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With Expo 2030 as our guiding light, the Construction Week Leaders in Construction KSA Summit will convene industry titans, visionaries, and innovators to chart the course for Saudi Arabia's construction landscape.
From prioritising sustainable infrastructure to embracing digital advancements, we'll explore the avenues that lead to a brighter future. Join us as we unite to shape the destiny of Saudi Arabia's built environment and pave the way for a decade of unprecedented growth and prosperity.
Learn from the leaders of the industry that have spoken at the event for the past 12 years to gain invaluable insights and unique perspectives on success in the construction sector.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
08:30 - 09:15Registration, Breakfast & Networking
09:15 - 09:20Opening 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.
09:30 - 09:45
Keynote: The Digital Metropolis: Harnessing intelligence in smart cities and infrastructure
Speaker:
Ion Besteliu – Technical Director Urban Middle East - Egis09:45 - 10:15
Panel Discussion: Crafting Experiences: Emerging trends in hospitality construction
Moderator:
· Sachin Kerur, Managing Partner, Reed Smith
Speakers:
· Franc Neal, Director Hospitality Lead within the Project & Development Services , JLL
· Christopher Seymour, Managing Director, Mace
· James Gates – Senior Project Manager - PMKConsult
10:15 - 10:45
Panel Discussion: Destination Saudi: Exploring how infrastructure can fuel tourism expansion
Speakers:
Ahmed Sayed , Manager - Construction, Acciona
10:45 - 11.00
Presentation: Sustainability in Flooring
11:00 - 11.30
Panel Discussion: Safety first: Prioritising health and safety in construction
11:50 - 11.45
Keynote: Building a Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Talent Development and Retention in Saudi Arabia
11:45 - 12.30
Networking and coffee break
12.30 - 13.00
Panel Discussion: Navigating Construction Contracts: Addressing Claims, Records, and Collaboration
13.00 - 13.15
Keynote: A New Era of Construction: The emerging role of digital transformation in modern construction
Keynote: A New Era of Construction: The emerging role of digital transformation in modern construction
13.15 - 13.45
Panel Discussion - The Epicentre of Progress: Gigaprojects as pillars of KSA’s Vision 2030 ambitions
13.45 - 13.50
Closing remarks by Julianne Tolentino, Digital Editor, CW Middle East
13.50 - 15.00Networking and Lunch Break
2024 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Nesreen Osman
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Mikhael Alkurdi
Business Development Manager - Acting Director, BEC Arabia
Jason Morris
Managing Director, KEO-PM/CM International
Franc Neal
Director Hospitality Lead within the Project & Development Services, JLL
Christopher Seymour
Managing Director, Mace
James Gates
Senior Project Manager, PMKConsult
Amani AlAli
Corporate Manager of Culture & Training, Nesma & Partners
Ahmed Yehia
Managing Director, Twintec Saudi LLC
Yassine Abdelmalek
Commercial Director, Twintec Saudi LLC
Ahmed Sayed
Manager - Construction, Acciona
Colin Fox
Director, TBH
Ion Besteliu
Technical Director Urban Middle East, Egis
Sachin Kerur
Managing Partner, Reed Smith
PRACTICAL INFO
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Waha
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia