Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), in partnership with Tabreed Bahrain and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has announced the speaker lineup for its upcoming decarbonisation roundtable in Bahrain. The event, scheduled for June 3, 2026, will focus on fast-tracking the Kingdom’s National Energy Strategy by addressing critical energy efficiency challenges.
Quick Facts
- What: Decarbonisation Roundtable
- Where: Wyndham Grand Manama, Bahrain
- When: June 3, 2026
- Focus: Bahrain’s energy efficiency delivery
Global Expertise Meets Local Strategy
The high-level session will gather government officials, utility providers, developers, and financial institutions to map out Bahrain’s energy transition. The discussion will open with a fireside chat featuring Lily Riahi, Head of the Buildings and Cooling Unit at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Moderated by Pablo Avogadri, a Partner and Director at BCG, the chat will explore the “Global Cooling Challenge,” linking international energy efficiency goals with Bahrain’s specific climate resilience needs.
Tackling Bahrain’s Cooling Conundrum
A central panel will dive into the role of district cooling and demand-side infrastructure in curbing Bahrain’s electricity consumption, particularly during peak demand. The discussion aims to find a balance between supply-side investments and scalable, demand-focused solutions that align with the country’s climate commitments.
The panel, moderated by BCG’s Project Leader Lukas C. Jochem, will feature key industry figures including:
- Ali AlRumaihi, Country Manager, Tabreed Bahrain
- Mohamed Elfayoumy, General Manager, Bahrain Bay Utilities
- Timothy O’Donnell, Head of Master Planning, Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Services
- Wesam Baqer, Head of Coverage – Wholesale Banking Group, Gulf International Bank
About Sustainability Forum Middle East
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) is a platform that hosts events across the region to address critical topics related to MENA’s net-zero journey and broader sustainability goals. Its Decarbonisation Roundtable Series convenes industry leaders throughout the year to foster dialogue and action on pressing environmental and economic challenges.
Source: Zawya
