Agenda
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Registration and Networking08:00 - 09:00
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Conference Inauguration09:00 - 09:10
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Opening remarks by Knowledge Partner09:10 - 09:20
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Keynote presentation by the Supreme Council for Environment09:20 - 09:50
(Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment 2016)- Long and short-term impact of the Kigali Amendment implementation
- Update on government regulations
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems - energy-efficient and climate-friendly09:50 - 10:20
- Economical and ecologically friendly systems
- Maintaining high levels of energy efficiency
- Sustainable freezing and chilling with natural refrigerants
- Future trends in industrial refrigeration
Prof. Ahmed Youssef Abdalla, Professor of Heat Engines, University of Bahrain
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Networking and Coffee Break10:20 - 10:45
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Backup storage power10:45 - 11:15
- The benefits and applications of backup storage power
- Understanding the effect of the duck curve: batteries versus renewable energy
- Reducing peak demand charges through solar energy storage products
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Energy consumption in food transport system11:15 - 11:45
- Energy – related challenges in the food transport system
- Energy consumption and emerging implication in the cold chain
- Re-designing food transport system for optimal energy saving
Dr. Dheya Tawfiqi, President, Bahrain Society of Engineers
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Challenges and solutions in refrigerated transportation and delay in product handover11:45 - 12:15
- Discussing food safety procedures
- Time & temperature deviations and corrective actions
- Equipment failure, intelligent alarms and remote control
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Temperature abuse in frozen food (climate control) - safe storage of food products12:15 - 12:45
- Challenges concerning time-temperature management in food cold chains
- Development of real-time temperature monitoring systems
- User-friendly software for shelf-life modelling
Muhammad Irshad, Manager QHSE & Food Safety, Gulf Salt Company
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Prayer and networking Luncheon12:45 - 13:45
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Servicing and maintenance of refrigeration systems from a food industry perspective13:45 - 14:15
- Analysing problems originating from a faulty system
- Exploring various challenges encountered in servicing refrigeration systems
- Discussing best practices for preventive maintenance
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Panel Discussion – innovation trends in refrigeration in large storage facilities14:15 - 15:00
- Integration of solar power in refrigerated warehousing
- Remote temperature control from offsite locations
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Networking and Coffee Break15:00 - 15:15
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The future of food packaging in the cold chain15:15 - 15:45
- Minimising food waste in the supply chain of the future
- Alternatives to traditional packaging and other innovative trends
- Packaging as seen from a marketing perspective
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Transforming Cooling Markets with Efficiency Policies and Programmes15:45 - 16:15
Mona S. Kadhem Alalawi, Director of Standardization And Metrology, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism
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Closing remarks16:15
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Registration08:30 – 09:30
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Responsibilities and liabilities in cold storage warehouses09:30 – 10:00
- Understanding the laws and regulations
- The difference in accountability - landlord of the property, consultant and contractor
- Case study
Paula Boast - Partner and Head of construction, engineering and projects - Charles Russell Speechlys
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Cold storage warehouse management10:00 – 10:30
- Discussing warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Exploring the benefits of capacity building
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Coffee Break and networking10:30 – 10:45
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Panel discussion – Innovative solutions to replace ozone-depleting substances (ODS)10:45 – 11:30
- Exploring traditional alternatives vs. new options
- Comparing benefits, applications and sustainability
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Prayers Lunch and networking11:30 – 13:00
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- How to Reduce the Energy Bill: Cold Storage -
Workshop provided by Eurovent Middle East -
Natural Refrigerants in Warm Climates: Existing Solutions, Case Studies and Future Developments for the Middle East13:00 – 13:30
Andrea Cavalet - Contracting and After Sales Director – Middle East, EPTA Italy
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Doing More with Less: Smart Stores for Energy Efficiency13:30 – 14:00
Santhosh Kumar - Regional Sales Manager, Danfoss Turkey, Middle East and Africa
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Coffee Break and networking14:00 – 14:15
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Efficiency and Reliability in the Food Retail Business14:15 – 14:45
Matteo Zanesco - Managing Director, Carel Middle East
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Case Studies on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Retrofits in the Retail Sector14:45 – 15:15
Marco Duarte - Business Development Manager, ebm-papst Middle East
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Closing Remarks - end of training15:15
