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    TUESDAY 5TH MARCH 2024 - CROWNE PLAZA RIYADH AL WAHA, SAUDI ARABIA

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The Construction Week KSA Infrastructure Summit 2024 is a pivotal event that assembles the most influential minds in the construction and infrastructure sector to advance Saudi Arabia's ambitious development agenda. This summit is more than a gathering; it's a platform for transformative discussions and collaborative initiatives that will leave an indelible mark on the Kingdom's construction landscape.

Saudi Arabia's construction industry is at the heart of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 plan. The Construction Week KSA Infrastructure Summit is a catalyst for the evolution of this industry, which is instrumental in realizing the broader goals of economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable development.

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​​CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Opening
Session One: Riyadh's Infrastructure Vision 2030: A Government Perspective
Session Two: Smart City Initiatives
Session Three: Sustainable Infrastructure
Session Four: KSA's Roadmap for Transformative Transport Expansion
Opening

08:00 - 08:50

Registration, Breakfast & Networking


​08:50 - 09:00

Opening Remarks and Welcome from Construction Week Middle East

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

Ranju Warrier is the Editor in Chief of Construction Week Middle East and Construction Week Saudi. Having previously been associated with Forbes Middle East, she has over 10 years of journalism experience. holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.

Session One: Riyadh's Infrastructure Vision 2030: A Government Perspective

09:15 - 09:30
Presentation: Bin Zafrah – Opis-NovoCrete - Innovative Solutions for Road & Rail

- Nur Yachou, Business Development Director, Bin Zafrah 
- Maarten Maas, Area Manager, Bin Zafrah

09:30 - 09:50
Fireside Chat: Building Prosperity: Infrastructure and Riyadh's Economic Renaissance 

•Role of infrastructure investments to stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract businesses to the region
•Giga Project gamechangers: How the Kingdom’s landmark projects come with unprecedented challenges and opportunities
•Reshaping the urban landscape and creating new housing opportunities, alongside their commitment to green initiatives for a sustainable future

- Sean Doherty, Head of Program Management, JLL
- Julianne Tolentino, Digital Editor, Construction Week (moderator)

09:50 - 10:20
Panel: Building the FIFA World Cup 2034 

•What will be required to hold the biggest sporting event in the world? Stadium build and retrofit, sustainability initiatives, and transport systems to accommodate millions of additional guests
•Diving into Riyadh's extensive road network expansion, the backbone of the city's infrastructure, linking giga projects, residential areas, and green initiatives for a thriving, accessible metropolis

- Ibrahim Asar, Business Development & Investment Management, Mofarreh AlHarbi & Partners
- Phil Williams, Director, Environmental Protection Group, STRI Group company
- Emad Abdeljawad, Bidding & BD Director, MARCO
- Christopher Nicolas, Director, TBH Consultancy (moderator)
Session Two: Smart City Initiatives

10:20 - 10:35

Keynote: Riyadh's Path to Tomorrow with Smart Infrastructure and Innovation

•Riyadh's path to tomorrow integrating smart infrastructure, data-driven development, and innovative urban transformation
•Unveiling Riyadh's Tech-Infused Future: Smart Infrastructure and Innovation in Action

Thomas Cunniffe, Infrastructure Director, KEO International Consultants

10:35 - 11:05
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

•What role do PPPs have in the prosperity of the construction sector in the Kingdom
•What next in the evolution of Public Private Partnerships? How successful a model have they been for modern Saudi Arabia government polices? Are they here to stay?

- Mikhael Alkurdi, Business Development Manager - Acting Director, BEC Arabia
- Laura Coates, Partner, Clyde & Co.
- Mehdi Danesh, Head of Advisory & Cost Consulting Services, Hill International
- Rashed Altaib, Board Affaires Manager, Abdullah Al Othaim Investment
- AbdulAziz AlQarra,  Director Project Manager, Project & Development Services KSA, JLL (moderator)

11:05 - 11:20
Presentation: Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies

•Unveiling the integration of IoT, AI, and data analytics in Riyadh’s urban landscape, revolutionizing services and infrastructure
•Unveiling Riyadh's Tech-Infused Future: Smart Infrastructure and Innovation in Action
•Building Riyadh's Smart Infrastructure: Navigating the Essentials for Connectivity: Dive into the critical elements that serve as the backbone for Riyadh's smart city vision

- Hassan Albalawi, CEO and co-founder, WakeCap

11:20 - 12:00

Networking and Coffee Break

Session Three: Sustainable Infrastructure


​12:00- 12:30

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Horizons: Green Building, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Conservation

•Uncovering the latest innovations in green construction techniques, materials, and designs that are shaping the future of eco-friendly buildings and communities
•Exploring the strides in renewable energy adoption and the role it plays in reducing carbon footprints while driving economic growth and sustainability

- Nader Kamal - Project Director, Studio International Engineering Consultants KSA (SIEC)
- Christophe Lumsden, Partner Climate Change & Sustainable Services, EY
- Norman McComb, Director – Sustainability Services, EY
- Anthony Simon, Urban Infrastructure Director – Saudi Arabia, Egis
- Muhammad Alharari, Deputy Editor, Construction Week KSA (moderator)
Session Four: KSA's Roadmap for Transformative Transport Expansion

12:30 - 12:45
Keynote: Saudi Railways

- Mohammed Al Ghofaili, Facility and structure Management Director, Saudi Arabia Railways

12:45 - 13:15
Panel Discussion: Redefining Commuting in Riyadh: Public Transport Expansion and Urban Transformation

•Explore how public transport expansion aligns with Riyadh's goals for urban development, livability, and accessibility
•Address strategies for solving the "last-mile" challenge, ensuring convenient and seamless connections for commuters
•Highlight efforts to make public transport more environmentally friendly, such as the use of clean energy and green infrastructure
- Ahmed Sayed, ME Construction Manager, ACCIONA
- Maarten Maas, Area Manger, Bin Zafrah 
- Belal Deiranieh, CEO, Systra Arabia
- Ben Hughes, Partner/ Senior Principal, Capital Projects, EY
- Omar Al Battaineh, Regional Director, Transport Advisory and Planning, Middle East, AtkinsRéalis

13:15 - 13:45
Networking and lunch break

​​CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Ahmed Sayed

ME Construction Manager, ACCIONA 

Ibrahim Asar

Business Dev. & Investment Management, 

Mofarreh AlHarbi & Partners

Hassan Albalawi

CEO and Co-Founder, WakeCap

Sameer Daoud

Managing Director - Infrastructure

KEO International Consultants

Phil Williams

Director - Environmental Protection Group, STRI Group company

Omar Al Battaineh

Regional Director, Transport Advisory and Planning, Middle East, AtkinsRéalis

Belal DEIRANIEH

Chief Executive Officer, Systra Saudi Arabia

Anthony Simon

Urban Infrastructure Director – Saudi Arabia, Egis

Laura Coates

Partner, Clyde & Co

Mikhael Alkurdi

Business Development Manager - Acting Director, BEC Arabia

Maarten Maas

Area Manager, Bin Zafrah

Sean Doherty

Head of Program Management, JLL

Christopher Nicholas

Director, TBH Consultancy

Nader Kamal

Project Director, Studio International Engineering Consultants KSA (SIEC)

Nur Yachou

Business Development Director, Bin Zafrah

Emad Abdeljawad

Bidding & BD Director, MARCO

AbdulAziz AlQarra

Director Project Manager, Project & Development Services KSA, JLL

Mehdi Danesh

Head of Advisory & Cost Consulting Services, Hill International

Rashed Altaib

Board Affaires Manager, Abdullah Al Othaim Investment

Thomas Cunniffe

Infrastructure Director, KEO International Consultants

Norman McComb

Director – Sustainability Services, EY

Mohammed Al Ghofaili
Facility and structure Management Director, Saudi Arabia Railways

Ben Hughes

Partner/Senior Principal, Capital Projects, EY

​​​PRACTICAL INFO

Tuesday 5th March 2024
8 am - 2:30pm (Saudi time)

Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Waha

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Building the Future: All Roads Lead to Expo

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 TUESDAY 5TH MARCH 2024
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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