"On the Boil- Hot Future Trends in Technology" Session is moderated by: Wajih Halawa

This session elaborates on global trends and issues such as green IT and Energy/Water/Environment (EWE). Bringing together prominent industry leaders from across the globe, the session will highlight prevailing practices, their global impact, and recommendations for regional adoption and adaptations. Topics will include:

• Green IT, from production, usage to dispositions: Is the region at par with global trends? Do governments need to implement new policies and regulations to protect the environment from ICTs?

• Energy, Water, Environment (EWE): What are today’s available “hot” technologies?

• Given the region’s abundance of sunshine, which presents a substantial market opportunity, do regional IT companies have a niche in focusing on solar energy specific technologies?

Speakers of the "On the Boil- Hot Future Trends in Technology" Session:
Mr. Ari Kesisoglu, Regional Manager MENA- Google
Dr. Terence P. McElwee, Director of TT&I, KAUST
Mr. Haitham Abul-Haija, Chipset Validation Manager- Intel
Mr. Mohammed A. Saleh, Health Market Director- Microsoft
Mr. Imad Malhas, CEO- IrisGuard
Mr. Richard Avery, IBM
Dr. Salvino Salvaggio, Researcher-ICT, Qatar Sience & Technology Park

"On the Boil- Mobile Applications & Development" Session is moderated by: Scott Shuster

The world is moving towards mobile applications at exponential rates. More and more applications are being developed for mobile platforms, providing users with an increased functionality and access to data:

• Are global and regional companies building Arabic and localized applications that cater to the region?

• Discussion: How will online applications be accessed from the region? With many countries not granted download access yet: What needs to be done to avail access to those services in all MENA countries?

• The session will also touch on the pertinent issue of mobile applications in the region, including their accessibility and availability in Arabized and localized format.

Speakers of the "On the Boil- Mobile Applications & Development" Session:
Mr. Kunal Hinduja, President- ARQ
Mr. Adnan Abu- Dayya, Executive Director- QU Wireless Innovations Center
Mr. Fadi Antaki, CEO- Arpu+
Mr. Yasin Hamed, Symbian Association
Mr. Ziad Aly, Chairman & CEO- ALZWAD for Economic Development
Mr. Ray Milhem, CTO-Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority