Utilities Trends & Innovation
Speaker(s)
Maisa Eid is an Assistant Producer / Business Journalist at CNBC Arabia where she plays
a crucial role in various dynamic projects. She is the face of 'CNBC Stories,' a program where she
presents insightful narratives on diverse topics. Additionally, Maisa hosts 'In Green,' a segment
dedicated to exploring renewable energy and climate change, reflecting her commitment to
environmental issues. Her influence extends to the live segment on the 'Bursat Al Alam' show,
where she delivers the top 5 news stories of the day, keeping audiences informed on the most
critical global developments. With over two years of experience at CNBC Arabia, Maisa is also pursuing an MBA at AUD, driven by her ambition to further integrate her media expertise with business acumen. Her journey is a testament to her dedication to becoming a leading voice in the intersection of media and business. With a stellar academic background as a journalism graduate from AUD, boasting an impressive GPA of 3.99, Maisa has honed her skills in storytelling and communication. Her academic journey is further enriched by a minor in marketing and a certificate in Middle Eastern studies, giving her a broad perspective on global affairs.
A highly committed and passionate leader with 17 years of experience in spearheading and optimizing complex Technology/IT Infrastructures and dynamic critical operational environments. I'm passionately devoted to driving transformative change and achieving tangible outcomes in innovative organizations. With proven track record, I've successfully implemented strategic government initiatives and have led multi-functional teams through digital transformations to meet demanding business requirements and enhance organizational efficiency. In my current role as Director of Advanced Technology Services at Moro Hub, I oversee the creation of cutting-edge products and technology solutions to propel Dubai’s government, public, and private sectors into a digital future.
Abhay Gupta founded Bidgely with the mission to accomplish energy efficiency at a massive scale. He's worked at a combination of energy and technology companies including Grid Net, Echelon, and Sun Microsystems. He holds a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, M.S. from the University of Southern California and MBA from Santa Clara University. Abhay is passionate about music and travel!
As Director of ZEEKR UAE, Roberto Colucci drives the brand's strategic expansion within AW Rostamani's EV mobility ecosystem. He leads the development and execution of key business initiatives, spanning sales and operations, while capitalizing on his deep expertise in the rapidly evolving EV landscape.
Roberto brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Tesla and EVBox, where he developed sustainability strategies, innovative mobility solutions and oversaw retail management.
An advocate for sustainable transportation, Roberto is dedicated to aligning ZEEKR with the UAE's transition to a zero-emission future, a goal he actively advances through AW Rostamani's broader EV mobility strategy. His customer-centric vision, combined with his proven track record in sales, operations, marketing, and communication, positions him as a key driver of ZEEKR's success in the region.
Roberto holds degrees from Università del Salento and the University of Antwerp, as well as a certification in Innovation Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Fares Hassanieh is the Field CTO for Dell Technologies in META Region (Middle East, Africa & Turkey). He is a digital and technology leader with more than fifteen years of experience in cloud and cloud native solutions. Fares combines a unique blend of corporate, consulting, and entrepreneurial experience.
Fares has led multiple digital transformation projects for customers across different sectors through modernizing the data center infrastructure and adopting cloud technologies. Fares has built and managed the partner ecosystem for the Converged and Hyper-converged business across Middle East and Turkey.
Fares holds an MBA from Warwick Business school and a master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Beyrouth.
Fares loves traveling, reading and hiking. He currently lives in Dubai