The Dubai Hub for Made in Italy Hosted the Shaping Tomorrow Event
Dubai, February 27, 2025 – The Dubai Hub for Made in Italy hosted Shaping Tomorrow, the exclusive event dedicated to redefining energy for the future of buildings. Spearheaded by Euclide Energy Design, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss groundbreaking solutions for sustainable buildings. Organized in collaboration with Italiacamp, Shaping Tomorrow underscored Euclide Energy Design’s commitment to advancing the future of energy-efficient engineering and urban sustainability.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by Leo Cisotta, General Manager of Italiacamp EMEA, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between Italy and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting how Italian expertise in sustainability serves as a strategic asset for the region’s future. This was followed by an introduction by Corrado Morando, CEO of Euclide Energy Design, who introduced the company’s vision and its role in fostering innovation and sustainability, supporting local businesses and institutions through cutting-edge projects.
Key Discussions and Industry Experts
The panel was moderated by Lucia Pizzinato, Senior Collections Researcher at the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi and Curator of Skira volume The Italian Legacy in the United Arab Emirates: The Urban and Industrial Landscape, featuring key experts in the field:
- Abdullatif Albitawi, CEO of Emirates Green Building Council
- Stefano Ferretti, Managing Director of IMQ
- Prof. Marco Simonetti, Associate Professor – DENERG, Politecnico di Torino
- Burak Ozsoylu, VP of Business Development & MARCOM at Enova
- Andrea Maritano, Managing Director of Euclide
- Claudio Fantozzi, Technical Director of Euclide
Abdullatif Albitawi, CEO of the Emirates Green Building Council, outlined strategies for businesses to align with the UAE’s green building landscape, emphasizing voluntary sustainability criteria, energy performance benchmarks, and policy-driven market shifts. Stefano Ferretti delved into the complexities of obtaining green building certifications, highlighting challenges such as compliance, sustainability reporting, and regulatory alignment, while showcasing opportunities in ESG integration and advanced certification strategies.
Prof. Marco Simonetti presented a human-centric approach to energy renewal, emphasizing the importance of optimizing building envelopes, cooling systems, and human comfort to enhance sustainability. Following this, Burak Ozsoylu emphasized his company’s role in integrating ESG principles through energy performance contracting, digital monitoring solutions like Hubgrade 4.0, and sustainability-driven business models that optimize energy efficiency, decarbonization, and resource management.
The panel concluded with Andrea Maritano, Managing Director, and Claudio Fantozzi, Technical Director of Euclide, presenting innovative Italian engineering solutions. They emphasized Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), advanced retrofitting strategies, and cutting-edge technologies such as HVAC optimization and BIM modeling to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of buildings.
The UAE Context
In the UAE, the construction and energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation towards sustainability. Investments in green construction are on the rise, with projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Recent data indicate that the UAE has increased investments in energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy solutions as part of its commitment to becoming less dependent on fossil fuels. The government has also set ambitious carbon emission reduction targets, prompting businesses in the sector to adopt higher standards of sustainability and energy efficiency.
Shaping Tomorrow was a significant milestone in fostering discussions between Italy and the UAE on green building strategies, energy renewal, and regulatory innovation. Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights from high-profile experts and exchange ideas on the latest industry trends.
