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Join us for the second edition of the Construction Week Women in Construction Conference, where we celebrate the remarkable strides women are making in the construction industry. As leaders, innovators, and young achievers, these women stand as models of inspiration, shaping the present and future of the sector.

Hosted by Construction Week Middle East, this conference is more than an acknowledgment – it's a dynamic platform. We provide space for these trailblazing women and young girls to not only be celebrated but to engage in meaningful discussions, ask critical questions, and glean valuable insights from the experiences of industry leaders.

Our agenda encompasses a diverse range of discussions, keynote sessions, and presentations, all tailored to amplify the voices of women in construction. From sharing success stories to addressing challenges and exploring opportunities, the Women in Construction Conference is a vital gathering for fostering collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment within the industry.

Join us as we continue to build a future where women in construction thrive, lead, and inspire. Together, let's shape a more inclusive and dynamic landscape for the next generation of leaders in the construction sector.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Session 1: Empowering Women in the Construction Industry

Session 2: Diversity and Inclusion

Session 3: Skills Development and Education in Construction

Session 1: Empowering Women in the Construction Industry

10:30 - 11:00
Panel: Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

•Developing effective communication skills for women in construction

• Leadership strategies for women in diverse construction teams

• Will the Middle East ever see a fully balanced gender diversity in the construction sector

- Shorouq Hamawi, Marketing & Communications Director

- Sarah Saxon, Director of Human Capital, Compass

- Vash Singh, Sustainability Director, KEO International Consultants

- Madeleine Skillen, Regional Marketing Manager, Procore Technologies (moderator)

11:00 - 11:30
Panel: Building a Supportive Ecosystem: Mentoring and Networking

•Importance of mentorship programmes for women in construction

•Creating and sustaining effective professional networks

•What is the role of HR in institutionalising a culture and habitat where women can thrive?

- Sam Graham, Managing Director, Rider Levett Bucknall (moderator)

- Jesyka White, Director of Operations, PMK Consult

- Agnes Koltay, CEO, Koltay Facades

- Roxy Reynolds, Senior Commercial Manager, Omnium International

SPEAKERS

Michelle Nelson

Partner, Reed Smith

Sinimol Noushad

Chair and Founder, Uniq Project Solutions

Shorouq Hamawi

Marketing & Communications Director

Jesyka White

Director of Operations, PMKConsult

Alyaa Al Wahab

Head of Project Management, Rider Levett Bucknall

Salpie Kechichian

Head of Product Management, WakeCap

Sindya Sundar

Associate – Project Management, Studio International Engineering Consultants

Madeleine Skillen

Regional Marketing Manager, Procore MENA

Sam Graham

Managing Director, RLB Middle East

Sarah Saxon

Director of Human Capital, Compass

Sara Guinand

Digital Lead, Buildings, Middle East, AtkinsRéalis

Lucynda Jensen

Project Lead UAE, Project & Development Services, JLL

Dr. Harpreet Seth

Head of Architecture, Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Lama Saleh

Senior Solutions Engineer, Procore

Roxy Reynolds

Senior Commercial Manager, Omnium International

Agnes Koltay

CEO, Koltay Facades

Vash Singh

Sustainability Director, KEO International Consultants

Gurminder Sagoo Managing Director - UAE, Egis International

Asmaa A. Atta

Corporate BIM Manager, Saudi Diyar Consulting

Sara Al Rifaei

Sustainability Consultant, Alpin Limited

Mark Larkin

Partner/Senior Principal | Capital Projects, EY

Salma Abu Izzeddin

MEA Lead for Project, Programme and Construction Management, Mace

Sara Guinand

Digital Lead, Buildings, Middle East, AtkinsRéalis

Gurminder Sagoo Managing Director - UAE, Egis International

Session 2: Diversity and Inclusion

11:30 - 11:45
Keynote: Inclusive Work Environments: The Key to Productivity

• Creating inclusive policies and practices in construction workplaces

• Benefits and outcomes of diverse and inclusive teams in the construction industry

• Where we have come from and where we are going in a more diverse construction sector

- Gurminder Sagoo, Managing Director - UAE, Egis International

11:45 - 12:15
Panel: Overcoming Stereotypes: Women in Non-Traditional Roles

•Breaking stereotypes and biases in the construction workplace

•Personal experiences of women thriving in non-traditional construction roles

•What needs to be done to further break cultural taboos towards women in construction?

- Sindya Sundar, Associate - Project Management, Studio International Engineering Consultants

- Sara Al Rifaei, Sustainability Consultant, Alpin Limited

- Alyaa Al Wahab, Head of Project Management, Rider Levett Bucknall

- Lucynda Jensen, Project Lead UAE, Project & Development Services, JLL

- Michelle Nelson, Partner, Reed Smith (moderator)

12:15 - 12:45
Networking and coffee break

Session 3: Skills Development and Education in Construction

12:45 - 13:00
Investing in Education: Bridging the Gender Gap in Construction

•Initiatives for encouraging more women to pursue careers in construction

•Addressing challenges and opportunities in construction education

•New roles in construction for the next generation of female leaders

- Dr. Harpreet Seth, Head of Architecture, Heriot-Watt University Dubai

13:00 - 13:15
Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

•Developing effective communication skills for women in construction

•Leadership strategies for women in diverse construction teams

•Will the Middle East ever see a fully balanced gender diversity in the construction sector

- Salpie Kechichian, Head of Product Management, Wakecap

13:15 - 13:45
Panel: The Future Workforce: Attracting and Retaining Women in Construction

•Strategies for attracting women to the construction industry

•Best practices for retaining female talent in construction companies

•How does the region compare in progress and initiatives to international markets?

- Sinimol Noushad, Chair and Founder, Uniq Project Solutions (moderator)

- Mark Larkin, Partner/Senior Principal, EY

- Lama Saleh, Solutions Engineer, Procore Technologies

- Asmaa A. Atta, Corporate BIM Manager, Saudi Diyar Consulting

- Salma Abu Izzeddin, MEA Lead for Project, Programme and Construction Management, Mace

- Sara Guinand, Digital Lead – Buildings, AtkinsRéalis

13:45 - 14:45
Closing remarks followed by networking lunch

REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

PRACTICAL INFO

Tuesday 26th March 2024

10am - 2pm

Grosvenor House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Futures

Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Futures

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024
GROSVENOR HOUSE, DUBAI, UAE

ABOUT

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

10:30 - 11:00
Panel: Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

11:00 - 11:30
Panel: Building a Supportive Ecosystem: Mentoring and Networking

SPEAKERS

11:30 - 11:45
Keynote: Inclusive Work Environments: The Key to Productivity

11:45 - 12:15
Panel: Overcoming Stereotypes: Women in Non-Traditional Roles

12:15 - 12:45
Networking and coffee break

12:45 - 13:00
Investing in Education: Bridging the Gender Gap in Construction

13:00 - 13:15
Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

13:15 - 13:45
Panel: The Future Workforce: Attracting and Retaining Women in Construction

13:45 - 14:45
Closing remarks followed by networking lunch

REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

PRACTICAL INFO

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024
GROSVENOR HOUSE, DUBAI, UAE

Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Futures

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024​GROSVENOR HOUSE, DUBAI, UAE

​​​ABOUT

​​​CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

10:30 - 11:00Panel: Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

11:00 - 11:30Panel: Building a Supportive Ecosystem: Mentoring and Networking

​​​S​​​PEAKERS

11:30 - 11:45Keynote: Inclusive Work Environments: The Key to Productivity

11:45 - 12:15Panel: Overcoming Stereotypes: Women in Non-Traditional Roles

12:15 - 12:45Networking and coffee break

12:45 - 13:00​Investing in Education: Bridging the Gender Gap in Construction

13:00 - 13:15Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

13:15 - 13:45Panel: The Future Workforce: Attracting and Retaining Women in Construction

13:45 - 14:45​Closing remarks followed by networking lunch

​​​​REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

​​​PRACTICAL INFO

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024GROSVENOR HOUSE, ​DUBAI, UAE

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024
GROSVENOR HOUSE, DUBAI, UAE

ABOUT

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

10:30 - 11:00
Panel: Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

11:00 - 11:30
Panel: Building a Supportive Ecosystem: Mentoring and Networking

SPEAKERS

11:30 - 11:45
Keynote: Inclusive Work Environments: The Key to Productivity

11:45 - 12:15
Panel: Overcoming Stereotypes: Women in Non-Traditional Roles

12:15 - 12:45
Networking and coffee break

12:45 - 13:00
Investing in Education: Bridging the Gender Gap in Construction

13:00 - 13:15
Soft Skills for Success: Communication and Leadership

13:15 - 13:45
Panel: The Future Workforce: Attracting and Retaining Women in Construction

13:45 - 14:45
Closing remarks followed by networking lunch

REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND

PRACTICAL INFO

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2024
GROSVENOR HOUSE, DUBAI, UAE