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Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 24,000 multicultural staff.
Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.
The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"Such a nice surprise to attend a very well organised event, with an incredibly professional team since the first contact until post event"
Florian AbelSustainability Officer
Hermes
"I took back some great learnings from the conference of what many companies are doing towards becomoing Net 0 and how companies are engaging stakeholders from customers to teams to investors."
Peigi RodanSustainability Manager
Withlocals
"I picked up some brilliant ideas about sustainable materials, learned a lot about excellent ESG and heard a lot about climate neutrality/net zer strategies companies are taking, the circular economy, biodiversity, and more. "
Jana Kovandzic PatakySenior ESG Program Manager
A1 Telekom Austria Group
THURSDAY, MAY 29TH
9:00 am
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9:15 am
Mohammed Najm Alawadi
Director Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
Dubai Holding
United Arab Emirates
9:45 am
Vijay Bains
Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Emirates NBD
United Arab Emirates
10:00 am
Lisa Knudsen
Vice President & Head of ESG
RAK BANK
United Arab Emirates
10:15 am
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If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
10:45 am
11:15 am
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If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
12:00 pm
Innovative Approaches to Wastewater Management: Ensuring Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
Mohammed Najm Alawadi (Dubai Holding)Achieving Net Zero: Balancing Ambition, Regulation, and Practical Implementation
Vijay Bains (Emirates NBD)Driving Organizational Alignment on Sustainability: Strategies for Collective Action
Lisa Knudsen (RAK BANK)
Innovative Approaches to Wastewater Management: Ensuring Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
Mohammed Najm Alawadi (Dubai Holding)Achieving Net Zero: Balancing Ambition, Regulation, and Practical Implementation
Vijay Bains (Emirates NBD)Driving Organizational Alignment on Sustainability: Strategies for Collective Action
Lisa Knudsen (RAK BANK)12:45 pm
2:15 pm
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
2:30 pm
Muna Merghani
Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer
Haggar Group
United Arab Emirates
2:45 pm
Manal Al Badawi
Lead ESG & Sustainability Manager
EMSTEEL
United Arab Emirates
3:00 pm
Dr. Yousef M. Al-Assaf
President
Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3:15 pm
Franco Alfredo Cerda Dubó
Aquatic Sustainability Consultant
Tilad Group
Saudi Arabia
3:30 pm
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
4:00 pm
Zyad Khan
Acting Associate Director - Procurement & Contracts
Dubai World Trade Centre
United Arab Emirates
4:15 pm
From Goals to Actions: Developing Effective Sustainability Metrics for Organizations
Muna Merghani (Haggar Group)Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: Efficiency, Ethics, and Accountability
Manal Al Badawi (EMSTEEL)Building Responsible and Innovative Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Yousef M. Al-Assaf (Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai)Advancing the Green Economy Through Technological Innovation
Franco Alfredo Cerda Dubó (Tilad Group)Financing Sustainability: Overcoming Investment Gaps in the Middle East
Zyad Khan (Dubai World Trade Centre)
From Goals to Actions: Developing Effective Sustainability Metrics for Organizations
Muna Merghani (Haggar Group)Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: Efficiency, Ethics, and Accountability
Manal Al Badawi (EMSTEEL)Building Responsible and Innovative Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Yousef M. Al-Assaf (Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai)Advancing the Green Economy Through Technological Innovation
Franco Alfredo Cerda Dubó (Tilad Group)Financing Sustainability: Overcoming Investment Gaps in the Middle East
Zyad Khan (Dubai World Trade Centre)5:00 pm
Saumya Stanley
Hygiene & Sustainability Manager
Aleph Hospitality
United Arab Emirates
5:15 pm
Sameera Fernandes
Chief Sustainability Officer and Board Member
Century Financial
United Arab Emirates
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Kaunain Shahidi
Procurement Manager
Almarai Group
United Arab Emirates
6:30 pm
Imtinen Hamlaoui
Group Head ESG
Equitane Group
United Arab Emirates
6:45 pm
Ashish Gokhale
ESG Strategy and Sustainable Finance Advisor
National Bank of Fujairah
United Arab Emirates
7:00 pm
Fostering Sustainable Growth: Integrating ESG Across Internal Operations and External Impact
Sameera Fernandes (Century Financial)Future-Proofing Industries Through Sustainability and Innovation
Saumya Stanley (Aleph Hospitality)Regenerative Practices: Aligning with Circular Economy Principles for a Zero-Waste Future
Kaunain Shahidi (Almarai Group)Empowering Growth Through Local Processing, Business Support, and Sustainable Development
Imtinen Hamlaoui (Equitane Group)Investing in Tomorrow: Financing Visionary Companies Driving Sustainability
Ashish Gokhale (National Bank of Fujairah)
Fostering Sustainable Growth: Integrating ESG Across Internal Operations and External Impact
Sameera Fernandes (Century Financial)Future-Proofing Industries Through Sustainability and Innovation
Saumya Stanley (Aleph Hospitality)Regenerative Practices: Aligning with Circular Economy Principles for a Zero-Waste Future
Kaunain Shahidi (Almarai Group)Empowering Growth Through Local Processing, Business Support, and Sustainable Development
Imtinen Hamlaoui (Equitane Group)Investing in Tomorrow: Financing Visionary Companies Driving Sustainability
Ashish Gokhale (National Bank of Fujairah)7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH
9:00 am
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15 am
Richard John O'Brien Perry
Advisor - Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
United Arab Emirates
9:45 am
Ahmed Ahmed ElIdrisy
Chief Sustainability Officer
Qatar Free Zones Authority
Qatar
10:15 am
Salma Abaoubida
Head of CSR & Sustainability
Apparel Group
United Arab Emirates
10:45 am
11:15 am
Dr. Samiullah Khan
Chief Sustainability Officer
Fakhruddin Holdings
United Arab Emirates
11:45 am
Raji Hattar
Sustainability Advisor
AD PORTS GROUP
United Arab Emirates
12:15 pm
Strategic Sustainability: Integrating ESG and GRI for Business Success
Richard John O'Brien Perry (Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD))ESG Meets Circular Economy: Redefining Sustainability for a Resilient Future
Ahmed Ahmed ElIdrisy (Qatar Free Zones Authority)Turning Concepts into Reality: Shaping a Sustainable World
Salma Abaoubida (Apparel Group)Green Glamour: Leading the Way in Sustainable Luxury
Dr. Samiullah Khan (Fakhruddin Holdings)Achieving ESG Goals Through Carbon Neutral Strategies for a Sustainable Future
Raji Hattar (AD PORTS GROUP)
Strategic Sustainability: Integrating ESG and GRI for Business Success
Richard John O'Brien Perry (Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD))ESG Meets Circular Economy: Redefining Sustainability for a Resilient Future
Ahmed Ahmed ElIdrisy (Qatar Free Zones Authority)Turning Concepts into Reality: Shaping a Sustainable World
Salma Abaoubida (Apparel Group)Green Glamour: Leading the Way in Sustainable Luxury
Dr. Samiullah Khan (Fakhruddin Holdings)Achieving ESG Goals Through Carbon Neutral Strategies for a Sustainable Future
Raji Hattar (AD PORTS GROUP)1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Seneca Cottom
Head of Sustainability
AlShaya Group
Kuwait
3:00 pm
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
3:30 pm
Dr. Meena Kumar
Human Resources Manager
ROMANA GROUP
United Arab Emirates
4:00 pm
Building Sustainable Infrastructure: Advancing Recycling and Environmental Stewardship
Seneca Cottom (AlShaya Group)Optimizing Service and Resource Management for Sustainable Excellence
Dr. Meena Kumar (ROMANA GROUP)
Building Sustainable Infrastructure: Advancing Recycling and Environmental Stewardship
Seneca Cottom (AlShaya Group)Optimizing Service and Resource Management for Sustainable Excellence
Dr. Meena Kumar (ROMANA GROUP)4:45 pm
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