Smart Built Environment Forum KSA: 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.
12:00
Registration & Networking Lunch
13:00
Opening Address
Moderator welcomes; Host delivers opening remarks.
By: Marisha Singh
Editor, Built Environment ME
13:10
Keynote Speech
Muhammad Irfan Khokhar
Acting CEO, Muheel Facilities Management
13:20
Panel 1:
Advancing Sustainability and Smart Management Across Saudi Arabia’s Built Sectors
Safder Nazir (M)
SVP-Public Sector, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
Nabil ElKabache
General Manager – FM Excellence & Technology, Muheel FM
Nabeel Ahmed
Sustainability and Energy Optimisation Director, Musanadah FM
Jason Ruehland
Group CEO, Initial Saudi
Omar Zayed
Sustainability Lead, SE Advisory Services
14:00
Panel 2:
Role of BIM in Leveraging Data Analytics, AI & Digital Twins in Intelligent Buildings
Mohamad Korek
Head of Digital Services, JLL Project & Development Services MENA
James Mckenzie
Project Director - Data Centers, Engie Solutions
Antoine Abou Slaiby
Head of Digital Delivery BIM Manager, Omrania [EGIS]
Schalk Vorster
Senior Sales Manager, MRI Software
14:40
Presentation 1: MRI Software
Schalk Vorster
Senior Sales Manager, MRI Software
15:00
Presentation 2: Elegancia Services
Dr. Rawad Noureddine
Group Commercial & Tendering Director, Elegancia Services
15:10
Panel 3:
Riyadh EXPO 2030 & FIFA World Cup 2034 – Accelerating Growth in Saudi Infrastructure
Jawad Al Tamimi
Head of Property & Facilities Management Consultancy, JLL MENA
Dr. Rawad Noureddine
Group Commercial & Tendering Director, Elegancia Services
Javeria Aijaz
Senior Director - Technology & Innovations, Farnek & MD, HITEK Services
Syed Mazhar
Director, HSSE Department, AlBawani | Chair, IOSH UAE Community
15:55
Networking Break
An opportunity to connect, share ideas, and foster collaborations with fellow industry professionals.
16:00
SACWFM Awards Video
16:15
Fireside chat:
Carbon-Negative Building Materials for New-Age Infrastructure: Sourcing, Supply Chain and Disruptors
Adrian Predoi
MD, FTI Consulting
16:30
Panel 4:
Regulatory Developments and Impact of Compliance for Smart Built Environments
Tariq Albaset
Regional Market Manager KSA , Rheem Middle East
Paul Prescott
Partner – Construction, Addleshaw Goddard
Mahmoud Al-Mousli
Facility Management Consultant and Trainer
17:15
Presentation Ceremony
Companies to Watch 2025
By: Marisha Singh
Editor, Built Environment ME
17:30
Closing Remarks
By: Marisha Singh
Editor, Built Environment ME