
Gulf Environment Forum
The Gulf Environment Forum (GEF), the most prestigous environmental event in the region returns in 2011 to the Jeddah Hilton. GEF provides a unique business platform for industry experts and innovators to demonstrate their expertise and play an active part in establishing a sustainable and environmentally responsible region for generations to come. GEF combines an international exhibition and startegic conference, focusing on: Renewable Energy – Solar, Wind, Nuclear Waste Management – Recycling, Waste to Energy Water, Wastewater – Water Reuse, Desalination Environmental Technology – Green Building, Sustainable Development
- Event Type:
- Trade Show/Exhibition
- Date:
- May 29-31, 2011
- Venue:
- Jeddah Hilton
- Location:
- Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
The GCC Market
The GCC region has the potential to become the world’s largest producer of renewable energy and those that move quickly will benefit from a sizable and sustainable competitive advantage. The Gulf Environment Forum comes at the perfect time to capitalise on the huge shift towards a sustainable future for the region.
- Non-hydro renewable energy technologies has increased about 700 percent between 2002-2008 to $122 billion
- Saudi Arabia is to invest $53 billion in sewerage and wastewater treatment projects over the next 15 years
- $32.6 billion had been pumped into renewable energy projects to help meet an expected shortfall of 100 gigawatts of power in the Arab world
- Saudi Aramco are set to inject $300 million into research and development for projects directly linked to energy and the environment
- The proposed target is between 7-10% of peak electricity generated by renewables by 2020
Benefits of Exhibiting
GEF is an international meeting place for all those looking to invest in the latest eco technologies and initiatives. Reserve a space at the GEF exhibition at benefit from:
- Demonstrate your commitment to the Gulf Environment at the only official PME event
- Access to an untapped market, looking for your green solutions
- Launching new products and services into a market ready for investment
- Increase in sales leads
- Expanding your industry network
- Do business face to face with a targeted audience
- Create memorable meetings with live demonstrations
- Network with decision makers looking to invest
GEF Strategic Conference
The conference in 2010 brought a huge number of seniro level delegates to witness 50 influential speakers.
2010 speakers included:
- H.R.H. Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulazziz, Chairman, PME
- H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister for Petroleum Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
- H.H Prince Bander Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Saud, Secretary General, Saudi Wildlife Commision
- Édith Cresson, Former Prime Minister of France
- Dr. Habib El-Habr, Director and Regional Representative, UNEP
- Dr. Bakr H. Khoshaim, Member of Majlis Al-Shura, Power & Energy Consultant
- Samuel Higgins, Chairman, AXIAL VECTOR ENERGY CORPORATION
- Veerle Vandeweerd, Director, Energy & Environment Group,UNDP Headquarters
Venue/Visa Information
GEF is being held at Saudi Arabia's largest strikingly modern Jeddah Hilton hotel. Ideally located on the fashionable North Corniche and overlooking the Red Sea, the hotel is just 15 minutes away from the airport and the city centre.
To enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia non-GCC nationals will have to apply for a visa. Please contact your local Saudi Arabia Consulate for more information. A letter of invitation can be issued at your request and sent to you by the organisers. Please contact us for an application form.
Maximise Your Involvement:
There are a whole host of ways your company can be involved in GEF 2011, from exhibiting, speaking, sponsoring and visiting. Call +44 207 511 9582 or email Ahmed Elgohary to find out how you can get involved!
For more information please visit our website.
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