6th IDEA International District Cooling Conference to
kick off tomorrow (Monday, 15th December) under patronage of His
Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Trade Exhibition hosted by Empower to
showcase recent developments in District Cooling solutions
Dubai, UAE, 14 December 2014: The 6th IDEA
International District Cooling Conference organised by the International
District Energy Association (IDEA) and hosted by Emirates Central Cooling
Systems Corporation (Empower) will be inaugurated tomorrow (Monday 15th
December 2014) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al
Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer of Emirates Airlines & Group at Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Mr. Rob Thornton, President &
CEO, IDEA will deliver opening remarks followed by welcome address by His Excellency
Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower Energy Solutions and General Conference Chair.
Top dignitaries arriving in Dubai were
upbeat on the international conference being organised in the Emirate, which is
now host to the largest district cooling company in the world, Empower.
“We are delighted to throw light on
the district cooling industry in the region. There has been enormous progress
in this field, mainly in the UAE and particularly in emirate of Dubai. We will
also highlight the competiveness of this industry that is becoming a real
alternative to conventional cooling in many parts of the world, including the
UAE,” said Mr. Rob Thornton.
“We thank HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin
Saeed Al Maktoum for his relentless support to this year’s IDEA conference,”
added Thornton. “We would also like to thank Empower for its efforts in facilitating
the return of this conference to Dubai a second time in four years. This event
is an effective knowledge exchange platform for international and regional participants.”
HE Ahmad Bin Shafar said: “We take
pride in bringing this global conference and its companion exhibition to Dubai.
Bringing this conference to the Emirate is clear evidence of the global
recognition we have attained in the district cooling industry and the
international appreciation for our efforts and vision.”
“All participants are keen to
exchange expertise and knowledge throughout the conference. We have also
arranged tours to our major DC plants over the coming days. Moreover, we put
together, in collaboration with IDEA, key discussions tackling various district
cooling challenges and advancements.”
Bin Shafar added: “The trade
exhibition will see participation of 32 companies, serving as a platform for
interaction with key players in the industry as well as open the door for
visitors to keep abreast on latest district cooling solutions and products.”
On the first day of the
conference, there will be an opening plenary panel entitled “District Cooling –
A Global Solution for More Sustainable Cities”. The first day will also include
an industry panel entitled “District Cooling - Cleaner Energy and Greener
Cities” and a solutions-focused panel entitled “The Energy-Water Nexus”. Two
other sessions will also be held to focus on “The Customer as a Partner” and
discuss “Technology Innovations & Solutions”.
“This conference will be hailed as
one of the best organised and most successful, compared to all previous
editions, driven by UAE’s strong track record in hosting landmark international
events,” emphasised HE Bin Shafar.
Key topics on sustainability in district
cooling services will also be discussed on day one to encourage industry
leaders to share successful case studies and key global and regional
achievements.
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