Archives: Agenda

Panel Discussion: Advancing Connectivity – Overcoming Challenges in Saudi Arabia’s Transport Infrastructure

  • Overview and update on the pipeline of transportation networks in Saudi Arabia – roads, railways, ports and airports
  • Alignment with Vision 2030 objectives to transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub
  • Exploring the challenges in expanding transport infrastructure – climatic factors, regulatory hurdles, funding / investment, ensuring sustainable practices
  • The role of private sector in meeting and financing demand requirements
  • Leveraging technology for transport infrastructure development

    • Confirmed Panellists Include:

Panel Discussion: Navigating Collaboration for the Power & Water Sectors in a High-Growth and Rapidly Changing Market

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:

  • Exploring key synergies & collaboration with government agencies
  • Working collectively with developers, contractors, and consultants
  • Discussing future capital expenditure and the evolution of how projects will be delivered
  • The role of private sector in meeting and financing demand requirements
  • Examining the contracting, supplier and material challenges

    • Confirmed Panellists Include:

Panel Discussion: A Deep Dive into the Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Contractors and Developers in the Successful Execution of a Giga Project in Saudi Arabia

A high-level panel comprising C-Suite executives including developers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers who will examine working together to overcome challenges through the lifecycle of effective project delivery.
Discussion points will include:

  • Exploring the challenges of how to deliver / complete on large-scale projects
  • Examining government support and benefits, and financing options & incentives for contractors under Vision 2030
  • The role / adoption of cutting-edge digital technology integration for efficient project management (eg- BIM, IoT, AI)
  • Outlining design & construction strategies for project failings / changes / delays driving claims and contract disputes – how to effectively mitigate the risks
  • Discussing collaborations & formations of JVs with local partners
  • Empowering the next generation of contractors through government incubator initiatives – driving innovation and growth

Confirmed panellists include: