Forbes Middle East Convenes Fourth Sustainability Leaders Summit in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the prestigious summit will gather global policymakers, business leaders and experts to explore resilience and sustainable growth across four thematic pillars.
Abu Dhabi is set to host the fourth edition of the Sustainability Leaders Summit on 19 and 20 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, an event that promises to bring together an distinguished assembly of policymakers, business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the region and beyond.
Convened under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the summit operates around the unifying theme of ‘Resilience for a Sustainable Future’, an aspiration that speaks to the urgent imperative for governments, businesses and institutions to anticipate change, withstand disruption and cultivate the capabilities that enduring, long-term growth demands in an era marked by technological upheaval, climate pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and the rapid transformation of industries.
Four Pillars of Inquiry
The proceedings will be structured around four substantial thematic areas. ‘Global Leadership and Strategic Governance’ will examine the frameworks through which visionary leadership shapes sustainable pathways forward. ‘AI, Digital Innovation and Future Economies’ will explore the transformative potential of technology in creating resilient economic systems. ‘Impact, ESG and Sustainability Leadership’ will delve into the measurement and advancement of environmental, social and governance principles. Finally, ‘Stewardship’ will illuminate the modern leader’s responsibility to create enduring value through the delicate equilibrium of economic growth, environmental custodianship, social advancement and robust governance.
A constellation of senior figures will contribute their expertise to the summit’s discussions. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, observed that the UAE places adaptability and resilience at the centre of its vision for sustainable development, emphasising that modern technology and resourcefulness strengthen food and water security whilst advancing climate change mitigation and adaptation. The minister highlighted the summit’s role in fostering partnerships that translate ideas into practical solutions, particularly as the UAE and Senegal prepare to co-host the United Nations Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December.
Khuloud Al Omian, Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, noted that economic, technological and climate transformations necessitate a broader leadership responsibility to shape pathways for growth and create sustainable value extending into the future. Abu Dhabi, she affirmed, provides an ideal platform for the exchange of perspectives and the cultivation of partnerships addressing shared challenges.
Distinguished Contributors
An impressive roster of speakers will include Ahmed Baghoum, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar City; Hussein Shoukry, Managing Director of Siemens Energy Middle East and Africa; Bader Saeed Al Lamki, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Distribution; Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group; and Roberta Calarese, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GHAYA, alongside numerous other senior leaders from the region and internationally.
Through high-level leadership dialogues, ministerial conversations, executive exchanges and interactive discussions enriched by global case studies, delegates will examine the pivotal decisions shaping the future and explore how economies, institutions, businesses and communities can cultivate the resilience required to flourish amid transformative change whilst generating lasting value for generations to come. The summit encompasses discussions spanning energy and infrastructure resilience, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, investment opportunities, natural capital stewardship, research commercialisation, leadership development and workforce readiness.
Source: WAM