Date: April 24, 2025
Venue: JAFZA One Convention Center, Dubai
Time
Session
Time & Sessions
Registration & Networking
Forum Opening
Session 1 | Government Innovation Roadmap
H.E. Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri
CEO, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
Launch of The Dubai Civil Defense Innovation Strategy
Ms. Afaf Al Mheiri
Director of Strategy & Future Dept., Civil Defense - Dubai
Innovations Exhibition Tour
Signing of a Strategic Partnership for Talent Empowerment in Safety and Innovation
Session 2 | AI & Human Potential – Evolving skills for The Digital Age
Eng. Ibrahim Al Tamimi
Institutional Evaluation Expert, Media & Sports Journalist
Session 3 | Prevention, Not Reaction: The Future of Electrical Fire Safety
Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe
Member of the House of Lords,
Former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, UK
Session 4 | Innovative Smart Technologies in Fire Safety Systems & Operations
Eng. Khalid Al Khatib
CEO of NAFFCO Group
Session 5 | Fire Safety & AI: Enhancing Building Protection with IOT Integration
Mr. Richard Pearson
Chief Product Design Officer – Omniconn - SIBCA
Session 6 | Cyber Resilience & Smart Evacuation: Protecting Lives & Enhancing Security
Mr. Nitin Kishore
Regional Product Manager, Eaton
Closing Session | Year of Community & Emirati Sana’ – The Emirati Etiquette & Heritage Competition
Dr. Salem Al Ketbi (Bu Ali)
Emirati Heritage Researcher
Announcement of University Innovation Competition Winners
Speakers & Winners Recognition
Forum Closing