Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel
21 October | Workshops & Meetings
22 October | Main Conference & Meetings
June 23, 2025
Hello, construction professionals!
Today, we’ll walk you through CTF KSA—the Kingdom’s number 1 transformation & innovation event for the built environment. You will be going to uncover how it’s championing sustainable development across Saudi Arabia. If you're passionate about green buildings, innovation, and the future of construction, this one’s for you. Let’s dive in!
First things first—what is CTF KSA? Simply put, it’s a leading platform that connects giga‑project developers, government bodies, contractors, consultants, and technology innovators. The goal? To deliver projects that are faster, greener, and smarter.
In an era where mega‑projects abound—from NEOM and the Red Sea destination to the Riyadh Metro—technology isn’t a luxury; it’s an absolute necessity. CTF KSA brings together over 1,000 industry leaders, facilitating access to cutting‑edge modern tools, sustainable materials, and transformative strategies. It’s not just an event—it’s a conduit for building a sustainable future.
You’ll find that CTF KSA’s themes consistently revolve around two powerful trends: innovation and sustainability.
Take IoT, for instance. Introducing smart sensors on construction sites—whether to monitor energy usage or detect structural wear—drastically reduces carbon emissions, optimises resource use, and enhances safety. That’s sustainable development in action.
Then there’s the rise of digital twins. These virtual replicas of infrastructure projects (like the Riyadh Metro case study) allow continuous monitoring of energy efficiency and waste output. The result? Enhanced collaboration, fewer costly mistakes, and a smaller environmental footprint.
Similarly, laser scanning enables precision planning, waste minimisation, and architectural heritage preservation—an essential focus for Saudi Arabia’s ambitious cultural regeneration efforts.
Let’s chat about Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia’s grand national vision leans heavily on giga‑projects—like NEOM, The Red Sea Project, KAEC, and Qiddiya—to diversify the economy, support tourism, and attract investment.
These aren't just flashy headlines—they’re fundamentally reshaping the country’s construction landscape. And CTF KSA plays a crucial role in this transformation by showcasing innovations that support just‑in‑time delivery, stricter environmental scrutiny, and smarter resource planning.
CTF KSA isn’t just about ideas—it also honours real-world leaders driving sustainable change.
And the awards don’t stop there—NEOM, Saudi Binladin Group, KEO, SBG, Aramco, ROSHN, and others have been recognised for integrating digital tools and sustainability across their mega-project portfolios.
Technology alone doesn’t solve challenges—collaboration does. Construction Technology Confex KSA 2025’s workshops, panels, and live tech demos are the perfect breeding ground for game‑changing partnerships. You will also get the opportunity to attend Data Centre Technology ConFex KSA 2025.
Take asset‑performance management: sessions at previous events have unpacked how data‑driven maintenance can boost ROI and support sustainability targets.
Meanwhile, “breaking smart city data silos” panels help urban planners understand how managing data across agencies unlocks smarter resource use, better quality of life—and major carbon savings.
A huge part of CTF KSA’s impact lies in showcasing ready-to-use innovations:
These aren’t speculative ideas—they’re real, in-use strategies combating emissions, inefficiency, and time-overrun across high-stakes projects.
CTF KSA also shines a spotlight on local talent and SMEs. With funding support and programming from the Government, the Ministry of Housing, Vision 2030, and industry bodies, the event nurtures local innovation and growth.
It’s not just about global contractors but enabling Saudi-based startups and service providers—giving them visibility, partnerships, and a chance to scale.
Looking ahead to CTF KSA 2024 and beyond, you can expect:
Let me leave you with this: CTF KSA is more than a conference. It’s a powerful ecosystem where ideas become solutions, data becomes decisions, and construction becomes green at scale. It unites the heartbeat of Vision 2030—innovation, sustainability, and collaboration—and channels it into tangible action. Participants will also get the opportunity to attend Data Centre Technology ConFex 2025.
If you’re in construction, infrastructure, consulting, tech or sustainability in Saudi Arabia—or plan to be—CTF KSA isn’t something to miss. It’s where ambition meets practicality, and mega-projects get the tools they need to deliver on time, on budget, and with a much lighter footprint.
How can you get involved?
From startups to global firms, academic researchers to government officials—there’s a spot for you in this mission to make Kingdom‑wide construction design, build and operate better.
In a region defined by its tectonic construction ambitions, sustainable development is not optional—it’s essential. CTF KSA is precisely where that ethos is turning into action. It’s about delivering massive projects, yes—but doing so without trailing environmental costs or wasted resources.
The Kingdom’s future is being built right now—and CTF KSA, with events like Construction Technology ConFex KSA, is both a blueprint and battleground for sustainable transformation. So, if you’re passionate about creating a green, digitally built Kingdom, step forward. Be a part of CTF KSA on 21-22 October 2025.
Cheers to building a smarter, greener Kingdom together!