Thank you to all of our participating Ministers
& Senior Government Officials.

  • H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

    Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of the GCAA
    -
    United Arab Emirates

  • Abdessamad Kayouh

    Ministre du Transport et de la Logistique
    -
    Morocco

  • Abdulsalam Saleh Hamid Hadi

    Minister of Transportation
    -
    Yemen

  • Alhaji Fanday Turay

    Minister of Transport and Aviation
    -
    Sierra Leone

  • Ali Hamie

    Minister of Public Works and Transport
    -
    Lebanon

  • Barbara Creecy

    Minister of Transport
    -
    South Africa

  • Benito Núñez Quintanilla

    Secretary General, Air and Maritime Transport, Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
    -
    Spain

  • Bishop Juan A. Edghill

    MP, Minister of Public Works
    -
    Guyana

  • Bogdan Stelian Mîndrescu

    Secretary of State of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
    -
    Romania

  • Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe

    Minister for Public Works and Transport
    -
    Eswatini

  • Ely Ould El Veirik

    Ministre de l'Équipement et des Transports
    -
    Mauritania

  • Enver İskurt

    Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
    -
    Türkiye

  • Jimmy Gasore

    Minister of Infrastructure
    -
    Rwanda

  • Nicholas Robinson

    Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security Transport Canada
    -
    Canada

  • Pedzisayi J. Makume

    Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development
    -
    Zimbabwe

  • Rieko Nakayama

    Assistant Vice-Minister International Aviation
    -
    Japan

  • Ricardo Viegas D'Abreu

    Minister of Transport
    -
    Angola

  • Sameh Ahmed Zaky Al Hefny

    Minister of Civil Aviation
    -
    Egypt

  • Uraiqit H. Ramsanran

    Minister of Transport, Communication and Tourism
    -
    Suriname

  • Viliame Rogoibulu Gavoka

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation
    -
    Fiji

  • Washington Gustavo Recalde Gerrón

    Undersecretary of Civil Aeronautical Transport
    -
    Ecuador

  • Yap Ong Heng

    Special Envoy of the Minister for Transport
    -
    Singapore

2025 Advisory Board

Mohammad Salem

UAE Alternate Representative to ICAO and Senior Specialist
General Civil Aviation Authority

Mohammad Salem currently serves as the UAE Alternative Representative to ICAO Council. Mohammad has over 16 years experience in Aviation in different positions and sectors. He holds degrees in Aircraft Engineering, and Business Management with high interest in green technology, information technology, and Fatigue Management.

Eng. Maryam Al Balooshi

Chief Environment Lead
General Civil Aviation Authority

Eng. Maryam Al-Balooshi is the first Arab expert in the field of Aviation Environment started in 2006, to become the founder of Aviation Environment in UAE and the region. UAE Official representative in the Committee of Aviation Environment Protection (CAEP-ICAO) since 2016, Elected as CAEP Vic Chair in Oct 2023.

Alejandro Rios-Galvan

Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium
Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Alejandro Ríos is the Director of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU). The SBRC was established in 2011 and, with its founding members, is spearheading research in the use of salt water and halophytes for the production of sustainable aviation fuels.

Rena Rzayeva

Senior Manager Group Procurement
Emirates Group

Rena develops and executes supply-chain and procurement strategies to deliver about 4 billion gallons of jet fuel to more than 200 airports across the world for Emirates Airline. In addition to jet fuel, Rena and her team manage Group’s requirements for other fuels such as gasoil, avgas, biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Jane Boyle

Head of Sustainability
Abu Dhabi Airports

Jane has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of sustainability in the built environment. She specialises in developing holistic sustainability strategies at corporate, portfolio and asset level. She is currently the Head of Sustainability for Abu Dhabi Airports and has previously worked for Dubai Airports and multiple international consultancies specialising in sustainability.

Matteo Micheli

Senior Expert, Hydrogen and Synthetic
Energy Carriers
Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH

Matteo is a consultant for Power-to-X fuels at the German Energy Agency, where he analyses the current technology and policy landscape to develop insights for German and European policymakers, and industry. His main expertise lies in the fields of PtX technologies, windpower engineering, environmental sustainability, and climate change adaptation.

Henrik von Storch

Global SAF Strategy Lead
DP-DHL Group

Henrik von Storch holds a PhD in Energy and Environmental Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. He joined DHL Group in 2018 and played a key role in various decarbonization initiatives. Henrik’s responsibilities included defining Science Based Targets, establishing a Sustainable Fuel Policy, promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use, and implementing a Book & Claim approach.

Majed Al Mujaini

Manager - Aviation Environment Affairs
Fly Dubai

Majed Al Mujaini is an experienced aviation professional with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. He has held key positions at leading organizations in the UAE, including flydubai and the General Civil Aviation Authority. At flydubai, Majed led the development and implementation of the company's sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with international regulations and driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.

2025 Speakers

  • H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Alkaabi

    Undersecretary Assistant for Electricity, Water and Future Energy Sector
    -
    UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

  • Aaron Robinson

    Vice President - Sustainable Aviation Fuel, US
    -
    International Airlines Group

  • Abdul Wahab Teffaha

    Secretary General
    -
    Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO)

  • Adam Kirby

    Senior Sustainability Manager - Sustainable Fuels
    -
    ISCC

  • Dr. Adam Durant

    CEO
    -
    SATAVIA

  • Adrien Chabot

    Chief Sustainability Officer
    -
    Amelia (by Regourd Aviation)

  • Ahmed Al Amra

    Country Representative – UAE
    -
    Global Green Growth Institute

  • Ajinkya Gurav 

    Aviation and Aerospace Journalist
    -
    Green Mobility Magazine

  • Anna Stukas

    VP Strategic Partnerships
    -
    1PointFive

  • Alejandro Rios Galvan

    Director Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium
    -
    Khalifa University of Science and Technology

  • Andrew Thomas

    Director of Sustainability
    -
    Vista Global

  • Ana Benevides

    Chief of Staff
    -
    Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac)

  • Ann-Sofie Hoerlin

    Head of Sustainability
    -
    SAS Scandinavian Airlines

  • Anthony Khoury

    General Manager
    -
    Joby

  • Ausilio Bauen

    Partner
    -
    ERM

  • Ben Mclean

    Head of E-Commerce & Commercial Programs
    -
    DHL Express

  • Bruno James

    Head of Business Development with SAF & CDR Producers
    -
    Airbus

  • Brendan Hundt

    Partner
    -
    King & Spalding

  • Christian Pho Duc

    Chief Technology Officer
    -
    Smartenergy

  • Dilip Gursahani

    Director Infrastructure & Process Engineering MENA
    -
    DHL Express

  • Elena Schmidt

    Executive Director
    -
    RSB

  • Dr. Emad Alharbi

    Board Member and Treasurer
    -
    Saudi Space & Aviation Sciences Association (SSASA)

  • Ewa Oney

    Team Leader for Sustainable Aviation
    -
    DG MOVE

  • Dr. Faye Al Hersh

    Head, Green Hydrogen Business Development (UAE)
    -
    Masdar

  • Fabrice Espinosa

    Founder & CEO 
    -
    Asia SAF Association

  • Fatimah Bello

    Founder and Managing Director
    -
    SWD Futures Arabia

  • Felipe A Ramirez Buitrago

    Urban Mobility Director
    -
    WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

  • Fiona Hau

    Head of Aviation Safety
    -
    UK Department for Transport

  • Francine Zimmermann

    Director of Aviation Policy and Strategy Division
    -
    Federal Office of Civil Aviation of Switzerland (FOCA)

  • Frank Mischler

    Director
    -
    International Power-to-X Hub

  • Gauri Singh

    Deputy Director-General
    -
    IRENA

  • Ghassan Wakim

    Technology Director, Zero-Carbon Fuels
    -
    Clean Air Task Force

  • Glaucia Souza

    Board Member
    -
    World Bioenergy Association

  • Dr. Haythem Riahi, PhD, MBA

    CEO
    -
    Circa Biotech

  • Hiwot Mosisa Deressa

    Representative on the ICAO Council
    -
    Ethiopian Government

  • Ibrahim Al-Zu'bi

    Group Chief Sustainability Officer
    -
    ADNOC

  • Istvan Bart

    Director, Global Climate
    -
    Environmental Defense Fund / SABA

  • Jackeline Medina

    Technology Director, Clean Fuels
    -
    Lummus Technology & Chevron Lummus Global

  • Jaison John

    Partner - Trade, Policies & Innovation
    -
    Avia and Co

  • Jane Boyle

    Head of Sustainability
    -
    Abu Dhabi Airports

  • Jennifer Desharnais

    Senior Director, Sustainability & Environment
    -
    ACI World

  • Jimmy Olsson

    Founder & MD
    -
    ZR2

  • Karen Payne

    Sustainability Programme Manager
    -
    TUI Airline

  • Kim Lewington, MBE

    Ambassador
    -
    fly2help

  • Linus Bauer

    Founder
    -
    BAA & Partners 

  • Margaux Thoyer-Rozat

    Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manager
    -
    Air France

  • Maryam AlBalooshi

    State Lead Negotiator for Aviation Climate Change
    -
    General Civil Aviation Authority

  • Maryam Telmesani

    Group VP of Sustainability
    -
    Saudia Group

  • Martin McAspurn-Lohmann

    Independent Consultant

  • Mateusz Dziudziel

    Director, Fuel Office
    -
    LOT Polish Airlines

  • Matteo Mirolo

    Aviation Climate Strategist

  • Ambassador Michel Arslanian Neto

    Representative on the ICAO Council
    -
    Brazilian Government

  • Michael Nau

    Director of Sales and Sustainability
    -
    Lufthansa Group

  • Captain Mimmo Catalano

    Manager Fleet Boeing 777
    -
    Etihad

  • Mohammad Abu Zahra

    Head of Middle East and North Africa Region
    -
    Global CCS Institute

  • Nadine Braun

    Environmental Lawyer and Policy Advisor
    -
    AIRE

  • Nikola Xing

    Head of Climate Action
    -
    Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

  • Nina Brooks

    VP and Permanent Representative to ICAO
    -
    ICCAIA

  • Noora Al Sharhan

    Sustainability Manager
    -
    Etihad

  • Noura Al Neaimi

    Vice President, Retail Aviation Sales
    -
    ADNOC

  • Paul Zissermann

    Sustainability Director
    -
    SkyTeam

  • Raghu Viswanathan

    Director eFuels Supply Chain Strategy
    -
    Smartenergy

  • Rashid Kizhakkayil

    Quality And Environment Controller
    -
    Sharjah International Airport

  • Razan Salman

    Senior Economy & Government Reporter
    -
    CNN Business Arabic

  • Robin Mills

    CEO
    -
    Qamar Energy

  • Rose Oates

    Renewable Fuels Associate
    -
    Bloomberg

  • Runeel Daliah

    Principal Analyst
    -
    Lux Research

  • Ryan Faucett

    Vice President of Environmental Sustainability
    -
    Boeing

  • Salik Khawaja

    Managing Director, Arabia
    -
    Johnson Matthey

  • Semih Ozkan

    Executive Director EMEA, Energy, Power, Renewables, Metals & Mining
    -
    J.P. Morgan

  • Sven Deckers

    Director - Sustainability, Innovation & Partnerships
    -
    Dubai Airports

  • Shannon Scott

    Vice President Sustainability and Environment
    -
    Emirates Airline

  • Dr. Shen Wang

    Senior Partner / Founder
    -
    Green Development Institute / SAFPAC Inc

  • Steve Gillard

    Regional Sustainability Director for METACA, Europe, and UK
    -
    Boeing

  • Simon Talling-Smith

    Partner
    -
    Skies Fifty

  • Simon D’Oyly

    General Manager MENA
    -
    FlyVictor

  • Shubhodeep Pal

    Chief Operating Officer
    -
    SimpliFlying

  • Soha Lupescu

    Aviation Researcher
    -
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Susan Nambusi

    Ag. Senior Manager Innovation & Sustainability
    -
    Kenya Airways

  • Tess Longfield

    Head of Sustainability
    -
    Sabre

  • Vivek Sindhamani

    Head of Sustainable Aviation & Resilience
    -
    NACO

  • Waleed Elkalash

    Managing Director MEA
    -
    Smartenergy

  • Wouter du Preez

    Chief Investment Officer
    -
    Jekta Switzerland

  • Zainab Yaqub

    Senior Licensing Manager
    -
    Topsoe

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