Uniting Saudi Arabia’s Data Centre Ecosystem: Key Attendees at ConFex 2025

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With Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects pushing the boundaries of scale and imagination, the message is clear: technology is no longer optional. To deliver these visionary developments on time, within budget and aligned to the Kingdom’s green ambitions, innovation must be at the core of every phase, from planning and design to construction and operations.

This is where the 5th Construction Technology ConFex 2025 comes in. The annual gathering of giga and mega-project professionals, government representatives, Saudi Arabia’s Top 300 contractors, project developers, owners and technology innovators. This event will explore the latest trends in building smarter, faster, greener delivery. It will involve more than 1000+ industry stakeholders and leading names that will set the direction of the future in the Kingdom.

Now co-located with Data Centre Technology ConFex KSA bringing the Kingdom’s data centre decision-makers to connect with the ConTech & smart city community

Let's explore who you are going to meet at CTF KSA 2025!

Why Data Centres Are Critical to Saudi Arabia’s Future?

Transformation Under Vision 2030

Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia's future goals, which aim to establish a digitally driven, globally connected economy. The foundational piece to this strategy is data centres, which will support the integration of AI, cloud ecosystems, and innovative city services.

Why Strong Data Ecosystems Are Essential

Advanced data centres are also necessary to support tech government initiatives, healthcare-related technologies, logistics, and financial infrastructures. This will make mega-projects like the NEOM and The Line run on AI-ready, sustainable and secure infrastructures.

Powering Giga-Projects and Smart Cities

Mega-projects such as NEOM, The Line, Red Sea Global, and AlUla Development are not only marvels of construction but also data-driven smart cities.

These developments would not attain their dreams of becoming green, efficient, and globally competitive without strong data ecosystems. This is what makes construction technology and data centre technology so vital to the future of the Kingdom.

Meet Industry-Leading Experts at CTF-KSA 2025

The power of CTF-KSA lies in its ability to gather speakers with absolute representation across the Saudi Arabian ecosystem of transformation. This event unites the decision-makers who contribute their best in making the Kingdom’s future. Get ready to hear from:

Regulators

Regulators play a crucial role in Saudi Arabia's transformations. They ensure the success of large-scale projects and align them with the Vision 2030 objectives, while also prioritising sustainability and long-term effects.

Mazen AlJuaid, VP Assets Construction Delivery at The Royal Commission for AlUla

Mazen AlJuaid
VP Assets Construction Delivery
The Royal Commission for AlUla

Karim El-Jis, Executive Director at Red Sea Global

Karim El-Jis
Executive Director
Red Sea Global

AEC Companies (Architecture, Engineering & Construction)

The AEC industry is at the forefront of developing some of the largest and most challenging construction projects in the world. It is characterised by giga-projects that are executed within schedule and budget.

Amin Aljaber, Chief Information Officer at Nesma & Partners

Amin Aljaber
Chief Information Officer
Nesma & Partners

Mohyeddine Al-Khatib, Manager at Khatib & Alami

Mohyeddine Al-Khatib
Manager
Khatib & Alami

AEC Companies (Architecture, Engineering & Construction)

The AEC industry is at the forefront of developing some of the largest and most challenging construction projects in the world. It is characterised by giga-projects that are executed within schedule and budget.

Enterprise Clients

Enterprise clients are the developers and large-scale project owners of giga-projects, who generate demand in the construction and data technology industries. Their decision directly impacts the scale of infrastructure, sustainability, and technology adoption.

Ismail Azam, Head of Construction Technology & Applications at NEOM

Ismail Azam
Head of Construction Technology & Applications
NEOM

Reda Bin Abdoun, Information Technology Director at Ajdan Real Estate Development

Reda Bin Abdoun
Information Technology Director
Ajdan Real Estate Development

Hyperscalers

Hyperscalers have a vital role to play in constructing the AI-enabled, cloud-based, and sustainable digital infrastructure upon which giga-projects and smart cities will rely. They ensure that Saudi Arabia can scale seamlessly in its digital growth.

Vladimir Milovanović, CEO & Co-Founder at Lupa Technology

Vladimir Milovanović
CEO & Co-Founder
Lupa Technology

Petros Zouzoulas, MEO Innovation Practice Lead at Parsons

Petros Zouzoulas
MEO Innovation Practice Lead
Parsons

Hyperscalers

Hyperscalers have a vital role to play in constructing the AI-enabled, cloud-based, and sustainable digital infrastructure upon which giga-projects and smart cities will rely. They ensure that Saudi Arabia can scale seamlessly in its digital growth.

Technology Companies

Technology vendors are those who offer software, platforms, and tools to deliver a project more efficiently, transparently and make it sustainable. They’ve mastered smart decision-making, seamless collaboration, and on-time delivery.

John Seed, Group Director | Strategy & Development at  Dar Al Riyadh Consulting

John Seed
Group Director | Strategy & Development
Dar Al Riyadh Consulting

Lee Miles, General Manager at  Procore

Lee Miles
General Manager
Procore

Developers & operators

Developers and operators tend to merge the vision with reality as they can assure that giga-projects and data centres are real and are successfully built and maintained. Their contribution ensures that projects are not only completed but also adopt sustainability for decades to come.

Naser AlAbeedi, Digital Transformation Director at Rua Al Madinah

Naser AlAbeedi
Digital Transformation Director
Rua Al Madinah

Shadi Al-Ghanim, Chief Technology Officer at  Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co.

Shadi Al-Ghanim
Chief Technology Officer
Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co.

Developers & operators

Developers and operators tend to merge the vision with reality as they can assure that giga-projects and data centres are real and are successfully built and maintained. Their contribution ensures that projects are not only completed but also adopt sustainability for decades to come.

These are just a few of the powerful voices that inform the discussions and debates at CTF-KSA 2025, alongside numerous other government officials, contractors, consultants, and tech innovators.

What Makes Construction Technology ConFex KSA & Data Centre Technology ConFex KSA 2025 a Must-Attend Event?

Networking with 1000+ Leaders

This gathering is a one-time event designed to facilitate visits and networking among executives of giga-project companies, government decision-makers, contractors, and consultants. In addition to them, more than 1,000 leaders are also attending this event. This provides a platform to form strategic partnerships.

Showcasing Next-Gen Technologies

Learn about the latest in tech twins and AI, innovative construction materials and green data centres at CTF-KSA 2025, and the technologies that will make the next generation of infrastructure and cities.

Driving Saudi’s Sustainability Agenda

Saudi Arabia has declared its commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2060, and data centres will play a crucial role in achieving this goal. Participants at CTF-KSA 2025 will gain a practical understanding of how the country's immediate entrepreneurs are embracing green energy, economical designs, and sustainable practices.

The Final Thoughts!

The Kingdom is transforming its data centre ecosystem into an innovation hub. It is also becoming a stepping stone towards smart and AI-ready cities of the future, alongside real estate and construction. CTF-KSA 2025 and DCTC KSA 2025 are not just events in the industry but a transformation hub for the Kingdom, where the most ambitious ideas and projects are discussed.

Connect to the most innovative minds in Saudi Arabia to help design the future of the country in the built environment and programmed infrastructure.