Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel
22 October | Main Conference, Exhibitions, Meetings
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel
22 October | Main Conference, Exhibitions, Meetings
| Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | ||
| Conference Hall A | ||
| 9.00 | Arrival and networking |
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| Keynotes - Conference Room A | ||
| 10.00 | Welcome by SCA Abdulmajid AlRashoudi, Governor, Saudi Contractor Authority |
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| 10.10 | Panel: How PIF companies are leveraging ConTech to accelerate giga projects The PIF DevCos are pioneering a tech-first approach to overcome the complexities of building at unprecedented scale and speed. Automation of quality control and snagging, reality site capture, schedule optimisation and design reviews (all identified as key pain points to delivery) are delivering measurable gains in accuracy, risk mitigation and delivery confidence. This is also a call to the global ConTech ecosystem: the Kingdom’s giga-projects need scalable, interoperable, and production-ready solutions. The need for innovation is real—and the market is open. In conversation with: Fahad Aljabr, VP - Project Delivery, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Faisal Butt, Group Head of Technical Project Management Office, Red Sea Global Lee Hallman, Chief Development Officer, AlUla Development Company Robbie Mc Bratney, Executive Director, Design Engineering Management, ROSHN Group (invited) |
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| 10.50 | Presentation: Driving Smarter Delivery in Saudi Mega Projects Saudi Arabia’s mega projects are embracing a single-platform vision to transform infrastructure delivery at scale. This presentation will show how data aggregation and visualization enhance control, tailored solutions accelerate execution, and AI-driven analytics unify insights for smarter decision-making—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how these innovations are reshaping project delivery under one unified vision. Sherief Elabd, Director, Industry & Customer Advisory Strategy - Saudi Strategic Projects, Oracle |
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| 11.00 | Panel: Net Zero 2060: How is Saudi Arabia’s construction and real estate sector responding to the carbon challenge? In alignment with Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s pledge to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2060, the Kingdom’s real estate and construction sectors are undergoing a critical transformation. This session will explore how the industry is responding to this bold commitment including spotlights on innovative materials & manufacturers, digital delivery and carbon conscious design, looking to global leaders and Saudi Arabia’s strategic pathway to decarbonising the built environment. Led by: Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Tilad Sustainability Co. In conversation with: Karim El-Jisr, Executive Director, Red Sea Global Mazen AlJuaid, Vice President Assets Construction Delivery, The Royal Commission for AlUla |
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| 11.40 | Presentation: Future State of Construction Report: A data-driven look at the next decade of construction As the construction industry stands at the edge of unprecedented opportunity, emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, robotics, augmented reality are no longer just possibilities-they are the catalysts for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. And it’s never been more important to stay competitive by knowing what’s coming in the future. Please join Procore to take a deep dive into what the next 2, 5 and 10 years of construction will hold, based on today’s data and trends. Andrew Rampton, Industry Transformation Leader, Procore |
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| 11.50 | Panel: Smarter Digital Delivery: Powering Saudi Arabia’s mega projects Saudi Arabia’s mega projects are redefining the scale and targets of construction worldwide. Delivering them requires smarter digital strategies, from AI-driven design to BIM integration to CDEs and intelligent digital twins. This session explores how mega projects are adopting end to end digital strategies from planning to handover, integration and interoperability (aligning stakeholders on common data platforms and ERP systems) autonomy and automation (robotics and AI and generation design) and sustainability by design. Senior Representative, Oracle Senior Representative, King Salmon International Airport |
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| 12.15 | Networking break |
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| Track 1 | Conference Room A | ||
| 12.45 | Talk: Redefining the value chain through MMC Julien Bachschmidt, Senior Technical Manager, Dassault Systèmes |
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| 12.55 | Panel: Unlocking the potential of modular construction from niche to national scale Where giga-projects, rapid urbanisation and mega-event deadlines are driving unprecedented construction volume, modular building offers a powerful solution to overcome labor, logistics and time constraints. It has proven its value globally in delivering speed, efficiency and waste reduction, but to realise full potential beyond data centers and supporting infrastructure in the Kingdom, a broader mind shift is required. This session explores what must happen to accelerate the adoption of modular construction at scale—from regulatory alignment and industry readiness to standards, cost acceptance and end-user perception. In conversation with: Dr. Hassan Alassafi, Construction and Engineering General Manager, National Housing Company Hussam Ali, Director of MMC, ROSHN Mansour Faried, Chief Engineer, CSCEC Middle East |
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| 13.25 | Reserved |
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| 13.35 | Talk: DfMA in action: Why design can't chase construction In a world racing to build faster, smarter, and more sustainably, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is emerging as a cornerstone of modern construction. But with this promise comes a critical shift in mindset: construction and design can no longer happen in parallel. This session presents a case study of a recent DfMA-driven project where success hinged on one non-negotiable principle—early design finalisation. Learn how the team navigated the cultural, technical, and contractual shifts needed to lock down information early and avoid the cost and chaos of late-stage changes. |
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| 13.45 | Reserved (Amana) |
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| 13.55 | Panel: Breaking silos: Supercharging ERPs for total project delivery As the construction and development sector accelerates its digital transformation, the next big challenge isn’t just implementing digital tools—it’s integrating them. From estimation to project controls and document workflow, many critical operational functions are nonnative to traditional ERP ecosystems, leading to inefficiencies, silos, and missed opportunities. Discover how forward-thinking organisations are redefining what an ERP can do by seamlessly integrating the full spectrum of project delivery functions weaving them into a unified, industry-modern ERP platform. Led by: Shadi Al-Ghanim, Chief Technology Officer, Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Co. In conversation with: Amin Aljaber, Chief Information Officer, Nesma & Partners Fady Sleiman, Chief Information Officer, Al Bawani Jeff Weiss, Chief Revenue Officer, CMiC Reda Bin Abdoun, Information Technology Director, Ajdan Real Estate Development |
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| 14.25 | Networking lunch |
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| 15.30 | Panel: Generative AI beyond chat bots As AI becomes more structured and intuitive, most major companies are embedding dedicated frameworks and strategies to explore how Generative AI can benefit their business and leverage existing data for the best use-cases. But minimal applications beyond chat bots exist in the market and integration with existing ecosystems still poses a challenge. With the Kingdom investing heavily in Gen AI, this session explores the state of Gen AI applications and the associated integration and data challenges. Led by: In conversation with: Abdullah Alsalem, Information Technology Director, Soudah Development Ismail Azam, Former Head of Construction Technology and Applications, NEOM Mike Soldan, Vice President - Global Strategic Services, Egnyte Naser AlAbeedi, Digital Transformation Director, Rua Al Madinah |
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Case studies: AI beyond chat bots |
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| 16.10 | AI in progress control From dashboards to decision-making, AI is turning raw progress data into actionable foresight that keeps complex projects on track. Akram Nour, Chief Digital Officer, Misk Foundation |
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| 16.20 | Predictive AI for operational efficiency in mixed-use buildings By learning building behavior, predictive AI is reshaping how mixed-use spaces run—cutting waste, reducing costs, and elevating occupant experience. Wissam Hijazi, Vice President Innovation & Smart Building Solutions - MENA, EllisDon |
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| 16.30 | Generative AI in portfolio risk & dispute management When risks escalate or disputes emerge, generative AI steps in as a strategic partner—spotting issues early and supporting fair, data-driven resolutions Vladimir Milovanović, CEO & Co-Founder, Lupa Technology |
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| 16.40 | Parametric intelligence: A new era in project scheduling Schedules are no longer static; parametric intelligence creates living, data-rich timelines that adjust instantly to change and uncertainty Petros Zouzoulas, Director of Technology Advancements, Parsons |
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| 16.50 | Scaling private AI for project & portfolio efficiency How private AI streamlines document management to deliver instant insights, saving time and boosting efficiency across the design and portfolio phases Arsen Safaryan Director Digital Project Delivery (BIM & GIS), Saudi Entertainment Ventures |
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| 17.00 | AI in site safety Hard hats meet smart data—AI surveillance and analytics are redefining site safety by predicting hazards before they become accidents Ramy Abdelwahab, Technology Hub & AI Solutions Director, NMDC |
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| 17.10 | Close of conference |
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| Track 2 | Conference Room B | ||
| 12.45 | Presentation: Bridging the Gulf: Closing the construction efficiency gap before it widens In an era of unprecedented investment and ambition, Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects still face persistent inefficiencies. New research reveals the hidden costs of fragmented collaboration, rework, and technology fatigue across the industry. With 55% of regional leaders reporting budget overruns of 11–20%, and time — not cost — identified as the main barrier to digital transformation, urgent change is needed. This session will reveal how leading projects within the PIF portfolio are laying the foundation for more efficient project delivery by unlocking real-time collaboration, reducing delays and rework, and ultimately cutting waste. Nabil Nougha, Regional Director Middle East and Africa, Revizto |
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| 12.55 | Fireside chat: Designing with purpose: What to embed early in BIM for end-to-end efficiency In Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving construction landscape – efficiency, sustainability, and digital delivery are no longer optional. This session explores key data and design considerations that must be embedded into Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the earliest stages to optimise the entire lifecycle of built assets. BIM done right starts early. Embedding the right data and design thinking from the concept phase ensures a smarter, more constructible, and maintainable built environment—delivering on Vision 2030’s promise through digital precision. Led by: Hilal Assfour, Associate Director - Digital, Turner & Townsend In conversation with: Youssry Salman, Digital Construction Director, Binladin Group |
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| 13.20 | Panel: Closing the Capex | Opex data gap for digital asset management – the next vital frontier for mega projects Globally there is still a clear disconnect between data created during construction and data required for smart and green operations, with asset operators often starting from scratch or undergoing huge data reorganisation between phases and projects. The ability to harness data streams created from concept to delivery and ensure consistent operations is the next frontier for major projects but still faces major challenges. Hear how these organisations are attempting to close the gap by collecting data in the construction phase that can be used for operational benefit. Led by: Abdurrahman Arruhaily, Deputy EPMO Director, Madinah Region Municipality In conversation with: Abdurrahman Arruhaily, Deputy EPMO Director, Madinah Region Municipality Amr Saad, Projects Digitalisation Executive Director, Osool Real Estate John Seed, Group Director, Strategy & Development, Dar Al Riyadh Consulting Lee Miles, General Manager, Procore Nathan Seldon, Vice President, TENDERD Theofanis Fanourakis, Digital Design & Delivery Director, Diriyah Company Tenderd |
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| 13.50 | Presentation: A mind of their own: Moving towards intelligent & autonomous digital twins Digital twins are transforming how construction and real estate professionals plan, design, and manage built environments. But today’s digital twins largely remain reactive—mirroring physical assets and responding to human input. The next leap is autonomy: intelligent digital twins capable of independent learning, decision-making, and predictive action. Explore how AI, IoT and real-time data integration are enabling digital twins to move beyond visualisation into self-optimising systems that can anticipate needs, autonomously manage operations, and even negotiate across networks of assets. Wassim Ghadban, Senior Vice President, Digital & AI, Kent |
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| 14.00 | Panel: From Buildings to Cities: Scaling Digital Twins to urban level While building-level digital twins are already transforming construction and real estate, the next frontier is city-level twins: dynamic, data-rich models that represent entire urban ecosystems. These city-scale twins integrate infrastructure, utilities, mobility, and real estate into a single intelligent system—providing city leaders, developers, and investors with unprecedented insight into how urban environments function and evolve. Led by: Engin Togrulca, Head of Asset Management, RAFAL Real Estate Development Company In conversation with: Jatin Lad, Lead Smart Cities and Digital Twin, Ardara – PIF Mohyeddine Al-Khatib, Manager, Khatib & Alami |
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| 14.30 | Networking lunch |
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Success stories: Bringing the site to the office – data connection and integration Now, it’s not just about data, it’s about how the industry can capture and visualise data, integrating site operations with delivery workflows for better stakeholder engagement, progress monitoring, supervision and decision making. This session views the latest use-cases in data capture, visualisation and integration. |
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| 15.30 | Story 1 |
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| 15.40 | Story 2 |
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| 15.50 | Story 3 |
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| 16.00 | Close of Track 2 |
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| 17.10 | Close of conference |
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| Day 2: Thursday, 01 May, 2025 | ||
| Track 2 | ||
| Track 2 | Hall B | ||
| 10.00 | Opening |
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| 10.05 | Panel: Closing the Capex | Opex data gap – the next vital frontier for mega projects Globally there is still a clear disconnect between data created during construction and data required for operation, with asset owners often starting from scratch or undergoing huge data reorganisation between phases and projects. The ability to harness data created from concept to delivery and ensure consistent operations, from sales lead management to property management is the vital next frontier for major projects and needs to be defined early. Hear how these organisations are attempting to close the gap through BIM, AI models and integrated platform plays and who will be responsible for maintaining the data throughout the asset lifecycle. Led by: Cristina Savian, CEO and Founder, BE-WISE In conversation with: Amr El Etreby, Managing Director of Project Management and Cost Consultancy, Land Sterling Anastasios Dimas, Regional Technology Director ME, AtkinsRéalis Claire Huhes Munro, Chair, UAE Regional Advisory Board, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Dana Al Mahmoud Nahas, Corporate Technical Director, Trojan Construction Group Garry Murray, Community Management Expert |
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Success stories: Operational digital twins only! Tangible examples & results Tired of theoretical digital twin frameworks? We searched the globe to shed light on tangible digital twins in practice from representing design data for better stakeholder engagement & marketing, to feeding in site data for progress monitoring and reducing carbon/cost in project handover and building operations. |
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| 10.50 | Success story: Construction monitoring, cycle time and carbon reduction Roger Wahl, Chief Technology Officer, Innovo |
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| 11.05 | Success story: From static models to living twins: keeping your digital twin alive and aligned Wissam Hijazi, VP Innovation - MENA, EllisDon |
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| 11.20 | Success story: Seamless integration in sales to asset management Sunder Jagannathan, Co-founder | CEO, PropVR |
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| 11.35 | Success story: Driving efficiency from BIM to boardroom: Scaling intelligence across urban infrastructure Zubran Solaiman, Director, Industry Strategy Cities, Bentley Systems |
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| 11.50 | Morning networking break |
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| 12.15 | Panel: Digital twin strategies 2025 As the digital twin concept gains maturity, many tier 1 projects in the region are executing a digital twin strategy. This session reviews the latest digital twin strategy developments and use-case scenarios in mega projects from construction to operations and customer experience. Led by: Wissam Hijazi, VP Innovation - MENA, EllisDon In conversation with: Andrew Bevan, Technical Director - Head of Digital Solutions EMEA, Parsons Corporation Aqeel Bafadel, VP - Smart City & Innovation, KAFD Asim Rehmani, Manager- Business Transformation, DHRE, Dubai Holding Real Estate Jatin Lad, Lead - Smart Cities & Digital Twin, Ardara - PIF Kendall Wilson, Senior Manager, Digital Twin, Modon Real Estate |
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| 13.00 | Panel: Revolutionising urban living through true smart cities As the built environment undergoes rapid digitalisation, we are edging closer to realising true smart communities and cities. The region's giga- and mega-cities will be reliant on the information that smart systems through monitoring will provide, creating safe, secure, and sustainable urban environments. This session explores the pivotal role of technology in enhancing urban living through connected services that integrate building management, city operations, transport and mobility, energy, water and waste management, public safety, cybersecurity, and digital citizen services. Led by: Mohamed Misbah, Director, Digital Services, Middle East & Africa, Khatib & Alami In conversation with: Marwan Abu Ebeid, Digital Construction Lead, Turner Construction – International Mohammed Shah, Smart City Director, Knowledge Economic City Sebastien Miller, Manager of Public Realm, Masdar City |
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| 13.30 | Close of day 2 | Track 2 |
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| 14.00 | Awards networking reception | Construction Technology Awards |
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| 15.00 | Awards ceremony | Construction Technology Awards |
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