Fireside Chat: Building with Efficiency

This 1-1 fireside chat will discuss the benefits of the use of modular and offsite fabrication, whilst improving sustainability efforts and helping to solve delivery challenges.

Panel Discussion: Advancing Connectivity – Exploring Key Innovations and the Challenges faced in MENA Transport Infrastructure

This session will explore and discuss the below points led by an expert panel.

  • Overview of current transport networks and pipeline of major ongoing future projects
  • Exploring regulatory challenges and regional collaboration & initiatives
  • Examining innovations and technological advancements (including smart infrastructure, IoT, use of AI, big data)
  • Case studies, best practices, lessons learnt

Panel Discussion: Increasing Skill Capabilities to Meet the Critical Needs of Delivering Projects in the MENA Region

This session will explore and discuss the below points led by an expert panel.

  • What are the main challenges to boosting the skill capabilities to meet the required needs of the construction sector in the MENA region?
  • Identifying the key skills and competencies needed for the successful delivery of large-scale project programmes
  • What needs to be identified, championed and improved for sizable organisations overseas (contractors, consultants etc) to develop the next generation of professionals today in line with country National Visions
  • Empowering abilities – promoting inclusive employment opportunities

Panel Discussion: Smart Cities, Smart Opportunities

  • Shaping the future of resilient and sustainable smart cities – reimagining design, build and operate
  • Exploring infrastructure and technology integration to enhance efficiency, sustainability and urban efficiency
  • Encouraging multi-stakeholder collaboration – prioritising long-term resilience and sustainability over short term goals
  • Creating innovative urban design to promote smart infrastructure, and integrated green communities
  • Examining successful case studies