Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted Hakan Ozdemir, CEO of Siemens in Qatar and Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the Middle East, to explore the role of Siemens in driving sustainable development through innovative projects in Qatar.

Entitled “Siemens in Qatar Financial Services Sustainability,” the lecture marked the latest installment of the CMU-Q Dean’s Lecture Series. Dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, welcomed Mr. Ozdemir and reflected on the strong partnership between CMU-Q and Siemens. “The friendship between our organizations began around 10 years ago, when Siemens Qatar participated in one of our career fairs,” Trick shared, noting that over the years, Siemens has hired several CMU-Q graduates.

He emphasized how Siemens and CMU-Q share a commitment to sustainability and innovation: “Like CMU-Q, Siemens is dedicated to building a sustainable future through creating new technologies. Some of our most talented graduates have launched their careers at Siemens in Qatar, and we appreciate their support.”

During his lecture, Ozdemir highlighted Qatar as a key hub for Siemens Middle East operations, showcasing projects such as energy-efficient cooling solutions at Hamad International Airport, advanced metering for Kahramaa, smart city initiatives in Msheireb Downtown, and Qatar’s first electric vehicle charging stations. He also emphasized the company’s commitment to financial sustainability, innovation, and impactful partnerships to drive development.

Mr. Ozdemir further discussed the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), explaining that AI is “constantly learning” and will increasingly shape industries from forecasting to industrial services. He encouraged students to actively engage with these developments.

“I urge you to develop yourself within your subjects in your university, integrating them with emerging technologies and megatrends. See how you can utilize technological advancements and shifts for your benefit and utilize learning platforms to constantly upskill yourself and develop your expertise.”

In the question and answer session, one student asked how to prepare for jobs of the future that do not exist yet.

Ozdemir replied: “I think the integration of AI in our lives, advancements in blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are going to shape the workplace of the future.”

“Nowadays, we need to come up with bigger dreams. It all starts with a dream and believing in it. Once you truly follow your dream and work towards executing it, success will follow.”

The CMU-Q Dean’s Lecture Series provides a space for leaders in Qatar to discuss the pressing issues that face communities, economies, and societies.

CMU-Q offers undergraduate degree programs in biological sciences, business administration, computer science, and information systems.

About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Carnegie Mellon University set its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon looks beyond the traditional borders of the university campus to have a transformative impact locally, nationally, and globally. In 2004, CMU began a partnership with Qatar Foundation to bring this unique educational experience to the Middle East.

For 20 years, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar has provided a world-class education in the heart of Education City. More than 1300 graduates have completed their education at CMU-Q, and more than 450 students are currently pursuing studies in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems.

As the CMU-Q alumni network grows, so does the impact that we have on Qatar and the world. Our graduates work at top organizations and innovative startups. They influence government policy, analyze big data, bring culture and the arts to the community, and inspire young people to learn and innovate. They are researchers, creators, entrepreneurs, analysts and educators, and they are working to improve the world around them.

About Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.