SBEF KSA 2026
Agenda
Afternoon Forum Agenda (12:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Time & Session
Track
Session Title & Key Discussion Points & Scope
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome & Lunch
Registration & Networking
Registration & Executive Lunch
Attendees collect badges, network, and enjoy a curated buffet lunch ahead of the opening keynotes.
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM Opening Keynote
Keynote Address
From Blueprint to Benchmark: Preparing KSA’s Assets
Setting Vision 2030 asset lifecycle agendas, transitioning from developer CAPEX to OPEX value, and regulatory alignment
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM Panel 1
Real Estate & Asset Mgmt
The Asset Manager’s Blueprint – Maximizing Yield & Value
Property market institutionalization, REIT performance, balancing construction CAPEX with operational resilience, and tenant retention.
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM Panel 2
Engineering & Infra
Smart Engineering & Digital Twins – BIM to Live Operations
Bridging contractor-FM handover gaps, leveraging Digital Twins for HVAC/energy analytics, and engineering for Saudi extreme weather.
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM Panel 3
PropTech & Smart Buildings
PropTech Reality Check KSA – Innovation vs. Noise
Avoiding ‘AI-washing’ in CAFM software, unifying point-solutions into single data platforms, and operationalizing IoT for maintenance ROI.
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM Afternoon Break
Networking Break
Coffee, Tea & Networking Break
Delegates, panellists, and sponsors connect in the exhibition and networking area.
03:45 PM – 04:30 PM Panel 4
Facilities Management
Managing Giga-Scale Facilities – Hard & Soft FM Strategies
Elevating soft FM to hospitality standards, Saudization/upskilling in engineering tools, and FM circular economy (waste/water/materials).
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM Panel 5
Sustainability & ESG
Net Zero KSA – Decarbonization, Energy & Materials
Retrofitting asset stock vs. net-zero greenfield developments, low-carbon concrete/materials, and aligning with Mostadam and SGI goals.
05:15 PM – 05:55 PM Panel 6 / Roundtable
Community Management
Community Management & The Infrastructure of Trust
Role of structured community management, OA governance, and transparency in protecting long-term valuations across KSA master plans.
05:55 PM – 06:00 PM Closing Remarks
Closing Ceremony
Closing Remarks & Forum Conclusion
Summary of key insights, announcement of upcoming regional initiatives, and official forum close.
DAY 1
Real Estate, Community Management, Construction & Technology
TIME
SESSIONS
9:30 am
Registration & Networking Coffee
10:00 am
Welcome Address
10:10 am
Keynote
The Resilience Imperative – Why connection is the foundation of everything
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
10:35 am
Panel
From Silos to Systems – Building connections across real estate, FM, and government
11:05 am
Fireside Chat
Community Stewardship at Scale – Leading communities of over one million residents
11:25 am
Networking Break
11:45 am
Panel
The PropTech Reality Check – Separating genuine innovation from noise in real estate technology
12:15 pm
Panel
Navigating Volatility – Long-term capital decisions in short-term markets
12:45 pm
Workshop A
Digital Handover – Connecting Construction Data to Asset Operations
1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
2:20 pm
Panel
Building Smarter – Construction technology and the resilient asset
2:50 pm
Fireside Chat:
The CEO Conversation – Leading an integrated, connected organisation
3:10 pm
Networking Break
3:25 pm
Panel
Measuring What Matters – Redefining value across the built environment
3:55 pm
Closing Remarks
4:00 pm
Day 1 Close
DAY2
Facilities Management, Asset Management, Property Management, ConTech
TIME
TOPICS
9:30 am
Registration & Morning Coffee
10:00 am
Opening Keynote
The Owner-Operator Advantage – Why vertical integration is reshaping performance
10:25 am
Panel
The Asset Manager’s Dilemma – Balancing investor returns, occupant experience, and long-term value
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
10:55 am
Fireside Chat
Facilities Management’s Highest-Stakes Frontier – Lessons from healthcare and critical infrastructure FM
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
11:15 am
Networking Break
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
11:35 am
Panel
Safety, Security & Fire Life Safety – Protecting people and assets in a fast-growing built environment
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
12:05 pm
Panel
Asset Management Strategy – Building your lifecycle plan
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
12:30 pm
Panel
Data Security for the Built Environment
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
1:10 pm
Networking Lunch
2:10 pm
Panel
People, Place, and Purpose – The human dimension of resilient asset and community management
2:40 pm
Fireside Chat
The Investor’s View – What institutional capital actually wants from operational excellence
3:05 pm
Demo Stage
ConTech & PropTech Showcase – Live product demos, audience voting for “Most Practical Solution”
