FortyGuard is a climate-tech company delivering the world’s most precise urban temperature intelligence to power smarter energy decisions. Using proprietary sensors, AI models, and real-time analytics, we map and predict temperatures at 2-meter height with 10-meter resolution, every second, across entire cities. Our data enables utilities, governments, and enterprises to optimize cooling demand, reduce peak energy loads, and design more resilient infrastructure—transforming temperature from a hidden cost into a measurable, manageable energy variable.

Jay is a four-time tech founder, former private equity investor, and Google-appointed mentor. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the youngest CEO in the Middle East, Jay’s expertise has been featured by Forbes, CNN, and Fast Company. He has collaborated with NVIDIA, Google, and Microsoft, bringing 25 years of experience in engineering, private equity, and technology. Jay holds a master’s in International Business from the University of Wollongong, has advised leading AI institutions globally, and presented at prestigious platforms including Harvard, COP29, Web Summit, and NVIDIA GTC. He is a two-time UAE Future100 honoree.

Tariq Said is the Founder and CEO of Amp, an energy analytics startup helping businesses transform their buildings into intelligent, energy-efficient environments. With a focus on leveraging data and software to optimise energy usage, he brings extensive experience in renewable energy and clean technology, having previously co-founded Sirius Energy. Tariq’s work is driven by a vision to make energy efficiency accessible and impactful for commercial buildings.

Evgeny Garanin is DMCC’s leading sustainability expert, playing a key role in the development and implementation of the organization’s ESG strategy. As the Secretary of the SDG Steering Committee, he oversees company-wide performance metrics and leads engagement with external stakeholders.

Evgeny conducted the analysis of DMCC’s environmental footprint and spearheaded a digital transformation that significantly reduced FTEs while improving energy and water consumption across DMCC’s community. He developed the company’s 2050 net-zero strategy and established the Sustainability Hub, an ecosystem focused on empowering the private sector with practical tools to enhance their ESG performance through partnerships, a world-class expert network, and advisory services.

Previously, Evgeny held several public sector roles focused on policy development and public affairs across various commodity industries. Notably, he served as an advisor to the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, where he played a key role in the adoption of the resolution on the Kimberley Process and conflict diamonds. His work in these roles underscored his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and ethical standards in global trade.