CLEANTECH THEATRE

A dynamic platform to share insights and foster collaboration.

Presenting the sector's critical role in advancing sustainable energy practices.

Over the last decade, the utilities sector in the Middle East has emerged as a key player in cleantech innovation, driven by national sustainability visions and significant investments. New industry leaders are shaping the region’s energy resilience and competitiveness, yet challenges remain in scaling and operationalising clean technologies, particularly those from emerging players. With rising transition costs, infrastructure investment gaps, and global competition from markets like the US and China, the sector must prioritise deploying clean technologies at scale to advance climate action and energy security.

Globally, utilities are committing substantial resources to clean energy, with UNEZA partners, launched at COP28 under IRENA and UN Climate Change leadership, aiming to invest over $116 billion annually in clean power and grid infrastructure. This renewed focus on cleantech reflects the urgency of addressing climate crises. Electrification is transforming key industries, including utilities, transportation, and energy, creating significant opportunities for ESG-driven innovations and investments.

The Cleantech Innovation theatre will bring together leaders to showcase the sector's critical role in advancing sustainable energy practices and driving decarbonisation efforts.

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KEY TOPICS COVERED

ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

  • Power generation (traditional + renewable energy)
  • Energy storage technologies
  • Nuclear
  • Hydrogen storage

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  • Waste utilisation
  • Waste collection & transport
  • Recycling and waste
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Carbon trading/offsets
  • Emissions control

SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

  • Water generation and treatment
  • Water recycling systems, desalination plants
  • Efficiency increased in water utilisation
  • Monitoring and compliance

AI-ENABLED UTILITIES

AI-ENABLED UTILITIES

  • Demand management
  • AI and machine learning
  • Asset tracking and maintenance
  • Energy management
  • Driving efficiency and customer experience optimisation

INVESTMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

INVESTMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

  • Scale-up funding for innovative clean energy solutions
  • Sustainable financing
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Cross-sector alliances

ENERGY EFFICIENT UTILITIES

ENERGY EFFICIENT UTILITIES

  • Demand response programs
  • Industry specific energy efficient production processes
  • Efficient appliances
  • Energy efficient infrastructure
  • Smart grids
  • Cogeneration
  • Semiconductors
  • Sustainable design
  • Green buildings

MOBILITY

MOBILITY

  • EV
  • Smart cities
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Battery technology
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