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H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed serves as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport of the State of Qatar. Appointed pursuant to Amiri Decree No. 59 of 2025, H.E. Al-Maadeed supports the Ministry’s strategic direction and the advancement of Qatar’s transport and mobility ecosystem.

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Ahmed Al Ansari, is a seasoned project management professional, who brings extensive expertise to the dynamic world of smart infrastructure and mobility. With a robust background in infrastructure, building, and plant engineering, Ahmed has successfully navigated complex developments throughout his career. His proficiency spans the entire project lifecycle, from planning, design, and procurement to construction, installations supervision, testing, commissioning, and facilities' operations and maintenance management. Ahmed's versatility is highlighted by his involvement in projects of varying sizes, showcasing his adeptness in both traditional project execution and smart city management. Beyond conventional project management, Ahmed actively contributes to innovation projects, demonstrating a commitment to innovation.

Mr. Saleh Al-Marri is the Director of the Land Transport Planning Department at the Ministry of Transport in Qatar, bringing over 20 years of expertise in transport and urban planning since earning his Bachelor's degree from Qatar University in 2006. He has been instrumental in advancing Qatar's transport sector, significantly influencing key projects such as the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar. Mr. Saleh is responsible for developing strategic studies and policies that enhance Qatar’s transportation future, while also serving on national specialized committees to promote collaboration among stakeholders. His work is vital to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on sustainable and smart infrastructure that supports economic and social development.

Experienced aviation professional with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), specializing in air safety, regulatory oversight, and emerging aviation technologies. Member of the ICAO RPAS Panel and JARUS, supporting global efforts in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) regulation. Holds a degree from HEC Paris in Strategic Business Unit Management and is a graduate of the QLC Raising Leaders Program. Passionate about enabling safe, scalable air taxi operations through innovation, modern policy, and international collaboration.

Markus began his career in live communications in 2001, managing projects for Design Company Munich. In 2008, he became the Head of Exhibitions and Events at Dan Pearlman Architecture, the creative agency behind the Qatar Railways brand. The following year, he supported the bid for the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2011, Markus leveraged his experience in the Middle East to successfully establish Just us & Otto's office. Since then, he has directed some of the global agency's most prestigious events. In recent years, Markus has expanded Just us & Otto's presence in the region, developed the concept of a Mobility Forum as a passionate electric vehicle (EV) owner, and established the AEMOB in 2024. In early 2026, he founded the Zita Nadege Foundation to support children with sickle cell syndrome in Cameroon. He also maintains a lifelong loyalty to Munich’s footballing underdogs, 1860 Munich, showcasing the same tenacity on the field as he does in business.

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Elias R. Chedid is COO & Deputy CEO of Seib Insurance & Reinsurance Company LLC and a founding member of its establishment. With over 30 years of experience, has a proven track record in leading successful changes in various markets. His career started in the UK before moving to Lebanon, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC. He holds a BSc in mathematics from the American University of Beirut and an MA from York St John University/Robert Kennedy College, in Leading Innovation and Change (MALIC). He is certified as an anti-money laundering specialist by ACAMS and an Associate Reinsurance Administration by LOMA. He also holds executive education certificates from MIT in Digital Transformation and from Wharton School of Management in Corporate Governance. Elias served as a board member in more than one social and economic empowerment groups.

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Fahad Al Riyami is the founder of AeroVecto, an Omani startup building high-capacity hybrid eVTOL aircraft and providing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem services. His passion for aviation drives a vision to make aerial public transportation a practical solution for the growing issue of traffic congestion in the Middle East and beyond. Fahad is also a member of the board of liaisons at the Advanced Air Mobility Institute which advocates for the public benefit that AAM will introduce as the next frontier in aviation.

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"Adeel Irshad is a visionary leader in the electric mobility sector, serving as the Chief Operating Officer at EV Technology in Muscat, Oman. With a strategic focus on advancing sustainable mobility, he leads the expansion of EV and charging infrastructure projects across the GCC and MENA regions. Adeel specializes in market strategy, global partnerships, and innovation in e-mobility, EVSE hardware, and software solutions. Under his leadership, EV Technology-SIIG has transformed from an oil and gas business group into a sustainability-driven pioneer in electric transportation. He has been instrumental in accelerating EV adoption in Oman and beyond, collaborating with key industry players such as Starcharge, Schneider Electric, GO TO-U, Naviparking, and XoomVolt. Passionate about automotive design and engineering, Adeel is deeply committed to Oman’s net-zero goals under Vision 2040. He is at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge EV charging networks integrated with software and digital parking solutions, as well as advancing supply chain management, business strategy, last mile electric delivery solutions and investment opportunities in the EV sector. Beyond his business ventures, Adeel is a distinguished thought leader and sought-after speaker, frequently sharing his expertise at global forums, webinars, and conferences. His current initiatives focus on enhancing EV charging point operations in Oman, covering supply, operations, maintenance, and software, with the innovative integration of advanced reservation technology for EV users. Additionally, he is driving the development of AI-powered digital parking solutions and implementing battery-swapping stations for last-mile delivery services, contributing to traffic congestion reduction and supporting the market’s transition toward sustainable green mobility. A passionate advocate for climate change/action, Adeel is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a greener future through advanced EV technology and infrastructure development, working alongside global leaders at the United Nations to drive sustainable change"

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Ankit R. Patel is Chief Innovation Officer at BitGreen Technolabz Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar, India. He has been involved as a keynote speaker in more than 30 international venues, including India, Italy, Germany, the USA, Morocco, the Czech Republic, South Africa, China, the UAE, and Nigeria. He has associated with various prestigious international conferences like ACM (CHI, CHIWORK, NordiCHI, OzCHI, AutomotiveUI, Mindtrek, COMPASS, GROUP, IMX, MuC), IEEE (ITEC, AFRICON, e-Science, MELECON, LOGISTIQUA, WF-PST, ECCE, GTSNZ, SeFeT), Design Research Society (LXD), Participatory Design Conference (PDC), and IFAC (CTS). At the ASME/IEEE 2026 INNOVARail Conference (erstwhile JRC), he will serve as the paper chair. He also serves as a lead editor for the special issue in the Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces (User-Centered Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and in Future Transportation (Sustainable Transportation and Quality of Life) and as an editorial board member in the International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies; Journal of Social Economic Research; Journal of Sustainable Urban Mobility; Transportation Development Research; Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, and Design+. His research interests lie in the fields of automotive human factors and interaction, smart cities, policy and design, sustainable and socially inclusive transportation.

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Andrew J. Cary is a globally focused executive, entrepreneur, and strategist with nearly 40 years of leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A multilingual educator-turned-Founder/CEO, he has built, scaled, and advised mission-driven organizations, startups, and global enterprises spanning education, technology, infrastructure, and social impact. As Co-Founder and CEO of SNAAP™ Transportation, he is advancing sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. His work spans innovation, capital formation, public-private partnerships, and international growth across the Americas, Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and Africa.

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"Aditya P Pathak – Chief Segment Officer, Mobility L&T Technology Services Aditya P Pathak serves as the Chief Segment Officer – Mobility at L&T Technology Services (LTTS), where he leads the Mobility segment with a strategic focus on driving business growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and elevating profitability. With over 25 years of experience across leading global organizations, Aditya brings deep expertise in business strategy and client-centric transformation. In his current role, Aditya is leading LTTS' multi-geo teams through AI led transformation of the engineering lifecycle, boosting productivity, and uplifting quality for clients across Automotive, Aerospace, Trucks & Off Highway, and Rail domains. As a P&L leader, he adeptly navigates market complexities - fostering innovative, customer-centric solutions by leveraging the power of integrated sales and delivery teams worldwide. His proven track record includes scaling businesses, delivering consistent double-digit growth, and building high-performance, client-focused cultures. Aditya is an Engineer and an MBA and holds executive education credentials from The Wharton School, where he specialized in leadership and management. His dedication to empowering teams and clients has made him a recognized leader in the global mobility landscape. "

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Over the last 10 years Aidan Ali-Sullivan has worked at the confluence of business, politics, and policy, with a particular focus on the future mobility industry. Aidan currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Policy for Daro Technologies. At Daro, he’s building the technology layer between autonomy companies and government agencies, to help manage seamless AV integrations into the built environment. Prior to Daro, Aidan led Western US, Canada and Middle East policy and government affairs at Waymo for over 5 years. In that role he was responsible for ensuring regulatory and legislative environments at the international, state, and local levels supported Waymo’s aggressive commercial expansion strategy. Aidan started in the AV industry as the head of state policy at Nuro. In this role he led state-level policy efforts throughout the US, and led Nuro’s effort to successfully secure the first autonomous vehicle deployment permit in California state history. Prior to Nuro, Aidan was a Manager of Future Mobility at General Motors in both Dubai, U.A.E and Detroit, Michigan. Aidan has experience in multiple levels of government, previously working for the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs as a Political Officer at multiple Canadian Missions throughout the US. He began his professional career in Sacramento in the California Capital Fellows program as a State Senate Fellow. Aidan holds an M.P.P. from the University of Chicago Harris School, M.B.A from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and dual B.A. degrees in Political Science and Urban Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Charles Pembroke-Birss is Vice President at Hyke, a Norwegian company developing fully electric, solar-integrated, autonomy-ready ferries. He works with public and private partners worldwide to optimise urban waterways and integrate zero-emission ferries into modern mobility networks.

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"Ahmed is a sustainability and clean energy expert, currently serving as Sustainability Director for the Middle East, Caspian, and Africa Region at Bureau Veritas. He advises clients across the region on achieving their net-zero targets and has a strong background in clean energy and sustainable mobility. He previously served as the Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Lead at the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, where he supported global initiatives to accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility. Ahmed was also Managing Director of the MENA Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), a non-profit organisation promoting clean technologies across the region. He has collaborated with key players such as the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the United Nations and the World Bank’s Climate Investment Funds (CIF). Ahmed’s leadership has been widely recognized: he was featured by The CEO Magazine as one of the Top Sustainability Thought Leaders and by Business Chief as one of the Top 15 UAE Sustainability Leaders Driving Change. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences and is regularly featured on television and media platforms discussing sustainability, energy transition, and e-mobility (i.e. Bloomberg, Forbes, Skynews Arabia, Dubai TV). He holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Mobility Management from the Technical University of Berlin and a bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, Zewail City."

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Head of Smart City Management, Qatari Diar Ghanim Al-Sulaiti is an engineer and urban innovation leader with 15 years of experience spanning major infrastructure, urban development, smart cities, digital transformation, and sustainability in Qatar. He began his career as a civil engineer and Tunnel Engineer on the Doha Metro project, contributing to one of Qatar’s most significant infrastructure developments. His career has since evolved from large-scale engineering and infrastructure delivery to leading the transformation of cities through technology, data, and sustainability. Today, as Head of Smart City Management at Qatari Diar, Ghanim leads smart city transformation initiatives focused on creating more connected, efficient, sustainable, and people-centered urban environments. His work brings together digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, resource efficiency, and innovative city solutions to improve operations and quality of life. Ghanim holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Drexel University and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, where he graduated with distinction. Beyond his professional role, Ghanim is an active advocate for sustainability, wellness, and healthier living within the community, reflecting his belief that the future of cities should ultimately create a better and more sustainable quality of life for people.

Antonio Al Asmar leads Uber’s ride-hailing and mobility operations across Qatar, Kuwait and the Levant region, overseeing strategy and execution in multiple markets. He brings a background in engineering and strategy, with prior leadership roles at Careem Rides, Delta Partners and CAFU, where he helped scale high-growth, tech-driven platforms.

Dr. Muhammad Mustafa is Regional Director for Urban Transport and Development at Egis, covering the Middle East and South Asia. He has more than 30 years of experience in the engineering and technology sectors, with strong expertise in public transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and the delivery of major engineering projects. His career includes successful projects across Europe, North America, and Asia.

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"With extensive experience in aviation, autonomous drones, and business development, Shadi leads REGENT’s expansion in the Middle East to bring zero-emission high-speed seaglider mobility across coastal routes in the region. Before joining REGENT, he spearheaded military sales at GE Aviation in MENA and held key roles in flight test engineering at Northrop Grumman in the United States. Shadi earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Applied Physics from the University of California, San Diego. He also completed an MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain."

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Avanthika Satheesh is Director – Consulting at Customized Energy Solutions (CES) MENA and a Board Member of the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), UAE. With nearly two decades of experience across energy transition, electric mobility and clean-energy supply chains, she advises governments, investors, utilities and industry across the Middle East, India and Asia-Pacific. Her work includes research and strategic studies on EV markets, battery manufacturing and supply chains, critical minerals, battery recycling and energy storage, with a focus on market development, localization, investment and policy. A regular speaker at e-mobility and energy conferences, Avanthika brings extensive insight into the evolving EV and battery ecosystem and its implications for global supply-chain resilience.

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Muhammad Ali Hashmi is a Director with over 17 years of experience in General Insurance across the MENA region. He specializes in underwriting leadership, portfolio growth, reinsurance management, and strategic business development. Known for disciplined risk assessment and strong stakeholder relationships, he focuses on driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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Antoine Khairallah is a commercial leader in Qatar’s insurance industry, managing a team of consultants serving large corporates across all insurance lines. He drives growth through partnerships, innovation, and customer-centric strategies, with a special focus on financial lines, SMEs, and digital distribution. Passionate about AI, data, and sustainable ecosystems, Antoine supports emerging sectors such as e-mobility through forward-looking risk solutions.

Engr Asma Mirzaei is an IT expert with over a decade of experience. Since 2010, she has led the creation and management of IT Departments and successfully overseen key technology projects. For the past eight years, Eng. Asma has been at the helm of a major digital transformation project, driving significant improvements in Hamad Port operations. Her passion lies in leveraging technology to foster innovation and e ciency.

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AbdulRahman Al‑Thani serves as Senior Associate – Business Development at the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), where he supports investor engagement and the execution of strategic projects across key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, logistics, and data centers. Prior to joining QFZ, he was part of the Qatar Leadership Centre, where he managed national leadership programs for government professionals and emerging leaders. His experience includes program delivery, stakeholder coordination, and participation in international learning journeys with leading global institutions. AbdulRahman Al‑Thani holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of San Diego.

Eng. Al Emadi plays a key role in overseeing metro operations, monitoring operational performance, and supporting safety-related initiatives. He also contributes to continuous improvement efforts aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of services across the Doha Metro network while enhancing the customer experience.

"Dr. Rafah Alarrouqi is a leading expert in smart mobility and transport innovation, currently serving as the Technical Affairs and Innovation Manager at Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s state-owned transportation company. With over a decade of experience spanning public policy, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable mobility, she spearheads national projects on electric and autonomous vehicles, digital fleet optimization, and smart city integration. Prior to joining Mowasalat, Dr. Alarrouqi held senior roles in Qatar’s Supreme Council for Economic and Investment Affairs, where she played a strategic role in monitoring sector performance and shaping national economic policies under the third National Development Strategy (NDS.03). Dr. Alarrouqi holds a Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, where her research focused on the energy consumption of battery electric buses under extreme climatic conditions. She also holds a Master’s degree in the same field and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. With a proven track record in leading innovation projects, regulatory engagement, and multi-stakeholder coordination, she is a frequent contributor to policy and innovation panels. Dr. Alarrouqi brings a unique intersectional perspective bridging engineering, public governance, and sustainable technology. "

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Graduated in Motorsport Engineering in the UK, with nearly 2 decades in the mobility sector at Bosch, mainly managing powertrain projects for all types of fuels and electrification, across several countries from the UK, to Germany and the GCC. Dealt with several strategic projects for global OEMs from volume production to niche super sports car manufacturers. Recently heading the Bosch engineering division in the Middle East, handling Mobility topics for OEMs, Marine customers, off-highway applications and public transport solutions.

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Luke Ward is Head of MENA for Liftango, leading sustainable mobility across the GCC, supporting public & private sector organisations to deploy future mobility technology and services. Luke brings deep global and regional expertise in autonomous deployments and sustainable transport, having delivered sustainable mobility programmes across GCC, UK & Australia.

"Dr. Bidur Khanal is the Head of the Aeronautical Engineering Department at the University of Doha for Science and Technology. He previously led the Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering Department at Kingston University London. He has also served as Technical Team Lead at MBDA Missile Systems, where he worked on the Meteor missile program. Earlier in his career, he held academic positions at Coventry University and Cranfield University, and completed a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Oxford. "

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Dr. Hamid is the Principal R&D and Innovation Lead at Qatar Mobility Innovations Center. In his role, he spearheads the design and development of cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies like AI and IoT, he focuses on creating smart, efficient, and sustainable cities. Dr. Hamid is an expert in connected and automated mobility. He has contributed to the early development and standardization activities of V2X in Europe, and he has been leading the development and deployment of several smart mobility and smart cities solutions in Qatar.

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Mohamed is an Infrastructure and Asset Management Consultant with 15 years of experience in infrastructure advisory and asset management across North America and the Middle East. Based in Doha with Stantec, he advises government authorities on roads operations and maintenance transformation, helping them modernise how road networks are managed, funded, and monitored. His work centres on asset condition and performance data, digital systems, and the investment decisions that determine whether infrastructure is ready for what comes next.

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Andrew is partner at Addleshaw Goddard based in Abu Dhabi. Andrew advises on technology and transport matters across different jurisdictions. His experience includes major infrastructure projects in the transport sector; innovative smart mobility solutions such as autonomous vehicles; and other mobility related projects.

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Marcello Contestabile is a clean energy professional with over 20 years of experience working at the interface between research, government and industry. Much of his work has focused on electric vehicle technology and policy. This includes battery technology, value chains and critical materials, the economics of different electric vehicle powertrain and charging infrastructure types, policy support to the development, deployment and diffusion electric vehicles, and consumer behaviour.

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Haitham Abu-Rub is a Distinguished Professor at the College of Science and Engineering and Joint Principal Scientist with Qatar Environment and Energy research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and an adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He received two PhDs, one in electrical engineering from Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, in 1995, and the second Ph.D. degree in humanities from Gdansk University, Poland, in 2004. He has served for five years as the chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at TAMUQ and for ten years as the managing director of the Smart Grid Center at the same university. He is the recipient of Fulbright and Alexander von Humboldt scholarships. He has published over 650 journal and conference papers, three patents, ten books, and over fourteen book chapters. Finally, he is a Fellow of IEEE and is the Vice President for Publications at IEEE IES.

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Dr. Murat Kucukvar is a sustainability scholar specializing in carbon footprint accounting, ESG analytics, and sustainable supply chains. He is a Research Associate Professor at the Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center at Qatar University. His research focuses on carbon emissions of global supply chains, corporate sustainability performance, and emerging technologies, using methods such as life cycle assessment and multi-regional input–output analysis. Dr. Kucukvar has published widely in leading journals and collaborates with organizations on net-zero strategies and AI-driven sustainability analytics.

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Center within the College of Engineering at Qatar University. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan, in 2010. Dr. Alhajyaseen currently serves as Chair of the Traffic Safety Analysis and Policy Special Interest Group at the World Conference on Transport Research Society. His research expertise spans traffic safety (including human factors, crash data analysis and causality, and driving simulation), road traffic control and operations, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable mobility. He is actively engaged in the international research community and serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, including Case Studies on Transport Policy (Elsevier) and IATSS Research (Elsevier).

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Nuri Onat is an Associate Professor in the Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Research Center at the College of Engineering at Qatar University. He has led international research projects with $3 million USD in funding, focusing on sustainable transportation, sustainability assessment and analytics, and industrial ecology. Dr. Onat has co-authored over 100 publications featured in prestigious interdisciplinary journals such as Nature Communications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Applied Energy, Transportation Research Part D, and Industrial Ecology. He also leads the start-up “Sustainable Systems and Solutions Lab (S3Lab),” providing sustainable solutions for industry and stakeholders. Dr. Onat has been developing and teaching innovative courses at all levels (graduate, undergraduate, and professional) in the fields of management and engineering. Furthermore, he developed training programs for professionals in Qatar, including the Ministry of Transportation, and Mowasalat. He is globally recognized for his research excellence, ranked 4th worldwide in Carbon Footprint and among the top 1% in Sustainability according to ScholarGPS (2025).

Devrim Unal is a Research Associate Professor of Cyber Security at the KINDI Center for Computing Research, College of Engineering, Qatar University. He obtained his M.Sc. degree in Telematics from Sheffield University, UK and Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University, Turkey in 1998 and 2011, respectively. Dr. Unal’s research interests include cyber- physical systems and IoT security, wireless security, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

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Dr. Zeina Rihawi is an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering and Technology, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, with research interests in autonomous and smart mobility systems. She holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick, specializing in optical wireless communications, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). She coordinates UDST's MSc in Telecommunications and Network Engineering programme and brings over a decade of academic experience from WMG–Warwick and UDST, spanning communication systems, curriculum leadership, and engineering education research.

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Dr. Abdussamie is an internationally recognized expert in marine engineering and offshore renewable energy, blending industry and academic experience across multiple countries. He is currently an Assistant Professor at UDST in Qatar, with a PhD from the University of Tasmania and over 80 publications. He has led major R&D initiatives and serves on international offshore energy committees

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Dr. Sertac Bayhan is Research Director of the Energy Center at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University. His research focuses on power electronics, intelligent electrification, smart grids, EV charging, and resilient energy systems. He has led 20+ projects exceeding USD 20M, authored 320+ publications, and holds 15+ U.S. patents/applications. He is General Chair of IEEE IECON 2026 and has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists.

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Dr. Riz Pirzada brings extensive international experience across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, working with global and multinational organisations across banking, insurance, higher education, international development, NGOs, and government. He has led high-impact, nationwide programmes focused on capacity building, workforce readiness, and ecosystem development. His work supports sustainable growth through skills development, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.

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Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy is a globally recognized sustainability & ESG leader with 30+ years of experience. As Sustainability & ESG Manager at Qatar Free Zones Authority, he drives net-zero strategies, circular economy models, and ESG frameworks, positioning Qatar as a global sustainability reference. Credentialed from MIT, Harvard, Oxford & Cambridge, he has authored 6 books and earned the World Inspirational Leader Award 2025, IOSH President's Award, and RoSPA Excellence Award, championing investment where profit meets purpose.

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"Walid Meskine is a science and unmanned aviation professional holding two master’s degrees, including a Science Engineering degree and an advanced Master’s in Robotic Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. He brings 15+ years of experience across both military and civil environments and is currently pursuing postgraduate research in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with a focus on scalable operations, safety assurance, and airspace integration. Walid leads technical solution design at Aeronex – DJI Enterprise across the Middle East and Africa, supporting government and industry stakeholders with end-to-end UAS program delivery—from CONOPS and platform/payload architecture to deployment readiness and regulatory compliance. He is certified in UAV operations, training, safety, and regulations through leading international frameworks and organizations, including EASA, FAA, GACA, ICAO, and AUVSI. He is also a member of the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) and SALAAM (Sky Alliance for Automated Air Mobility), helping organizations move from pilots to safe, repeatable, and compliant drone and AAM programs."

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Dr. Mohamad Shatanawi is a Senior Transport Policy, ITS, and Mobility Consultant with over 15 years of international experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Hungary. He specializes in future mobility, autonomous and connected vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and transport policy. Dr. Shatanawi holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering, focusing on the integration of transport policy, autonomous mobility, dynamic road pricing, and advanced transport modelling. Throughout his career, he has led the development of strategic studies, regulatory frameworks, and implementation roadmaps that translate complex technical challenges into practical, future-ready mobility solutions.

Senior Credit Analyst specializing in automotive and consumer lending, with strong expertise in credit analysis, underwriting, risk management, and loan evaluation. Recognized for delivering high-quality financial insights, supporting effective lending strategies, and maintaining strong credit standards. A Credit Advisory Council member and ranked #2 Credit Analyst in 2024, with a collaborative approach and a strong focus on strategic impact and continuous leadership development.

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"Victoria Markewitz is part of the global Business Development team of init, based in Berlin. She is responsible for go-to-market strategies, innovation scouting and building a network of public transit frontrunners. Prior to init, Victoria was responsible for driving the launch of Via’s and Citymapper’s partnerships with European and Middle Eastern public transport operators and cities and worked as a management consultant for Roland Berger in the Transportation Competence Center, both in Germany and the Middle East, to consult clients on innovative mobility solutions and strategies. Additionally, Victoria is the Chair of UITP’s Combined Mobility Committee and Policy Board member since 2023. Victoria graduated from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and a Master in Management degree. "

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Dr. Amith Khandakar Md. Abdullah is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Qatar University, specializing in Sensors and Instrumentation. With over 14,000 citations, his research spans AI, IoT, wearable sensing, and connected vehicle technologies. His work emphasizes intelligent sensing, smart mobility systems, and AI-driven solutions for real-world applications. He holds U.S. patents and leads multiple funded research projects advancing innovation in autonomous and e-mobility systems

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Dr. Mohammed Laroui is currently a Research Engineer in cloud/edge computing at Capgemini in Paris, France. He received his Ph.D. degree in computer science from Université Paris Cité in 2022. He was a lecturer at the IUT de Paris for two years. In 2017, he was a visiting researcher at Télécom SudParis, where he conducted research on vehicular networks. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in computer science from Djillali Liabes University (Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria) in 2015 and 2017, respectively. He is an author and co-author of several research articles published in IEEE, Elsevier, and Wiley. He also served as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for the IEEE International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR) in 2021 and 2022. His research interests include cloud, edge, and fog computing, vehicular networks, Edge-AI, smart transportation systems, and the IoT.

Dr. Mira is a Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor in Smart Manufacturing Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, UDST. She earned her PhD in Engineering from Paris-Saclay University, one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Dr. Mira brings more than ten years of combined academic and international industry experience, with expertise spanning smart manufacturing systems and sustainable engineering solutions. She is dedicated to connecting engineering education with applied research and industrial innovation, fostering solutions that respond to rapid global technological transformation.

Daniel Hussmann is a Senior Manager at FEV Consulting, specializing in sustainable mobility, fleet transformation, and transport decarbonization. His expertise includes the modernization and decarbonization of public and commercial vehicle fleets, advanced vehicle technology strategies covering electrification, alternative fuels, electronics, and software-defined vehicles, as well as energy infrastructure planning, including charging and hydrogen refueling strategies. He has led techno-strategic projects ranging from the development of R&D strategies for electric truck derivatives and electric powertrain portfolios to fleet electrification roadmaps, alternative fuel strategies, and zero-emission transport programs for public and private sector clients across Europe and the Middle East.

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Dr. Mena ElMenshawy is an electrical engineer and Energy Transition and E-Mobility specialist with with over 10 years of experience in electric transportation, battery energy systems, power electronics, and sustainable mobility. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, with expertise in battery and energy management systems and fast-charging technologies. Her work has contributed to patented technologies and innovation supporting sustainable electrification aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

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Abdellah Cherkaoui is Co-founder and Chief Commercialization Officer of AquaLith Advanced Materials, a battery materials company developing breakthrough technologies to unlock the full potential of silicon anodes and enable higher-performance, more affordable lithium-ion batteries. For more than 16 years, Abdellah has worked at the intersection of electrification, technology, commercialization and public policy. He was part of the early teams that helped build ChargePoint and Volta Charging, two Silicon Valley companies that played pioneering roles in the development and scaling of connected EV charging infrastructure. Both companies went public in 2021; Volta was acquired by Shell in 2023. Throughout his career, Abdellah has worked with automakers, energy companies, governments and technology innovators to turn emerging technologies and business models into scalable markets. His experience spans EV charging, mobility infrastructure, battery materials, international market development, public-private partnerships and policies supporting transport decarbonization. Today, at AquaLith, Abdellah is helping commercialize Si100™, a breakthrough 100% silicon anode material designed around metallurgical-grade micro-silicon, without graphite or costly nano-silicon manufacturing. AquaLith's mission is to make the performance advantages of silicon practical, scalable and economically viable today. Earlier in his career, Abdellah held technology leadership and research positions in industry and academia. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington and an engineering degree from the Rabat School of Mines. He is a former Fulbright Doctoral Fellow and NASA International Fellow.

Automotive industry professional with over 15 years of experience across the GCC. Currently National Sales Director for Toyota and Lexus in Qatar, Samer combines extensive automotive retail and market expertise with a strong passion for motorsports. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is an active car and motorbike enthusiast with hands-on and track experience.

Eng. Fatima Ali H. M. Al Khayyat serves as Head of the Licensing Section, where she leads licensing and regulatory initiatives within the transportation sector. An experienced engineer and public-sector leader, she specializes in transport regulation, mobility policies, and licensing frameworks that support innovation while ensuring safety, compliance, and service excellence. Her work contributes to advancing smart mobility solutions and strengthening collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders. Eng. Fatima is passionate about enabling sustainable transportation and shaping policies that support the future of mobility in an increasingly connected world

A highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience across banking, telecommunications, retail, and automotive services, complemented by extensive international exposure. A results-driven executive with strong expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, organizational development, and change management, with a proven track record of driving growth, operational efficiency, and measurable business results.

Hissa Al-Kuwari is an EV Charging Engineer at KAHRAMAA, contributing to the planning, implementation, and operational management of Qatar’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Her work focuses on charging-network development, technical compliance, and performance monitoring. She holds a BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering and is currently pursuing an MSc in Mechanical Engineering.