Find out the multi-billion-dollar PPP projects across the Middle East and Africa regions
Discover the top PPP healthcare projects in the MENA region valued over US$50 Billion
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Supporting Partners
Jordan’s Ministry of Finance
Bahrain’s Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning
Kuwait Water Association
Istanbul PPP Center of Excellence
Jordan Capital and Investment Fund, Jordan
Event Overview
Public-private partnerships in the MENA region have seen a considerable growth across sectors, especially in the energy, infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, and education sectors. Recently, several PPP investment opportunities have been launched in the region to ensure the delivery of key services and drive socio-economic development. Over 240 PPP projects worth an estimated US$223 billion are under development in the MENA, focusing on the healthcare, infrastructure, power, and construction sectors.
Despite the increase in the investment opportunities and rise in PPP projects, the sector still faces some key challenges including effective contractual model, new forms of project finances, strong regulatory framework and policies that need to be developed by the government to further drive partnerships with the private sector.
In line with this, the 3rd PPP MENA Forum will focus on the integration of new and innovative partnership models and launch of new projects for the region’s socio-economic growth. The forum will discuss effective policies for infrastructure PPP projects, governance and transparency, security of the regulatory framework, long-term private funding for national projects, and global PPP laws and best practices. The Forum will host over 300 regional and international senior PPP professionals, experts, and project owners, developers, operators, consultants, investors, and finance institutions.
Event in Numbers
400+
Attendees
10+
Government Partners
40
Speakers
20
Sponsors & Exhibitors
2
Keynote Presentations
5
Panel Discussions
12
Presentations
Event Key Features
6+ Ministry
senior representatives
from across the
MENA region
Witness keynote
sessions by VIP speakers from key Ministries and PPP authorities
Attend live
panel discussion, standalone sessions, and technology showcase on latest PPP trends
B2B expo
showcasing array of latest PPP solutions and technologies
Latest upcoming
project briefing from different countries in the MENA region
Project showcases
by
PPP specialist
Unparallel Networking
business opportunities, investments, and partnership
Advisory Committee
Dr. Atter Hannoura
Director PPP Central Unit – Ministry of Finance, Egypt
Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki
Director of Investment & PPP Dept, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), United Arab Emirates
Hebah Abbas
Chief Specialist Electrical Engineer, Technical Advisor, Ministry of Education, Kuwait Water Association, Kuwait
Loay Ghazaleh
Undersecretary Advisor on Infrastructure & PPP; Bahrain Ministry of Works, Bahrain
Osama Suleiman
PPP Director, Ministry of Finance, Jordan
Ziad Hayek
President, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP), Switzerland
Speakers
H.E. Fadheela Al Hasan
Director General of the Authority for Partnership Projects for the Public and Private Sector (KAPP), Kuwait
Dr. Atter Hannoura
Director PPP Central Unit – Ministry of Finance, Egypt
Ayman El Tanbouly
Banker-Energy sector, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Ajay Saxena
PPP Expert, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), India
Ahmed Kamel
PPP Financial Expert, Public Private Partnership Unit, National Treasury, Kenya
Arianna Barilaro
Senior Legal Advisor, Noura Almaazmi Advocates and Legal Consultancy
Bakhtaoui Youcef
Chief of Service Commerce, Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade, and Digital Economy, Morocco
Dr Eyup Aydin
Chairman, Istanbul PPP Centre of Excellence, Turkey
Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki
Director of Investment & PPP Dept, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), United Arab Emirates
Hebah Abbas
Senior Specialist, Ministry of Education, State of Kuwait
Hamed Al-Saggaf
Executive Director, IPP & Renewable Energy Sector, Saudi Electricity Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hana Muheisen
Director Research & Development – Projects, Water Authority of Jordan
Loay Ghazaleh
Undersecretary Advisor on Infrastructure & PPP; Bahrain Ministry of Works, Bahrain
Mohammad AlBar
Advisor to H.E Deputy Minister of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mahmoud Al Khoshman
Senior PPP Technical Advisor, The World Bank
Mansoor Ahmed
Executive Director I Middle East & Africa (MEA) Region, Colliers International, Canada
Osama Sulaiman
Director of Fiscal Commitment and Contingent Liabilities Unit (FCCL/PPP, Ministry of Finance, Jordan
Pietro Giorgio Russo
Director – Project Finance, TRANSCO, Taqa, Abu Dhabi
Robert Bryniak
Chief Executive Officer, Golden Sands Management Consulting, Oman
Refaat Bani Khalaf
Director – Projects, Ministry of Water, Jordan
Sedef Yavuz Noyan
Head of Public Private Partnership Department, Ministry of Development, Turkey
Shashank Rath
Partner, Synergy Consulting IFA Inc, United Arab Emirates
Shamma (Khamis) Al Hameli
Associate CIPD, Emiratization in Private Sector, Organizational Performance, Government of Abu Dhabi
Zaid Tarawneh
Director of PPP Unit, Prime Ministry of Jordan, Jordan
Ziad Hayek
President, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP), Switzerland
Agenda
| TIME | CONFERENCE PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration, networking, and refreshments |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Opening ceremony |
| 09:10 – 09:20 | Opening remarks by Conference Chairman Speaker:
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| 09:20 – 09:35 | Conference host opening speech – VIP speaker from the Ministry of Finance, Egypt |
| 09:35 – 10:15 | Ministerial opening panel discussion: Vision 2030 and PPP sector – Updates on the strategic and economic developments in the MENA region This exclusive session will host Ministers from key sectors including water and utilities, energy, infrastructure, and planning…etc. to discuss the region’s vision, developments in different sectors, and PPP adoption. It will also highlight the policies and national strategies that need to be implemented to further strengthen public-private partnerships and drive socio-economic developments. |
| 10:15 – 10:40 | Presentation: Improving the collaboration with the private sector in the delivery of public services, infrastructure, and transportation projects Speaker: Dr. Atter Hannoura, Director PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance, Egypt |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | VIP tour to the exhibition |
| 10:50 – 11:30 | Networking, and coffee break |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Panel discussion: Prospective role of PPPs in the utilities sector and water and wastewater sustainability – reduce, reuse, and recycle
This panel will discuss the important part that PPP plays in the advancement of water and utilities sector, including the development of sustainable and innovative infrastructure, securing financing, and innovating wastewater treatment renovation, and increased water supply. Panelist: |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Fireside chat: Driving the healthcare sector through PPPs – challenges and opportunities Speaker:
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| 12:30 – 13:15 | MENA country briefings
Presentation: Thomas Wigley, Energy and Infrastructure Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Reserved for NCP, KSA
Reserved for MOEI, UAE |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Panel discussion: Discussing procurement methodologies of contracting under PPP The panel will shed light on the processes used for contracting projects, including competitive bidding, direct orders, unsolicited bidding, etc. It will explore and compare the traditional methods with the latest innovative ones to identify the best processes for the region’s partnerships. Panelist:
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| 14:15 – 14:30 | Closing remarks by the Chairman |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Executive networking lunch and end of conference day one |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Government and investor one-to-one meetings and round table discussions |
| TIME | CONFERENCE PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration, networking, and refreshments |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Opening remarks by conference Chairman Ziad Alexandre Hayek, President, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP), Geneva |
| 09:10 – 10:00 | Opening panel discussion: Exploring feasible innovative financial and technical tools that can be implemented across the PPP sector for better decision making This panel will discuss the most innovative and technical tools that are introduced in the region and are flexible enough to be implemented across sectors. It will have PPP professionals from international and local banks and financing agencies who will also shed light on the profitability and ROI projections.
Panelists:
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| 10:00 – 10:45 | Panel discussion: Public-private partnership to drive the region’s power and energy sector This panel will discuss the measures that the MENA region’s government authorities have taken in this sector to enhance and drive progress.
Panelists:
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| 10:45 – 11:15 | EPC case studies: Updates from EPCs on key PPP projects in the region
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Speaker
Speaker |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Coffee and networking break |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Panel discussion: PPP entities vs EPC – Comparative analysis to develop the best practices and improve capabilities This is a debate panel between PPP entities and EPC professionals to discuss the different perspectives and working models of public-private partnership stakeholders and identify the gaps and challenges faced. The panel will discuss the adoption of best practices and capability development to achieve a successful and mutually beneficial partnership.
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| 13:00 – 13:45 | MENA countries briefings: Morocco spotlight: Overview of PPP strategy and project pipeline Speaker: Bakhtaoui Youcef, Chief of Service Commerce, Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade, and Digital Economy, Morocco
Speaker:
Speaker: |
| 13:45 – 14:20 | Forum wrap-up and recommendations |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Closing remarks by the Chairman |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Executive networking lunch break and end of forum |
Who Attended the PPP MENA Forum?
Regional government leaders and senior management officials from different organisations in the Middle East and Africa involved in PPP projects such as:
| Ministries of Finance and PPP Units
Head/Director of PPP Unit |
Department of Economic Development
Head of/Director of;
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| Project Owners and Ministries
Head of Finance
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Research Centers and PPP working groups
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- Government officials
- International and regional investment agencies
- PPP Units and ministries of finance
- Development agencies and privatisation bodies
- Leading international and local corporates
- Industry experts, senior analysts, and market advisors
- Industry associations
- Legal advisors
- Management consultants and Advisors
Conference Key Themes
| Conference Day 1: PPP FUNDING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND OPPORTUNITIES | |
|---|---|
| SESSION 1: | Investment climate and sources of funding for PPPs in the MENA region |
| SESSION 2: | PPP project financing – The role of traditional and Islamic finance |
| SESSION 3: | Overview of PPP opportunities and developments: PPP project overview per country |
| Conference Day 2: SECTOR FOCUS PILOT PROJECTS, PIPELINE AND SUCCESS STORIES | |
|---|---|
| SESSION 1: | Energy and utilities sector: Water and power PPPs and renewables project spotlights |
| SESSION 2: | Social infrastructure sector: Social housing, health and education project spotlights |
| SESSION 3: | Transportation sector: Roads, rail, airports, ports, mass-transport project spotlight |
Why Get Involved?
Highlight your organization’s
commitment towards the development of this sector
Showcase your
company’s accomplishments and increase brand awareness
Meet the industry
experts and learn about new market trends, projects and share your ideas
Development new
leads by reaching potential customers
Stand out from
competitors by maximising your participation at the event
Shape the future
development projects with digital innovate technologies
Discover future
industry developments
Network
in a
multi-stakeholder environment and expand your industry knowledge
Get in front of your target market
Get access to the entire spectrum of stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming PPP projects in the region
Gain project insights
Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current and future multibillion-dollar PPP project pipelines from across the region and spot opportunities earlier
Understand PPP legislations & Contracts
Get up to date on where PPP legislations are for each country and what the future plans are
Raise your brand awareness
Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners navigate the impact of this global pandemic
Who Should Exhibit & Sponsor?
API Technology Solution Providers
Core Digital Banking
Network and Application Security
Data Integration and Analytics Service Providers
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2019 Media Partners
2019 Supporting Partners
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Kuwait’s Authority for Partnership Projects
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Privatizations & PPP
Oman's Public Authority for Privatisation & Partnerships
Bahrain’s Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
World Association of PPP Units & Professionals
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity & Water
Oman's Infrastructure Fund
Istanbul PPP Center of Excellence
Jordan’s Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Electricity & Water
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available, a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives.
STANDARD PRICING
DECEMBER OFFER- 2 x 2 Day conference and exhibition pass
EARLY BIRD PRICING
- 1 x 2 Day conference and exhibition pass
- Expiration date: November 30th 2021
STANDARD PRICING
- 1 x 2 Day conference and exhibition pass