Meet Our Speakers
Amit Puri
Group CEO
BNW Developments
Qualified as an Architect MBA, Amit has been working to contribute to the global real estate sector for two and a half decades. He has spent a decade in the region curating stories for mixed-use and retail assets. He believes in focusing on growing value through his varied expertise and...
Sam Achampong
Regional Managing Director Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA)
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Sam is a senior executive with extensive experience across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He has held senior roles at Land Securities, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and MTN. He is an alumnus of the University of Oxford Business School and holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in International...
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Patrick Nessenthaler
Professor of Real Estate Finance & Real Estate Program Director
University of Louisville College of Business
Patrick Nessenthaler is a seasoned real estate investment strategist with two decades of experience in the commercial real estate industry. He has successfully sourced, negotiated, and executed over $4 billion in complex debt and equity transactions across various asset classes. Patrick is a full-time professor of Real Estate Finance at...
Dong Min Lee
Senior Director - Development
Red Sea Global
As a seasoned real estate development professional, Min Lee brings extensive experience managing projects of varying scales, from micro-developments to Giga-projects. His expertise spans across diverse markets and regions, including the UK, UAE, Korea, China, Qatar, Morocco, and KSA. Min Lee specializes in the development of hospitality and residential assets...
Moataz Mosallam
Partner- Head of Project & Development Services
Knight Frank MENA
Moataz Heads our Project & Development services team for UAE & Egypt, A construction spearhead, development and project management professional with over 15 years of experience in the MENA region of managing different kinds of developments, Programs and Projects for flagship clients. An Architectural Engineer by Background, Master's holder...
Syed Mazhar
Director, HSSE Department
AlBawani
Syed Mazhar is Director, HSSE Department at AlBawani, the appointed Chair for IOSH UAE/KSA Branch, a Chartered Fellow Safety Professional and Authorized OHSE Trainer & Assessor for IOSH and NVQ Qualifications.He holds BBA, BSc in fire and safety engineering with professional OHSE Qualifications such as NVQ, NEBOSH, ISOs, IOSH, NASP...
Boris Segal
Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships
CBRE
Boris Segal is a dynamic technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results in fast-paced environments. With over 25 years of experience, Boris has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancements, leading teams and managing critical business projects. Currently, Boris serves as the Director...
Hans Christensen
Vice President - Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus
DTEC (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus)
Hans is a serial entrepreneur with as much experience as an entrepreneur as a corporate leader. The past decade he has helped build one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in the MENA region through offering investment, mentoring, and acceleration and a great space to set up their businesses, for the...
Dr. Abdulla AlWahedi
Chief Executive Officer
Irtikaz Group
With over two decades of experience in the infrastructure and facilities management industry under his belt, Dr. Abdulla has developed country-wide renowned for his work. Before establishing Irtikaz Property Management, Abdulla held the titles of Chief Executive Officer of Khidmah and Senior Director at Emaar Facilities Management, where he oversaw...
Mohamed Moselhy
Global Smart Cities Director
Honeywell
Mohamed Moselhy is the Global Smart Cities Director at Honeywell, leading diverse global teams to shape the future of urban living from Dubai, UAE. He spearheads initiatives that integrate advanced technologies, including AI, data analytics and digital twin to drive sustainability, enhance urban resilience, and secure critical infrastructures. With...