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Please kindly note this program is tentative and subject to changes due to the large number of participants, please kindly contact us if you have any question at salma.hassan@wasd.org.uk or janet.snow@wasd.org.uk. 

10 APRIL 2018          11 APRIL 2018          12 APRIL 2018          13 APRIL 2018

The following experts have already been confirmed as participants for 2018 WASD conference. Additional participants will be revealed in the near future, and details will be added to this page.

ALLKeynote SpeakersPanel DiscussionAdvisory BoardChairs & OC
Prof. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SKProf. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SK
Arancha González, Under-Secretary General, Executive Director International Trade CentreArancha González, Under-Secretary General, Executive Director International Trade Centre
Ms. Lise Kingo, Executive Director and CEO, United Nations Global Compact, USAMs. Lise Kingo, Executive Director and CEO, United Nations Global Compact, USA
Sarah Collymore, Headteacher, St George’s CE Prinary School, UKSarah Collymore, Headteacher, St George’s CE Prinary School, UK
Marilena Viviani, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)Marilena Viviani, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Dr. Elmer Lenzen, CEO, Macondo Publishing GmbH, GermanyDr. Elmer Lenzen, CEO, Macondo Publishing GmbH, Germany
Albena Melin, Head, Multilateral Engagements, International Finance Corporation, USAAlbena Melin, Head, Multilateral Engagements, International Finance Corporation, USA
Roberto Suarez-Santos, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organisation of EmployersRoberto Suarez-Santos, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organisation of Employers
Dr. Simona Constanzo, Lead UN System Staff College, Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, GermanyDr. Simona Constanzo, Lead UN System Staff College, Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, Germany
Dr. Ciyong Zou, Director, Department of Programmes, Partnerships and Field Integration, UNNIDODr. Ciyong Zou, Director, Department of Programmes, Partnerships and Field Integration, UNNIDO
Markus T. Schweizer, Managing Partner, Strategic Solutions, Ernst & Young Ltd.Markus T. Schweizer, Managing Partner, Strategic Solutions, Ernst & Young Ltd.
Prof. Lichia Saner-Yiu, President, Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development, SwitzerlandProf. Lichia Saner-Yiu, President, Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development, Switzerland
José-Ignacio Alcorta, Technical Group Manager, International Organization for Standardization, SwitzerlandJosé-Ignacio Alcorta, Technical Group Manager, International Organization for Standardization, Switzerland
Mia Rolf, CEO, Ideon Science Park, SwedenMia Rolf, CEO, Ideon Science Park, Sweden
Antonio Hautle, Executive Director, Global Compact Network SwitzerlandAntonio Hautle, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Switzerland
Dr. Sarah Cummings, VU University & Knowledge for Development Partnership, NtherlandsDr. Sarah Cummings, VU University & Knowledge for Development Partnership, Ntherlands
Andrew Brown, Europe Quid, UKAndrew Brown, Europe Quid, UK
Dr. Florence Nisabwe, Lancedafric.org, South AfricaDr. Florence Nisabwe, Lancedafric.org, South Africa
Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator, World Food ProgrammeBernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator, World Food Programme
Dr. Rui Mu, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Rui Mu, Dalian University of Technology, China
Jorge Laguna-Celis, Director Governance Affairs Office, United Nations Environment Programme, KenyaJorge Laguna-Celis, Director Governance Affairs Office, United Nations Environment Programme, Kenya
Dr. Susann Stritzke, Researcher, University of Oxford, UKDr. Susann Stritzke, Researcher, University of Oxford, UK
Christian Pirzer, Poject Manager and Consultant, EndevaChristian Pirzer, Poject Manager and Consultant, Endeva
Dr. Yan Li, Assistant Professer, Divison of Humanities and Social Science, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Yan Li, Assistant Professer, Divison of Humanities and Social Science, Dalian University of Technology, China
Phaedon Stamatopoulos, Director, Refining and Banking, Argor-Heraeus SA, SwitzerlandPhaedon Stamatopoulos, Director, Refining and Banking, Argor-Heraeus SA, Switzerland
Jan Ohnesorge, German Development InstituteJan Ohnesorge, German Development Institute
Prof. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, BrazilProf. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Dr. Mayada Abu Affan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, UKDr. Mayada Abu Affan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, UK
Helen Medina, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A., SwitzerlandHelen Medina, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A., Switzerland
Philip Moss, Head, Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, World Economic Forum, SwitzerlandPhilip Moss, Head, Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, World Economic Forum, Switzerland
Nurulayn Noor, Law Student, University of Ottawa, CanadaNurulayn Noor, Law Student, University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Agustìn Delgado, Iberdola Group, SpainDr. Agustìn Delgado, Iberdola Group, Spain
Rajinder Jhol, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Global Partnership Association, SwitzerlandRajinder Jhol, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Global Partnership Association, Switzerland
Dejan Dincic, Joint Inspection Unit, SwitzerlandDejan Dincic, Joint Inspection Unit, Switzerland
Dr. Huanming Wang, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Huanming Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Angus Rennie, Senior Manager, Partnerships, United Nations Global Compact, USAAngus Rennie, Senior Manager, Partnerships, United Nations Global Compact, USA
Vilma Bahamon, University of Tolima, ColumbiaVilma Bahamon, University of Tolima, Columbia
Shraddha. S. Sathe, Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit Department, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, IndiaShraddha. S. Sathe, Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit Department, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, India
Dr. Hala Abou Arraj, American University of Beirut, LebanonDr. Hala Abou Arraj, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Mahmood Alaafia, Northern Area Municipal Council, BahrainMahmood Alaafia, Northern Area Municipal Council, Bahrain
Dr. Cristian Matti, Knowledge and Learning Manager, EIT Climate-KIC , Belgium and Utrecht University, the NetherlandsDr. Cristian Matti, Knowledge and Learning Manager, EIT Climate-KIC , Belgium and Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Lade Olugbemi, Human Right Activist and CEO, The Nous Organisation Ltd, UKLade Olugbemi, Human Right Activist and CEO, The Nous Organisation Ltd, UK
Govind Venuprasad, Coordinator, South-South Trade and Investment Programme, International Trade Centre, SwitzerlandGovind Venuprasad, Coordinator, South-South Trade and Investment Programme, International Trade Centre, Switzerland
Dr. Nahlaa A. Khalifa, King Abdulaziz University, KSADr. Nahlaa A. Khalifa, King Abdulaziz University, KSA
Camp Ambassador to the Youth Assembly, United Nations, UAECamp Ambassador to the Youth Assembly, United Nations, UAE
Dr. Bhabani Nayak, Senior Lecturer, Coventry Business School, Coventry University, UKDr. Bhabani Nayak, Senior Lecturer, Coventry Business School, Coventry University, UK
Sufyan Osman, Head, Agricultural Unit, Khartoum Refinery Company, SudanSufyan Osman, Head, Agricultural Unit, Khartoum Refinery Company, Sudan
Elisabeth F. Olsen, Senior Advisor & Head of Humanitarian Innovation, Innovation Norway, NorwayElisabeth F. Olsen, Senior Advisor & Head of Humanitarian Innovation, Innovation Norway, Norway
Janet Snow, International Coordinator/Editor, WASDJanet Snow, International Coordinator/Editor, WASD
Mikiale Gebreslase, Senior Control Engineer and Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University, ChinaMikiale Gebreslase, Senior Control Engineer and Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Ali Taqi, Assistant Officer, Ahlia Center for Entrepreneurship, Ahlia University, BahrainAli Taqi, Assistant Officer, Ahlia Center for Entrepreneurship, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Ahmed Abdeldaim, WASD, UKAhmed Abdeldaim, WASD, UK
Dr. Jason J Blackstock, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy, UCL, UKDr. Jason J Blackstock, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy, UCL, UK
Prof. Hunud Abia Kadouf, International Islamic University, MalaysiaProf. Hunud Abia Kadouf, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Dr. Sarra Saad, Associate Professor, National Center for Research, SudanDr. Sarra Saad, Associate Professor, National Center for Research, Sudan
Salma Hasan, WASD, UKSalma Hasan, WASD, UK
Pierre-lain Seya, Joint Inspection Unit of UN, SwitzerlandPierre-lain Seya, Joint Inspection Unit of UN, Switzerland
Arancha González, Under-Secretary General, Executive Director International Trade CentreArancha González, Under-Secretary General, Executive Director International Trade Centre
Ms. Lise Kingo, Executive Director and CEO, United Nations Global Compact, USAMs. Lise Kingo, Executive Director and CEO, United Nations Global Compact, USA
Prof. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SKProf. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SK
Sarah Collymore, Headteacher, St George’s CE Prinary School, UKSarah Collymore, Headteacher, St George’s CE Prinary School, UK
Dr. Elmer Lenzen, CEO, Macondo Publishing GmbH, GermanyDr. Elmer Lenzen, CEO, Macondo Publishing GmbH, Germany
Albena Melin, Head, Multilateral Engagements, International Finance Corporation, USAAlbena Melin, Head, Multilateral Engagements, International Finance Corporation, USA
Roberto Suarez-Santos, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organisation of EmployersRoberto Suarez-Santos, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organisation of Employers
Dr. Simona Constanzo, Lead UN System Staff College, Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, GermanyDr. Simona Constanzo, Lead UN System Staff College, Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, Germany
Markus T. Schweizer, Managing Partner, Strategic Solutions, Ernst & Young Ltd.Markus T. Schweizer, Managing Partner, Strategic Solutions, Ernst & Young Ltd.
Prof. Lichia Saner-Yiu, President, Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development, SwitzerlandProf. Lichia Saner-Yiu, President, Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development, Switzerland
Marilena Viviani, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)Marilena Viviani, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Dr. Ciyong Zou, Director, Department of Programmes, Partnerships and Field Integration, UNNIDODr. Ciyong Zou, Director, Department of Programmes, Partnerships and Field Integration, UNNIDO
Dr. Florence Nisabwe, Lancedafric.org, South AfricaDr. Florence Nisabwe, Lancedafric.org, South Africa
José-Ignacio Alcorta, Technical Group Manager, International Organization for Standardization, SwitzerlandJosé-Ignacio Alcorta, Technical Group Manager, International Organization for Standardization, Switzerland
Mia Rolf, CEO, Ideon Science Park, SwedenMia Rolf, CEO, Ideon Science Park, Sweden
Antonio Hautle, Executive Director, Global Compact Network SwitzerlandAntonio Hautle, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Switzerland
Dr. Sarah Cummings, VU University & Knowledge for Development Partnership, NtherlandsDr. Sarah Cummings, VU University & Knowledge for Development Partnership, Ntherlands
Andrew Brown, Europe Quid, UKAndrew Brown, Europe Quid, UK
Dr. Elisiana Malle, Research Fellow, London Centre of International Law Practice, UKDr. Elisiana Malle, Research Fellow, London Centre of International Law Practice, UK
Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator, World Food ProgrammeBernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator, World Food Programme
Dr. Rui Mu, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Rui Mu, Dalian University of Technology, China
Jorge Laguna-Celis, Director Governance Affairs Office, United Nations Environment Programme, KenyaJorge Laguna-Celis, Director Governance Affairs Office, United Nations Environment Programme, Kenya
Dr. Susann Stritzke, Researcher, University of Oxford, UKDr. Susann Stritzke, Researcher, University of Oxford, UK
Christian Pirzer, Poject Manager and Consultant, EndevaChristian Pirzer, Poject Manager and Consultant, Endeva
Dr. Yan Li, Assistant Professer, Divison of Humanities and Social Science, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Yan Li, Assistant Professer, Divison of Humanities and Social Science, Dalian University of Technology, China
Phaedon Stamatopoulos, Director, Refining and Banking, Argor-Heraeus SA, SwitzerlandPhaedon Stamatopoulos, Director, Refining and Banking, Argor-Heraeus SA, Switzerland
Jan Ohnesorge, German Development InstituteJan Ohnesorge, German Development Institute
Nagi Idris, Director, London Centre of International Law Practice, UKNagi Idris, Director, London Centre of International Law Practice, UK
Helen Medina, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A., SwitzerlandHelen Medina, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A., Switzerland
Philip Moss, Head, Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, World Economic Forum, SwitzerlandPhilip Moss, Head, Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, World Economic Forum, Switzerland
Camp Ambassador to the Youth Assembly, United Nations, UAECamp Ambassador to the Youth Assembly, United Nations, UAE
Dr. Huanming Wang, Dalian University of Technology, ChinaDr. Huanming Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Angus Rennie, Senior Manager, Partnerships, United Nations Global Compact, USAAngus Rennie, Senior Manager, Partnerships, United Nations Global Compact, USA
Dr. Agustìn Delgado, Iberdola Group, SpainDr. Agustìn Delgado, Iberdola Group, Spain
Rajinder Jhol, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Global Partnership Association, SwitzerlandRajinder Jhol, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Global Partnership Association, Switzerland
Elisabeth F. Olsen, Senior Advisor & Head of Humanitarian Innovation, Innovation Norway, NorwayElisabeth F. Olsen, Senior Advisor & Head of Humanitarian Innovation, Innovation Norway, Norway
Ali Taqi, Assistant Officer, Ahlia Center for Entrepreneurship, Ahlia University, BahrainAli Taqi, Assistant Officer, Ahlia Center for Entrepreneurship, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Govind Venuprasad, Coordinator, South-South Trade and Investment Programme, International Trade Centre, SwitzerlandGovind Venuprasad, Coordinator, South-South Trade and Investment Programme, International Trade Centre, Switzerland
Dr. Nagmeldin Karamalla-Gaiballa, University of Warsaw, PolandDr. Nagmeldin Karamalla-Gaiballa, University of Warsaw, Poland
Dr. Mayada Abu Affan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, UKDr. Mayada Abu Affan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, UK
Dejan Dincic, Joint Inspection Unit, SwitzerlandDejan Dincic, Joint Inspection Unit, Switzerland
Vilma Bahamon, University of Tolima, ColumbiaVilma Bahamon, University of Tolima, Columbia
Shraddha. S. Sathe, Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit Department, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, IndiaShraddha. S. Sathe, Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit Department, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, India
Prof. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, BrazilProf. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Nurulayn Noor, Law Student, University of Ottawa, CanadaNurulayn Noor, Law Student, University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Hala Abou Arraj, American University of Beirut, LebanonDr. Hala Abou Arraj, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Mahmood Alaafia, Northern Area Municipal Council, BahrainMahmood Alaafia, Northern Area Municipal Council, Bahrain
Dr. Cristian Matti, Knowledge and Learning Manager, EIT Climate-KIC , Belgium and Utrecht University, the NetherlandsDr. Cristian Matti, Knowledge and Learning Manager, EIT Climate-KIC , Belgium and Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Lade Olugbemi, Human Right Activist and CEO, The Nous Organisation Ltd, UKLade Olugbemi, Human Right Activist and CEO, The Nous Organisation Ltd, UK
Dr. Nahlaa A. Khalifa, King Abdulaziz University, KSADr. Nahlaa A. Khalifa, King Abdulaziz University, KSA
Dr. Bhabani Nayak, Senior Lecturer, Coventry Business School, Coventry University, UKDr. Bhabani Nayak, Senior Lecturer, Coventry Business School, Coventry University, UK
Sufyan Osman, Head, Agricultural Unit, Khartoum Refinery Company, SudanSufyan Osman, Head, Agricultural Unit, Khartoum Refinery Company, Sudan
Mikiale Gebreslase, Senior Control Engineer and Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University, ChinaMikiale Gebreslase, Senior Control Engineer and Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Dr. Sarra Saad, Associate Professor, National Center for Research, SudanDr. Sarra Saad, Associate Professor, National Center for Research, Sudan
Dr. Jason J Blackstock, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy, UCL, UKDr. Jason J Blackstock, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy, UCL, UK
Prof. Hunud Abia Kadouf, International Islamic University, MalaysiaProf. Hunud Abia Kadouf, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Prof. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, BrazilProf. Danilo Sampaio, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Prof. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SKProf. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, Founder SK
Salma Hasan, WASD, UKSalma Hasan, WASD, UK
Janet Snow, International Coordinator/Editor, WASDJanet Snow, International Coordinator/Editor, WASD
Ahmed Abdeldaim, WASD, UKAhmed Abdeldaim, WASD, UK
Pierre-lain Seya, Joint Inspection Unit of UN, SwitzerlandPierre-lain Seya, Joint Inspection Unit of UN, Switzerland