Invited
Dignitaries

Abdullah Alghamdi

SrVP, Safety & Industrial Security

Aramco

Lord William Jordan

Member of House of Lords of the United Kingdom

House of Lords of the UK

Mr. Abdulrahman Jawaheri

CEO

Bapco Refining

Mr. Ali Al Baqali

CEO

Alba

Ms. Pam Walaski

President

ASSP

Ms. Lorraine M. Martin

President and CEO

National Safety Council

Mr. James Quinn

President

IOSH

Ms. Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher

Chief Executive

IOSH

Ms. Yvonne Baker

CEO

ICHEME

Keynote Speakers

Mr. Khalid Al-Abdulqader

SR. VP D&WO

Aracmo

Mr. Andy Shenstone

NEBOSH Chief Executive

NEBOSH

Ms. Becky Hickman

CEO

RoSPA

Dr. Ammar A. Al Nahwi

CEO

Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Co.

Mr. Parker Burke

President

Industrial Scientific

Dr. Hassan Baaqeel

Dean of Chemicals & Materials College, Assistant Professor

KFUPM

Panelists

Ms. Ilaria Tramelli

Product and Innovation Director

Industrial Scientific

Mr. Ghassan Abulfaraj

VP & Chief Loss Prevention Engineer

Aramco

Mr. Fahad Al-Mulaik

VP, Drilling & Workover Operations

Aramco

Mr. Saud Al Utaibi

Senior Vice President- Sustainability, Safety & Innovation

Ma'aden

Dr. Muna AlSulaiman

Director

Diriyah

Mr. Ghassan Mirdad

CEO

ADC

Ms. Hannah Waters

VP HSE

JASARA

Dr. Sunhwa Park

Assistant Professor

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

Ms. Judy Zakreski

Senior Vice President, Global Operations & Solutions

International Code Council

Mr. Gus Carroll

CEO & Co-Founder

Empirisys

Eng. Majed Al Fuwaiz

Secretary General The National Council of Occupational Safety and Health

NCOSH

Mr. Ali Al-Anazi

Environment and responsible care director

SABIC

Mr. Ian Cooke

Director

LEEA Academy

Ms. Noor Alenezi

Regional Area Director

Baker Hughes

Mr. Hisham Zebian

VP Eastern Hemisphere

IADC

Ms. Yousra Al Kindi

Lead of Behaviour Based Safety

Petroleum Development Oman

Ms. Sawsan Dahham

CEO

SIENA

Dr. Saeed Al Yami

Chief Safety Officer

JAHA

Mr. Jean-Claude Duarte

EMEA Technical Leader

Dupont

Mr. Tjerk Raske

Head of Safety Region EMEA

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Ms. Patricia Claverie

Chair of the JV TotalEnergies and Vantage Drilling

TotalEnergies

Mr. Faisal Khan

Professor & Head of Department; Director MKOPSC

Texas A&M University

Mr. Miguel Sanchez

CEO

Sanad

Mr. Khaled Al Alyani

VP Global EHSS

SABIC

Ms. Ranjana Mehta

Grainger Institute for Engineering Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison

Mr. Filippo Novelli

Chief Commercial Officer

Honeywell Inc.

Mr. Amir Nessim

Executive Vice President Well Solutions (TWS)

TAQA

Dr. Fahad Alqurashi

CEO

RAQI

Mr. Mustafa Mousa

Managing Director

Sadeem

Ms. Lujaina Al Hinai

HSE Manager

SLB

Speakers

Mr. Namir George

Dr. Wes Scott

Ms. Samah Al Hamad

Dr. Alaa Zidan

Mr. Ron McKinnon

Dr. Zsuzsanna Gyenes

Ms. Sameera Ali

Mr. Adel Salman

Mr. Jitu Patel

Mr. Hasan Al Sharqi

Mr. Gary Armstrong

Mr. Haitham Al Noaimi

Ms. Ayser Hanza

Ms. Sonya Ghareeb

Ms. Ferdous Abubars

Superintendent Risk & Compliance Officer

Bapco

Mr. Maher Aldughaim

Mr. Mohamed Meheisen

Regional Products & Applications Manager

Industrial Scientific Corporation

Partners & Co-Organizers

Partners

Platinum

Gold

PDC&E 2025

Conference
Objective

The objectives of the 15th ASSP-MEC Professional Development Conference & Exhibition encompass, but are not confined to:

Illuminate prevailing global and Middle Eastern (HS&E) challenges impacting both industry and society,
Disseminate pioneering solutions for effectively addressing these challenges,
Foster meaningful networking opportunities among seasoned professionals in relevant fields,
Spotlight the latest and most advanced (HS&E) products and services within the region.

8

Keynote Speakers

70

Panelists

120

Speakers

16

Technical Workshops

In addressing the escalating challenges confronting industries globally and in this region, this conference aims to unveil the latest innovative approaches.

Conference Topics

Psychology of Safety

Electrical Safety

Exploration & Drilling Safety

New Safety Regulations and Governance

Advanced Technology & Digitaliztion

Mining Safety

Asset Integrity

Process Safety

Women in Safety

Safety Leadership

Risk Management

The 15th Professional Development Conference & Exhibition (PDC&E) will take place at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre in Manama January 19 - 23, 2025

The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical sessions, and workshops. Topics covered include safety leadership, process safety, digitalization in safety, and human factors. The program also offers multiple pre-conference workshops led by experts, addressing areas such as risk assessment, root cause analysis, contractor safety, and emergency management.

Exhibiting
Opportunities

Why Exhibit?

Visibility: Reach key decision-makers looking for safety solutions.
Networking: Build relationships with industry leaders and peers.
Brand Boost: Enhance your company’s reputation in safety.
Lead Generation: Meet potential clients interested in your innovations.
To reserve your spot or learn more, Check the below links:

Technical Workshops

19 - 20, January 2025

WS#01

HAZOP Leadership

Mr. Namir George

WS#02

Conducting Safety Audits & Reviews

Mr. Ron McKinnon

WS#03

Safety Management of Major Hazards

Ms. Ayser Hanza

WS#04

NEBOSH HS&E in Leadership Excellence

Mr. Adel Salman

WS#05

Measuring Process Safety Performance

Dr. Zsuzsanna Gyenes

WS#06

Incident Response and Crises Management

Ms. Ferdous Abubars

WS#07

Behaviour Based Safety and Human Error

Dr. Alaa Zidan

WS#08

Safety Management Leadership

Dr. Wes Scott

WS#09

Root Cause Analysis

Mr. Haitham Al Noaimi

WS#10

Risk Assessment

Mr. Gary Armstrong

WS#11

Measuring Safety Culture

Ms. Sonya Ghareeb

WS#12

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

Mr. Hasan Al Sharqi

WS#13

NEBOSH HS&E in Leadership Excellence

Ms. Samah Al Hamad

WS#14

Effective Safety Communication

Ms. Sameera Ali

WS#15

Fire & Safety Inspections

Mr. Jitu Patel

WS#16

Work Permit & Hazards Control

Mr. Maher Aldughaim

WS#17

H2S Safety Mastery: Essential Training & Innovative Detection for Safety and Drilling Professionals

Mr. Mohamed Meheisen

Invited
Dignitaries

Keynote Speakers

Panelists