IDA LEADERS SUMMIT

About the Leaders Summit

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The Leaders Summit responds to a growing need in the desalination and water reuse industry, the need to speak across sectors in order to effectively enact sustainable solutions. The effects of climate change, combined with the ever-growing demand for clean water across the globe, underscore the urgency of sustainable water solutions. At IDA, we understand the only way to create these solutions is by breaking down walls and building crossroads across industries and sectors to enlist the entire global community in our mission.

The Leaders Summit takes us one step closer to paving these crossroads. Bringing into dialogue executives from various sectors including finance, legal, project development, public and private utilities, and technical solution providers, the Summit will provide a common space for meaningful conversations to happen. Addressed topics include successful partnerships between the public and private sectors, recent market trends and their effect on financial investment and project funding, and how innovations in advanced water treatment solutions will perform across industries. The Summit is exclusive, with no more than 250 delegates, to ensure the intimacy and productivity of meetings between prominent leaders in the water and energy sectors. These kinds of conversations are increasingly necessary—and at IDA, we are working to make them happen.

IDA’s World Congress Leaders Summit will break down barriers and forge crossroads

towards sustainable solutions

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Benefits of Attending

The Summit is designed to streamline conversations about sustainability among the industry ’s well-respected and difficult to reach leaders. Here are just a few exclusive features that make the Summit a truly unique and trailblazing event.

Hear From Experts

The Leaders Summit will host a series of panel discussions featuring experts from across industries. From questions of financial investment and innovative project development models, these panels will address the timely and crucial questions of clean water solutions and sustainability for industry, municipal, and non-municipal usage and needs. In addition to these panels, the Summit will showcase numerous keynote speakers revealing cutting-edge industry insights and projects.

Strategic Business Networking

The Summit is deliberately an exclusive affair, with no more than 250 delegates. The intimacy of the gather-ing is designed to foster meaningful conversation and networking. Delegates will have the opportunity to make connections—and as a result, will have the opportunity to take informed steps towards sustainable business.

Making an Impact

The International Desalination Association is a recognized NGO by the United Nations (UN), a partner of the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), and a member of both the Water Sustainability Group and the World Water Council. As such, IDA is a unique voice in the global community, actively working to build strategic cooperation between the private and public sector to meet growing clean water needs.

This year, the IDA 2019 World Congress is held under the patronage of His Highness, Mohammed bin Ra-shid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, and is hosted by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. With one of the world ’s largest water mar-kets, the progressive city of Dubai is the perfect location for the Leaders Summit, exemplifying the spirit of collaboration and innovation needed around the world.

If your company is interested in sponsoring the World Congress or the Leaders Summit, please contact sponsorships@idadesal.org.

Reserve Your Spot

The Leaders Summit is a truly unique event. If you are interested in attending, please email idaleaders@idadesal.org for further information.

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Monday, October 21st Leaders with Community (for all delegates, plenary session)

The Summit will first host a “Leaders with Community” session, open to all conference delegates on the afternoon of Monday, October 21st. Notable keynote speakers and high level panelists from around the world will provide exclusive insight to all of the Congress’ delegates.

Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG | Chief Executive, PUB Singapore

Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz | President, IDA

H.E. Dr. Khaled Al Qureshi | CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company

Mr. Carlos Cosin | CEO, Almar Water Solutions

Mr. Imad Mahkzoumi | World Congress Technical Program Chairman

HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, | UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment (TBC)

Mr. Lu Hao, Minister for Natural Resources, China (TBC)

Dr. Gonzalo Delacamara | Global Water Economist, European Union and European Parliament Special Advisor and Water Policy Advisor to FAO, UNDP, UN-Water, World Bank Group

Mr. Jean François Nogrette | CEO of Veolia Water Technologies

HE Simon Kiprono Chelugi | Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Kenya

Survival or Sustainability: The Role of Advanced Water Treatment Solutions

Keynote Addresses

Closing Remarks

Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG | Chief Executive, PUB Singapore

Mr. Jose Caneja | CEO, Acciona

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14:30 – 14:50

Keynote: Building a Sustainable UAE via Water-Food Nexus - HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Clima-te Change and Environment (TBC)

14:50 – 15:10

Keynote - Mr. Lu Hao, Minister for Natural Resources, China (TBC)

15:10 – 15:30

Keynote - HE Simon Kiprono Chelugi, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Kenya

15:30 – 16:00

Coffee Break

16:00 – 16:20

Keynote - Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG, CEO, Singapore PUB

16:20 – 17:20

Survival or Sustainability: The Role of Advanced Water Treatment Solutions

17:20 – 17:30

Closing Remarks - Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz, President of IDA and Mr. Imad Mahkzoumi, World Congress Technical Program Chairman

Monday, October 21st Dubai World Trade Center

Survival or Sustainability: The Role of Advanced Water Treatment Solutions Description: The panel will discuss global water challenges including mounting environmental change, water pollution, the draining of non-replenishable major aquifers, and increasing clean water demands. As these obstacles must be confronted, these experts will share how their organizations are tackling these multifaceted issues within an international, multilateral context and through product and engineering innovation.

Moderator: Dr. Gonzalo Delacamara, Global Water Economist, European Union and European Parliament Special Advisor and Water Policy Advisor to FAO, UNDP, UN-Water, World Bank Group

Participants: Mr. Jean François Nogrette, CEO of Veolia Water Technologies, HE Dr. Khaled Al Qureshi, CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company, Mr. Carlos Cosin, CEO, Almar Water Solutions, Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG, CEO, Singapore PUB, Mr. Jose Caneja, CEO, Acciona.

16:20

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:20

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Fabulous Evening at the Jameel Contemporary Arts Centre (invite -only)

Hosted by Almar Water Solutions, the Leaders Summit Invite-Only Dinner will take place at Dubai’s beautiful Jameel Contemporary Arts Centre. This dinner will commence the exclusive Leaders with Leaders Session with a delicious meal, art, and lively conversation. We look forward to celebrating excellence in the international water industry with you.

Invite - only issued with Leaders Summit registration

Dress Code: Business Attire

Address: Jaddah Waterfront – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

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Tuesday, October 22nd Leaders with Leaders

On October 22nd, the Summit will host its exclusive “Leaders with Leaders” program. This series of panel discussions and keynote addresses will provide the opportunity for high-level interaction with distinguished experts in finance, market development, public and private sector partnerships, and technology innovation.

Mr. Jose Caneja | CEO, Acciona

Mr. Rachid Ghamroui | Vice President, Besix ME

HE Dr. Al Hazmi | Governor, SWCC

HE Mohammed Al Mah-rouqi | Chairman PAEW, Oman

HE Saeed Al Tayer | MD & CEO DEWA

Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG | Chief Executive, PUB Singapore

Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz | President, IDA

Mrs. Shannon McCarthy | Secretary General, IDA

HE Simon Kiprono Chelugi | Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Kenya

Mr. Chiba Seijiro | General Manager, Environment Infrastructure Department, Marubeni

Mr. Rami Ghandour | Executive Director, Metito

Mr. Richard Parris | Partner, Clifford Chance

Mr. George Kotsovos | Director Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Invest-ment Banking, Standard Bank (TBC)

Mrs. Alice Laidlaw | CEO, IFC (TBC)

Mr. Frederic Claux | Head of GCC and Pakistan, Engie

Mrs. Arantxa Mencia | Business Development Director, Almar Water Solutions

Mr. Paddy Padamanthan | CEO Acwa Power

Mr. Silvio Oliva | CEO, Fisia Italimpianti

Mr. Fady Juez | Managing Director, Metito

Mr. Roberto Mangano | Managing Director, ILF

Mr. Olivier Crasson | General Manager, Besix

Mr. Thierry Noel | CEO, Amane Advisors

Mr. Bastien Simeon | Global Water Infrastructure Lead, KPMG

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H.E. Dr. Khaled Al Qures-hi, CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company

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Mr. Carlos Cosin | CEO, Almar Water Solutions

Mr. Teruyuki Miyazaki | Senior Vice President Investments and Infras-tructure, Brookfield Asset Management

Mr. Rafael Pérez Feito | Director, International Operations, Aqualia

Mr. Devesh Sharma | Managing Director, Aqua-tech

Mr. Jonathan Pressdee | Senior Vice President Drinking and Industrial Water, AECOM

Mr. Vetrivel Dhagumudi | Global Water Program Leader, Kimberly-Clark

Mr. Hani Khalifa | Sr. Operations Advisor, Saudi Aramco (TBC)

Ms. Sandy Fabritz-Whitney | Director of Water Strate-gy, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (TBC)

Professor John H. Lienhard V | ALJ Professor and the founding Director of the ALJ Water and Food Systems Lab at MIT

Dr. Masaru Kurihara | Senior Scientific Director, Toray

Mr. Vincent Baujat | CEO, Sidem

Mr. Dave Johnson | Technical and Marketing Director BD, Kurita

Mr. Alexander Lane | Commercial Director EMEA, Dupont

Mrs. Hattie Wang | Vice President of Global Markets, ROPV

Mr. Ricardo Sadir | BHP Bilton (TBC)

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Tuesday, October 22nd Dubai World Trade Center

07:30 – 09:00

Leaders Summit Speaker Breakfast Meeting

09:00 – 09:30

Welcome Remarks

09:30 – 10:30

Public Utilities 2.0, More with Less

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00

Expanding the Public Private Partnership Model to New and Existing Markets Sponsored by Almar Water Solutions 12:00 – 13:00

Trends in the EPC Market: Is Competing on Cost vs Quality Sustainable?

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch 14:30 – 15:30

Bankability of Mega Water Projects: How to Increase the Appetite of Lenders and Financial Development Institutions?

15:30 – 15:45

Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:45

The Industrial Water – Energy Nexus: Are we on the Right Path? Sponsored by AECOM

16:45 – 17:45

Innovation in the Advanced Water Treatment Market

18:30

Cocktail to celebrate Women of Our Industry, invite only. Sponsored by Acciona

17:45

Closing remarks

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Public Utilities 2.0, More with Less Description: In a few years we will conclude the first quarter of the 21st century with limited solutions to increasing water challenges. The panelists will discuss what public utilities are doing to proactively ad-dress these challenges and how they will secure sustainable supplies of safe water in the face of popula-tion growth, urbanization, decreased government spending, industrialization, and climate change. The pan-el hosts some of the world’s most experienced utility professionals who deal with universal water issues and lead mega water projects in their respective regions. They will share their insights on how they plan for new technology, energy efficiency, integration of renewables. They will offer their best practices to create a roadmap and inspire those who will soon have to address these emerging challenges.

Moderators: Mr. Jose Caneja, CEO, Acciona, Mr. Rachid Ghamroui, Vice President, Besix ME

Participants: HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO DEWA, HE Dr. Al Hazmi, Governor, SWCC, HE Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Chairman PAEW, Oman, Mr. Peter Joo Hee NG, Chief Executive, PUB Singapore, HE Simon Kiprono Chelugi, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Kenya

09:30

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Welcome Remarks Participants: Mrs. Shannon McCarthy, Secretary General, IDA, Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz, President, IDA, H.E. Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)

09:00

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:30

Expanding the Public Private Partnership Model to New and Existing Markets

Sponsored by Almar Water Solutions Description: The panelists in this session are all leaders in their respective industries with an in-depth knowledge of leading PPP projects and introducing the model in the markets where they operate. They are well-versed in this growing market trend, especially in the MENA region and will share their practical experi-ence from concept to financial close. Attendees will get valuable insights into complexities, challenges, and dynamic solutions, including from a legal and financial perspective.

Moderators: Mr. Chiba Seijiro, General Manager, Environment Infrastructure Department, Marubeni, Mrs. Arantxa Mencia, Business Development Director, Almar Water Solutions

Participants: Mr. Rami Ghandour, Executive Director, Metito, Mr. Richard Parris, Partner, Clifford Chance, Mr. George Kotsovos, Director Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Investment Banking, Standard Bank (TBC), Mrs. Alice Laidlaw, CEO, IFC (TBC), Mr. Frederic Claux, Head of GCC and Pakistan, Engie

11:00

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:00

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Bankability of Mega Water Projects: How to Increase the Appetite of Lenders and Financial Development Institutions? Description: The panel will address the challenges of securing funding for more water projects and the growing trend in the MENA region towards non-traditional banking such as Islamic Banking and the role of international funds. Discussions will include their experience with managing risks and what can be done to attract more investors and lenders to water projects, EPC and long term concessions in new regions and markets.

Moderators: Mr. Thierry Noel, CEO, Amane Advisors, Mr. Bastien Simeon, Global Water Infrastructure Lead, KPMG

Participants: H.E. Dr. Khaled Al Qureshi, CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company, Mr. Carlos Cosin, CEO, Almar Water Solutions, Mr. Teruyuki Miyazaki, Senior Vice President Investments and Infrastructure, Brookfield Asset Management, Mr. Rafael Pérez Feito, Director, International Operations, Aqualia

14:30

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:30

Trends in the EPC Market: Is Competing on Cost vs. Quality Sustainable? Description: How can EPC contractors, advisors, and suppliers address the extremely competitive chan-ges in the EPC market, requiring high risks and constant cost reductions? The panel will discuss new stra-tegies to sustain a competitive advantage, including whether specialized niches for project size and class are required. This expert panel hosts some of the industries most valued thought leaders who will share their insights and experience managing resilient EPC businesses in an ever-changing business environ-ment.

Moderator: Mr. Paddy Padamanthan, CEO Acwa Power

Participants: Mr. Silvio Oliva, CEO, Fisia Italimpianti, Mr. Fady Juez, Managing Director, Metito, Mr. Roberto Mangano, Managing Director, ILF, Mr. Olivier Crasson, General Manager, Besix

12:00

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13:00—14:30 LUNCH

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Innovation in the Advanced Water Treatment Market Description: What will be the moonshot technologies of the future in the water treatment sector and how will they change both cost, efficiency and engineering design? Panelist will discuss their corporate ap-proach to game changing innovative technology and market elements needed for successful implementa-tion.

Moderator: Professor John H. Lienhard V, Abdul Latif Jameel Professor and the founding Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab at MIT

Participants: Dr. Masaru Kurihara, Senior Scientific Director, Toray, Mr. Vincent Baujat, CEO, Sidem, Mr. Dave Johnson, Technical and Marketing Director BD, Kurita, Mr. Alexander Lane, Commercial Director EMEA, Dupont, Mrs. Hattie Wang, Vice President of Global Markets, ROPV

16:45

– 17

:45

The Industrial Water – Energy Nexus: Are we on the right path?

Sponsored by AECOM

Description: Water scarcity, environmental regulation, energy costs, and demand for higher water quality are just a few of the issues facing water-intensive industries today. The panel will examine water availabi-lity, the cost of energy, decoupling of water and power, and the integration of alternative energy. These leaders, engaged in corporate water stewardship, will share their unique approaches to smart water plan-ning and reducing operation costs and carbon footprints.

Moderators: Mr. Devesh Sharma, Managing Director, Aquatech, Mr. Jonathan Pressdee, Senior Vice President Drinking and Industrial Water, AECOM

Participants: Mr. Vetrivel Dhagumudi, Global Water Program Leader, Kimberly-Clark, Mr. Hani Khalifa, Sr. Operations Advisor, Saudi Aramco (TBC), Ms. Sandy Fabritz-Whitney, Director of Water Strategy, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (TBC), Mr. Ricardo Sadir, BHP Bilton (TBC)

15:45

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:45

Registration and Sponsorship

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Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

If you would like to register for the Leaders Summit, please contact idaleaders@idadesal.org for further information.

If you are interested in sponsoring a panel, please contact sponsorships@idadesal.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to this truly unique event and thank you for your

support and dedication to IDA and the water and energy sector at large

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