AM Conclave
Lead Partner

Conference Agenda 2024

Learn from the Best in the Industry

The AM Conclave Middle East Exhibition and Conference will take place on September 11-12, 2024 at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. The event will feature a Additive Manufacturing technology exhibition supported by a high quality application and technology focussed conference with ample time for networking and knowledge sharing.

Conference and Expo Dates: 11-12 Septemeber 2024

Venue: Conference Hall A and B, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi

Limited Seats | Register now to secure your spot and drive your business forward with the latest insights in Additive Manufacturing.
DAY 1
DAY 2

Wednesday, 11th September 2024

08:30-09:15

Registration & Networking

Inaugural and Keynote Session

09:15-09:25

Opening Remarks, Conference Welcome and Highlights

Aditya Chandavarkar
Aditya Chandavarkar
Co-Founder, AM Conclave
09:25-09:40

Keynote Speech: Building the Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem in the Middleeast

Abdullah Saif Al Awani
Abdullah Saif Al Awani
CEO, Sindan
09:40-10:00

No way out! Scaling AM into a mass serial production solution

Markus Glasser
Markus Glasser,
Senior VP - EMEA, EOS
10:00-10:45

Panel Discussion: Strategic Implications of Additive Manufacturing for the Middle East

The panel will explore the strategic implications of additive manufacturing (AM) for the Middle East, focusing on how this transformative technology can drive industrial growth, enhance competitiveness, and foster innovation across various sectors. Experts will discuss the current state of AM in the region, potential applications, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. The discussion will also cover policy frameworks, investment trends, and the role of education and research in advancing AM capabilities in the Middle East.
Moderator: Aditya Chandavarkar
Panel Members: Abdullah Saif Al Awani, CEO, Sindan | Mr. Bader Al Jaberi, Director - DFAM & Industrialization, Halcon | Mahaba Al Saleh, Head of Technology Enablement, MOIAT | Markus Glasser, EOS
Aditya Chandavarkar

Aditya Chandavarkar

Co-Founder, AM Conclave
Abdullah Saif Al Awani

Abdullah Saif Al Awani

CEO, Sindan
Bader Al Jaberi

Bader Al Jaberi

Director - DFAM & Industrialization, Halcon
Markus Glasser

Markus Glasser

Senior VP - EMEA, EOS
10:45-11:00

Tea / Coffee Break

Theme Session 1: Defence, Aerospace and Aviation | Session Sponsor

SPEE3D
11:00-11:25

Building Capability with AM for Defence Applications

Calum Stewart
Director - EMEA Programs Spee3D
11:25-11:45

AM Opportunities in Space programs

Franck Mouriaux
Franck Mouriaux
Director Space Program, EDGE
11:45-12:05

Revolutionizing Rocket Propulsion: How Additive Manufacturing Transformed Space Travel

Humna Khan
Humna Khan
CEO, Astro Mechanical Testing Lab
12:05-12:25

The Largest 3D-printed Satellite Structure: BLT Propels the Commercial Aerospace Industry to New Heights

Slobodan Ilic
Slobodan Ilic
Sales & Marketing Director EMEA, BLT
12:25-12:45

The journey of single piece 3D printed Rocket engine

Dinesh Parthasarathy
Dinesh Parthasarathy
Executive Vice President - Manufacturing, Agnikul Cosmos
12:45-13:30

Panel Discussion: Secure and Localized Additive Manufacturing for Defence, Aerospace and Aviation

This panel will explore the critical role of secure and localized additive manufacturing (AM) in the defence, aerospace, and aviation sectors within the Middle East. As these industries demand high precision, security, and reliability, additive manufacturing offers unique advantages in terms of customization, rapid prototyping, and supply chain resilience. The discussion will address the current landscape, security implications, technological advancements, and strategic initiatives required to bolster the adoption of AM in these high-stakes sectors. Experts will share their perspectives on how localized AM can enhance national security, streamline production processes, and maintain technological superiority.
Moderator: Humna Khan (Astro Test Lab)
Panel Members: Calum Stewart (Spee3d) | Edvin Resebo (AMEXCI) | Shanwei Guo(AMEXCI) | Dinesh Parthasarathy (Agnikul) | Franck Mouriaux (EDGE)
Humna Khan

Humna Khan

CEO, Astro Test Lab

Calum Stewart

Director - EMEA Programs Spee3D
Edvin Resebo

Edvin Resebo

CEO, AMEXCI
Dinesh Parthasarathy

Dinesh Parthasarathy

Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, Agnikul Cosmos
Franck Mouriaux

Franck Mouriaux

Director Space Program, EDGE
13:30-14:30

Lunch Break & Networking

Theme Session 2: Oil, Gas and Energy

14:30-14:55

Use case in Oil & Gas Pipeline Application

Zayed Al Marar
Zayed Al Marar
Chairman, Best Pick
Riccardo Nicastro
Zayed Al Marar
Chairman, Best Pick
Riccardo Nicastro
Chief Commercial Officer, Caracol AM
14:55-15:20

The Leap in Ultra-Large Scale Additive Manufacturing for O&G Applications

Fabrizio Ragusa
Fabrizio Ragusa
Global Business Development Director - Energy, Nikon SLM Solutions
15:20-15:45

Utilization of Additive Manufacturing for Improving Selected Refinery Metallic Spare Parts Supply Chain

Ali Mustafa Al-Shatti
Ali Mustafa Al-Shatti
Senior Research and Technology Engineer, Kuwait National Petroleum Company
15:45-16:10

On-demand spare part sourcing using AM for Petroleum Development Oman

Martine Muller
Martine Mueller
3D Printing Deployment Lead
Abdul Majeed Al Hashmi
Martine Mueller
3D Printing Deployment Lead
Abdul Majeed Al Hashmi
Welding and NDT Engineer, PDO
16:10-17:00

Panel Discussion: Building an efficient supply chain with AM in Oil, Gas, and Energy sectors

This panel will focus on the transformative potential of additive manufacturing (AM) in optimizing supply chains within the oil, gas, and energy sectors. As these industries face complex logistical challenges and demand high reliability, AM offers solutions for on-demand production, reduced lead times, and enhanced customization. The discussion will cover the current adoption of AM in these sectors, benefits and challenges, case studies of successful implementations, and strategies for integrating AM into supply chain processes. Experts will share insights on how AM can contribute to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chains in the energy industry.
Moderator: Aditya Chandavarkar
Panel Members: Martine Muller (PDO) | Yousef Al Tartoor (ADNOC) | Kayode Adekele, (Russelsmith) | Fabrizio Ragusa (Nikon SLM) | Riccardo Nicastro (Caracol AM)
Aditya Chandavarkar

Aditya Chandavarkar

Co-Founder, AM Conclave
Martine Muller

Martine Mueller

3D Printing Deployment Lead
Yousef Mohammed Al Tartoor

Yousef Mohammed Al Tartoor

Head, Materials Standardization, ADNOC Group
Kayode Adeleke

Kayode Adeleke

RusselSmith
Fabrizio Ragusa

Fabrizio Ragusa

Global Business Development Director - Energy, Nikon SLM Solutions
Riccardo Nicastro

Riccardo Nicastro

Chief Commercial Officer, Caracol AM
17:00 onwards

Conference closes for the Day, Expo Open till 1800 hrs.