Saada Al Shukaili

Head of Water Management
Petroleum Development Oman

Hossein Movla

CTO & Co-Founder
Western Plasma Technologies

Hossein brings over 15 years of experience in new product development, R&D operations, industrial manufacturing, and project management. With multiple completed projects, he has led significant advancements in plasma technologies, driving innovations in desulfurization, water and wastewater treatment, air purification, and applications for the food industry. Hossein’s technical leadership ensures the company remains at the forefront of developing cutting-edge plasma systems for diverse and sustainable applications. Hossein holds an MSc in physics from the University of Tabriz and resides in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Dr. Shan Yong

VP of Business Development
Trevi Systems Inc.

Laurent Pred’Homme

Performance Manager
Access to Water & Sanitation - HUBGRADE Squad Veolia

With a rich background in water engineering and management, I bring over two decades of expertise to the industry. As Deputy Director Engineering at OTV Northern Europe Veolia, I oversaw service management and the implementation of drinking water projects across Central and Eastern Europe. My role as General Manager at Opalium involved managing a profit center at Veolia, where I designed, manufactured, and commissioned innovative drinking water treatment solutions for municipalities worldwide. My career journey includes pivotal roles as a Project Manager at Veolia OTV, where I led groundbreaking projects, such as the installation of Ultrafiltration membranes at the Häy les Roses and Nancy drinking water plants. Additionally, my contributions as an Expert in Drinking Water at SOGREAH involved shaping water management policies in Central America through participation in the Inter-American Development Bank symposium. I have a proven track record in master planning, including significant projects such as the Drinking Water Master Plan for the capital and the Water and Sanitation Master Plan for the province of Irbid in Jordan. My expertise also extends to software development, where I served as a Product Manager, steering the creation of proprietary software for modeling charged water networks. Throughout my career, I have excelled in coordinating expert missions, building client relationships, and implementing numerical network modeling. My commitment to excellence has consistently driven successful outcomes in water infrastructure projects, making me a respected leader in the field.

John Ali

Regional Manager – Middle East Region
Litus Inc

John began his career in the UK manufacturing sector then progressed to the O&G industry, relocating to the Middle East in 2004 with, where he spent time working in the US and across the GCC. Initially performing testing for cementing and stimulation services as engineer, progressing to technical manager and operations manager primarily in upstream services. John has held multiple senior advisor and management roles with a diverse background of both operations and technical positions with major service companies. John joined the team at Litus in 2024 and has been an influential part in our growth in the MER.

Amna Al Rasbi

Independent Researcher & Innovator

Dr. Syed Haider

Service Supervisor
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