Theme: Aligning Policy, Finance & Climate to Accelerate the EV Transition
Opening Keynote
12:00 – 12:30
Turning Climate Ambition Into Economic Opportunity
How global climate commitments are unlocking investment and growth in clean mobility.
Session 1.1
12:30 – 13:15
Roadmap to Net-Zero: Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Lifecycle sustainability, clean-grid charging, and post-COP28 commitments driving urban air-quality transformation.
Session 1.2
13:15 – 14:00
The Business Case for Going Electric
Fleet ROI, TCO, and innovative models (EaaS, BaaS, TaaS) with case studies from Careem, Aramex, ADNOC.
Session 1.3
14:00 – 14:45
Policy as the Accelerator
GCC-wide EV framework, procurement mandates, and global benchmarking.
Networking
14:45 – 15:15
Coffee Break
Informal networking and discussions.
Special Panel
15:15 – 15:45
Consumer Spotlight: Winning Trust in EVs
Affordability, UX, lifestyle — how automakers, dealerships, and media can drive mainstream adoption.
Special Session
15:45 – 16:15
Skills for the Future: EV Workforce Readiness
Training, reskilling, and certification programs to prepare technicians, drivers, and regulators.
Session 1.4
16:15 – 16:45
Closing the Loop: Circular Economy & Battery Lifecycle
Recycling, second-life batteries, rare-earth recovery, and alignment with UAE’s Operation 300bn.
Session 1.B
16:45 – 17:00
Financing the Transition
Green finance, PPP templates, and the $40B GCC pipeline for sustainable transport.