Case Study // Regionally Rooted Innovation for the Middle East’s Agri-Food Future

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage

Explore a series of case studies showcasing how culturally and locally grounded technologies, strategies, and practices are transforming food production, distribution, and consumption across the Middle East.

The Power of Local Sourcing: A Proven Path to ESG Success in Middle Eastern Food Systems
Emma Banks, Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development Europe, Middle East and Africa, HILTON

Turning Waste into Value - Circular Innovation Shaping the Future of Food
Haythem Riahi, CEO and Founder, CIRCA BIOTECH

Increasing Resilience with Agroecology: Sustainable Practises and Novel Income Streams in UAE Mountain Farms
Andrew Gardner, Associate Director Biodiversity Conservation, EMIRATES NATURE-WWF

Speakers
Emma Banks
Emma Banks, Vice President, F&B Brands & Operations EMEA - HILTON
Haythem Riahi
Haythem Riahi, CEO and Founder - CIRCA BIOTECH
Andrew Gardner
Andrew Gardner, Associate Director Biodiversity Conservation - EMIRATES NATURE-WWF