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Innovation Made in UAE & Germany: Policy & Partners Hub to Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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14 October 2025, 9.30 AM - 12.45 PM, Dubai

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Date: Tuesday, 14th of October, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Location:  Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City, Dubai

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event under the Emirati-German Energy Partnership on the 14th of October 2025 in Dubai, taking place alongside GITEX Global and Expand North Star.

At the heart of the program lies the Policy & Partners Hub, a dynamic platform bringing together decision-makers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to accelerate sustainable solutions. The event will spotlight cutting-edge Emirati and German start-ups in the fields of energy and mobility, showcasing how their technologies can contribute to the energy transition and foster long-term collaboration across both ecosystems.

 

Agenda:

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome Notes 

- H.E. Sybille Pfaff, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai
- Anne Jacobs-Schleithoff, Head of Unit Middle East and North Africa, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
- Nawal Yousif Alhanee, Director of Future Energy Department, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI)
- Dr. Martin Henkelmann, CEO of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Start-up Pitching Round
Selected UAE and German Start-ups Deliver Elevator Pitches

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Panel Discussion 
Scaling Innovation: Ecosystems that Empower Start-ups

- Markus Hafner, Senior Scaleup Manager, Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf
- Nadine Zidani, CEO, MENA Impact
- Peter Abou Hachem, Head of Growth & Strategy, Hub71
- Thomas Soulas, VP Technology Development, Innovation Center, Siemens Energy

Moderated by: Stephan Heller, Founding Partner, AlphaQ Venture Capital

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM: Closing Remarks

- Nawal Yousif Alhanee, Director of Future Energy Department, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI)
- Anne Jacobs-Schleithoff, Head of Unit Middle East and North Africa, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)

11:50 AM - 12:45 PM: Networking and Lunch

To register, kindly send an email with the participants' details to: AUH1.Services@ahkuae.com

Please note that spaces are limited and registrations will be accepted on a
"first come-first served" basis. Kindly note that priority will be given to industry experts.

We look forward to your participation!

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