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