A new conference focusing on retrofit, with the theme Transforming existing buildings for a net zero MENA, has been launched by CIBSE MENA.
Taking place on 6 May, at Dusit Thani Hotel Dubai, the conference will introduce the importance of retrofit in the MENA region and highlight the role of engineering leadership in addressing carbon, cost and performance challenges.
It will provide the industry outlook and the private sector’s role in advancing retrofit transformation.
Sessions will examine the macro drivers behind regional retrofit – energy pricing, governmental policy direction, climate risk and national net zero strategies.
There will also be discussions on climate drivers, and the necessity for envelope improvements, airtightness and operational carbon-reduction strategies.
A panel session will explore energy audits, electrification, heat pumps and demand-reduction strategies, with real-world applicability for the MENA region.
HVAC and plant retrofit will be the subject of another session, looking at chilled water system upgrades, refrigerant transitions and plantroom retrofit challenges, highlighting practical MEP considerations.
Other sessions will cover: certification frameworks; regional projects; public sector infrastructure retrofit projects; embodied carbon assessments, such as TM65; and commissioning and recommissioning for retrofits, highlighting performance verification, Guide M alignment, and mission-critical facility considerations.
A full programme and speakers will be available soon. For more information and to book, visit: CIBSE MENA Conferences.