The 2nd International Sustainability Leaders Meeting

15 January 2027

Agenda

Program – Overview

Time Zone: All sessions are scheduled based on the local time of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Gulf Standard Time, GMT+4).
The program features two main leadership sessions: the High-Level Leadership Forum and the Leadership Panel Discussion, bringing together university leaders to exchange insights and best practices on sustainability and innovation in higher education.
Discussion topics for Session 1 include, but are not limited to: Future of University Leadership, AI for Higher Education, Governance and Digital Transformation, Sustainability Strategy, Climate Leadership, Global Partnerships, and Future Challenges.
The program concludes with a Sustainability Campus Tour at Abu Dhabi University, providing participants with firsthand exposure to the University's sustainable campus initiatives and best practices.

Venue: Abu Dhabi University

Time	Activities
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Registration & Networking Coffee
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM	Opening Remarks
	Prof. Ghassan Aouad Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University Read Bio Dr. Vishnu Juwono, S.E., M.I.A. Chairperson of UI GreenMetric
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM	Keynote Speech: Abu Dhabi as a Sustainable City
	H.E. Eng. Abdulla Mohammed Al Remeithi Executive Director, Integrated Environmental Policy and Planning Sector Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM	Presentation – Abu Dhabi University's Strategic Framework for Sustainability and Global Visibility, Powered by an AI-Driven System
	Prof. Sherine Farouk Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and Impact, Abu Dhabi University; Member of Abu Dhabi University Sustainability Steering Committee Read Bio
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Session 1: High-Level Leadership Forum
	Leading Sustainable Universities in the AI Era: From Vision to Measurable Impact Moderator Prof. Sherine Farouk Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and Impact, Abu Dhabi University; Member of Abu Dhabi University Sustainability Steering Committee Read Bio Prof. Dr. Mohammed Fahad Al Sharekh * President of Qassim University Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal * Rector of Istanbul Technical University Prof. John O'Halloran * President of University College Cork Dr. Rolando Andres Roncancio Rachid * Rector of Universidad de La Sabana Prof. Puleng LenkaBula * Vice-Chancellor of University of South Africa
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 2: Leadership Panel Discussion
	From Commitment to Measurable Impact: Collaborative Solutions for Sustainable Universities Moderator Dr. Abellia Anggi Wardani, S.Hum., M.A. Vice-Chairperson of UI GreenMetric Panelist 1 – Governance & Digitalization Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU * Rector of Universitas Indonesia Panelist 2 – AI & Smart Campus Prof. Dato' Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah * Vice Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia Panelist 3 – Climate Action & Net Zero Campus Prof. Dr. László Rovó * Rector of University of Szeged Panelist 4 – Education, Research & Living Laboratory Prof. Dr. Carolien Kroeze * Rector of Wageningen University & Research Panelist 5 – Partnerships & Global Collaboration Prof. Dr.-Ing. Chin-Lung Chang * President of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
12:30 PM - 13:00 PM	Leadership Dialogue with Participants
13:00 PM - 14:00 PM	Coffee Break / Jummah Prayer
14:00 PM - 15:00 PM	Networking Lunch
15:00 PM - 15:10 PM	Closing Notes: Leadership Commitment Toward Sustainable Universities 2030
15:10 PM - 15:20 PM	Vote of Thanks and Appreciation
	Prof. Sherine Farouk Associate Provost, Member of the Sustainability Strategic Committee at Abu Dhabi University, UAE Lead of Communal Activation Pillar in the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN) Read Bio
15:20 PM - 15:30 PM	Closing Ceremony & Group Photo
15:30 PM - 17:00 PM	Sustainability Campus Tour (The organizing committee will select the tour highlights from among the following options: green buildings, renewable energy, smart campus technologies, water management, waste management, biodiversity, and living laboratory initiatives.)