AERZENtalks

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AERZENtalks podcast channel showcases top talks and performances, featuring the region's leading thinkers and innovators delivering powerful insights. This influential podcast channel offers brief, yet impactful discussions from experts in engineering, business, science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, global issues, sustainability, and more. AERZENtalks brings together ideas to set new industry standards and drive innovative change. Our speakers draw from their direct experiences and industry expertise, delivering talks grounded in personal insights and cutting-edge approaches

  1. FEB 13

    Digits of Decarbonisation: The Numbers Behind the Transition

    Across the Middle East, the energy transition is shifting from ambition to action, guided by evidence, measurement, and accountability.In this episode, Casey Shannon is joined by Jay Gadhavi, General Manager at KROHNE Middle East & Africa, and Jonathan Ashton, Head of Marketing & Communications at KROHNE MEA, to explore how data is changing the way the region approaches Decarbonisation.From oil and gas to water, utilities, district cooling, and smart cities, the conversation looks at how accurate measurement enables better decisions, drives efficiency, and supports long-term energy planning. It also turns to what’s next, examining how digitalization, transparency, and shared standards are shaping emerging areas such as hydrogen and carbon capture, and influencing how organizations take responsibility for their climate impact.

    58 min

  2. 11/08/2025

    The Inner Secret to a Sustainable World

    In the race toward sustainability, we often focus on technology, policy, and innovation but what if true transformation begins inside? In this episode of AERZENtalks, sustainability leader and Inner Development Goals (IDGs) advocate Adrienne Doolan joins us to explore how cultivating self-awareness, empathy, courage, and collaboration can fuel meaningful, lasting change. We dive into what the IDGs really are, why they matter now more than ever, and how leaders, businesses, and communities, especially in the Middle East, can harness inner growth to drive outer impact. From bridging IDGs with Sustainable Development Goals to embedding inner development in organizations, Adrienne shares practical insights and inspiring stories to help us lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Whether you’re a policymaker, corporate leader, or anyone seeking to make a difference, this episode invites you to rethink leadership, human potential, and the path to a more sustainable world.

    1 hr
  3. The Sustainability Strategist: Engineering Change, Energizing Action

    09/27/2025

    The Sustainability Strategist: Engineering Change, Energizing Action

    In this episode of AERZENtalks, we sit down with Yasin Kasirga, a transformational leader who has spent more than two decades shaping the global energy landscape. From building over 11 GW of power capacity across gas, hydro, geothermal, and solar, to spearheading 25+ wind projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Yasin has been at the forefront of the world’s energy evolution. But beyond the megawatts and milestones, Yasin shares the human side of leadership, his personal journey, the mindset needed to drive real transformation, and what sustainability truly means to him. Together, we explore: • The realities and misconceptions of decarbonization today • Practical steps for heavy industries to accelerate net-zero • Balancing business performance with long-term climate goals • Why collaboration between governments, industries, and innovators is essential • What gives him hope for the future of sustainability in the Middle East and Africa This is more than an energy conversation, it’s an inspiring deep dive into the values, lessons, and leadership philosophies of someone who doesn’t just engineer power systems, but engineers change.

    57 min
  4. Dubai’s Energy Transformation: Leading the World Forward

    08/29/2025

    Dubai’s Energy Transformation: Leading the World Forward

    Energy is at the heart of everything we do powering our homes, industries, and cities. But as the world races against climate change, how do we make it clean, efficient, and sustainable for generations to come?Join us for a live conversation with Eng. Faisal Ali Rashid PMP, Senior Director of Demand Side Management at the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.Explore:- How Dubai is balancing its role as a global energy producer with its Net Zero 2050 commitments- The future of district cooling, retrofits, and energy efficiency- Game-changing technologies: CSP, green hydrogen, and circular economy models- The role of private sector collaboration, finance, and youth engagement in accelerating decarbonizationDiscover exclusive insights across energy, government, sustainability, academia, and industry who want to understand the forces shaping the MENA region’s energy future.

    38 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    A Story of Service, Purpose & Legacy: The Calling That Sparked a Clean Water Revolution

    In this powerful episode of AERZENtalks, we sit down with Sunil Lalvani, the visionary founder and CEO of Project Maji, a nonprofit social enterprise that has brought sustainable access to clean water to over 500,000 people across Sub-Saharan Africa. But Sunil’s journey didn’t begin in the nonprofit world. It began in the electronics industry, a world he walked away from in pursuit of something far more personal, purposeful, and urgent. What started as a single mission to honor a legacy has grown into a movement, one powered by innovation, resilience, and a relentless belief in the right to safe water. In this episode, Sunil shares: The story behind his leap from business to humanitarian workHow Project Maji uses solar-powered water kiosks to transform livesThe challenges of scaling impact in remote, underserved regionsA deeply moving story from the field that changed everythingWhy clean water is foundational to solving global issues like health, education, and gender equalityHis vision for the future of water access and sustainability Sunil’s voice is one of clarity, purpose, and profound inspiration. This episode will leave you thinking differently about what it means to lead, to serve, and to make a lasting impact. If you’ve ever wondered how one person can make a difference, this is your answer. 🎧 Tune in now to be inspired, moved, and reconnected to what really matters.

    1h 7m

  6. 06/29/2025

    Degrees of Change: The Action Beyond Buzzwords

    In this episode of AERZENtalks, we’re joined by Majd Fayyad. Sustainability Leader, Founder of MajdTalks, and board member at Advancing Net Zero, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on the realities of climate action. Majd shares his journey from engineering to becoming a regional voice for sustainability, offering valuable insights into the state of decarbonization in the MENA region and beyond. We explore the roles of governments, NGOs, corporations, and even individual behavior in the race toward a sustainable future. With clarity and conviction, Majd challenges greenwashing, calls for authentic action, and highlights how collective effort can create meaningful impact. Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, student, or sustainability enthusiast, this episode is packed with real talk, real solutions, and a strong dose of optimism.

    40 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    Quantum Climate: Rethinking the Possible

    In this mind blowing episode of AERZENtalks, we journey into the future of climate innovation — where quantum computing, AI, and breakthrough technologies are beginning to reshape how we respond to the planet's most urgent crisis.With global warming accelerating faster than at any point in Earth's history, traditional models are no longer enough. Our guests unpack how next-gen tools can simulate entire ecosystems, predict intervention outcomes, and enable safer, smarter climate solutions.From Microsoft’s Majorana quantum leap to the bold parallels between Iron Man tech and climate science — this episode will blow your mind and open your imagination.This isn’t sci-fi. It’s the frontier of sustainability.Tune in and discover how the future is being engineered TODAY!

    1h 20m
  8. Quantum Climate: Rethinking the Possible

    06/08/2025

    Quantum Climate: Rethinking the Possible

    In this mind blowing episode of AERZENtalks, we journey into the future of climate innovation — where quantum computing, AI, and breakthrough technologies are beginning to reshape how we respond to the planet's most urgent crisis. With global warming accelerating faster than at any point in Earth's history, traditional models are no longer enough. Our guests unpack how next-gen tools can simulate entire ecosystems, predict intervention outcomes, and enable safer, smarter climate solutions. From Microsoft’s Majorana quantum leap to the bold parallels between Iron Man tech and climate science — this episode will blow your mind and open your imagination. This isn’t sci-fi. It’s the frontier of sustainability. Tune in and discover how the future is being engineered TODAY!

    1h 17m
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AERZENtalks podcast channel showcases top talks and performances, featuring the region's leading thinkers and innovators delivering powerful insights. This influential podcast channel offers brief, yet impactful discussions from experts in engineering, business, science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, global issues, sustainability, and more. AERZENtalks brings together ideas to set new industry standards and drive innovative change. Our speakers draw from their direct experiences and industry expertise, delivering talks grounded in personal insights and cutting-edge approaches

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  • Creator
    AERZENtalks
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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