Registration & Networking Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

• Laila Danesh — Chairperson, Advisory Committee, Sustainability Forum Middle East

Opening Remarks

• H.E. Ms. Amna AlRomaihi — Chief Executive, Supreme Council for Environment in Bahrain

Opening Keynote: Tbc

Capturing the Green Opportunity – Turning Ambition into National Economic Advantage

Senior government leaders discuss how regional economies are accelerating economic diversification, attracting investment and creating new opportunities for growth, with sustainability as a key driver. Drawing on regional experience, the discussion will examine how governments are translating ambition into implementation, adapting strategies to changing economic, technological, geopolitical and trade realities, and maintaining momentum on competitiveness, diversification and long-term transformation.

The Value Imperative – The Convergence of Sustainability, Performance and Competitive Edge

Business leaders explore how sustainability has evolved from a corporate responsibility agenda into a strategic driver of business performance, creating value through innovation, operational efficiency, cost optimisation, new revenue opportunities and more resilient business models. Drawing on their own experiences and measurable results, panelists will discuss how embedding sustainability into core business strategy has strengthened long-term competitiveness, created stakeholder value and opened new opportunities for growth, innovation and business transformation within their organisations and across their sectors.

Partnerships for Progress – Bridging Regional Priorities and the Global Action Agenda

Senior policymakers, diplomats and international organisations examine how stronger international partnerships can bridge regional priorities with the evolving global action agenda. Bringing together perspectives from the GCC and key partner regions, the discussion will explore how policy alignment, regulatory developments, trade frameworks and cross-border collaboration are shaping investment, competitiveness and economic opportunity, while ensuring regional priorities are reflected in global decision-making.

Mobilising Sustainable Finance – De-risking Investment and Scaling Private Capital

As governments and businesses accelerate economic transformation, mobilising sustainable finance has become essential to delivering investment at scale. This session will explore how governments, multilateral institutions, commercial banks, sovereign wealth funds and private investors can work together to de-risk investment, strengthen bankability and scale capital across transition and adaptation priorities, while addressing physical climate risk and demonstrating credible deployment and financial returns.

Powering Competitive Economies – Energy Transition, Electrification and the Future of Growth

Energy leaders explore how the evolving energy mix – spanning conventional energy, renewables, electrification, grid modernisation, energy efficiency and emerging technologies such as SMRs – can strengthen energy security, affordability and competitiveness while supporting decarbonisation. The discussion will examine how resilient, efficient and future-ready energy systems can meet the region’s continued growth and industrial expansion, including rising demand from AI and data centres, while navigating critical-mineral, infrastructure and system-efficiency constraints.

Networking Lunch

Innovation as the Accelerator – Harnessing AI for Climate and Sustainability Solutions

Technology leaders, investors and innovators explore where artificial intelligence can deliver the greatest impact in accelerating climate and sustainability solutions across industries. The discussion will examine practical applications including energy efficiency, data and reporting, how businesses can accelerate responsible adoption at scale, and what is needed to attract investment and commercialise solutions – while addressing AI’s own energy, water and infrastructure footprint and the importance of high-quality data and human expertise.

Valuing Nature – Integrating Natural Capital into Business Decision-Making

As businesses increasingly recognise nature as a strategic asset rather than an environmental consideration, this session explores how natural capital can be valued and integrated into governance, investment and corporate decision-making. Drawing on practical regional and international examples, panelists will examine how ecosystem services and nature-related value can be translated into credible financial and business terms, strengthening resilience, informing investment and risk decisions, and creating long-term economic value.

Supply Chain Resilience and Localisation – Building Secure, Sustainable and Competitive Industries for the Future

Business and policy leaders explore how targeted localisation can reduce carbon intensity, strengthen business continuity and build more competitive regional industries. The discussion will examine how localisation should be defined, measured and implemented to create genuine local value – including jobs, capabilities and economic contribution – while improving operational efficiency and addressing vulnerabilities exposed by recent geopolitical disruption. Speakers will also consider where localisation delivers the greatest strategic benefit, how it can be balanced with global supply networks, and the role of government, industry and entrepreneurs in building stronger regional capabilities.

From Waste to Value – Circularity, Materials and Industrial Opportunity

Industry leaders examine how circular economy models are moving beyond waste management to reshape product design, production, materials use, consumption and industrial value creation across the GCC. The discussion will explore practical mechanisms including reuse, recovery, reverse logistics, buyback and take-back schemes, as well as remediation that returns contaminated materials or land to productive use. Speakers will consider how regionally relevant circular models can reduce waste and emissions, improve resource productivity, create new markets and support more efficient, competitive industries.

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