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08:00 – 09:00

Registration, Refreshments, and Networking

09:00 – 09:05

Welcome Message by Great Minds Events Management

09:05 – 09:15

National Anthem and Recital of the Holy Quran

09:15 – 09:25

Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman

09:25 – 10:10

VIP Government Panel Discussion: From Vision 2030 to Real World Impact - Master Planning the Kingdom’s Transport Infrastructure

  • Addressing key national transport network strategies with Vision 2030’s to drive seamless connectivity between cities, logistics hubs, and giga-projects and addressing geographic, climatic, and urbanization challenges.
  • Key strategies to overcoming funding, permitting, and cross-agency coordination challenges to deliver roads, bridges, and tunnels at the scale.
  • Government strategies to integrate new planning models, smart design, and sustainable construction while upgrading legacy infrastructure.

Panellists:

  • Ahmad Salem, PMO Director, Transport General Authority (TGA)
  • Bandar Alanazi, Director General of Axes, Bridges and Tunnels, Riyadh Region Municipality
  • Taha Alandejani, Senior Director, Madinah Region Development Authority MRDA
  • Dr. Abdulqader Amir, Deputy CEO for Technical Affairs, Aseer Development Authority (ASDA)

Moderator:

  • Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, KEO International Consultants

10:10 – 10:30

Keynote Session: Oversight of Road–Rail Interface Safety Risks: Design Integration, Level Crossings, Tunnels, and Bridges Over Railways

Speaker:

  • Ahmad (H.) Ismail, Director of Intercity Railway Safety & Efficiency, Transport General Authority 

10:30 – 10:45

Keynote Presentation

Speaker:

  • Hatem Hamoud Alotaibi, Technical Marketing & Specifications Manager, Kabbani Construction Group

10:45 – 11:30

VIP Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:15

Panel Discussion: Comprehensive Overview of Key Challenges and Innovations in Road Design and Construction Techniques

  • Highlighting scope, scale, and strategic importance of the country’s multibillion dollar road development initiatives for enhancing national connectivity.
  • Discussing innovations in road design, materials, and construction techniques like high performance pavements, modular construction, and sustainable engineering practices.
  • Leveraging digital technologies such as 3D modelling, BIM, and digital twins to optimize road design, improve construction accuracy, enable predictive maintenance, and enhance project monitoring and delivery.

Panellists:

  • Luay Ayyash, Director of Construction, Royal Commission for AlUla
  • Kharsan AlSalem, Advisor - Traffic & Road Safety Committee, Riyadh Municipality
  • Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, Regional Director Mobility and Planning, Egis
  • Bandar Alanazi, Director General of Axes, Bridges and Tunnels, Riyadh Municipality

Moderator:

  • Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, KEO International Consultants

12:10 – 12:40

Industry Innovation Showcase Session

The session features a series of back-to-back 10-minute presentations from industry experts, showcasing real-world case studies and insights on the successful implementation of cutting-edge technologies, engineering practices, and sustainable approaches in transport infrastructure projects.

12:15 – 12:25

Industry Insight 1

Speaker:

  • Francesco De Martino, CEO, Pilosio

12:25 – 12:35

Industry Insight 2

Speaker:

  • Efe Ünal, Deputy General Manager, Aironn

12:35 – 12:45

Industry Insight 3

Speaker:

  • Alan Richard Grant, Technical Director, Luceco

12:45 – 13:05

Case Study Presentation: Innovations in Tunnel Construction for Riyadh Metro

Speaker:

  • Ghazi Suliman, Head of Bridges & Tunnels, WSP Middle East

13:05 – 13:15

Industry Innovation Showcase Session

* This session will highlight the latest technologies and solutions. The session consists of three presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of innovative solutions. 

  • Industry Insight 4

Self-Aware Bridges and Intelligent Infrastructure: Transforming Critical Asset Management Through Smart Structural Monitoring and Maintenance

Speaker:

  • Aaron Lucid, Global Partnerships and Channels Manager, Vemaventuri a Peri Company
  • Industry Insight 5

13:15 – 13:45

Fireside Chat: Managing Mega Scale Urban and Intercity Projects

  • Ensuring strategic project planning through evaluation, feasibility, scheduling phased implementation, and integrating projects with national transport networks.
  • Adoption of innovative approaches like modular construction, accelerated bridge construction, mechanized road-building methods and digital tools to ensure efficient and timely project delivery.
  • Reducing urban disruption and project delays through advanced traffic management, coordinated detours, proactive stakeholder engagement, and smart monitoring.

Panellist:

  • Ahmad Alnashri, Director of Land and Planning, Al Quz, Jeddah Municipality
  • Tareq Latayfeh, Infrastructure Director, KEO Consultants

Moderator:

  • Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, KEO International Consultants

13:45 – 13:50

Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman

  • Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, Keo International Consultants

13:50

Networking Lunch Break and End of Conference Day One

08:30 – 09:30

Registration, Refreshments, and Networking

09:30 – 09:35

Welcome Remarks by Conference Chairman

  • Dr. Ali O. Melibari, Member of the Board of Directors, Saudi Society for Traffic Safety - Salamah

09:35 – 10:20

Panel Discussion: Driving Saudi Arabia’s Transport Infrastructure Vision Through Public-Private Partnerships and Strategic Finance

  • Aligning PPP initiatives with Vision 2030 objectives and leveraging private sector’s investment, expertise, and innovation for sustainable and resilient development.
  • Exploring strategic PPP models to accelerate the delivery and enhance project efficiency and quality of mega transport infrastructure projects.
  • Best practices and lessons learned from ongoing PPP projects to strengthen collaboration between government bodies, private investors, and contractors. 

Panellists:

  • Gordon Lindsay, Senior Vice President – Civil and Infrastructure KSA, and Rail Sector Lead, AECOM
  • Umar Farooque, Regional Transportation Delivery Director, Egis 
  • Rami Karout, Senior Advisor of Middle East & North Africa, International Road Transport Union (IRU)

Moderator:

  • Dr. Ali O. Melibari, Chairman of Civil Engineering Chapter, Saudi Council of Engineers

10:20 – 10:40

Case Study Presentation: Improving Traffic Safety on Bridges with SASO-EN 1317 VRS

Speaker:

  • Panos G. Konstantinidis, Team Leader of Road Safety, National Transport Safety Center (NTSC)

10:40 – 10:50

Presentation

Speaker:

  • Dr. Panagiotis Martakis, Founder & CEO, Irmos Technologies

10:50 – 11:10

Presentation: Managing Geotechnical Impacts on Surrounding Assets During Deep Excavation and Tunnelling Works

Speaker:

  • Bukola Esho, Associate Director - Ground Engineering, WSP

11:10 – 11:45

Networking Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:05

Presentation

Speaker:

  • Taha Alandejani, Senior Director, Madinah Region Development Authority (MRDA)

12:05 – 12:50

Panel Discussion: Engineering Complex Terrains - Geotechnical Strategies for Desert and Coastal Bridges and Tunnels Projects

  • Implementing advanced soil stabilization and foundation techniques to mitigate settlement, erosion, and slope stability challenges to ensure resilient transport structures.
  • Ensuring drainage and groundwater control by designing systems to protect roadways, bridge piers, and tunnel structures from damage.
  • Ensuring safe construction by advanced site investigation and monitoring using surveys, sensors, and real-time data.

Panellists:

  • Abdulmohsen Almulhem, Director of Regional Initiatives, Sharqia Development Authority
  • Khaled M. Al Kolfat, Vice President ePMO and Projects Governance, AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company 
  • Shabir Hamadani, Projects Director, Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company (BINYAH)

Moderator:

  • Machhour Sadek, Associate Director - Ground Engineering, WSP

12:50 – 13:10

Presentation

Speaker:

  • Dr. Jamal Nusairat, Geotechnical Group Manager, E.L. Robinson Engineering Company

13:10 – 13:15

Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman

  • Dr. Ali O. Melibari, Member of the Board of Directors, Saudi Society for Traffic Safety - Salamah

13:15

Networking Lunch and End of Conference