Monday, 26 Nov

• 12:00 - 12:10 - Opening Remarks - Chairman

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Alain Waha

  Global Lead BIM & Digital Transformation Burohappold Engineering UK View Profile

• 12:10 - 12:20 - Welcome Address

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Hussain Al Mahmoudi

  CEO Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park View Profile

• 12:20 - 12:50 - Keynote Address: Transforming Infrastructure Performance

  • UK Government Policy and Strategy into Delivery - Transforming Infrastructure Performance, UK Industrial Strategy

  • Digital Construction from yesterday to today - Where were we and where are we now

  • The conditions for change and our next steps

  • Enabling transformational technology to enter the sector sustainably

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Alex Lubbock

  Head of Digital Construction Infrastructure and Projects Authority, UK View Profile

• 12:50 - 13:20 - Keynote Address: Technology Deployment in the Construction Industry

  • From simple to complex technologies, construction technology’s rapid foothold in the regional market

  • Achieving operational and financial sustainability through integrated full cycle information

  • Will we see a growing demand for robotics, 3d Printing, smart building and IT solutions in the construction industry?

  • Case study discussion - Projects wherein tech innovation has helped boost productivity and increase effectiveness

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Motaz Al-Mashouk

  General Manager - Community Infrastructure & Public Projects Saudi Aramco View Profile

• 13:20 - 13:50 - Big Talk – The Art of the Possible with Artificial Intelligence in Construction

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Rima Semaan

  AI Lead Gulf Microsoft View Profile

• 13:50 - 14:20 - Big Talk – How 3D Printing Is Disrupting The Construction Industry Today And Its Impact Tomorrow

  • What is 3D Printing and how does it relate to construction
  • Techniques and technologies we can use today
  • Why and how it can save time and money vs traditional processes
  • What can we expect for the future of the industry

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Dominic Wright

  Partner Generation 3D View Profile

• 14:20 - 14:50 - Break

• 14:50 - 15:30 - Panel Discussion: Technology as a Catalyst for Disruption: Transforming the Construction Process with Tech Innovations

  • Cost, quality and time – How does technology help this low profit margin construction industry?

  • What are the biggest areas of disruption?

  • What transformational initiatives mega construction companies needs to go through in order to incorporate latest disruptive technologies without disrupting the work?

  • Startups in construction – Bringing something new to the table its adaptation in the region

  • How can startups’ collaboration & partnership with construction companies contribute in driving innovation and disrupting the construction industry?

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Nic Jacobs

  Regional Director - Business Systems Lead, Middle East Faithful+Gould View Profile

  

  Herbert Fuchs

  CIO ASGC View Profile

  

  Kevin Miller

  Digital Practice Leader - Middle East Aurecon View Profile

  

  Simone Vernacchia

  Senior Digital & Technology Consulting Director PwC View Profile

  

  Ali Abdel Khalek

  Business Analyst / Software Project Manager Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) View Profile

• 15:30 - 16:00 - Big Talk - Role of Hyperloop Technology in Building Future Cities

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Harj Dhaliwal

  Managing Director of Middle East and India Virgin Hyperloop One View Profile

• 16:00 - 16:30 - Big Talk – Digital Cities Potential and the Impact on Construction Sector

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Yousef Khalili

  Head of Smart City & Smart Government Practice & General Manager NXN View Profile

• 16:30 - 17:10 - Panel Discussion: Going beyond Traditions: Identifying the Challenges Faced Around Knowledge, Know-How, Mindset and Regulations

  • What are the challenges facing innovation and technological advancements in the construction industry?

  • Lack of technology understanding and adoption leading to information silos in project teams

  • Middle East construction teams relying on paperwork instead of real-time information exchange between all stakeholders

  • Evolving regulatory framework encouraging tech innovations while managing safety, security and environmental standards

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

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  Prakash Senghani

  Digital Project Delivery Lead - Construction Services AECOM View Profile

  

  Ajay Rathi

  Sr. Director at Information Technology department Meraas View Profile

  

  Hussam Raouf

  Managing Director Mont Hill View Profile

  

  Nour Kassassir

  Vice-president and business technology services director for Middle East and Africa Parsons View Profile

  

  Nicky Dobreanu

  Chartered Quantity Surveyor C-Quest / KEO View Profile

• 17:10 - 17:20 - Closing Remarks - Chairman

  Location: Za'abeel Hall 6

  Speaker Details

  

  Alain Waha

  Global Lead BIM & Digital Transformation Burohappold Engineering UK View Profile