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2025 SUMMIT AGENDA
DAY1
Day 1 Morning: Policy Frameworks & Collaborative Action
08:00 - 09:00
(60 mins)
Registration
09:00 - 09:10
(10min)
Opening Welcome by Conference Chair
09:10 - 09:40
(30min)
[Regional Keynotes] Developing MENA's Fit-for-Purpose CCUS Policy
09:40 - 10:10
(30min)
[International Keynotes] CCUS Policy Insights from Global Frontrunners
10:10 - 10:20
(10min)
[Gust of Honor Remark] Building CCUS Momentum
10:20 - 11:10
(50min)
[Opening Panel] Opening MENA CCUS's New Era: Strategy & Action in the 2026 Breakthrough Year
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Why 2026 is MENA's CCUS breakthrough Year?
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How Europe's CBAM will influence MENA's CCUS development?
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NOCs' Strategic Roadmap for CCUS in 2026 and Beyond.
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Opportunities for global CCUS leaders in developing projects in MENA.
Coffee Break (30 mins)
11:40 - 12: 30
(50min)
[Executive Panel] Powering the CCUS Ecosystem: Strategic Partnerships for Delivery at Scale
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Which policies and incentives can attract investment to accelerate CCUS deployment
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What collaborative models can effectively scale up CCUS projects?
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How can technological advancements and risk management ensure the sustainability of CCUS projects
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon: Project Execution & Commercialization
14:00 - 14:50
(50min)
[Panel] CCUS in Cross-Industry Hubs: Powering the Middle East's Industrial Transition
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Which sectors in MENA should be CCUS adoption priorities, considering CBAM, emissions profiles and readiness levels
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How does CCUS compare with alternatives in terms of cost-per-ton abated
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What regulations, financing, and technological advances are needed to catalyze decarbonization at scale
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Exploring decarbonization opportunities in emerging industries, such as Data Centers
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Case Study of impactful decarbonization investments and initiatives in operations and supply chains
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Coffee Break (30 mins)
15:40 - 16:30
(50min)
[Panel] Cutting Costs & Enhancing Efficiency: Next-Gen Point-Source Capture and DAC for MENA
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Which emissions should be tackled by point source vs. DAC in MENA's decarbonization roadmap
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Discuss the policy tools to bridge the CCUS-DAC cost gap in MENA.
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Discuss the MENA-specific innovations for scalable CCUS & DAC.
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Discuss the role of AI in optimizing MENA's carbon capture.
16:30 - 16:50
(20min)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
16:50 -17:40
(50min)
[Panel] How Carbon Markets Drive CCUS Profitability: From CO₂ to Revenue
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Carbon Tax or Carbon Credits? Which mechanism is MENA's choice.
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Designing MENA-specific policy mixes for CCUS bankability.
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Who gets to certify MENA’s CCUS credits? Local schemes vs. Verra/Gold Standard.
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Exploring carbon credit purchasing strategies and decision-making factors.
18:00 - 19:00
(60 mins)
Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony Gala Dinner
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