Neeraj Gandhi

Neeraj Gandhi is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of experience in various banking verticals, including business management, strategic partnerships, product management, and digital transformation. He is currently leading the SME Products & Digital Transformation efforts at Emirates Development Bank (EDB). Neeraj has been instrumental in formulating the digital ecosystem for EDB and has successfully launched Agritech and Solar Energy Programs for UAE farmers and small businesses. Prior to this role, Neeraj was a founding member of Wio Digital Bank, where he established an SME bank catering to startups and small businesses. He also has over 14 years of experience at Emirates NBD, working across several business verticals, including Business Banking and Transaction Banking.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 6 November

12:00

Energy ai Conference Energy AI Theatre 12:00 - 12:15

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Innovation showcase: Fueling the future: EDB's innovative financing solutions powering the UAE energy transition

The UAE's energy landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with innovation and sustainability at its core. Access to strategic financing is crucial for businesses seeking to capitalise on these emerging opportunities. In this informative session, Neeraj Gandhi, SVP of Product Development for mSMEs at Emirates Development Bank (EDB), will showcase EDB’s strategic approach to developmental financing and it is empowering businesses of all sizes – from dynamic mSMEs to large corporations – to drive this transformation forward.

The session will focus on EDB’s tailored financing solutions and innovative services to drive growth within five priority sectors, including Renewables, contributing to the UAE's ambitious net-zero by 2050 goals. The session will also shed light on EDB’s strategic partnerships with private sector companies and energy leaders to shape the future of energy and accelerate the energy transition.