Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates
تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة
A global stage for 2,200+ exhibitors to showcase their
game-changing solutions and demonstrate tangible
actions advancing the energy transition.
Across 10 conferences and 370+ sessions, speakers
shared diverse perspectives and discussed actionable
outcomes aimed at accelerating the transition to a
cleaner, more secure energy future.
Connecting the global energy
industry to foster collaborative action.
ADIPEC serves as a nexus, seamlessly
uniting international, regional, and
local stakeholders, from across industries.
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Partner
EY
A leader of risk transformation. Passionate about technology and innovation.
Rui is a partner with Ernst & Young S.A. and the EY Global Risk Leader.
With over 25 years of consulting and business leadership experience, he has worked with a broad range of organizations to define and realize business and technology transformations as well as innovative digital solutions. His primary client focus is on the energy and technology, media, and telecom sectors.
Before re-joining EY for his second term, Rui had several industry roles as the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer.
He received an MBA in Business and Technology Strategy from INSEAD, France.
How Rui is building a better working world
Rui is passionate about helping clients transform risks into opportunities and creating competitive advantages for their organizations.
He brings together global business experience in technology and risk management transformation, innovative solution design and commercial thinking that help clients navigate the complex issues they face today.
Rui is committed to help organizations become future ready by driving their strategic risk management and digital transformation agendas.
Achieving net-zero emissions demands a strategic acceleration of decarbonisation, leveraging science, technology, and regulatory frameworks to drive impactful change. As the energy transition gains momentum, a robust, integrated approach is crucial for overcoming challenges within the energy and resource sectors. Accelerated strategies such as advanced planning and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies forms the backbone of a credible roadmap toward net zero. Key decarbonisation technologies, including renewable energy and carbon capture, play essential roles in meeting rigorous regulatory standards while making tangible environmental impact.
For organisations, prioritising precise measurement, performance metrics, and transparent reporting is critical. Effective Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, underpinned by accurate carbon data from source to disclosure, enhance accountability and trust. Addressing measurement complexities through advanced data integration enhances emissions tracking and reliability. By embracing a comprehensive decarbonisation framework that melds regulatory adherence, innovation, and data-driven insights, companies can craft actionable transition plans and optimise their decarbonisation pathways ultimately paving the way for a sustainable and resilient net-zero future.
Data centres currently account for 1-1.5% of global electricity consumption. As the demand for AI, data and cloud computing grows, it is crucial to address the need for energy-efficient practices and technologies to combat the challenge of high demand in energy consumption and cooling. While efforts are being made to decarbonise data centre operations, more collaboration and digital innovation are needed to make significant progress. Initiatives like the Net Zero Innovation Hub, in Denmark, are bringing stakeholders together to develop and implement solutions for sustainable data centres. Data-grounded and AI-powered capabilities have the potential to accelerate the energy transition for all, however, the question remains as to whether the benefits will justify the increased power demand.
Attendee insights:
Learn how data centres are future-proofing their operations through decarbonisation and what steps are being taken to help mitigate the industry's environmental impact.
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