Distinguished Key Speakers Confirmed for Saudi Water & Power Forum 2012

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 9, 2012 - SWPF is the premier power and water meeting in the Kingdom and plays a critical role in connecting stakeholders and in helping to set the agenda for sustainable growth.

Distinguished key speakers include: H.R.H. Prince Khalid Bin Faisal Bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Makkah Region; H.E. Abdullah Al-Hussayen, Minister of Water & Electricity; H.E. Dr Khalid Al-Sulaiman, Vice President for Renewable Energy, K.A.CARE; Christopher Gasson, Publisher, Global Water Intelligence; Dr Naïf Al-Abbadi, Director General, Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC); Dr Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-AlShaikh, Deputy Governor for Planning & Development, SWCC; Thamer Al-Sharhan, President & CEO, Marafiq; Eng Fahad Al-Hussain, CEO, Taqnia; Paddy Padmanathan, President & CEO, ACWA Power; Rafee Yusoff, Director, Group Strategic Planning, Islamic Development Bank; Olivier Brousse, CEO, Saur; Yasser Joharji, Managing Director, Unilever KSA.

The highly prestigious SWPF is celebrating 8 years of excellence and is recognised in the industry for being exceptional for its support and endorsement from key government bodies, leading industry figures and companies. The Forum and Exhibition provide unrivalled opportunities to network with the most influential people in the industry and unique insights into solutions and possibilities for your business.

The Saudi government’s ambitious plans to upgrade, expand and transform the power and water sector are underway and exciting opportunities abound for those supplying products, services and expertise to the industry.