About the Event 🌍
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Join us for The Growing Role of Sustainability Professionals Inside Organisations, a pivotal event in the DSO ESGÂ & Sustainability Cluster Series. This interactive session brings together industry leaders and sustainability experts to explore how businesses can develop and nurture sustainability talent within their organizations.
This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from experienced professionals who have successfully integrated sustainability into their organizational DNA. Whether you're looking to build a sustainability team from scratch, enhance existing capabilities, or simply understand what skills your business needs to develop, this session provides practical guidance and actionable strategies.
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Event Details:
đź“… Date: Wednesday, 28th of May 2025
đź•™ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM UAE time
đź“Ť Location: DTEC Auditorium, A5 Building, Dubai Silicon Oasis
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đź”— Register now! https://lu.ma/e0ah3c36
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🎯 Key Themes:
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- Organizational structures that support sustainability integration
- Strategies for building and developing sustainability teams
- Practical approaches to embedding sustainability throughout organizations
- Innovative technologies and methodologies for advancing sustainability goals
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Event Speakers:
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🔹Michael Drummond
Senior Director - Human Capital Effectiveness, EGA
"Michael Drummond, a seasoned Human Capital Leader with over 20 years of experience in the GCC, he is renowned for his expertise in building engaged, high-performing teams across industries like Oil & Gas, Mining, and Aerospace. He combines hands-on mastery of Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, and Business Partnering with a passion for driving employee engagement through Positive Psychology, Wellbeing Initiatives, and innovative Employee Happiness programs. As an Executive Coach and mentor, he has empowered leaders and founders to unlock their potential while fostering sustainable organizational cultures"
🔹Victoria Shapovalova
Senior Manager - Sustainability, Deloitte
"Victoria Shapovalova is a sustainability expert at Deloitte, where she advises organizations on integrating sustainability into their core business strategies. Her expertise includes sustainability reporting, ESG integration, and developing sustainability competencies within organizations."
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🔸 Firestarter Session
Ali Rahmanpour
CEO and Co-founder, Smartzi
"Ali Rahmanpour is the CEO and Co-founder of Smartzi, a smart building platform driving energy and operational efficiency with a focus on the hospitality sector. With 10+ years of experience deploying IoT and proptech solutions across emerging markets, he leverages technology to create sustainable built environments. His entrepreneurial approach to sustainability equips organizations with actionable insights for future-focused growth."
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Agenda:
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​🕙 09:30 - 10:00 AM
​Registration & Networking Breakfast
​Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with fellow sustainability professionals and industry leaders.
​🕙 10:00 - 10:10 AM
​Opening Remarks
​Welcome address by The Surpluss Team, setting the context for the day's discussions.
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​🕙 10:10 - 10:35 AM
Topic: The Evolution and Future of Sustainability Professional in Heavy Industry
​Keynote by Michael Drummond, Senior Director of Human Capital Effectiveness at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), exploring how organizations can develop and nurture sustainability talent.
​🕙 10:35 - 10:40 AM
​Q&A Session
​Interactive discussion with Michael Drummond.
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​🕙 10:40 - 11:05 AM
Topic: ​Sustainability Skills for the Future
​Presentation by Victoria Shapovalova, Senior Manager at Deloitte, on the critical competencies and skills that businesses need to develop in their teams.
​🕙 11:05 - 11:10 AM
​Q&A Session
​Interactive discussion with Victoria Shapovalova.
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​🕙 11:10 - 11:25 AM
​Firestarter Session: Innovation in Sustainability
​Dynamic talk by Ali Rahmanpour, CEO and Co-founder of Smartzi, sharing insights on innovative approaches to sustainability in the property technology sector.
​🕙 11:25 - 11:30 AM
​Q&A Session
​Interactive discussion with Ali Rahmanpour.
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