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WHTF 2010 Event Draft Programme
The World Hi Tech Forum 2010 focus UAE 2030, in focussing on the future potential of the Emirates that make up the UAE, aims to encourage global partnerships for investment and entrepreneurial activity. The WHTF will highlight how hi-technology can, and does, contribute to economic diversification.
Conference 14th October 2010
This high-level, invitation-only forum is designed to stimulate new entrepreneurial partnerships that will offer sustainable economic advantage to both the UAE and the UK.
In particular, this year, the World Hi-Tech Forum will explore four key themes as they impact the UAE its future, drawing inspiration from the Government of Abu Dhabi’s strategic economic vision for 2030.
World Hi-Tech Forum 2010 focus UAE 2030
Conference (Dorchester Hotel)
MC - Nicolas Owen - BBC News 24 |
08:30
Welcome and coffee
09:15
Welcome by Dr Muhammad Farmer,
Chairman, World Hi-Tech Forum |
Plenary Session 1
Government and Private Sector Partnerships |
Plenary Session 2
Developing Finance & Trade Sector Opportunities |
09:17
Opening keynote Speech by
Mark Reckless, MP “Britain Open for
Business”
09:25
Welcome by
Lord Ahmed of Rotherham,
Chairman, All Party Parliamentary Group on
Entrepreneurship
09:30
Opening keynote speech by UAE Police
09:35
Prof. Hussain Al-Ahmad
"Enhancing UAE Hi-Tech Economy"
Head of Electronic Engineering Department,
(KUSTAR, Sharjah-UAE)
09:45
Dr Sam Beale, Head of Technology Strategy
Rolls-Royce
10:00
Mrs. Cheryl Lynch Vice President, Strategic
Sourcing & Development, Emirates Airlines
10:20
Panel Discussion with Nicholas Owen
10:40
Refreshment Break
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11:00 Keynote Speaker
Tony Weeresinghe, Director of Global
Development London Stock Exchange Group
11:15
Professor Nader Azarmi
Director Etisalat BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC)
11:30
BITE’s Global Vision
Prof. Leslie Hobson OBE, Deputy Principal
The British Institute of Technology &
E-commerce
11:45
Michael Hodges, Business Development
Director Middle East, Africa & South Asia
HSBC Bank plc. Project Finance
12:00
Panel Discussion with Nicholas Owen
12:15
Lunch
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Plenary Session 3
Energy, Transportation and Resources |
Plenary Session 4
Aerospace, Defence & Security |
13:15 Keynote Speaker
Norman Harrison, Head of Strategic
Development Babcock International
13:30
David Delpy, Chief Executive, Engineering
and Physical Sciences Research Council
13:45
Richard Noble OBE (“21st Century Solution:
Supercharged education for our Industries”)
14:00
Neil McDougall, Executive Chairman, Modern
Water plc, Desalination in the Gulf Region
14:10
Peter Ripley CEO, ACWA Services Ltd
14:25
Panel Discussion with Nicholas Owen
14:45
Refreshment Break
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15:00 Opening Speech
Baroness Neville-Jones
UK Security Minister
15:10 Keynote Speaker
Sir Paul Stephenson QPM
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
15:30
Dr. Ali M. Al-Khouri
Director General Emirates Identity Authority
15:40
Prof. Adam Ogilvie-Smith
Office for Security and
Counter Terrorism
15:50
Ian Godden, Chairman of ADS Group Ltd
16:00
Sir Brian Burridge, Vice President,
Strategic Marketing, Finmeccanica UK
16:10
Panel Discussion with Nicholas Owen
16:30
Concluding Remarks
16:45
Forum Ends
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Gala Dinner 14th October 2010
Dignitaries, esteemed speakers and guests will then share in a celebration of technological achievement during
a gala dinner following the conference event, to be held at the Science Museum London.
World Hi-Tech Forum 2010 focus UAE 2030
Gala Dinner (Science Museum)
Award Presentations |
18:45-19:20
Reception, Energy Hall
19:20-19:30
Seating for dinner
19:30-19:35
Welcome by Dr Muhammad Farmer,
Chariman World Hi-Tech Forum
19:30-19:40
Opening by Lord Ahmed of Rotherham,
Chairman, All Party Parliamentary Group on
Entrepreneurship
19:40-19:45
VIP
19:50
Award Presentations:
Presentation of BITE / All-Party Parliamentary Group on
Entrepreneurship “Outstanding Business
Leadership” Award
- Khalaf Ahmed Al-Habtoor, Chairman of Al Habtoor Group
Presented by: Lord Ahmed of Rotherham,
Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Group on
Entrepreneurship
Presentation of BITE / Rolls Royce "Championing of
Technology" Award
- Richard Noble, Bloodhound Supersonic Car Project
Presented by: Ric Parker, Director of Research &
Technology, Rolls-Royce Group
Presentation of BITE /KPMG " The Most Iinnovative Trading System” Award
- Tony Weeresinghe, CEO Millenium Information
Technologies Ltd
Presented by: Mike Woodward, KPMG
Presentation of BT / BITE "Promotion of Open
Innovation, Academic Research and Education"
Award
- Khalifa University of Science, Technology and
Research (KUSTAR), UAE
Presented by: Ivan Boyd, Head of Business
Engagement and Operations, BT
Presentation of BITE / Microsoft "Security Innovation "
Award
- Dr. Ali M. Al-Khouri - Emirates Identity Authority
Presented by: Naser Ziadeh, Microsoft
Presentation of BITE / KPMG "Best MBA Dissertation"
Award
- Nivethitha Sivanandan
Presented by: Mike Woodward, KPMG
Presentation of BITE / Microsoft "Best MSc Dissertation"
Award
- Evgenia Korsukova
Presented by: Naser Ziadeh, Microsoft
21:20
Dinner Continues with Entertainment
23:00
Carriages
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