MAIN HALL
09:00
Networking
Networking
Registration, demonstration and networking
Registration/snacks/networking in the foyer of the Radisson BLU Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
MAIN HALL
10:00
Opening Remarks
Introduction
MC event introduction and welcome
Welcome to the 2024 Construction Intel Summit KSA, event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.
MAIN HALL
10:15
Welcome address
Jason Saundalkar / Head of Content / Big Project Middle East
Welcome address
Jason Saundalkar welcomes speakers and delegates to the summit and discusses the event’s key themes and focuses.
MAIN HALL
10:25
Keynote address
TBA
Keynote address
Content to be announced.
MAIN HALL
10:45
Fireside chat
TBA
Fireside chat
Content to be announced.
MAIN HALL
11:20
Fireside chat
Fireside chat
Scale is no problem
Today’s leading-edge approaches to drainage and utilities provision allow not only for excess water to be efficiently cleared, but to retain it in bespoke storage facilities, boosting the community’s water supplies and minimising wastage. The creation of ‘sponge cities’ is already a feasible reality – and the sheer size and scale of the development isn’t an issue: these protocols apply equally to one villa or 1,000 villas, and to any aspect of a mega-project.
Speakers:
- Adam Smith / Managing Director / Polypipe Middle East
- Paul Godfrey / Head of Content / Middle East Consultant
MAIN HALL
11:40
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Achieving a Vision – Accelerating Project Delivery & Enhancing Quality
Since Saudi Vision 2030 was announced, the Kingdom unveiled a variety of projects and has achieved significant milestones on several of its giga projects. As the deadline for the Kingdom’s projects and the overall Vision 2030 deadline looms however, the construction supply chain has to ramp up delivery without compromising on the project’s original vision or project quality, while taking evolving market dynamics in its stride.
This panel discussion will examine:
- Supply chain challenges impacting the delivery of the Kingdom’s various giga-project programs – are there enough skilled and unskilled resources, equipment, materials, consultants/contractors to deliver the Kingdom’s ambitious vision on schedule?
- As time becomes a bigger factor on projects, there is a growing focus on non-standard procurement strategies such as early contractor involvement (ECI), which effectively becomes design competitions. What impact is this having on companies and projects?
- Swapping traditional delivery methods in favour of modern methods of construction, and deploying robotics, offsite construction, 3D printing etc to accelerate the delivery of projects, while achieving quality and sustainability goals
- Keeping costs under control – grappling with significant cost inflation of materials/labor etc post pandemic and ensuring they do not force stakeholders to compromise on their original vision and project quality
- The importance of government investment into local construction stakeholders (consultants, contractors etc) to support project delivery and enhance local capabilities
- Structuring agreements and contracts to ensure that projects aren’t waylaid by challenges such as financing or disputes and move forward on schedule
Moderator:
- Sameer Daoud / Managing Director, Infrastructure Division / KEO International Consultants
Speakers:
- Adam Muggleton / Chief Technical Officer / AESG
- Charbel El Hakim / Associate Director / TBH
- Darren Burke / General Manager KSA / ALEC Engineering & Contracting
- Laith Haboubi / Vice President / Vector Corrosion Middle East
- Rabih Bou Rached / CEO & Founder / FEDS Drone-powered Solutions
More speakers to be confirmed soon.
MAIN HALL
12:35
Presentation
Nagham Bilal Ismail / Sustainability Engineer / KEO International Consultants
Re-thinking Outdoor Thermal Comfort: Microclimate Analysis of Riyadh City
KEO’s Nagham Bilal Ismail will present a framework specifically tailored to Riyadh’s unique microclimatic conditions, where the outdoor thermal comfort in the developed Riyadh parks is assessed and improved to align with Saudi Vision 2030.
MAIN HALL
12:55
Panel discussion
Panel discussion
PPPs – The Key to Unlocking Resilient Saudi Infrastructure?
Resilient infrastructure is critical to the Kingdom’s future. Considering the volume and scale of infrastructure needed, as well as the financing necessary for such elaborate programs, the Saudi government is looking to the private sector for support to get these critical projects financed and delivered. As a result, public private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as the preferred mode of procurement for a variety of different types of infrastructure.
This panel discussion will shine a spotlight on:
- What infrastructure should be prioritised to ensure city/country growth progresses on track? What should Saudi’s PPP pipeline focus on?
- Learnings from energy and water PPPs that can be applied to PPPs for civil and social infrastructure projects such as education, healthcare and transportation
- Infrastructure or services delivered via the PPP model can be more expensive and have longer gestation periods – how can these particular challenges be addressed?
- Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Privatisation & PPP (NCP) has seen significant progress in its PPP programme recently – how can the NCP further support the growth of PPP procurement in the Kingdom?
- How can existing infrastructure be transformed so that it continues to support the Kingdom’s economic and social aspirations?
Moderator:
- Brad Sandford / Partner, Head of International Project Finance / Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Speakers:
- Abdel-Ghani Ali Barakat / PPP Lead – KSA / WSP Middle East for Engineering Consulting Company
- Abdulaziz Daghestani / Area Sales Director / Water Utilities, MENA and Country Director for Saudi Arabia / Grundfos
- Brent Ridgard / Director of Environment / AESG
- Morgan Belsher / UAE Territory Sector Leader – Advisory / Mott MacDonald
- Omnia Halawani / Co – CEO & Founder / grfn
More speakers to be added soon.
MAIN HALL
13:50
Break
Networking
Lunch Break
Buffet lunch and networking.
MAIN HALL
14:45
Panel discussion
Panel discussion
Securing the Kingdom’s Future with ESG
It’s been proven that prioritising ESG enables organisations to build sustainable futures and better manage risks, foster long-term resilience and, crucially, reduce costs. The Kingdom has emphasised its commitment to ESG by prioritising sustainability and economic diversification, and stressing responsible and sustainable practices across sectors, including finance and investments within Saudi Vision 2030.
This panel discussion will discuss:
- Advancing ESG regulations and reporting standards in the Kingdom
- Emerging trends and best practices for leveraging technology to stay on top of ESG reporting and goals
- ESG’s role in securing financing (including green financing) and FDI from international investors
- How sustainable development plans and goals have evolved following the conclusion of COP28 in the UAE, and the increase in the number of extreme weather events across the MENA region in the last three years
- What progress have companies made with regards to their Saudisation journeys? What are the challenges faced and how can these be overcome?
Moderator:
- Tim Martin / Co-Managing Director, Principal / Gensler Middle East
Speakers:
- Julio de la Rosa / ACCIONA ME Business Development, Water / ACCIONA
- Dana Darwish / ESG Advisory Senior Consultant / WSP in the Middle East
More speakers to be confirmed soon.
MAIN HALL
15:35
Presentation
TBA
Presentation
Content to be announced soon.
MAIN HALL
15:55
Contest
Contest
Prize Draw
As a thank you for attending the 2024 edition of the Construction Intel Summit KSA, the Big Project Middle East team will award two attendees with a prize each. Winners must be in the hall to claim their prizes.
MAIN HALL
16:00
MC closing remarks
Event Wrap-up
MC closing remarks
Thank you for attending the 2024 edition of the Construction Intel Summit KSA.
MAIN HALL
16:05
Break
Networking
Evening coffee break & Networking
Coffee/snacks and evening networking.