Post Show REPORT 2015

Post Show
REPORT 2015
Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability:
The Humanitarian Aid and Development Perspectives
DIHAD: The
Networking
Platform for Aid
& Development
Workers and
Suppliers of the
Humanitarian
Sector
The 12th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid &
Development Conference & Exhibition was held on 24 - 26 March
2015 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice- President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai. UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International
Humanitarian City, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, inaugurated
the Conference & Exhibition, at the Dubai International Convention
& Exhibition Center, in the presence of HE Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid
Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development,
UAE and HRH Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan.
11
Number of
speakers
“We have been participating in
DIHAD for 3 years consecutively
as Platinum Partners as it’s
an amazing opportunity to
meet and interact with other
organizations and NGOs for
future partnerships to improve
on humanitarian efforts.”
Jordana Layden Swift
Program Director
Al Khair Foundation
11,520
396
Sqm
Overall
Space
Number of
sessions and
workshops
50
10,800
66
Number of
visitors and
participants
Number of
Participating
Countries
Number of
Participating
Companies
3 Day conference;
6 sessions focused on
“OPPORTUNITY,
MOBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY”: the
humanitarian aid and
development perspectives,
2 special sessions on role
of non-governmental
organizations.
DIHAD 2015 capitalized on existing
partnerships and past discussions in
an attempt to arrive at a number of
constructive conclusions. The event
also brought together international
agencies, governmental and
non-governmental organizations,
foundations & charities, the media
and academia, the corporate
sector, Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies as well as individual
practitioners and experts to
make valuable contributions to
the ongoing global discussions
on development goals, climate
change, disaster reduction, and
best practices in the realm of
humanitarian assistance.
The Dubai EXPO 2020 sub-themes
of “Opportunity”, “Mobility” and
“Sustainability” were the focus,
while the variety of perspectives on
these reflect the diversity, in terms
of knowledge and experience, of
the distinguished participants at
the Conference. While presentations
by high-level experts provided
the substantive backbone to all
Sessions, the Chairpersons ensured
there was due interaction among
the speakers and panelists at all
times.
3 Day session themes:
î Disaster reduction and preparedness
– opportunities
î Environmental protection and climate
change – opportunities
î Moving relief items, where/when
required, efficiently
î The forced displacement of persons,
causes and consequences
î Sustainable development, what
happens after 2015?
î Water and Energy: will we have
enough tomorrow?
HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi said: “Increased mobilisation of resources
around early warning for disaster reduction and preparedness strategies
will allow us to respond more effectively to future outbreaks. Mobility
as a theme serves as a fitting mantra for the
humanitarian and development communities.
Whether actors are mobilizing funding resources, or mobilizing disaster
reduction and preparedness strategies; this is an area in which we can
and should always be improving. Let us collectively mobilize for increased
impact of our aid.”
Objectives Achieved
“Our participation had a dual goal: to meet with
additional partners & vendors to expand our
network & procurement portfolio. Our participation
every year brings us great results for which we are
grateful to the organizers.”
Marin Tomas
Global Logistics Manager
International Medical Corps
Pre-conference Exhibition:
DIHAD is recognized as one of the major humanitarian events which brings the
Workshop:
latest updates from the industry at regional and international levels. DIHAD is
The workshop “Addressing forced
displacements- new actors,
opportunities and challenges” in
collaboration with UNOCHA was specially
designed for humanitarians and private
sector working in disaster preparedness,
emergency response and logistics.
a platform for professionals from UN Agencies, international missions, NGOs,
procurement, governments and other global players to network and foster
relations for a unified front towards overcoming issues facing the humanitarian
efforts. The exhibition was held in parallel to 3 days of conference with over
10,800 visitors from across the world.
B2B
Platform:
Exhibitors & selected delegates
interested in building networks
for future partnerships had the
unique opportunity to interact
& discuss collaborative efforts
that can be undertaken, nurture
relations with procurement
officials from UN Agencies, NGOs
and service providers from across
the world.
Special Sessions
î The role of NGOs in the provision of
humanitarian assistance in today’s
crisis environments
î The role of NGOs, as partners in
development assistance
“The session Moving Relief items was very
important due to money constraints and growing
demand, so the session was very useful with good
discussion. DIHAD is a very important platform
taking place every year where everyone comes
together every year and I wouldn’t be the only one
to praise these efforts.”
Wolfgang Herbinger
Director of Logistics, World Food Programme Management
MOU’s signed at DIHAD
Partnership established between
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Foundation & Al ISLAMI Foundation
Launch of IKEA Shelter & UNHCR
partnership. UNHCR has made a
frame agreement of 10,000 units with
the social enterprise Better Shelter.
“Being my first time at
DIHAD, I am extremely
pleased as this is a great
platform for all relief &
development players for
future roadmap plans.”
Shadi Hammadeh
Director of Environment & Sustainable Development
Unit, American University of Beirut
Innovation Area:
DIHAD 2015 launched the ‘Innovation Area’ wherein
products such as IKEA Shelter, New Specification
and Fire Retardation, Light and Electricity Solutions
during emergency were respectively launched by
UNHCR – IKEA, National Tent House & Electricienssans-frontieres.org.
With presentations and discussions the innovation
area got together participants from the industry on
the latest innovations that can help improve serving
people in need during times of distress.
Effective
Communication
through
Marketing &
Promotion
The exhibition primarily facilitated the
procurement needs of the regional
markets, including the Middle East
& Northern Africa and parts of Asia.
Companies at the exhibition benefited
through a highly targeted networking
campaign by DIHAD, which helped reach
potential clients in the region and create
meaningful and effective partnerships.
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Marketing Tools:
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Partnering with industry-focused
international publications reaching
more than 50 countries
î
Print advertisements in leading
industry publications
î
Monthly Pre and Post Event Editorials
and Newsletters
î
E-mail shots sent to a highly targeted
set of readers
î
Press releases in leading English
and Arabic Newspapers, business
portals and websites reaching out to
millions of readers
î
Customised direct mails to targeted
industry professionals across the
MENA, Asia and Europe
î
Fax, telemarketing and SMS
campaigns helped to boost the
marketing promotion, ensuring all
stakeholders are well informed
See you at DIHAD 2016
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
21 - 23 March
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