Conference Organizers
International Association for Palm Byproducts (ByPalma Assoc)
ByPalma Association is the first organization dedicated exclusively to the byproducts of palm plantations worldwide. Established as an industry association, it advances the transition toward a palm-based circular bioeconomy by promoting the sustainable valorization of palm residues across sectors and regions. ByPalma’s activities include organizing international conferences and knowledge-exchange events, as well as leading initiatives that support sustainable development and green job creation.
United Arab Emirates University
(UAEU)
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is one of the region’s leading centers for learning, research, and innovation, recognized for its pioneering work in sustainability and biomaterials. Located in a country with one of the world’s largest populations of date palms, UAEU actively advances research in valorizing palm byproducts, supporting the nation’s Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 strategies.
Conference Chairman
Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi
Prof. Ahmed Ali Al Raeesi is the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain. Under his leadership, UAEU has advanced its mission of aligning academic programmes with future job market demands, driving key sustainability initiatives — including a major solar-PV project in partnership with Abu Dhabi Energy Services that will supply approximately 25% of the campus’s electricity and reduce over 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually. Prof. Al Raeesi is guiding the university’s efforts to integrate renewable energy, innovation and circular economy thinking in-line with the UAE’s national Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 targets.