Registration and Morning Tea
Welcome & Chairperson's Opening Address
Session 1:MENA’s Electric Vehicle Industry Opportunities and Supporting Policies
Opening Keynote Address:
The Opportunities Presented by the Zero-emission Target for Electric Vehicle Industry in the MENA region
International Energy Agency
Keynote: UAE's Electric Mobility Transformation - a Promising EV Market
Roads and Transport Authority, UAE
Panel Discussion:
Utilizing Regional Advantages to Jointly Create Local Electric Vehicle Industry Chain Cluster
● What conditions are needed to expand and develop the local electric vehicle market and industry?
● In the face of rapid EV development in China, Europe and North America, what are the regional advantages of MENA and how to optimize the utilization of these advantages?
● The direction and progress of cooperation between MENA countries in the electric vehicle industry. MENA
● Challenges that are facing in the region and suggestions for collaborative solutions.
International Energy Agency
Dubai Municipality
Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia
Supreme Council for Vehicle Manufacturing, Egypt
Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), Qatar
Jordan
Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Kwait
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Session 2: Breakthroughs of Local EV Manufacturing and Challenges of R&D
Panel Discussion:
Attracting More Capital & Factories Setting-up to the Promising Local Electric Vehicle-making
● Significant progress has been made in MENA's local electric vehicle manufacturing. MENA
● What are the specific challenges of local EV manufacturing & factory setting-up?
● What components directly related to local EV manufacturing urgently needs investment?
● What are the advantages of investing in local EV producing and related enterprises?
● What kind of laws and regulations in the investment and localization of electric vehicles need to be improved?
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), UAE
NWTN
Lucid
Ministry of Finance, Egypt
Ceer
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Oman
NAATA-North American Automobile Trade Association
Keynote: Saudi Arabia’s Exploration in Firmly Manufacturing Local Electric Vehicle Brands and International Investment Experience
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
Keynote: Success of Local Electric Car Brands to Overseas Sales Plans - Turkey's EV Manufacturing Experience
Togg
Networking Luncheon
Panel Discussion:
Talents Required for Local R&D, Factory Construction and Production Plans for Electric Vehicles
● Current availability of talent in the field of localized R&D and manufacturing of electric vehicles.
● What kind of talents are in high demand?
● The challenges and solutions to training and attracting these talents.
● How can the government, universities, enterprises and training institutions better cooperate to quickly input senior talents into the EV industry?
Roads and Transport Authority, UAE
M Glory Holding Group
American University of Sharjah
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology(KAUST)
Lithium Infinity (LIHYTECH)
Yutong
Session 3:Promoting Sales and Improving Aftermarkets - Accelerating the Vitality of Local EV Market
Panel Discussion:
Challenges in Increasing Sales of Electric Vehicles and Effective Incentive Measures
● Current interest and purchase intention of consumers in the MENA region towards electric vehicles.
● How to optimize sales and marketing strategies to enhance local consumers interest in EVs?
● Leading smart technology and promotion attract young consumers.
● How to improve consumer’s understanding of electric vehicles and charging?
● What incentive policies will have a direct and effective impact on the sales of electric vehicles?
● The importance of establishing sound laws and regulations for the import and sales of electric vehicles.UITP-The International Association of Public Transport
AMENA Professional FZ-LLC
Pablo Brizzio, Director of Corporate Innovation, Abu Dhabi Ports, UAE
Tesla
M Glory Group
MG Motor
BYD
Dukhan Bank, Qatar
Automotive Distributors’ and Mobility Association, Turkey
Keynote: Significant Progress in the Adoption of Electric Public Transport Buses in Qatar and Fleet Management Experiences
Ministry of Transport (MOT), Qatar
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Panel Discussion:
Establishing and Improving After-sales Service to Promote Electric Vehicle Sales
● How is the after-sales of EVs different from ICE vehicles?
● What are the after-sales problems currently faced and urgently needed to be solved?
● How to lay out the digitalized software and hardware system for EV after-sales from a long-term perspective in the early stage?
● How to help the after-sales service personnel to quickly adapt to the needs of EV after-sales?
Automotive Distributors' and Mobility Association (ODMD), Turkey
Nabil Nachi Pininfarina, Head of MEA New Business, Hyundai Motor Company
Projjal Dutta, Sustainability Director, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, United States
Mark Carson, Customer Experience & Quality Director, RENAULT
Leading Technology Provider
Session 4: Seize the Next Frontier - Autonomous Driving and Smart Technology in EV
Panel Discussion:
Strengthen Interconnected Infrastructure and Promote the Rapid Development of Autonomous Driving Technology in the MENA Region
● The importance of infrastructure for autonomous driving and the development and implementation of intelligent technology.
● The current local situation and challenges faced by automobile interconnection and intelligent infrastructure construction.
● Which government agencies or related departments need to play an important role?
● Progress of autonomous driving in electric taxis and buses.
● Successful experiences of exemplary city.
Zain Peracha, Head of New Venture, Emirates Transport, UAE
Dr. Tony Chan, President, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology(KAUST), Saudi Arabia
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar
LIU ZHENNA, Section Chief of Intelligent Driving Technology, Yutong Bus
Volkswagen
Koç
Panel Discussion:
Application of Autonomous Driving in Logistics to Promote Low-carbon Transportation
● Current autonomous driving progress and planning in the local logistics field.
● How to use autonomous driving technology to promote low-carbon transportation?
● Which companies need to be involved in autonomous driving application projects under low-carbon transportation and what are their respective roles?
● The application of local and global leading autonomous driving technology in the logistics field.
Ahmad Albinali, Public Transport Director, Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar
Cyril Piaia, Chief Executive Officer, EMAAR Economic City - King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia
Education City, Qatar
Leading Technology Provider
Keynote: Autonomous Driving Applications and Technology for Family Cars/Public Transportation
Leading Technology Provider
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One Conference
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