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Afif Al Yafei

"As the world shifts toward a sustainable future, modern and climate-resilient infrastructure plays a critical role.

At the World Utilities Congress in 2026, we are focused on building smarter, more efficient utility systems that leverage technology, attract investment, and provide reliable, affordable services for everyone."

Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei

CEO
TAQA Transmission

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David Roberts

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Founder and CEO

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Simon Jagers
Simon Jagers

Founder

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Chairwoman

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Armin Xaver Saeidiani-Rädler

CEO

AC Rädler Umwelttechnik GmbH
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Dr. Corrado Sommariva

CEO

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Imad Kanouni

CEO

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Khalid Oumejjoud

MD

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Antonio Di Cecca

Chief Operating Officer

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Ghislain Juvanon

Chief Operating Officer

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Hassan Zaheer

Chief Operating Officer

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James Meyer
James Meyer

Chief Technology Officer

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Nagaraj Harpanahalli

Chief Technology Officer

Danway
Sachin Panicker
Sachin Panicker

Chief AI Officer

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Ayman Ismaeil

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Jeffrey Benoit

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Lina Hijazi

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Ben Ernst

Director of Digital Operations

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Brendan Cronin

Director

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Director

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Dr. Yacine Addad

Deputy Director

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Dr. Mohamed Abdel Hamyd Dawoud

Advisor - Environment Quality

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Sultana Begum

ME Energy Advisory Lead

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Jonathan Ashton
Jonathan Ashton

Head of Marketing and Communications

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Buket Guner

Head of Project Finance ME

EDF
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Dr. Satish Balantrapu

Principal Consultant

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Mohamed Sayed Taha

Projects & Technical Consulting Manager

ENPPI
Marco Cioffi
Marco Cioffi

Strategic Marketing

Ansaldo Energia
Hervé de Trémiolles
Hervé de Trémiolles

International Development Manager

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Dr Titia De Mes
Dr Titia De Mes

Sustainability Manager

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Prof. Dr. Waleed H. Sufi

Head of Research & Development

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Shadi Zatari

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Milton Dasgupta

Project Manager - Energy Business

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Dr. Hasan Charkas

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