The inaugural edition of CARE in Dubai is set to accelerate green innovation and investment across the MENA region
“With the GCC committing billions to renewable infrastructure, CARE MENA offers a unique, action-oriented platform where capital meets climate ambition,” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. He continued, “From solar and hydrogen to green finance and industrial decarbonisation, the series will spotlight investable opportunities that support net-zero goals and drive regional climate action.”
Talking about the series, Jens Y. Zimmermann, President, Orios Venture Partners, said, “Looking forward to CARE and learning more about new developments, trends & investment opportunities in climate & renewable energy.”
For start-ups, scale-ups and climate tech ventures, CARE MENA is a launchpad and a great opportunity to secure investments.
"I’m looking forward to CARE as a platform to uncover investment opportunities in climate tech and renewables,” said Kevin Holliday, CEO, Venturebeam. Ahmed Refaie, CEO & Global CIO, G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited said, “CARE allows climate finance and investment practising professionals to deploy capital in an environmentally impactful and responsible way.”
Whether seeking Series A investment, strategic partnerships or market access, participants will gain direct exposure to venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign funds. Backed by some of the region’s most prominent investors — from the Royal Group and Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) to ARM Holding, Venturesouq, Plug and Play, and others — CARE MENA is set to spark high-impact collaborations.
Talking about the opportunities at CARE, Sofia Kostiunina, Managing Director, 100VP, commented, “From the VC perspective, I see CARE as an excellent platform to identify breakthrough opportunities in renewable energy and climate tech.”
Flagship initiatives include:
ClimateTech World Cup: A global start-up competition spotlighting breakthrough sustainability solutions and connecting founders with investors, corporates, and media.
CARE Launchpad: A platform showcasing disruptive applications, research and whitepapers to ignite funding, influence and collaboration.
CARE Innovation Programme: International pitch competition spotlighting student-led sustainable innovations tackling real-world climate challenges.
CARE ESG Awards, hosted by Trescon and supported by ESG MENA, will also spotlight and celebrate the “Responsible Investor of the Year” and the “Young Sustainability Pioneer of the Year”. Sessions at the summit will explore regulatory reform, capital flows and technology deployment, with a sharp focus on commercial viability and regional scalability. With the help of its sponsors, including Emtribe, Cero Hero, Enjazponic, S&P Global and others, CARE MENA will also feature investor roundtables, pitch sessions and partnership forums — ensuring that conversations lead to commitments.
For founders, it’s a chance to pitch to decision-makers. For corporates, it’s a front-row seat to the next wave of green innovation. And for investors, it’s access to the region’s most promising ventures and infrastructure projects.
Get involved with CARE MENA or visit the CARE series website to stay tuned.
About CARE
CARE (Climate Action, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Forum) is a global initiative by Trescon focused on delivering tangible outcomes in climate and clean energy. It is a high-impact marketplace for ideas, capital, and partnerships, bringing together key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable infrastructure, scale climate technologies, and mobilise climate finance. By aligning public and private sector agendas, CARE drives the projects, policies, and investments that power real progress on global climate goals.
About Trescon
Trescon is a global business catalyst and events firm that builds influential forums connecting governments, business leaders, investors, and innovators across FinTech, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies. With a portfolio of flagship events like DATE, CARE, HODL, and the World FinTech Show, Trescon is known for catalysing bold ideas, strategic alliances, and real-world outcomes in high-growth markets.
Notes to Editors:
Key themes at CARE
Climate action & decarbonisation
Renewable energy & CleanTech
Sustainable finance & ESG
Cities & infrastructure
Water & oceans
Circular economy
Mobility & transport
Food security & agriculture
Speakers include:
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council, Former UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE
H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Sector & CEO of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, UAE
Capt. Saif Al Mheiri, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Maritime, Chief Sustainability Officer of AD Ports Group, UAE
Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UAE
Manosij Gangul, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Aramex, UAE
Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer, Landmark Group, UAE
Jaydeep Anand, Co-founder, Chief Development Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer, Five Holdings, UAE
Sven Deckers, Director of Sustainability, Dubai Airports, UAE
Prof. Phil Hart, Chief Researcher at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Center Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE
Nadia Boumeziout, Head of Sustainability & Information Governance, Middle East, Zurich Insurance, UAE
Alida Saleh, Senior Advisor at High-Level Climate Champions Team, Head of Sustainability MEA at JLL, UAE
Dr. Suzan F. Hamdy, Chief Sustainability & Sustainable Finance Officer, Banque Misr, Egypt
Dr. Bassam Kaddissi, Chairman of the Arab Healthcare Sustainability Center, Arab Hospitals Federation, Lebanon
Sponsors include:
Emtribe
CERO HERO
Enjazponic
Demandify
Konfhub
fia Ventures
Trescon Foundation
Association Partners include:
STARFINDO
Kumpul Impact
DNIG
GH2 India
African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation
MESIA
Astrolabs
ICIB
Arab Hospitals Federation
Village Capital
FinTech Calgary
Media partners include:
Khaleej Times
Entrepreneur ME
Emirati Times
GCC Business News
ZEX PR Wire
Finance World Magazine
Green Review
Daily Hunt MENA
Sustainable Finance Daily
The American Bazaar
H2 News
One Arabia
Middle East News 247
Climate Tech Review
Breaking Sustainability News
Tech Revolt
Breaking AI News
StartupNews.fyi
Discover Dubai
Key Wire Difference
The Blockopedia
one-fs.com
DSRPTD
Bayt Magazine
Arabian World Magazine
Sustainable Packaging News
Startups Magazine
esgTimes
EPR
Kanebridge News
bizness Ekologia
National Foundation for Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
For further enquiries, contact:
Shadi Dawi
Global Director – PR & Media
M: +971 55 498 4989 | E: shadi@tresconglobal.com
Chrishtel Lacsamana
Trescon
chrishtel@tresconglobal.com
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