Organized by the Utilities Division of Fleming Gulf – one of the leading providers of business intelligence through industry specific conferences, webinars and skills enhancement training courses – this year’s edition includes a two-day (26th-27th November 2013) conference programme that features industry leaders, case studies, interactive panel discussions, round tables, and a networking cocktail reception. After the two-day conference, an intensive workshop programme will then be conducted (28th November 2013) comprising sessions that are based on hands-on activities and exercises.
The annual event will likewise have a three-day exhibition that will feature the latest technology offerings in the market from some of the world’s leading providers of products and services in the District Cooling sector.
With this year’s edition focused on leveraging the latest District Cooling technologies, solutions and products, participants from across the region such as key officials and decision-makers of Utilities, Cities, Greenfields, Industrial Development authorities, new districts and mega projects will benefit from learning how to deploy more economical and energy efficient infrastructures.
Among the key topics and products to be discussed and showcased at the conference, workshop and exhibition are: Government regulations with DC based approaches in GCC countries; Energy conservation through employment of District Cooling; Integration of Green Building solutions for efficient District Cooling; Is tri-generation an answer to DC in Qatar?; Alternative water sources for efficient District Cooling; and Project Finance for District Cooling.
The keynote address at the event are to be delivered by Dr. Loay bin Ahmad Sa‘ad Al-Musallam, Chief Executive Officer, National Water Company from KSA; Ahmad M. Bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer, EMPOWER from the UAE; and Dr. Mishan Al Otaibi, Assistant Undersecretary of Planning and Training Ministry of Electricity and Water, State of Kuwait.
In addition, a distinguished panel of speakers from Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and KSA will be joined by expert resource persons from the USA, the UK and Germany.
“Fleming Gulf is both proud and pleased to bring another edition of this prestigious and highly informative Middle East District Cooling Summit here in Doha for the benefit of countries across region,” Mathew John – Division Director Utilities and Infrastructure, Fleming Gulf, said.
“With environmental, economical and energy-efficient infrastructure being a significantly important focus and attention across the region’s rapidly developing landscape and increasing population, this year’s edition will surely prove beneficial as leading experts and technology providers from across the globe and the region share and discuss the most up-to-date technology by which to build and operate the most environment-friendly, economical and sustainable District Cooling infrastructure.
“As such, we look forward to welcoming all participants, delegates and visitors from across the Middle East to this annual event in Doha in November,” he added.
George Berbari Chief Executive Officer DC Pro Engineering and the Summit Chairman praised the efforts of Fleming Gulf in organizing such events that facilitate discussions of vital issues such as district cooling.
“Fleming Gulf has been doing an exceptional job in organizing the district cooling conferences and promoting the industry in Qatar through attracting ever increasing number of delicate, key government local representatives and key foreign leading players, “ Berbari said. “This 5th District Cooling Summit will be more important as the district cooling industry is gaining more ground and is set to play a more important role in all future development including the Metro, the World Cup, Lusail, Msheireb Downtown, Internal security forces new camp and many other exciting new developments in Qatar.
“This effort, which I chose to support, lead and assist, is due to a shared passion to see district cooling flourish in Qatar. From the time when I played a key role in pioneering district cooling in West Bay until today where I see district cooling having crossed the 10% penetration rate of the A/C market in Qatar, I still have a dream of marking Dr. King’s 50th anniversary speech with a penetration rate reaching 50%. Also, I would like to see tri-generation integrated with renewables such as PV and deep geothermal pulling off to lead the sustainability movement through well planned and well-coordinated path,” he added.