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Are you a company active in the field of Smart Cities with focus on energy and water? Would you like to know more about the business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates? Then, take part in the trade mission in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), from 16th till the 18th January 2023.

The trade mission will take place during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The three day mission programme includes a visit to the World Future Energy Summit (WFES). In this show there will be a Dutch Pavilion. As part of the WFES there will be a Smart Cities Forum organised, which the trade mission participants will also visit. During this mission you can make use of individual match-making and visit local companies.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW). In this show companies from around the world in the field of water and sustainability come together. The WFES is the event for Smart Cities in the United Arab Emirates. The show will take place from 16th to 18th of January 2023.

For whom?

This trade mission is interesting for Dutch companies, knowledge institutions and organizations which are active in the field of Smart Cities (with a focus on water and energy) and would like to do business in the United Arab Emirates.

This trade mission is specifically meant for organisations which provide solutions, technologies and materials for smart and green buildings, among other things with focus on:

  • Water: solutions for water and long-term investments in water safety, efficiency and innovation
  • Energy: energy savings solutions which are suitable for climate in the Gulf Region, which would make a difference especially in urban environments.

The programme

Tentative programme.

Sunday 15th January

  • Afternoon/evening
    Flight from the Netherlands to Abu Dhabi

Monday 16th January

  • 08:30 – 09:15 h
    Kick-off meeting
  • 09:15 – 10:00 h
    Presentation and Q&A from local consultant in the field of van Smart Cities
  • 10:00 – 12:30 h
    Opening of ADSW and WFES show visit. Possible meetings with ALDAR and WSP.
  • 12:30 – 13:30 h
    Lunch
  • 13:30 – 18:00 h
    Individual matchmaking and show visit

Tuesday 17th January

  • 07:30 – 10:00 h
    ADSW Breakfast Session (presentation and network event)
  • 10:00 – 12:30 h
    Meeting with Abu Dhabi Municipality, Sheikh Zayed Housing Program and Abu Dhabi Energy Services
  • 12:30 – 18:30 h
    Presentation and ADSW lunch with local players. Alternative: individual matchmaking and show visit
  • From 18:30 h
    Reception: Ambassador’s residence

Wednesday 18th January

  • Morning
    Transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
  • 08:00 – 13:30 h
    Courageous Cities Workshop with Emirates Green Building Council and network lunch with Dubai Development Authority, DEWA, Beeah and RTA
  • Afternoon
    Visit to Sustainable City Dubai or meeting with Sustainable City Sharjah
  • From 18:30 h
    Closure drink, City Walk
  • Evening
    Airport transfer to Dubai
    Return to the Netherlands from the Dubai airport

Participation and cost

Sign up for participation to this trade mission. Sign up for this even before the 28th November 2022. Participation fee for this event is € 500 excluding VAT per organisation. For every additional participant there will be an extra fee of € 250 excluding VAT.

These fees include only the collective participation to the programme, local support from the organisation and collective transport to different locations. The traveling and staying costs are not included.

Would you like to know more?

Do you have more questions regarding this trade mission? You can make contact with:

Ms. Gazizah Bahmany, Business Development Coach Golf Region
RVO
E: gazizah.bahmany@rvo.nl

 

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