Fireside Chat: Giga Project Showcase and Construction Updates – Oxagon and DataVolt

This fireside chat session will discuss the project partnership between Oxagon and DataVolt. The session will discuss the construction work on the AI intelligence enabled data centre project. The project facility will be entirely powered by renewable energy and the 1.5GW first phase of the project is expected to be operational by 2028.

Panel Discussion: The Future of Data Centre Build in Saudi Arabia

A panel comprising of senior executives who will discuss the acceleration of digital transformation and the critical role that data centres play in supporting Vision 2020.
Discussion points will include:

  • What are the key trends, analysis, current and future capacity?
  • Considering broader strategies and government data policies to adhere to best global practices
  • Discussing the latest Saudi data centre project pipelines, global partnerships & investments roadmap
  • Exploring the comparison between typical data centres and AI data centres
  • Examining data centre energy requirements, technologies, and the carbon footprint mitigation
  • Confirmed Panellists Include:

Presentation: Project Showcase and Update – Red Sea Global Projects

This presentation will deliver a high-level overview of the RSG projects transforming tourism in Saudi Arabia, and will explore the vision, timeframes, and contribution to Vision 2030. The presentation will also examine the scope of packages / work that is expected to be tendered over the next 12 months.

  • Providing an up-to-date outline of the material supply requirements to meet both the project’s short- & long-term objectives
  • Exploring longer term contracting requirements – the ‘what & need to know’
  • Detailing how to obtain pre-qualify & shortlisted status

Panel Discussion: Innovative Urban Design for Smart Infrastructure and Integrated Green Communities: Shaping Sustainable Cities

A panel comprising C-Level executives who will explore shaping sustainable cities and the integration of green communities in Saudi Arabia.
Discussion points will include:

  • Integrating Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals into urban planning and development
  • The importance of collaboration between giga project developers and municipal agencies
  • Discussing the challenges of creating smart and green communities
  • Exploring smart infrastructure – building connected cities (smart transportation systems, integrated mobility solutions)
  • Integrating technology & sustainability (leveraging IoT, AI and big data analytics, BIM, smart grids & water systems)
  • Discussing lessons learned from integrating technology and green design in ongoing giga project developments – how can these case studies serve as a model for other cities in Saudi Arabia and beyond…
    • Confirmed Panellists Include:

Panel Discussion: Attracting Talent and Increasing Skill Capabilities – Securing the Future Beyond 2030

A panel comprising of senior executives including developers, contractors, and consultants who will examine skill capabilities and how to meet the critical needs of delivering gig projects in Saudi Arabia.
Discussion points will include:

  • Meeting the critical needs of delivering large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia – what are the main challenges to attracting talent into the region, identifying key competencies and upskilling local skill capabilities
  • Focusing on Saudi Arabia’s most valuable asset – developing the next generation of young professionals in line with the National Vision 2030
  • Exploring private sector incubators – offering young business minds resources such as: tech support, mentoring, funding
  • Empowering abilities – promoting both diverse and inclusive employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Confirmed panellists include: