Autonomous e-Mobility Forum

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Ramprasad Satyam, the Siemens Senior Vice President of Electrification and Automation in Qatar, is a driving force in the rapidly evolving energy landscape. With three decades of industry experience, Ramprasad brings a wealth of competencies, spanning from his electrical engineering background to his specialty in smart grid solutions and e-mobility charging infrastructure. Ramprasad has been actively contributing to driving innovative and sustainable solutions in Qatar. Blending his practical knowledge with a keen strategic vision, he is constantly working to shape the future of smart infrastructure, through smart grid technologies and electric vehicle integration. Ramprasad has continuously demonstrated an extensive understanding of the complex challenges that modern energy systems are facing and the rapidly changing energy landscape.

"Adeel Irshad is a visionary leader in the electric mobility sector, serving as the Chief Operating Officer at EV Technology in Muscat, Oman. With a strategic focus on advancing sustainable mobility, he leads the expansion of EV and charging infrastructure projects across the GCC and MENA regions. Adeel specializes in market strategy, global partnerships, and innovation in e-mobility, EVSE hardware, and software solutions. Under his leadership, EV Technology-SIIG has transformed from an oil and gas business group into a sustainability-driven pioneer in electric transportation. He has been instrumental in accelerating EV adoption in Oman and beyond, collaborating with key industry players such as Starcharge, Schneider Electric, GO TO-U, Naviparking, and XoomVolt. Passionate about automotive design and engineering, Adeel is deeply committed to Oman’s net-zero goals under Vision 2040. He is at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge EV charging networks integrated with software and digital parking solutions, as well as advancing supply chain management, business strategy, last mile electric delivery solutions and investment opportunities in the EV sector. Beyond his business ventures, Adeel is a distinguished thought leader and sought-after speaker, frequently sharing his expertise at global forums, webinars, and conferences. His current initiatives focus on enhancing EV charging point operations in Oman, covering supply, operations, maintenance, and software, with the innovative integration of advanced reservation technology for EV users. Additionally, he is driving the development of AI-powered digital parking solutions and implementing battery-swapping stations for last-mile delivery services, contributing to traffic congestion reduction and supporting the market’s transition toward sustainable green mobility. A passionate advocate for climate change/action, Adeel is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a greener future through advanced EV technology and infrastructure development, working alongside global leaders at the United Nations to drive sustainable change"

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Steve is the CEO of Automotive Ventures. He received his MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, USA, in 2004. Steve is the author of "The Future of Automotive Retail," and helps entrepreneurs raise growth capital and accelerate their businesses to deliver outsized returns to investors. His latest research focuses on vehicle production, evolving consumer expectations, vehicle ownership, vehicle power sources, autonomy, connectivity, and servicing of vehicles.