With a first-class programme led by Government and public and private sector leaders, JIES has consolidated its position as a leading world-class event.
AMMAN, JORDAN -
(EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - March 23, 2015 - Held under the Patronage of HE Dr. Ibrahim Saif, Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources; JIES is to be hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as their official platform for meeting international companies and presentation of the multitude of energy projects presently ongoing or planned for the Kingdom.
The Jordan International Energy Summit (JIES) will take place on 19-20 May 2015 in the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel and Conference Centre and the outstanding programme is expected to attract an audience in excess of 500 senior level executives interested in the myriad of opportunities under discussion at the Summit.JIES will be opened by HE Dr Ibrahim Saif and the Ministry has also confirmed that all section heads and directorate will be actively engaged throughout the event and on hand to meet with domestic and international companies to ensure that JIES is a one-stop meeting place for all of Jordan’s energy needs. In addition to the many one-to-one meetings with decision makers that will be ongoing throughout the event; companies have the opportunity to exhibit their products and services directly to this targeted audience.
JIES is built around a highly insightful programme which addresses all the key strategic issues facing Jordan’s energy plans as well as providing updates on the ongoing and planned projects which will be of particular interest. Confirmed speakers are led by:
Dr. Ibrahim Saif. Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Dr. Ghaleb M. S. Maabreh, Secretary General, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Dr. Khaled Toukan, Chairman, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission
H.E. Abdelfattah Al-Daradkah, Managing Director, NEPCO
Mr. Thomas Meijssen General Manager, Oil Shale Company B.V. (JOSCO) and Shell Country Chair
Mr. Hazem Al-Ramini, Director, Oil Shale, Ministry of Economy & Mineral Resources
Dr. Mohamed Yacine Layachi, Project Manager, Eesti Energia AS/Enefit
Eng. Mohammad Dabbas, Director, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources
Mr. Ralph Fairbanks, Director, K&M Advisors
Mr. Jaber Nouri, General Manager, Jordan National Lube Oil Co.
Mr. Martin Amison, Partner & Head of International Department, Trowers & Hamlin LLP
Mr. Samer Judeh, Chairman, Jordan Wind Project Company (JWPC)
Dr. Hisham Khatib, Honorary Vice Chairman, World Energy Council
Ms. Nandita Parshad, Director, Power & Energy Utilities EBRD
Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh, Consultant, Oil & Energy, World Bank & Visiting Professor of Energy Economics at the ESCP Europe University
Mr. Rob McNabb, Partner, Eversheds
Ms. Florence Eid-Oakden, CEO & Chief Economist, Arabia Monitor
Mr. Marwan Madanat, Head of Investment Division, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources
Ms. Hannah Zaghoul, CEO, Kawar Group
Mr. Mehdi Chennoufi, General Manager LNG Origination West, Shell
JIES is designed by the Ministry as a truly international event to highlight Jordan as a stable, developed, and exciting place to do business and focus specifically on the multitude of energy projects ongoing or pending in the Kingdom.
JIES is an official platform for exchanging ideas, developing new business and affirming standards and policies for the future. The Ministry has appointed the highly renowned organisers, iJordan to work alongside Global Event Partners, with affiliation to dmg::events to provide all participants with an excellent experience at the JIES Summit and exhibition.
To learn more about the event, how to participate and other details on the programme, participating delegates, speakers and sponsors, please visit: www.jies-summit.com
To confirm interviews and appointments please contact:
Gail Williams, on gwilliams@gep-events.com or +44 1737 784953 or Lana Al Sakka on +962 6461 1014 or lana@ijordan.org
Gail Williams
Global Event Partners
441737784953