In its capacity as platinum sponsor of the event, Schneider Electric will reinforce its commitment to promoting electrical safety to an audience of regional and international industry leaders at the event.

The symposium, scheduled to take place from March 27 to 28 in Riyadh, will focus on efficiency initiatives that aim to reduce hazards.

Vishal Sharma, marketing director, Schneider Electric, will offer an insightful speech on ‘Safety of people and properties — protection against electrical hazards’.

Sharma will elaborate on the primary building blocks of electrical safety focusing on reliability, compliance with standards, choice of right products and safety of installation.

He will additionally highlight the security that the Schneider Electric portfolio offers through its conformance to safety fundamentals.

Christophe Campagne, country president, Schneider Electric-Saudi Arabia, said: “Schneider Electric is committed to educating consumers on the importance of conforming to precautions. Such an approach will allow users to maintain safety as well as avoid risk to life and equipment, in addition to mitigating financial losses for industries from prolonged shutdowns.

Campagne added: “The Electrical Safety Experts Symposium will provide a platform for innovations to be celebrated, benchmarked and discussed. It will additionally offer an opportunity for those considering improvements to evaluate the best approach and solutions for their organizations. Such events enable us at Schneider Electric to showcase our offerings to businesses and real estate developers who seek to ensure that their customers are safe from electrical hazards and glitches.”

Schneider Electric’s range of products safeguards consumers from electric shock, fire, unexpected shutdowns and other electrical anomalies.

The solutions are fully compliant with major international, local and regional standards for electrical equipment.