Host Seminar | APAC 2024

15 July 2024 - Grand Hyatt Dubai (Conference & Exhibition Centre)

OBJECTIVES

In conjunction with APAC Annual Meetings 2024, ENAS, EIAC & GAC organized a welcome seminar under the theme “Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future” with the participation local and regional stakeholders; regulators, government authorities, senior management of conformity assessment bodies and accreditation professionals and experts.

Raise Awareness: Highlight the role that accreditation can play in shaping various aspects of life, from technology to transportation, sustainability to security, and inclusivity to innovation, as digitalization, new technologies and growing sustainability concerns continue to change our world.

Knowledge Sharing: Provide a platform for experts and stakeholders to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions related to accreditation and conformity assessment activities.

Networking: Facilitate networking and collaboration opportunities among participants, fostering a unified approach towards shaping the future and achieving the goals.

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Speakers

Ms. Jennifer Evan

APAC Chair

Dr. Waleed AlHosani

Head of Economic Affairs Sector, GCCSG

H.E Omar Al Suwaidi

Under secretary - MoIAT

Ms. Amina Ahmed Mohammed

CEO, EIAC

Eng. Moteb Al-Mezani

Director General of GAC

Dr. Maryam Al-Sallaqi

Director, ENAS

Trace Mcnturff

Vice President, A2LA

Ali Shubbar Jawad

Inspection & Metrology Director MoTIT Bahrain

Raj Nathan

APAC Vice-Chair

Dr. Farah Al Zarooni

Assistant Undersecretary, MoIAT

GHAITH ALSUWAIDI

Director of Data Science & Advanced Analytics, DIGITAL DUBAI

HAMAD ALBLOOSHI

MANAGER, ADVANCED SPACE SOLUTIONS SECTION, MBRSC

H.E. MAJOR GENERAL KHALID ALRAZOOQI

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF AI, DUBAI POLICE

Aliya Ali Almarzooqi

Head of Data Analysis Department, MoIAT

Samara Bin Salem

Director of Technical Affairs, Abu Dhabi Quality Council

Host Seminar Activity Agenda

Activity	Time	Presenter
15 July (Monday)
Registration (Link)	08:00-09:00	QR Code Registration
Welcome & opening. National Anthem Session 1: Welcome Ceramony Speech	10 min	Master of Ceremony
MoIAT Hosts Welcome Speech	10 min	H.E Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi Under secretary, MoIAT
GCC Secretariat	10 min	H.E Dr. Waleed AlHosani Head of Economic Affairs Sector GCCSG
EIAC/ ENAS/GAC Hosts Welcome Speech	5 min	H.E Amina Muhammad – EIAC Dr. Maryam Alsallaqi – ENAS H.E. Moteb Al Mezani – GAC
APAC chair opening speech	10 min	Ms. Jennifer Evans – APAC Chair
Awarding sponsors	15 min	Sponsors
Introduction to UAE	10 min	Video
Group Photo	09:30
Coffee Break	09:30-09:50
Panel Discussion Advancements in UAE Industry: Exploring the Frontiers of Innovation Advancements in UAE Industry – (AI Council, Advanced Technology, Space Program & Conformity Assessment)
#WAD Video	10 min
Closing Remarks: Summarizing key takeaways and outlining	5 min	Master of ceremony

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