Schneider Electric CEO Forum, 15 September 2026
Abu Dhabi
- Date
- 15 September 2026
- Venue
- Marina Hall 2, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 12:00
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 15 September 2026
- Venue
- Marina Hall 2, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 12:00
Schneider Electric CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, is taking place on 15th September 2026 at ADNEC Marina Hall, Abu Dhabi, held on the sidelines of the Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa, convenes senior decision-makers from energy, technology, finance, and policy to explore how AI is reshaping the energy value chain while aligning public ambition with private-sector execution. Conversations will center on accelerating deployment, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and embedding sustainable solutions into critical infrastructure.
As the global energy transition accelerates, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful driver of growth, efficiency, and resilience across the energy landscape. Today’s leaders are challenged to move beyond experimentation and harness AI’s full potential to deliver scalable, sustainable impact.
Through strategic dialogue and real-world case studies, the forum aims to spark partnerships, advance innovation, and support the development of resilient, future-ready energy systems designed for an AI-first world.
**This is an exclusive by invitation only, closed door summit**
On stage
Speakers
Agenda · 15 September 2026
Schneider Electric CEO Forum
Break
Welcome & opening remarks by Forbes Middle East MC
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Olivier Blum, CEO, Schneider Electric
CEO Accountability in Vision-Driven Economies
Explore how to align decision-making with national transformation agendas, ensure accountability when public ambition meets private execution, manage risk and capital, and deliver long-term results through true “ownership.”
Dino VarkeyGroup CEO, GEMS Education
Dr. Tarek Youssef HosniCEO, Jamjoom Pharma
Khalifa Al DhaheriVice-Chairman and CEO, Vertix Holdings
Viwe KuneneModeratorPresenter Forbes Middle East
From Policy to Practice: Executing Public–Private Partnerships at Scale
Highlight why PPPs often stall, how to unlock capital for energy and AI-enabled infrastructure, and the role of contracting, governance, and execution discipline, illustrated through real-world successes and failures.
Ahmed El-HoshyCEO at Fertiglobe
Jeremy CraneGroup CEO & Founder Yellow Door Energy
Sally MousaModeratorSenior Presenter Forbes Middle East
Networking Coffee Break
Data Centers & Intelligent Infrastructure: The Hidden Risk in AI Ambitions
Addressing data centers as critical infrastructure, it covers AI ambitions versus power, grid, and sustainability limits, along with data sovereignty, geopolitical risks, and operational challenges often underestimated by CEOs.
Tariq Chauhan, GCEO, EFS Facilities Services
Gareth Dennison, Chief Development and Infrastructure Officer, Khazna
Neeraj TeckchandaniChief Executive Officer (CEO), Apparel Group
Daniel MoutonChief Executive, Lockheed Martin Middle East
Layan Abo ShkierModeratorEditor & Researcher, Forbes Middle East
AI as the Engine of the Next Energy and Industrial Transformation
A forward-looking session on how AI is transforming energy systems and industrial operations—accelerating efficiency, enabling grid intelligence, and supporting scalable, responsible growth across the new energy landscape.
Akram Alami, Senior Partner, Bain & Co
Burak Buyukfirat, Chief Research and Technological Development Officer, Şişecam
Ali SajwaniManaging Director at DAMAC Properties, Founder & CEO of Amali Properties
Barbara RiccardiCo-Head of Wholesale Banking Group, WBG - Management, Products, CBD- Sally MousaModeratorSenior Presenter Forbes Middle East
Closing Remarks
Moderators
Moderators
Getting there
Marina Hall 2, ADNEC Centre,Abu Dhabi.
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is a multi-award-winning venue renowned for hosting world-class exhibitions, conferences, and high-profile events.
Located on the waterfront at Centre Abu Dhabi Marina, Marina Hall is a multipurpose space and the largest waterside exhibition hall in the MENA region. With its modern design, advanced facilities, and flexible layout options, it is ideal for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and special events. Its prime location also offers convenient access to nearby hotels and amenities, making it a preferred destination for both international and regional gatherings.
