustics MENA, CUNDALL

• Sustainability in Construction in Middle East– Reality Check & Concepts for Advancement
  Harry Sealy, Regional Chairperson, IEMA MENA

• Can Technology Drive the Future of Qatar's Construction Industry?
  Steven Humphrey, Commercial and Controls Manager, TIME Qatar

Panel Discussion

10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 13:00 Session 02:

• Corporate Sustainability, A regional overview
  Shada El Sharif, Innovation Lead/ Advisory Manager, Sustainability Excellence 

• Regional case studies
  MENA GBCs representatives

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• TraceyKohinga, Managing Director – Research, Intelligence Qatar 

09:00 - 10:45 Session 01:

• Improving and Enriching the Human Capital of Qatar through the Identification and Development of 21st Century Skills for Sustainability and Employability
  Dr. Rupert Maclean, QAPCO Professional Chair in Vocational Studies, UNESCO Chair on TVET and Sustainable Development, Coordinator, UNESCO- UNEVOC Centre for Qatar, College of North Atlantic Qatar

• Urban Agriculture and Urban Green Entrepreneurship in Qatar
  Dr. Mohamed Evren Tok, Program coordinator of the Public Policy in Islam Program & Assistant Professor for the Faculty of Islamic Studies Hamad bin Khalifa University HBKU

• Safe, sustainable and healthy food production in the desert
  John Meijer, Commercial Manager, Bom Group
  

• Qatar University College of Business & Economics: Students research findings on Green Entrepreneurship for Qatar
  Dr. Dalia Abdelrahman Farrag, Associate Professor of Marketing
  Dr. Anas Al Bakri, Assistant professor, Department of management and marketing
  

Panel Discussions

10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 13:00 Session 02:

• From Scarcity to Sustainable Economy: Helping Small Businesses Under the Blockade

• QSTP’s programs related to entrepreneurship
  Mohammad Zebian, QSTP Program Manager – Acceleration
  
  
• Green Entrepreneurship Case Study: Tean Studio
  Maryeh Anwari, Cofounder, Tean Studio
  Shaikha Al-khulaifi, Cofounder, Tean Studio
  
  
• Green Entrepreneurship Case Study: Dynasoar (QSTP Incubatee)
  Mohammed Morsi, CEO & CTO, Dynasoar
  

• Green Entrepreneurship Case Study: Evergreen Organics
  Ghanim Al Sulaiti, Founder of Evergreen Organics Cafe, Vibe Café & Good Vibe Foundation

Panel Discussions

Instructors:

• Finn Bolding Thomsen, International Green Key Director
• Hamoda Youssef, LEED Faculty, AP BD+C, WELL Faculty,AP, GSAS-CGP, Head of Communications, Qatar Green Building Council

Learning Objectives

• Define and understand the main criteria of the Green Key certification
• Understand the Green Key application process
• Identify means of applying Green Key in Qatar.
• Plan for key considerations and requirements for certification documentation

13:45 - 17:00 One to One Sessions

• book your time slot to have a 30 minutes session with the instructors to discuss further details related to your establishment
• Pre booking is required. contact Hamoda Youssef, hyoussef@qf.org.qa for further details.

Instructors:

• Shada El Sharif, Innovation Lead/ Advisory Manager, Sustainability Excellence

Learning Objectives

• Define the key messages for building the business case for sustainability
• Develop or further improve the business case for sustainability within their own organizations
• Understand the key components of the GRI Standards for sustainability reporting
• Identify key steps organizations must take to be able to start the sustainability reporting journey
• Align sustainability management and reporting to Qatar National Vision