11am Opening address by Sultan al Jaber, chief executive officer, Masdar 2pm Round table discussion: Hélène Pelosse, director general of the Abu Dhabi-based International Renewable Energy Agency, opens a debate on world future energy policy with visiting energy ministers 4pm Achieving the unachievable: Bertrand Piccard, the man behind the project to circle the globe in a solar-powered aircraft, speaks to business leaders about the challenges facing the energy industry
9am What now after Copenhagen? Keynote speech by Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, the Minister of Environment and Water, UAE 11am Future energy leaders: industry captains discuss prospects and opportunities for young professionals hoping to play a part 4pm Energy evolution: a "blue skies" session looking at the components of the future energy mix, including solar, wind, gas and nuclear power
9am Pursuing innovation: a debate about the role of research and development in winning the future-energy battle 11am Making electric cars a reality: who will pay the estimated US$100 billion price tag? 4pm The consumer perspective: persuading people to go green is one of the biggest challenges facing policymakers
9am Sustainable cities: keynote speech by Richard Rogers, one of the world's leading architects, opens debate on the role of intelligent design 11am Towards a low-carbon economy: a panel examines the institutional barriers to creating tomorrow's sustainable world 4pm Closing ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Prince Albert, Crown Prince of Monaco, and Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, president of Iceland
