
FortyGuard is proud to have participated in the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2025, where our Founder and CEO, Jay Sadiq, took part in a dynamic panel discussion titled “The Role of the Private Sector and Institutions in Delivering the Energy Transition.”
The session, hosted by Lean In Equity & Sustainability and Sustainability Switch in collaboration with IRENA, took place on January 14, 2025, at the IRENA Pavilion in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). It brought together leading voices from the private sector, institutions, and cross-sector collaborations to explore innovative strategies for advancing renewable energy solutions, implementing ESG goals, and accelerating the global energy transition.
Jay joined a distinguished panel that included:
Derar Al Manaseer, Executive Director, Group Strategy & Sustainability at ADNEC
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva, Director of Research, Living Lab & International Partnerships, SEE Institute
Denisa Fainis, Key Account Manager at Huawei
The panel was moderated by Maria Flouda, Board Co-Chair of Lean In Equity & Sustainability and Founder of Sustainability Switch.
During the discussion, Jay highlighted FortyGuard’s AI-powered urban cooling technologies and their role in supporting sustainability goals and enhancing resilience to climate challenges. He emphasized the importance of data-driven solutions and cross-sector collaboration in achieving the energy transition and addressing the growing impacts of urban heat.
“The energy transition is not just a necessity but an opportunity for businesses to lead the way with innovative, scalable solutions,” Jay said. “Private sector collaboration and commitment to ESG are critical to achieving a sustainable future.”
The session underscored the vital role that businesses, institutions, and policymakers play in driving meaningful change, and it provided an inspiring platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
FortyGuard is honored to have been part of this important conversation and is committed to continuing its work in advancing climate-tech solutions that support a sustainable and resilient future.