Smart Grids and Smart Meters Summit 2011

Smart grid is not a vision of the future, but rather a solution to the energy and environmental challenges facing us today. Smart grid infrastructure solutions hold the potential to quench our thirst for energy while shrinking the environmental impact of power generation.

The `Smart Grids & Smart Meters Summit, 2011` is designed to bring together industry experts and thought leaders to address and discuss the rapidly changing energy roadmap in the Middle East. This forum will bring forth the best ideas, technology and latest trends in this sector and much more!

• Learn about collaboration opportunities in Smart Grid technology in the Middle East
• Get updates on current projects and challenges/benefits of implementing new technology
• Understand the requisite technical and policy conditions to create a conducive environment for Smart Grid technology growth
• Glean the latest views and forecasts of key industry speakers along the energy value chain
• Seize an opportunity to network with leading industry experts in a timely and topical forum

• Mr Mohamad Bin Jarsh, ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company)
  Director - Electricity, Operations and Management, Abu Dhabi
• Mr Saeed Nassouri, ADWEA (Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority)
  Technical Advisor, Abu Dhabi
• Mr Nasser Al-Qahtani, ECRA (Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority)
  Vice Governor – Regulatory Affairs, Riyadh
• Mr Abhay Bhargava, Frost and Sullivan International Inc
  Industry Manager - Energy and Power Systems (Middle East and South Asia), Dubai
• Mr Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim, GCC Interconnection Authority
  Director, System Operations and Maintenance and Market Operations, KSA
• Mr Tahir Saleem, KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation)
  Senior Information Technology Auditor, Doha
• Mr Roy Hodges, Technology Partners
  VP Marketing, Dubai
• Dr Hisham Khatib, World Energy Council
  Honorary Vice Chairman, Global Energy Award Laureate, Amman

• Mr Mohamad Bin Jarsh, ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company)
  Director - Electricity, Operations & Management, Abu Dhabi
• Mr Saeed Nassouri, ADWEA (Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority)
  Technical Advisor, Abu Dhabi
• Mr V Arunachalam, CPRI (Central Power Research Institute)
  Additional Director, Bangalore
• Ms Fatima Alshamsi, DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
  Senior Manager - New Business Development, Dubai
• Mr Nasser Al-Qahtani, ECRA (Electricity & Co-generation Regulatory Authority)
  Vice Governor – Regulatory Affairs, Riyadh
• Mr Abhay Bhargava, Frost & Sullivan International Inc., Industry Manager
  Energy and Power Systems (Middle East & South Asia), Dubai
• Mr Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim, GCC Interconnection Authority
  Director, System Operations & Maintenance and Market Operations, KSA
• Mr Tahir Saleem, KAHRAMMA (Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation)
  Senior Information Technology Auditor, Doha
• Mr Daniel Fineren, Thomson Reuters
  Senior European Energy Correspondent, London
• Mr Roy Hodges, Technology Partners
  VP Marketing, Dubai
• Dr Hisham Khatib, World Energy Council
  Honorary Vice Chairman, Global Energy Award Laureate, Amman

• Involvement of the consumer and management of demand
• Integration and effective cooperation – Communication network of Smart Grids
• Regulatory environment for Smart Grids and Smart Meters
• Who stands to benefit more from Smart Grids – Utilities or Consumers: Panel Discussion
• Smart Grids – ROI vs Societal cost benefits: Panel Discussion

Utilities: C-level executives, Senior management, Heads of Distribution, Heads of Innovation, Asset management, Operational excellence, Senior Technical Advisors, Heads of Electrical Projects.

Thought leaders from: Specialized Research Institutes, International Organizations, Local Government.

Selected technology vendors and solution providers: Smart Meter Manufacturers, Smart Grid Solution Providers, System Integrators, ICT and Communication Experts, Energy Experts, Consultants, Software Providers for Smart Grid Solutions.