Construction Week KSA Infrastructure Jeddah Summit - Jeddah

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As the principal gateway to Makkah, Jeddah is a key, growing urban hub for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and for the Middle East. With a strong list of transportation and infrastructure projects, Jeddah is committed towards achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Analysing the infrastructure project pipeline in Jeddah, Construction Week KSA Infrastructure Summit will bring industry leaders and experts on the ground to discuss about making it a smart city with world-class infrastructure.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Opening

Session One: A Roadmap to Jeddah’s Economic Development

Session Two: Transport and Mobility Networks

Session Three: Smart City, Smart Infrastructure Networks

Session Four: Upgrading and Redevelopment

Opening

08:15 - 09:00
Registration, Breakfast & Networking

09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks and Welcome from Construction Week Middle East

Session One: A Roadmap to Jeddah’s Economic Development

09:10 - 09:25
Analysing infrastructure project pipeline in Jeddah

•Embarking upon ambitious programmes of investment in infrastructure along with the private sector to meet the infrastructural demand

Omar Raza – Partner, Pwc

09:25 - 10:00
Panel: Improving economic growth prospects for Jeddah's construction sector

•Spotlighting some the construction projects of Jeddah that will promote tourism, investment opportunities and hence economic growth

•Strategies involved in widening the focus from pilgrimage tourism to cultural, historical and leisure

•Dean Ryburn - Dentons & Co (Moderator)

•Ahmed Darwish - Project Director, Jabal Omar Development Co

•Dani Ghandour - KEO

•Dr. Ehab Abdo – Projects Development Professional, Faithful+Gould

Session Two: Transport and Mobility Networks

10:00 - 10.15
An Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering Design for Tunnels

Pedro Armijo - Director of Project Delivery, Middle East, Jensen Hughes

10:15 - 10.35
Fireside: Tech involved in the construction sector

BIM as the major key player in utilizing data management and its role in the infrastructure planning

Esraa Altwassi - BIM Manager and Head of BIM Department, Design Zone KSA

Carla Sertin, Group Editor, B2B Brands, ITP Media Group (Moderator)

10:35 - 11.00
Managing risk from procurement to completion on major infra projects

•Managing risk in the procurement process to project completion

•Benefits of using alternative cost models and procurement models to deliver time critical projects

•Considering some of the common pitfalls and areas which frequently affect completion and takeover of projects

Paul Prescott, Dentons

11:00 - 11.30
Networking and Coffee Break

11:30 - 11.50
Fireside: Contract management and execution to successfully deliver Vision 2030

As gigaproject activity ramps up in Saudi Arabia, what are the steps construction companies must take when negotiating and executing contracts so as to avoid delays and disputes?

Nesreen Osman – Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP

Carla Sertin, Group Editor, B2B Brands, ITP Media Group (Moderator)

Session Three: Smart City, Smart Infrastructure Networks

11:50 - 12.10

Fireside: Creating sustainable utilities network

•Upgrading and expanding water and wastewater facilities to create a sustainable infrastructure

•Launching new water and desalination projects in the region to improve water availability and embed sustainable practices

Rateb Jawich – Abuljadayel Co. for Contracting and Maintenance

Carla Sertin, Group Editor, B2B Brands, ITP Media Group (Moderator)

12:10 - 12.30
Fireside chat: Making Jeddah a Smart City

•Using digital technologies to boost performance and wellbeing, reduce costs and resource consumption and involve citizens more actively

•Highlighting the importance of municipalities sharing knowledge and experiences to develop smart cities

Carla Sertin, Group Editor, B2B Brands, ITP Media Group (Moderator)

Mark Graham, Executive Director, Technical Engineering, Roshn

12:30 - 12.50
Panel: Future proofing Jeddah’s smart city infrastructure

•Promoting adequate health and safety training and environment to build the backbone of a smart city

•Enabling Public Private partnerships to invite more investment, experience, and disruptive tech

Carla Sertin, Group Editor, B2B Brands, ITP Media Group (Moderator)

Dr. Hassan Albalawi, CEO, Founder, Wakecap Technologies

12:50 - 13.50
Networking and Lunch Break

Session Four: Upgrading and Redevelopment

13:50 - 14.05
The increasing competitive landscape for Talent in the Saudi region.

Marcus Taylor, Executive Consultant – Built Environment, Taylor Sterling

14:05 - 14.20
The need for flood management in Jeddah

· Protection of inhabitants and belongings against the risks of floods

· Methods that can be applied to reduce and mitigate the impact of torrential rains and floods

Dr. Abdurazag Tammar - Assistant Professor, Environmental Disaster and Emergency Management, Faculty of Environmental Science, King AbdulAziz University

14:20 - 14.35
Jeddah Airport City: Master Planning an “Aerotropolis"

•Enhancing the western gateway to the KSA for business, tourism, hospitality, sports, culture, worship, education, wellness, leisure and entertainment

•Generate significant non-aeronautical revenues and financial returns, while improving the competitiveness

Bander AlQuarshi, IT Strategy & Governance Director, Jeddah Airports Company

14:35 - 14.45
Closing Remarks

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Esraa Altwassi

BIM Manager & Head of BIM Department, Design Zone KSA

Paul Prescott

Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer, Dentons

Dr. Abdurazag Tammar

Assistant Professor, Environmental Disaster and Emergency Management, Faculty of Environmental Science, King AbdulAziz University

Dr. Ehab Abdo

Program Director – JHD Engineering Services, Faithful+Gould

Mark Graham

Executive Director, Technical Engineering, Roshn

Pedro Armijo

Director of Project Delivery, Middle East, Jensen Hughes

Dani Ghandour

General Manager – KSA, KEO

Ahmed Darwish

Project Director, Jabal Omar Development Co.

Omar Raza

Partner, Pwc

Bander Al Gurashi

IT Strategy & Governance Director, Jeddah Airports Company

Dean Ryburn

Construction and Dispute Resolution Partner, Dentons

Eng. Rateb Jawish

General Projects Manager, Abuljadayel Company for Contracting and Maintenance

Nesreen Osman

Partner at Pinsent Masons

Dr. Hassan Albalawi

CEO, Founder, Wakecap Technologies

Marcus Taylor

Executive Search Consultant – Built Environment, Taylor Sterling

PRACTICAL INFO

7 March 2023

8.15am - 4:00pm (Saudi time)

Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam
Saudi Arabia

Covering Saudi's Burgeoning Infrastructure Sector

Building A World-Class Infrastructure for Jeddah

TUESDAY 7TH MARCH 2023 - CROWNE PLAZA JEDDAH AL SALAM, SAUDI ARABIA

EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS

ABOUT

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

08:15 - 09:00
Registration, Breakfast & Networking

09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks and Welcome from Construction Week Middle East

09:10 - 09:25
Analysing infrastructure project pipeline in Jeddah

09:25 - 10:00
Panel: Improving economic growth prospects for Jeddah's construction sector

10:00 - 10.15
An Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering Design for Tunnels

10:15 - 10.35
Fireside: Tech involved in the construction sector

10:35 - 11.00
Managing risk from procurement to completion on major infra projects

11:00 - 11.30
Networking and Coffee Break

11:30 - 11.50
Fireside: Contract management and execution to successfully deliver Vision 2030

11:50 - 12.10

Fireside: Creating sustainable utilities network

12:10 - 12.30
Fireside chat: Making Jeddah a Smart City

12:30 - 12.50
Panel: Future proofing Jeddah’s smart city infrastructure

12:50 - 13.50
Networking and Lunch Break

13:50 - 14.05
The increasing competitive landscape for Talent in the Saudi region.

Marcus Taylor, Executive Consultant – Built Environment, Taylor Sterling

14:05 - 14.20
The need for flood management in Jeddah

14:20 - 14.35
Jeddah Airport City: Master Planning an “Aerotropolis"

14:35 - 14.45
Closing Remarks

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

PRACTICAL INFO

REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

7 MARCH 2023
CROWNE PLAZA JEDDAH AL SALAM, SAUDI ARABIA

Building A World-Class Infrastructure for Jeddah

TUESDAY 7TH MARCH 2023 - CROWNE PLAZA JEDDAH AL SALAM, SAUDI ARABIA

​​EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS

​​ABOUT

​​CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

08:15 - 09:00Registration, Breakfast & Networking

​09:00 - 09:10Opening Remarks and Welcome from Construction Week Middle East

Ranju Warrier, Editor in Chief - Construction Week Middle East & Construction Week Saudi

09:10 - 09:25Analysing infrastructure project pipeline in Jeddah

09:25 - 10:00Panel: Improving economic growth prospects for Jeddah's construction sector

10:00 - 10.15An Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering Design for Tunnels

10:15 - 10.35Fireside: Tech involved in the construction sector

10:35 - 11.00Managing risk from procurement to completion on major infra projects

11:00 - 11.30Networking and Coffee Break

11:30 - 11.50Fireside: Contract management and execution to successfully deliver Vision 2030

11:50 - 12.10

Fireside: Creating sustainable utilities network

​12:10 - 12.30Fireside chat: Making Jeddah a Smart City

​12:30 - 12.50Panel: Future proofing Jeddah’s smart city infrastructure

​12:50 - 13.50Networking and Lunch Break

13:50 - 14.05The increasing competitive landscape for Talent in the Saudi region.​Marcus Taylor, Executive Consultant – Built Environment, Taylor Sterling

14:05 - 14.20The need for flood management in Jeddah

14:20 - 14.35Jeddah Airport City: Master Planning an “Aerotropolis"

14:35 - 14.45Closing Remarks

​​CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

​​​PRACTICAL INFO

​​​​REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

7 MARCH 2023CROWNE PLAZA JEDDAH AL SALAM, SAUDI ARABIA

EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS

ABOUT

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

08:15 - 09:00
Registration, Breakfast & Networking

09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks and Welcome from Construction Week Middle East

09:10 - 09:25
Analysing infrastructure project pipeline in Jeddah

09:25 - 10:00
Panel: Improving economic growth prospects for Jeddah's construction sector

10:00 - 10.15
An Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering Design for Tunnels

10:15 - 10.35
Fireside: Tech involved in the construction sector

10:35 - 11.00
Managing risk from procurement to completion on major infra projects

11:00 - 11.30
Networking and Coffee Break

11:30 - 11.50
Fireside: Contract management and execution to successfully deliver Vision 2030

12:10 - 12.30
Fireside chat: Making Jeddah a Smart City

12:30 - 12.50
Panel: Future proofing Jeddah’s smart city infrastructure

12:50 - 13.50
Networking and Lunch Break

13:50 - 14.05
The increasing competitive landscape for Talent in the Saudi region.

Marcus Taylor, Executive Consultant – Built Environment, Taylor Sterling

14:05 - 14.20
The need for flood management in Jeddah

14:20 - 14.35
Jeddah Airport City: Master Planning an “Aerotropolis"

14:35 - 14.45
Closing Remarks

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

PRACTICAL INFO

REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

7 MARCH 2023
CROWNE PLAZA JEDDAH AL SALAM, SAUDI ARABIA