SMART BUILT ENVIRONMENT FORUM KSA 2026

The KSA’s Leading Conference & Industry Platform for the Built Environment Sector

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November 29, 2026

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Theme 2026

Building for Legacy: Operational Excellence, Tech Integration, and Asset Value in KSA’s Next Era

Saudi Arabia’s built environment is entering a new phase. As Vision 2030 accelerates, the focus is shifting from construction to operational excellence, asset performance, and long-term value creation. Backed by a $1.3 trillion+ real estate and infrastructure pipeline—including NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, ROSHN, and Diriyah—the Kingdom is prioritising smarter operations, sustainable asset management, and future-ready communities.

At the same time, Riyadh’s emergence as a global business destination, driven by the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) programme, Expo 2030, and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, is creating unprecedented demand for world-class facilities, commercial developments, and integrated asset management. As the FM market continues to grow, organisations must embrace digital transformation, operational efficiency, sustainability, and workforce development to maximise long-term asset value.

SBEF KSA 2026 brings together developers, asset owners, engineering leaders, facilities management professionals, and technology innovators to explore the strategies shaping the Kingdom’s next era. Through insightful discussions and real-world case studies, the forum will examine how operational excellence, smart technologies, and collaborative leadership are redefining Saudi Arabia’s built environment.

What's New In 2026

A Bigger Platform. A Broader Audience. Greater Opportunities.

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Expanded two-day conference programme

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Broader industry participation

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Enhanced networking opportunities

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Future-focused agenda addressing industry priorities

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Larger showcase of products and solutions

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More buyers, asset owners, and decision-makers

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New discussions on digital transformation, AI, sustainability, smart communities, and future-ready infrastructure

Who Should Attend

Connecting the Entire Built Environment Ecosystem

SBEF Dubai brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of smart, sustainable, and resilient cities.

Real Estate Developers

Facilities Management Companies

Property & Asset Managers

Consultants & Advisors

Architects & Designers

Design and Landscaping Firms

Contractors & Engineering Firms

Technology & PropTech Providers

Sustainability Experts

Fire and Life Safety

Government Entities

Who Should Attend

Connecting the Entire Built Environment Ecosystem

SBEF Dubai brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of smart, sustainable, and resilient cities.

Real Estate Developers

Facilities Management Companies

Property & Asset Managers

Consultants & Advisors

Architects & Designers

Design and Landscaping Firms

Contractors & Engineering Firms

Technology & PropTech Providers

Sustainability Experts

Fire and Life Safety

Government Entities

T&C* Entry is free of cost for all members of the built environment industry (refer to the above-mentioned organisations), except PropTech companies that are not sponsors. Confirmation of registrations is at the sole discretion of the organiser, Media Fusion.

DAY 1

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8:45 am - 9:45 am

Keynote

The Resilience Imperative: Why Connection is the Foundation of Everything

9:45 am – 9:50 am

Panel 1

From Silos to Systems: Building Connections Across Sectors

9:50 am – 10:00 am

Panel 2

Navigating Volatility: Long-Term Decision Making in an Uncertain World

Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]

Executive Director, IFM

Dana Awad

Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD

Faris Al Khattab

Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Fireside Chat

Leading the Connected Organisation: A Conversation on Integration, Culture,

10:45 am – 11:30 am

Panel 3

Measuring What Matters: Redefining Value Across the Built Environment

11:30 am – 11:45 am

Panel 4

The Owner-Operator Advantage: Why Vertical Integration Is Reshaping Built Environment Performance

1:40 pm - 2:30 pm

Closing Remarks

DAY2

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8:45 am - 9:45 am

Panel 5

The Asset Manager’s Dilemma: Balancing Investor Returns, Occupant Experience, and Long-Term Value

9:45 am – 9:50 am

Panel 6

Lifecycle Thinking in a Short-Term Market: How Owners and Operators Plan, Invest, and Decide for the Long Term

9:50 am – 10:00 am

Panel 7

Building Smarter: Construction Technology and the Resilient Asset

Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]

Executive Director, IFM

Dana Awad

Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD

Faris Al Khattab

Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi

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