Smart Built Environment Forum: Vision 2030 Stocktake
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious roadmap for economic diversification, social development, and environmental sustainability. Central to this vision is the transformation of the built environment to create world-class cities, sustainable communities, and cutting-edge infrastructure.
With five years to go to achieve its Vision 2030, it is critical to evaluate progress, identify opportunities, and address challenges across key sectors: Real Estate, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Community Management, and Technology Adaptation.
12PM
Networking with Lunch
1PM
Opening Address
An overview of the forum’s theme—evaluating progress and future directions under Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia’s built industry.
1:10PM
Keynote Presentation: TBD
1:20PM
Panel Discussion:
Vision 2030 in Action: Advancing Sustainability and Smart Management Across Saudi Arabia’s Built Sectors
Expert panelists from real estate, facilities management, community management, and proptech will discuss how the Kingdom is making significant strides towards a greener, more sustainable future. They will highlight progress in integrating smart technologies, achieving green building standards, and modernizing operational practices.
- Explore the transformative impact of Vision 2030 on Saudi Arabia’s built environment.
- Discuss significant strides towards a greener, more sustainable future
- Highlight progress in integrating smart technologies and achieving green building standards.
- Examine how modernizing operational practices enhances asset performance.
- Provide actionable insights on elevating quality of life and driving economic diversification.
2PM
Panel Discussion:
Role of BIM in Leveraging Data Analytics, AI & IoT in Intelligent Buildings
Industry experts discuss how emerging digital technologies—such as 5G, AI, and smart applications—are transforming asset management, building maintenance, and overall operational efficiency.
- Utilizing real-time site data to maintain dynamic, updated models
- Strategies for effective collaboration between stakeholders for precision
- Leveraging tools to optimize workflows and minimize decision-making errors
- Sustainability as a cost-saving objective
2:40PM
Presentation: TBD
3PM
Panel Discussion:
Riyadh EXPO 2030 & FIFA World Cup 2034 – Accelerating Growth in Saudi Infrastructure
Focusing on mega-events as catalysts, this discussion will explore:
• Opportunities emerging from Riyadh Expo 2030’s significant GDP boost
• The transformative impact of FIFA World Cup 2034 on the sports construction sector
• Management of infrastructure of the future
3:45PM
Networking Break
An opportunity to connect, share ideas, and foster collaborations with fellow industry professionals.
4PM
Panel Discussion:
Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance for Smart Built Environments
A focused discussion on navigating the regulatory landscape, ensuring that smart building initiatives meet both national and international standards.
- New regulatory frameworks that enhance risk mitigation in projects
- Impact on workforce and operations
- Streamlining approval processes to accelerate project delivery timelines
- Balancing regulatory oversight with adaptability to meet the unique needs of mega projects
4:40PM
Fireside chat:
Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Infrastructure
Addressing the pressing challenges and solutions for safeguarding digital assets and critical building systems against emerging cyber threats.
5PM
Panel Discussion:
Carbon-Negative Building Materials for New-Age Infrastructure: Sourcing, Supply Chain and Disruptors
Examining the environmental and economic aspects of green building materials, this session will discuss:
• The necessity of sustainable materials in advanced projects
• Overcoming logistic challenges in scaling up green solutions
• Enhancing safety and cost efficiency through green developments
5:45PM
Closing Remarks
Concluding reflections on the day’s insights and a forward look at the evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s built industry under Vision 2030.