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Re: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference
by Frances Hayes 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Thanks Tala, I’m looping in Peter and Amber, and we’ll discuss this morning and try to get back to you soon. Hopefully, we can find a good solution! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu> Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Harkamal Walia <hwalia2(a)unl.edu>, Lauren Kruger <lkruger4(a)unl.edu> Subject: Fwd: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference Hi Frances and Harkamal, You saw the response, my suggestion is perhaps arrange for an early or late talk, outside of the regular meeting and then Harkamal perhaps can give a talk in the previously identified spot. What do you think? Tala Begin forwarded message: From: "BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India)" <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> Date: April 24, 2025 at 10:13:18 AM CDT To: Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu> Cc: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Lauren Kruger <lkruger4(a)unl.edu>, Harkamal Walia <hwalia2(a)unl.edu> Subject: Re: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Dear Tala, As all my tickets are non-refundable, it is not possible to change the tickets. Also, with this ticket, I will be reaching Delhi on 3rd May morning and will have to depart for China on the same night. I would appreciate if the organizers reconsider this request. Regards, Prasanna ________________________________ From: Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:07:44 AM To: BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India) <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> Cc: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>; Lauren Kruger <lkruger4(a)unl.edu>; Harkamal Walia <hwalia2(a)unl.edu> Subject: Re: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference Hi Prasanna, Thank you again for agreeing to be a presenter at the DWFI meeting. The organizing committee has seriously looked at accommodating the request for change in time, it is impossible to do it at this time. We have over 400 participants and speakers have confirmed the time and day of presentation, so it is not possible to swap with other panels. Is there a way for you to change the time/day of travel back? We look forward to having you in Lincoln. Thank you Tala On Apr 22, 2025, at 6:17 PM, BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India) <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> wrote: Caution: Non-NU Email Dear Frances, My return flight from Omaha to Dallas is on 1st May at 12.40 pm. So, the proposed session will not be suitable. Is it possible to have my talk on a session in which drought tolerant crops will be featured? This can be either on 29th or 30th April. Best regards, Prasanna Get Outlook for Android<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aka.ms/AAb9ysg__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BI-D…> ________________________________ From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:36:14 AM To: BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India) <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> Cc: Lauren Kruger <lkruger4(a)unl.edu>; Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu>; Harkamal Walia <hwalia2(a)unl.edu> Subject: Re: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference Hi Prasanna, Apologies for the delay. Attached is a draft schedule for the session to help you prepare your presentation and when finished, you can send along to me. Let me know if you have any additional questions and we look forward to seeing you next week! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!PvX…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvXu…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> <https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > <image002.png><https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India) <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Lauren Kruger <lkruger4(a)unl.edu> Subject: RE: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Dear Conference Organizers: Thanks for the info below! Can you kindly send me the detailed schedule for the session in which I will be the speaker? This will enable me to formulate my PPT based on the time available, and share the same in advance. Thanks, Prasanna Boddupalli ------------ Dr Prasanna Boddupalli CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist & Regional Director for Asia <image001.png> International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) G2, B Block, National Agricultural Science Center (NASC) Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, New Delhi 110012, India Tel: +91-11-25842940; Cell: +91-9540293287 | Skype: prasanna.boddupalli website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.cimmyt.org/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!CzXV…> | twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/cimmyt__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!…> | facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/CIMMYT__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2…> | linkedin<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/cimmyt__;!!PvXu…> | flickr<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.flickr.com/photos/cimmyt/__;!!PvXuog…> | youtube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CIMMYTint__;!!PvXuo…> From: Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute | University of Nebraska <waterforfood(a)nebraska.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:32 AM To: BODDUPALLI, Maruthi Prasanna (CIMMYT-India) <b.m.prasanna(a)cgiar.org> Subject: Final Speaker Logistics – Two weeks away! | Water for Food Global Conference April 28-May 2, 2025 at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://files.constantcontact.com/25037a7a301/c… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://files.constantcontact.com/25037a7a301/9… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…> Final Speaker Logistics - 2 Weeks Out The 2025 Water for Food Global Conference is just two weeks away and we’re looking forward to hosting you as a speaker at the conference! Below are some items to help you prepare for the event: PowerPoints – Final versions due April 21 Send your final presentations by April 21 by replying to this message or emailing your session leader. You can access our conference PowerPoint template here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…> for your convenience. We will upload to a shared folder for our A/V team to access. We cannot guarantee that we can accommodate updated presentations after April 21. Hotel, Travel and Parking The booking window for discounted conference rates at The Scarlet Hotel across the street from the conference venue closes today, April 14. Booking and other travel information can be found on our conference website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…>. The Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) Conference Center is located at 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68508. Verify your speaker profile All speaker profiles are available on our conference website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…>. Please review for accuracy and reply to this email if we need to make any changes to your title, organization, bio and photo. If you have registered within the past week, please allow our team an additional few days to post your profile to the website. Verify session info Similarly, you can review your session on our conference agenda<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…> to verify session details or view the full conference schedule. Let us know if any changes are needed by responding to this email. Session timing We ask that all speakers respect the time of others presenting and stick to only the time allotted for your presentation. Going over will take away time from another speaker or from important discussion time. Session leaders, if you can provide a timing list by April 21, our A/V team can assist with on-site timing reminders for each speaker to keep the session on track. Virtual audience participation We are happy to offer virtual registration again this year and all sessions will be livestreamed to our virtual attendees. Each session will be assigned a member of our staff as a virtual moderator who will sit in the room and gather questions from our virtual attendees to share with you during the Q&A time. Session leaders, please allow some time for these questions in your session. Conference Attire Business casual attire is appropriate for the Water for Food Global Conference. Please consider bringing a sweater or light jacket, as meeting rooms can be variable in temperature. You can find the weather forecast for our area here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/scmo9toab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001C0nyTNW…>. We are looking forward to a spectacular event and appreciate your valuable expertise in making it a meaningful and productive conference for all our attendees. Notice of Filming and Photography When you attend the Water for Food Global Conference, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording, as well as livestreaming will occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI), the University of Nebraska (NU) and its affiliates and representatives. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. 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Conference attendee and tour lists
by Amber Poythress 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Hello! Here are all the registration lists. If there is anything else you need, let me know. Kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Re: WFGC Virtual Moderator
by Frances Hayes 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Thanks Ann and Arianna! Copying Craig here so he can make sure you have the accurate settings. Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Arianna Elnes <aelnes(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM To: Ann Briggs <annbriggs(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: WFGC Virtual Moderator Hi Ann, Happy to switch! I have noted it in my conference schedule to be in the auditorium Tuesday at 2:45pm and have updated the 2025 Global Conference Jobs Google Doc. Thanks! Arianna From: Ann Briggs <annbriggs(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM To: Arianna Elnes <aelnes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: WFGC Virtual Moderator Hi Arianna, Would you mind if I switched sessions with you for the Tuesday at 2:45 pm breakout session? I didn’t realize the session Chittaranjan is organizing will be in Breakout B, so I had signed up for the auditorium session at that time. Thanks! Ann Briggs, M.S. Public Relations and Engagement Coordinator Nebraska Water Center<http://watercenter.unl.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Drive, Suite 3220. | Lincoln, NE 68588-6204 e: annbriggs(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:annbriggs@nebraska.edu> p: 402-472-5317 c: 402-710-3263 [cid:image001.png@01DBB463.EC466540]

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Email lists schedule
by Frances Hayes 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Hi Amber, Could you export the following lists out of Cvent for our future email communications? The bolded date is the date I’d like the report ran to capture the most recent attendees. Arianna will cover the Monday side event emails. * Thursday, April 24 * List of all virtual attendees (5 days out reminder) * List of all in-person registrants (non-Cvent email in case they don’t receive the CC ones) * List of all Friday, May 2 side tour registrants (1 week out reminder) * List of all Thursday NIC Tour registrants (1 week out reminder) * Friday, April 25 * List of all in-person registrants (3 day out reminder email) * Sunday, April 27 (for Monday, this could also be done first thing Monday) * List of all in-person registrants (Day 1 email) * List of all Monday, April 28 side tour registrants (1 day out reminder) * Monday, April 28 (for Tuesday) * List of all in-person registrants (Day 2 email) * List of all virtual attendees (Day 1 email) * Tuesday, April 29 (for Wednesday) * List of all in-person registrants (Day 3 email) * List of all virtual attendees (Day 2 email) * Wednesday, April 30 (for Thursday) * List of all in-person registrants (Day 4 email) * List of all Thursday NIC Tour registrants (1 day out reminder) * List of all virtual attendees (Day 3 email) * Thursday, May 1 (for Friday) * List of all in-person registrants (Post-event email) * List of all virtual attendees (Post-event email) * List of all Friday, May 2 Side Tour registrants (1 day out reminder) If you are confident the in-person and tour registrants will remain the same throughout the week, you’re welcome to just send those once. 😊 Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Re: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference
by Frances Hayes 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Hi Kelli, Unfortunately, our team is all tied up Friday with conference preparation. Would your team be willing to meet with Mr. Naif and Abdulrahman Jafer Sharawi on Friday? If it is helpful, here is the attendee email that went out yesterday that has a lot of details about the conference: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conta.cc/4lFiaVO__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D… Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Gribben, Kelli C <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu> Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM To: Jesse Bell <jesse.bell(a)unmc.edu>, Christine Allmon Vetro <callmon(a)unmc.edu>, Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Fw: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Please see the message from Mr. Jafer Sharawi below requesting a zoom call on Friday. Kelli C. Gribben, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate Water, Climate and Health Program Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health College of Public Health [cid:e0b6f2dd-574a-49c8-9760-24aa48ce1d0f] University of Nebraska Medical Center 984388 Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE 68198-4388 kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu UNMC<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.unmc.edu/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!E1QwJG…> | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/unmcedu__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB…> | Twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/unmc__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!E1…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/instagram.com/iamunmc__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/UNMCEDU__;!!PvXuogZ…> | Flickr<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.flickr.com/photos/unmc/__;!!PvXuogZ4…> ________________________________ From: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer <e23396(a)mewa.gov.sa> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 6:55 AM To: Gribben, Kelli C <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu> Cc: Naif Omar Bawazir <nbawazir(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Mansour Sulaiman Alhawas <masalhawas(a)ncvc.gov.sa> Subject: RE: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Dear Dr. Kelli, Greetings, We have a considerations that we would like to discuss it with you. Mr. Naif from International Partnerships Department and me, would like to have a virtual meeting for about 30 minutes with you to obtain some information Dear Dr. Kelli, Greetings, We have a considerations that we would like to discuss it with you. Mr. Naif from International Partnerships Department and me, would like to have a virtual meeting for about 30 minutes with you to obtain some information about this conference and we suggest to have it on this Friday at 3.00 pm Saudi timing or 12.00 pm GMT. “via Teams or Zoom apps” We would like to have some information about the session, dress protocol, accommodation and other things related of this event. Kind regards Abdulrahman Jafer Sharawi [Picture166] From: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:11 AM To: 'Gribben, Kelli C' <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu> Cc: Naif Omar Bawazir <nbawazir(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Mansour Sulaiman Alhawas <masalhawas(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Mohammed Ali Alqarni <moaalqarni(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Bell, Jesse E <jesse.bell(a)unmc.edu>; Allmon, Christine A <callmon(a)unmc.edu>; Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: RE: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Hello, Dr. Kelli, Nice to hear from you and many thanks to your quick respond. The person who will be attending in the conference will be me (Abdulrahman Jafer Sharawi) and also, I will be the one who will speak and present the presentation in this particular session. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to reach me out whether using email or WhataApp on NO. +966598988600 Kind regards Abdulrahman A. Jafer (Sharawi) Manager of Mitigation and Planning Department of Combating Desertification National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification [Picture166] From: Gribben, Kelli C <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu<mailto:kelli.gribben@unmc.edu>> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:52 PM To: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer <e23396(a)mewa.gov.sa<mailto:e23396@mewa.gov.sa>> Cc: Naif Omar Bawazir <nbawazir(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:nbawazir@ncvc.gov.sa>>; Mansour Sulaiman Alhawas <masalhawas(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:masalhawas@ncvc.gov.sa>>; CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:ceo-office@ncvc.gov.sa>>; Mohammed Ali Alqarni <moaalqarni(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:moaalqarni@ncvc.gov.sa>>; Bell, Jesse E <jesse.bell(a)unmc.edu<mailto:jesse.bell@unmc.edu>>; Allmon, Christine A <callmon(a)unmc.edu<mailto:callmon@unmc.edu>>; Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Subject: Re: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Hello Mr. Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer, Thank you for accepting our invitation to attend the Water for Food Global Conference on behalf of Dr. Alabdulqader. Can you please let me know who will be attending the conference and who will be speaking during the session, "Global Drought Management and Resilience: Moving Beyond UNCCD COP16" on April 29th 10:30-noon? Will Dr. Rashad Alghamdi or Dr. Alabdulqader be speaking? That will help me plan next steps for registration, the presentation requirements, and will help me coordinate with the other speakers in the session. Thank you again for your participation in the conference. We are looking forward to welcoming you next week. Kelli Kelli C. 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Report Suspicious<https://us-phishalarm-ewt.proofpoint.com/EWT/v1/JkUDQA!bgZtI_NyH44SoqXd6ytY… > Dear Dr. Kelli, Greetings I wish this email will find you well, I am writing to formally accept the invitation for CEO “Dr. Alabdulqader” CEO of National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC). To attend this of Water for Food Global Conference 2025 which will be held in April 28-May 2, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, on behalf of CEO Dr. Alabdulqader. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this esteemed event. Please let me know if any additional information or materials are required from our side. I will proved a presentation related to the topic of session and I am happy to assist in ensuring a smooth participation process. Should you need any further clarification or have specific instructions for attendees. Kindly contact me directly at (e23396(a)mewa.gov.sa<mailto:e23396@mewa.gov.sa>) or on WhatsApp +966598988600 in any time. Thank you once again for extending this invitation. And I am eager to join the conference. Kind regards Abdulrahman A. Jafer (Sharawi) Manager of Mitigation and Planning Department of Combating Desertification National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification [Picture166] From: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 3:18 PM To: Hajar Mohammed Alelyan <halelyan(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:halelyan@ncvc.gov.sa>>; Haila Fahad Alyaeesh <halyaeesh(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:halyaeesh@ncvc.gov.sa>> Subject: إعادة توجيه: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference ________________________________ من: CEO Office Ncvc ‏‏تم الإرسال: 17/شوال/1446 10:21:40 ص إلى: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer ‏‏الموضوع: FW: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference From: CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:ceo-office@ncvc.gov.sa>> Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 10:17 AM To: "E23396(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:E23396@ncvc.gov.sa>" <E23396(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:E23396@ncvc.gov.sa>> Subject: FW: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference From: CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:ceo-office@ncvc.gov.sa>> Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 1:45 PM To: "E23396(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:E23396@ncvc.gov.sa>" <E23396(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:E23396@ncvc.gov.sa>> Cc: Mohammed Ali Alqarni <moaalqarni(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:moaalqarni@ncvc.gov.sa>> Subject: FW: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference المهندس عبدالرحمن الشعراوي المحترم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بحسب موافقة سعادة الرئيس التنفيذي للحضور نيابة عنه كمتحدث في المؤتمر العالمي الحادي عشر للمياه من أجل الغذاء في مدينة نبراسكا . مرفق لكم البريد المرسل للتواصل والتنسيق للحضور. شاكرين ومقدرين تعاونكم [Image removed by sender. مكتب الرئيس] From: "Gribben, Kelli C" <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu<mailto:kelli.gribben@unmc.edu>> Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 at 6:34 PM To: CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa<mailto:ceo-office@ncvc.gov.sa>> Cc: "Bell, Jesse E" <jesse.bell(a)unmc.edu<mailto:jesse.bell@unmc.edu>>, Molly Nance <mnance(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:mnance@nebraska.edu>>, "Allmon, Christine A" <callmon(a)unmc.edu<mailto:callmon@unmc.edu>>, Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Subject: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Dear Dr. Alabdulqader, I am contacting you on behalf of the program committee for the upcoming 2025 Water for Food Global Conference to be held April 28-May 2, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, and hosted by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska. I’m pleased to invite you or a representative to serve as a concurrent session speaker on the topic of MOVING BEYOND COP16: CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS ON DROUGHT RESILIENCE. Please find the attached letter for more information. We hope you can accept our invitation, as your knowledgeable perspective will be a valuable addition. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kelli Kelli C. 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Re: WFGC CS15 - Saudi Arabia speakers
by Frances Hayes 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Hi Kelli, The best option to collect all the needed information would be to have Dr. Alabdulqader (and Rashad if he is still planning to speak) register using this Complimentary Virtual Registration<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cvent.me/ODA3gg__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!Ch… >. After registration, Amber can move their admission item to “in-person” on the back end. This will ensure they receive all the conference emails, can access the conference app, etc. You are welcome to share our Travel and Accommodations<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo… > page with him and I would recommend he book at The Scarlet Hotel if there is availability. Let me know if you have additional questions or if you learn that there are others joining them. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Gribben, Kelli C <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Peter McCornick <pmccornick(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Jesse Bell <jesse.bell(a)unmc.edu>, Christine Allmon Vetro <callmon(a)unmc.edu> Subject: WFGC CS15 - Saudi Arabia speakers Hi Peter and Frances, I spoke with Jesse regarding the email below and he advised me to reach out to you both for awareness and help coordinating visitors from Saudi Arabia. We had invited Rashad Alghamdi to speak during our drought session (CS15). He directed us to address a formal invitation to the CEO of his organization, Dr. Alabdulqader. I received the email below from Abdulrahman A. Jafer (Sharawi) yesterday saying Dr. Alabdulqader accept's our invitation to attend and speak at the conference. I had been sending our session communications to Rashad but hadn't heard back from him. Therefore, I'm not sure if Rashad and Dr. Alabdulqader are both attending and speaking, and maybe others? In terms of the session we have room I believe in our schedule to add a speaker or two. Frances, would you and your team be able to help with next steps with this group? Happy to discuss more over Zoom if needed and of course support. Kelli From: Abdulrahman Abdurabu Jafer <e23396(a)mewa.gov.sa> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 12:06 PM To: Gribben, Kelli C <kelli.gribben(a)unmc.edu> Cc: Naif Omar Bawazir <nbawazir(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Mansour Sulaiman Alhawas <masalhawas(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; CEO Office Ncvc <ceo-office(a)ncvc.gov.sa>; Mohammed Ali Alqarni <moaalqarni(a)ncvc.gov.sa> Subject: FW: Invitation to speak at the Water for Food Global Conference Dear Dr. Kelli, Greetings I wish this email will find you well, I am writing to formally accept the invitation for CEO “Dr. Alabdulqader” CEO of National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC). To attend this Dear Dr. Kelli, Greetings I wish this email will find you well, I am writing to formally accept the invitation for CEO “Dr. Alabdulqader” CEO of National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC). To attend this of Water for Food Global Conference 2025 which will be held in April 28-May 2, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, on behalf of CEO Dr. Alabdulqader. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this esteemed event. Please let me know if any additional information or materials are required from our side. I will proved a presentation related to the topic of session and I am happy to assist in ensuring a smooth participation process. Should you need any further clarification or have specific instructions for attendees. Kindly contact me directly at (e23396(a)mewa.gov.sa<mailto:e23396@mewa.gov.sa>) or on WhatsApp +966598988600 in any time. Thank you once again for extending this invitation. And I am eager to join the conference. Kind regards Abdulrahman A. Jafer (Sharawi) Manager of Mitigation and Planning Department of Combating Desertification National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification Kelli C. 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DRAFT: Virtual Attendee Moderator Training
by Frances Hayes 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Here’s a draft of the virtual moderator training email … Thank you for helping as a virtual attendee moderator for the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference! Below are some detailed instructions on how to login to the event platform as a virtual moderator. Let me know if you have additional questions. Virtual Attendee Moderator As a virtual attendee moderator, you’ll serve as a liaison between virtual attendees and session speakers. * Several days before the conference starts, logon to the conference website and become familiar with the platform: * https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cvent.me/32ANRR__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!GC… * Type in your first name, last name and email address * Input the code you receive through both your email address and phone number. * Email ceiting(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:ceiting@nebraska.edu> if you experience any trouble. * Browse through these instructions and screenshots so you know what to expect: * https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://support.cvent.com/s/communityarticle/Mo… * Do not worry about approving questions or the “Answer Now” or “Write Response” buttons. * Arrive at your assigned session 10 minutes prior to the session start with your own laptop. You can review your sessions here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c_eQZK_… >. * Locate the wireless mic and find the on/off switch. You’ll turn this on and use it to relay questions during the Q&A/Discussion periods. * Ensure you can log on to conference wifi (or eduroam): * Network name: NU-Guest * Username: waterforfood * Password: 2025conference * You have virtual moderator access for all sessions. Navigate to your assigned session and enter the session. * You’ll see a chat box and Q&A area. * As the session opens, type the following into the chat box: * “Welcome! As we get started, please share your name, your organization and where you are located. As the session proceeds please type any questions you have for our speakers in the Q&A area, rather than here in the chat box.” * You can remind them of this as the session goes on and add additional commentary if you’d like. * Here’s another prompt to use if you wish. “Have additional questions for a speaker? Want to connect with another attendee? Send a message to connect with them in the conference app!” * Our A/V team will keep an eye on livestreaming and attend to any video or audio issues. * During the Q&A/Discussion time for your session, pose the most interesting/thoughtful questions or the ones with the most votes to the session speakers. You may not have time to address all of them, as there will also be questions from our in-person audience. Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 | c: +1 402.417.5297 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://twitter.com/waterforfood__;!!PvXuogZ4sR… > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Second Round Nametags
by Craig Eiting 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Attached is the second round of nametags. One question that I had was if our team can put a name on the blank tags. The name area is a dark color, so it cannot be written on easily. But perhaps you have already considered this and have stickers or something else. Thanks Craig

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Draft Script for conference
by Frances Hayes 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Hi Peter, You can find a draft script for the conference here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CowcnatjRpF… >. I’m still adding a few housekeeping details to my sections but yours should be all set. Feel free to make any necessary changes within the document and I will print copies for the podium on Monday. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Re: Sponsors on App
by Frances Hayes 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Thank you, Craig! Last I heard, Arianna had reached out to the sponsor (Nebraska Cattlemen) but they had not yet confirmed. I’m copying her here in case there is a new update. I think the group made a good point at our Thursday meeting of just leaving the sponsors as is on the app. We’ve provided the opportunity and its up to them if they want to take advantage. However, I’ll do a quick review to make sure other aspects are good to go. Thanks, Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Sponsors on App Hi Frances, I checked the sponsor section of the app, and it appears that all the sponsors we currently have include a logo and link to the website. Some added more, and others have not. If you would want to add additional information to the sponsors that have little information, I can make you or someone else on our staff an administrator. Also, I recall that Arianna was going to add more sponsors last week. If you can get me their information, I will add them to the website and app. Let me know if you see any other issues. This section is complete and ready for review. Thanks! Craig

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