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13 - 16 Oct 2024
2023 'YEAR OF UNFORGETTABLE IMPACT'
GITEX Impact 2023 was an exceptional event that brought together thought leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates from around the world.
The event's key moments included inspiring keynote speakers, cutting-edge exhibitions showcasing sustainable technologies, interactive workshops and panels, startup showcases, and a focus on community engagement.
Global partnerships, innovative awards, technology demonstrations, networking opportunities, and a resounding call to action rounded out the event, leaving a lasting impression on attendees to make a positive impact, eagerly anticipating the plans and innovations that GITEX Impact 2024 will bring to the forefront of the sustainability movement.
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Unveiling Highlights and
Curiosities from the show
Supernova Challenge
H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany's, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Green Development & Climate Change Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment delivered an insight-filled keynote address on the UAE's Sustainable Success for Global Development.
Opening GITEX Impact
The "Impact Boardroom" at GITEX Impact 2023 was an exclusive and pivotal segment of the event. It brought together top sustainability leaders from Ivalua, NTT, Accenture, S&P Global, LIBF and more to explore pressing sustainability issues and strategies for fostering positive change.
The edgiest tech comes alive from a curated collection of the world’s most promising startups, enterprising founders and innovators.
Impact Lounge
Visionaries Who led the Way Forward in Sustainable Innovation at GITEX Impact 2023

Lord McNicol of West Kilbride
Iain is a Labour member of the House of Lords (the UKs second chamber) having been introduced in 2018. Appointed as a deputy-speaker in the Lords in 2020. Iain served as the Secretary General of the Labour Party from 2011-18, moving from the position as National Political Officer of the GMB Union. He has a […]

Yasir Ahmad
Yasir is the Partner and leader of the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Practice at EY for the MENA region and brings about 20 years of experience in ESG, sustainability and climate change consulting spread across 30 countries Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas and Australia. Yasir has experience in driving multiple service areas like ESG […]

Jochen Wermuth
Jochen Wermuth studied mathematics and economics at Brown University and finished all but his thesis toward his D.Phil. in economics at Balliol College, Oxford. He is fluent in German, English, French, and Russian. He likes to run, swim, cycle, dance, sing, and listen to music. He has an interest in the future, as his family […]

Nathan Fabian
Nathan Fabian is Chief Responsible Investment and Signatories Relations Officer at the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment. The PRI supports over 5000 institutional investors globally to incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance factors into their investment activities. He has been with the PRI for five years. From November 2020 – October 2022, Nathan was Chair […]

Dr. Ashraf Gamal El Din
Dr. Ashraf Gamal El Din, FC is the Chief Executive Officer of Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance, the DIFC. He is a Fellow and Certified Governance Expert from the Chartered Governance Institute, UK (ICSA). He was a jury member of the Arabia CSR Award. Prior to joining Hawkamah, Dr. Ashraf was the Executive Chairman […]

Michael Salvatico
Michael Salvatico leads ESG solutions in Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa for S&P Global Sustainable1, based in Sydney. For more than 20 years Michael has been providing investment solutions for financial markets. Over the last decade he has focused on sustainable solutions for investors, banks, corporates, regulators, governments, and academics. Michael works with these […]

Ahmad Almeghames
Dr. Ahmad AlMeghames is the CEO of Saudi Organisation for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) and serves on its board of directors, in addition to administrative positions he holds and committees in which he participates that include: Member of the Technical Committee at the Ministry of Finance for the project of transforming government agencies to […]

Aymeric Arnaud
Aymeric ARNAUD was appointed SG CIB’s Chief Region Officer for the Middle East, Türkiye/CIS, and Africa (META) in April 2023, in addition to his role as CEO, Societe Generale Dubai International Financial Center, held since 2021. His non-executive mandates include board memberships at Societe Generale Saudi Arabia and at the United Nations Global Compact Network […]

Jessica Robinson
Jessica Robinson is a global expert in ESG and sustainable finance, advising financial institutions, institutional investors, think tanks, governments and regulators on a broad range of issues relating to ESG strategy, sustainable finance and responsible investment, as well as carbon, climate and gender finance. Based in the Middle East, Jessica is responsible for leading related […]

Sebastiaan Frederiks
Sebastian Frederiks was appointed Country Head Wholesale Banking for ING in the Middle East in July 2021. He leads the Middle East team, serving corporate clients, wealth funds and financial institutions. Supported by specialist global sector and product teams and sustainable finance specialists, he works alongside local coverage teams to deliver a comprehensive offering. Sebastian […]

Michael Taschner
Michael is the Global Head of Sustainability Solutions at S&P Global Market Intelligence. With a passion for driving positive change, Michael plays a pivotal role in empowering corporates and financial institutions to embrace sustainable business models by leveraging cutting-edge, data-driven IT solutions. Michael is a pioneer in the ESG industry with more than 20 years […]
SPOTLIGHT ON
GITEX Impact Partners with MetAmazonia & Acme to Fight Climate Change with FREE NFTs!
Dubai, October 16, 2023 — GITEX Impact, in a groundbreaking partnership with MetAmazonia and Acme, is on a mission to combat climate change through the power of cutting-edge blockchain and metaverse technologies. The #OneTapToSaveAmazon campaign highlights just how easily we can unite to protect the Amazon with a single tap. GITEX Impact is thrilled to […]
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Read moreGITEX IMPACT TAKES CHARGE IN CONSERVATION OF PRESERVING 50,000 ACRES OF THE NATIVE AMAZON RAINFOREST.
The sustainable extra-mile; beyond organizing an event. In partnership with The Amazon Protection Foundation a 501C3 certified foundation and MetAmazonia Project Management, headquartered in Dubai, UAE and the Brazilian Rainforest Conservation Company (EBCF), owner and manager of the largest Private Reserve for Sustainable Development in the entire Amazon Rainforest. GITEX Impact has received an Impact Certification […]
Read moreA More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing
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Read moreTechnology enables renewed net zero climate action
The UAE’s COP28 will mark the world’s first global stocktake, evaluating the collective progress made in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015, while the successful navigation of green transitional journeys by governments and corporations hinges on multi-stakeholder collaborative effort. With many of the Paris Agreement’s 196 parties lagging on […]
Read more200 organisations call to triple renewable energy capacity
After G20 leaders pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, an open letter was published on Monday on the occasion of the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week by the Global Renewable Alliance, a group of 200 climate and energy organizations, calling for a target to triple renewable energy capacity. Read […]
Read moreUAE’s clean energy milestones: path to net zero
The UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, has been investing heavily in renewable energy projects to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The UAE, host of the Cop28 climate conference beginning in November, approved an updated version of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the development of the National Hydrogen Strategy in July. continue reading at https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2023/09/19/uaes-clean-energy-milestones-path-to-net-zero/
Read moreAgritech Market 2023-2030: Trends, Opportunities, and Strategies for Future Growth
Opening the comprehensive 110-Page Report on the Agritech Market, this analysis deep dives into the market size, share, and industry trends. The Agritech market has witnessed growth from USD million to USD million from 2017 to 2022. With the CAGR, this market is estimated to reach USD Million in 2029. The report segments the Market by Applications, Types, and […]
Read moreSustainable Procurement in the Middle East: Business & Digital Transformation’s Perspective
This article is the third in a series discussing the importance of sustainable procurement for different roles within a company. This series is being developed by the Oscar team in the months leading up to COP28 in the UAE. For more information, please visit Oscarsdg.com. Sustainability has gained significant prominence, especially among Business and Digital Transformation […]
Read moreSustainable Procurement in the Middle East: A Procurement Department’s Perspective
By Oscar Limited – Exhibitor Introduction This article is the first in a series discussing the importance of sustainable procurement for different roles within a company. This series is being developed by the Oscar team in the months leading up to Cop28 in the UAE. For more information, please visit Oscarsdg.com. The procurement department will […]
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