Program Schedule

About the Program

The agenda has been created to highlight effective and sustainable practices and sound use of biosolids in Jordan. Stakeholders from across the region will benefit from participation by attending informative sessions, panels and Q&A that highlight effective institutional programs that enable process and product quality suitable for a variety of beneficial uses.

Keynote Speeches: Insightful presentations from industry leaders.
Expert Panels: Discussions featuring top experts and thought leaders.
Interactive Exhibition: In-person interaction for practical learning.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and professionals.
Poster Sessions: Focused research with in-depth exploration.
Q&A Sessions: Engage directly with speakers and panelists.

Agenda

Join us in 2025 for these standout moments as our keynote speakers inspire, challenge, and motivate us to think beyond the conventional and embrace the future of biosolids.

Planned agenda sessions as of October, 2024

DAY 1:

Time	Topic/Activity
8:30 AM	Registration
9:00 AM	Keynote Speech
9:15 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks Conference opens with remarks from: *H.E. Raed Abu Soud,* Minister of Water & Irrigation *Ms. Leslie Reed*, USAID Jordan Mission Director *Cecile Toupiol*, USAID BWI Chief of Party Facilitator: Harold Gillam
9:30 AM	Recent Trends in Sludge Use & Management: Sustainability and Resource Recovery *Dr. Richard Tsang*, Senior Vice President, CDM Smith *William O’Neil*, USAID BWI Design Manager
10:00 AM	Open Exhibition Hall* and Break
11:00 AM	Session 1 – Sludge to Biosolids: Applicable Technologies *Dr. Richard Tsang*, Senior Vice President, CDM Smith *Ayham Obaidat,* USAID BWI, Senior Environment Engineer
11:30 AM	Session 2 – Managing Stakeholder Perception: Education and Outreach *Rebecca West, Chief Operating Officer of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)* *Mai Abu Tarbush*, Consultant
12:00 PM	Session 3 – Biosolids: International Practices and Success Stories from America and Europe *Chris Peot,* Director of Resource Recovery at DC Water *Rebecca West,* Chief Operating Officer of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) *Livia Molinari*, Environmental Officer at Valli S.p.A Facilitator: Dr. Richard Tsang
1:45 PM	Lunch
3:00 PM	Panel Discussion and Exchange 1: Challenges with Adapting International Successes to the Region *H.E. Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities (Egypt)(TBC) OR Prof. Mohammad Mahmoud,** Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Galala University, and the National Research Centre (Egypt).* *Eng. Sultan Mashaqbah,* PMD Director, MWI *Eng. Buthaina Batarseh*, Head of Water & Marine Environment Protection Section, MoEnv. *Eng. Talal Judeh*, Head of Water & Environment Division, MoA. *Prof. Dilek Sanin, Professor, Middle East Technical University* Facilitator: Dr Richard Tsang Co-facilitator: Dr Charles Gerba
4:00 PM	Meet and Greet at Exhibition Hall Poster Competition Presentation

DAY 2:

Time	Topic/Activity
8:30 AM	Registration
9:00 AM	5 to 10 min recap of Day 1
9:10 AM	Session 4 – Biosolids Regional Practices and Success Stories: Middle East *Prof. Mohammad Mahmoud,* Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Galala University, and the National Research Centre (Egypt). OR H.E. Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities (Egypt) _ OPTIONAL (TBC) *Hassan Abdallah*, General Manager Samra Water Resources *Ken Bellamy,* Founder, VRM Biologik (TBC) *Loic Lebegue,* Industrial Director, Andritz Environment & Energy *Wasfi Abumughli*, CEO W. Abumughli Est. for Organic Solutions, Biosolids Management Strategy “Success Story” in Oman *Marco DeMilato,* Project Monitoring Specialist, FAO (TBC) Facilitator: Reem Al Shraideh
10:30 AM	Exhibition Hall Open & Coffee Break
11:00 AM	Session 5 – Comprehensive Approaches in Biosolids Utilization: Key Elements of Biosolids Utilization Program *Dr. Albert Rubin*, Professor in the Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department at North Carolina State University Pathogens and Other Microorganisms *Dr. Charles Gerba*, Professor in the Departments of Environmental Science, Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Health at the University of Arizona Addressing Emerging Contaminants of Concern *Dilek Sanin,* Professor of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University The Role of Standardization in the Sustainable Management of Biosolids *Dr. Ludovico Spinosa*, Senior Scientist at National Research Council (CNR) (Retired) and ISO Expert/Officer Long-term Biosolids Use with No Negative Impacts *(alternate)* Facilitator: Dr. Richard Tsang
12:45 PM	Break
1:00 PM	Session 6 – Sludge Management Strategy Update: Standards and Guidelines *Dr. Richard Tsang*, Senior Vice President, CDM Smith Institutional Structure *Mai Abu Tarbush*, Consultant
1:30 PM	Panel Discussions and Exchange 2: A Way Forward for Successful Implementation H.E. Wael Dawiri, Secretary General, Water Authority of Jordan Or Plan B (Eng. Ahmed Al Awamleh) Prof. Hani Abu Qdais, Jordan University of Science & Technology *Mohammad Khashashneh*, Consultant Eng. Muna Gharaibeh, Assistant Secretary General for Laboratories and Quality Affairs, MWI Talal Al Fayez, FAO OR Salam Al-Momany, SSM Project Manager, GIZ
2:15 PM	Lunch
3:15 PM	Panel Discussions and Exchange 3: Public Private Partnership Opportunities in Biosolids Utilization *Hassan Abdallah,* Manager Samra Water Resources *Dr. Osama Zyoud*, Member of Directors Board of General Union of Jordanian Farmers *Eng. Sultan Mashaqbah*, PMD Director, MWI Iulia Sandu, USAID Jordan *Omar Abu Eid*, Program Manager for energy and environment at EU Delegation to Jordan Facilitator: Khaldoun Khashman, ACUWA SG Co-Facilitator: Cecile Toupiol
4:00 PM	Closing Comments *H.E. Raed Abu Soud,* Minister of Water & Irrigation *Akram Al Qhaiwi*, USAID BWI COR *Cecile Toupiol*, USAID BWI Chief of Party *Announcement of the Poster Competition Winner*

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