Smart Buildings and Sustainable Resources Management

As Qatar accelerates its transition towards a sustainable built environment, the question is no longer whether buildings should be smarter and greener, but how to make it happen at scale, in a Gulf climate, and with measurable impact.

CCI France Qatar and Earthna, in partnership with Saur, invite you to a half-day conference bringing together French and Qatari expertise around two of the most pressing challenges in real estate development today: water management in buildings, and the integration of intelligent systems for energy performance.

Through a keynote address and two moderated panel discussions, industry leaders will examine the technologies, frameworks and partnerships that are shaping the next generation of buildings in Qatar and the region.

The sessions will be moderated by Sébastien Turbot, Director of Advocacy and Communication, Earthna.

Presentation by Ghanim Al-Sulaiti, Head of Smart City Management at Qatari Diar, on Lusail integrated cognitive platform

Panel 1 — Smart Building: Integration, Energy and Overall Performance
Intelligent control, energy efficiency and systems convergence in the buildings of tomorrow.

Panellists:

Ghanim Al-Sulaiti, Head of Smart City Management at Qatari Diar

Eng. Salem M. Al-Awi, Director of General Services - City Operations, Education City

Ronan Tregouët, Country Manager at Schneider Electric

Presentation by Marie Francolin, President of Saur Services

Panel 2 —  Water in Buildings: From Management to Recovery 
Greywater, blackwater, recycling and regulation, towards zero-discharge buildings. 

Panellists:

Eng. Salem M. Al-Awi, Director of General Services - City Operations, Education City

Zach Gallhager, CEO, Natural Systems Utilities

Mohamed ElSheiwi, Water and Energy Project Manager, Egis

This event is organised under the CCI France Qatar Sustainable City Committee, and is designed to foster actionable dialogue in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Monday, 14 September 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
W Doha Ballroom
Followed by a networking luncheon

Speaker(s)

Gonzalo Castro de la MataExecutive Director, Earthna

Ghanim Al SulaitiHead of Smart City Management, Qatari Diar

Eng. Salem M. Al-AwiDirector of General Services - City Operations - Education City

Ronan TrégouëtCountry Manager for Qatar

Marie FrancolinPresident of Saur Services

Zach GallagherCEO, Natural Systems Utilities

Mohamed ElSheiwiWater and Energy project manager, Egis

Sébastien TurbotDirector of Advocacy and Communication at Earthna, Qatar Foundation