ADGM ACADEMY RESEARCH CENTRE CONFERENCE

12 July 2023 | ADGM Auditorium, 4th Floor

The next Research Series Conference, focusing on the Sustainability Challenge, serves as a platform for experts and practitioners from the UAE financial sector and the academic community to discuss the crucial topic of sustainability in the UAE.

A key highlight of the conference is the inaugural UAE Student Challenge, where five university student teams will present their innovative ideas on sustainability and finance. These bright minds represent the next generation of leaders and business professionals, offering fresh perspectives and unique solutions to the sustainability challenges we face today. We are proud to partner with the Swift Institute and to have Mubadala as the sponsor of the UAE Student Challenge.

In addition to the inspiring student presentations, we will host a panel discussion featuring esteemed experts from the UAE financial sector. Together, they will explore how the financial sector can actively support the UAE’s transition to a net-zero economy. This valuable discussion will contribute to our collective understanding of the role finance plays in achieving sustainable goals.

 

EVENT AEGNDA

Time Agenda
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Breakfast - Arrival of Guests

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM

MC Opening + Introductory Video

Rauda Al Dhaheri - Manager of Research and Development at ADGM Academy Research Centre

11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

Research Centre Welcome

Peter Ware - Head of ADGM Academy Research Centre

11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

Student Challenge: Students Presentation


Jury Members:

Nancy Murphy

Nancy Murphy - Director - SWIFT Institute

Shargiil Bashir

Shargiil Bashir - EVP & Chief Sustainability Officer - First Abu Dhabi Bank

Nick Green

Nick Green - Senior Manager Policy - ADGM FSRA

Farah Foustok

Farah Foustok - CEO - Lazard Gulf Limited

Maitha Thani AlHammadi

Maitha Thani AlHammadi - Associate Growth & Value Creation - Mubadala

12:10 PM - 01:10 PM

Lunch Break

01:10PM - 02:10 PM

Panel Discussion: How the financial sector can support the UAE’s transition to net-zero?


Moderator:

Laudy Lahdo

Laudy Lahdo - Senior Advisor - Engie

Panellists:

Shargiil Bashir

Shargiil Bashir - EVP & Chief Sustainability Officer - First Abu Dhabi Bank

Nick Green

Nick Green - Senior Manager Policy - ADGM FSRA

Damian Regan

Damian Regan - Middle East Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Leader - Deloitte

02:10 PM - 02:30 PM

Student Challenge Winner Awards

02:30 PM - 02:35 PM

Closing Remarks

Rauda Al Dhaheri - Manager of Research and Development at ADGM Academy Research Centre

02:35 PM - 04:00 PM

Networking

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