Agenda revealed for the UAE Digital Twins Conference 2023.
As stated in the report, Karim El Jisr has more than 20 years of project experience in sustainability and the built environment across the MENA region and central Asia.
To achieve net-zero goals, he combines engineering, science, and business management skills.
Karim El Jisr spearheads strategic sustainability programs, including smart cities and ESG, to achieve business ambitions for sustainability.
An effective communicator and a polyglot fluent in four languages with experience across several disciplines, Karim El Jisr is familiar with major global sustainability frameworks, such as the United Nations SDGs and the Paris Agreement, as well as future technologies, the report elaborated.
He joined Diamond Developers (Dubai) as chief sustainability officer in 2019, prior to which he was executive director at the SEE Institute.
Karim El Jisr has also been part of the World Bank Group’s (Lebanon) Solid Waste Environmental Management Program (SWEMP) (for ISSA Consulting) between 1998 and 1999.
Commenting on the UAE Digital Twin Conference 2023 report, it said that as cutting-edge companies actively look for ways to improve internal processes and gain a competitive advantage, many are increasingly considering the value and applications of digital twins.
"Offering a holistic and real-time view of enterprise systems and data, digital twins promise tremendous benefits in improving operational control and optimization across sectors, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and more," it added.
According to the report, industry experts predict the value of the digital twin industry will reach $125.7 billion globally by 2030, demonstrating the unmatched opportunities for profitability, sustainability, and growth that this technology can bring.
The UAE Digital Twins Conference will delve into the real-world value of digital twin technologies and how they can shape the future of businesses, cities, and economies.
The event will bring together technical experts and business decision-makers across industries to share strategic insights, best practices, and technical knowledge that can help organisations define their unique digital twin strategies.