Sustainability Forum

Discover how sustainability principles are being applied on the ground in Abu Dhabi. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, networking, and a guided EDUTour, the forum highlights evolving approaches to destination development, operations, and climate-responsive thinking.

Schedule

• 10:30 - 11 a.m. Arrivals, networking, coffee and snacks
• 11 - 11:20 a.m. Welcome remarks from IAAPA and EMEA Sustainability Committee
• 11:20 - 11:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction to Masdar City
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Keynote incl. Q&A; Designing environments for experience: Regeneration, activation, and the future of destination development
• 12:15 - 1 p.m. Keynote incl. Q&A; Empowering the many: Building a sustainability culture across the company
• 1 - 2 p.m. Networking and lunch
• 2 - 2:45 p.m. Panel; Turning leftovers into lessons: Reducing food waste in entertainment venues
• 3 - 4 p.m. Masdar City tour
• 4:30 - 5 p.m. Transportation from Masdar City to Aloft
• From 5 p.m. Networking reception at Aloft (Adjacent to ADNEC)

Transportation from ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi will be provided.