Dr. Fuad Alattar is a Senior Vice President with Siemens, managing the Digital Enterprise Services business unit in the Middle East since 2017. He has more than 25 years’ experience in automation engineering, OT Cybersecurity, and digitalization fields, including positions of General Manager, Operations Manager, and Engineering Manager.

Throughout his career, he designed the digital systems for dozens of prestigious projects, including the First Smart Multi-Aircraft Docking System in the World, the Largest RO/UF Plant in the World, the Largest Offshore-Onshore Integration Project in the Middle East, and an H2O Award Winning Project.

Dr. Alattar holds a PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, and he is an active researcher in OT Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, and Natural Language Processing topics. He was selected by ARAMCO standards’ department to carry out Value Engineering for critical process automation and protection systems.

Abstract

In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, technology organizations are at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge IoT technologies to redefine industrial operations. This keynote will explore how the digital industries integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) into their solutions to drive sustainable practices, reduce resource consumption, and enhance operational efficiency.

From smart factories that optimize energy use to advanced supply chain management that reduces waste, this presentation will highlight practical case studies and transformative innovations.