A panel of international experts, business leaders, and start ups innovators 

High-level speakers will participate in the Decarbonization Summit. International experts, renowned business leaders and start-up innovators will be present to share their knowledge and experiences during every keynote and masterclass. Moroccan business and political senior leaders will attend networking sessions. 

International experts

Our speakers are internationally renowned experts in the field of decarbonization. Their experience and in-depth knowledge will bring unique perspectives to better understand the challenges associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Business leaders

Leaders from energy, industrial and technology companies will share their visions, strategies and experience for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within their organizations.

 

Start ups innovators

Founders of established start-ups in  energy transition will present their innovative and disruptive solutions to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society. Their bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit will bring a breath of fresh air to the discussion. 

Moroccan senior leaders

The Kingdom of Morocco is becoming a central hub in green hydrogen production, through its access to the Atlantic sea on the west and to the Sahara on the east. Moroccan Senior business and political leaders will share their vision and strategy around decarbonization and discuss business opportunities with investors or entrepreneurs.

Dr Aziz Aarab

  • International expert
  • President of the African Commission 

Dr Choukri Belkadi

  • International expert and speaker in sustainable development
  • President of the Sustainability Commission in the Moroccan syndicate of Companies (CGEM) Region Fes/Meknes

Dr Michaela Kendall

  • Dr Michaela Kendall worked in fuel cells and hydrogen for over 30 years, and is CEO and co-founder of fuel cell pioneers Adelan (Birmingham, UK). 

Faouzi Benseddiq

  • Experienced investment banker with a strong track record of signed advisory mandates in Morocco and abroad.

Dr Saurabh Tembhurn

  • With over 10 years at the helm of SoHHytec, Saurabh committed to advancing renewable energy solutions. 

Xavier de Bernède

  • Xavier is the CEO of Hadrian Advisors, a firm specializing in AI, machine learning and data science. 

Kirill Lyats

  • As CEO of COOLERGY, Kirill focuses on driving innovation in the liquid hydrogen sector. 

Vladimir Kauffmann

  • Vladimir is French  with international background. 25 years of experience in private banking and corporate finance. Vladimir started his career at Paribas International Private Banking in Singapore and Geneva. 

Gérard Boivin

  • PHD in Economics,Gérard is a seasoned senior Executive. He has led Fromageries Bel during 8 years as CEO. Gerard is now Senior Advisor at IDEX.

Alexis Figeac

  • Alexis is the founder of Time to Act Capital. His academic background covers degrees in Computer Science, Economics, Sustainability Management from institutions in the UK and Germany as well as Business Administration from ESCP ‘Grande Ecole’

Rui Hou

  • Rui is passionate about energy transition She is graduate of ESCP Business School | MS, Sustainable Innovation. Founder of the H2 Global, a global community for synergies.  

Joris Vlasblom

  • Joris is an independent energy advisor specializing in hydrogen, renewable energy, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 

Maryna Hritsyshyna

  • Maryna is a Doctoral Researcher at the Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law - CCEEL of the University of Eastern Finland.  W

Paul Pinto

  • Paul is advisor in a VC Fund, specialized in energy transition and decarbonization. He invests in energy transition start ups.