28 May 2025

Robust Engineering is the Key
to Answering Development
Demands in the Middle East

Dusit Thani / Dubai / United Arab Emirates

About the

Summit

The Middle East is home to the largest and most prestigious construction projects the world has ever seen. Delivering these complex projects while satisfying scores of demands is only possible through visionary-thinking and cutting edge design and engineering.

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About the

Agenda

Through keynotes, panel discussions and presentations, the summit will create industry dialog around a variety of themes including: floating cities; innovative façade engineering and climate-adaptive design; structural engineering trends and efficient…

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How to

Participate

Exhibit, attend workshops, panel discussions, or demonstrations at the summit to connect with regional decision-makers and industry leaders. Explore sponsorship opportunities to ensure visibility and engagement, maximising your impact to a captive audience.

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Engage with

Engineering Experts

This event is an ideal platform to network and interact with respected regional stakeholders including government, project owners, operators, infrastructure specialists, consultants, contractors and technology companies. With several breaks scheduled for networking as well as lunch, you’ll be able to get one-on-one time with panellists and presenters, following on from interactive presentations and Q&A sessions.

Empowering

Future Leaders

Empowering future leaders by connecting minds and equipping the industry with essential knowledge, insights, and tools to drive innovation and transform critical infrastructure for a sustainable and resilient future.

Consultants

Contractors

Engineers

Government

Developers

Manufacturers

Others
The Event

Agenda + Schedule


Future Developments

Floating Cities

In response to steadily rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events, settlements and/or entire cities that float on water are being positioned as a potential solution to urban expansion demands. Concepts have been announced in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, the Maldives and the United States.

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Climate Adaptive Design

Façade Engineering

Beyond aesthetics, a building’s façade is a crucial element that directly affects how it performs with regards to light control, acoustic intrusion and extrusion, managing heat absorption and heat loss, resisting environmental influences and so much more.

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Future Trends

Structural Engineering

Artificial intelligence, sustainable construction concepts, prefabrication and smart materials are shaping the future of structural engineering. The summit will discuss the rise of AI-driven tools to enhance structural integrity, seismic resilience and load optimisation; efficient construction through 3D printing and prefabrication, and autonomous construction tech.

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Rehabilitation

Refurbishing Concrete Structures

Structures built with concrete or reinforced concrete can become damaged and/or unsafe due to age or other factors. However, they can be repaired and rehabilitated by leveraging cutting edge techniques and modern smart materials, safely extending the structure’s operational life.

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Networking

09:00

Registration and Networking

Registration and snacks/networking outside the main hall at the Dusit Thani, Dubai .

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HOST INTRODUCTION

10:00

Event Introduction

Welcome to the 2025 Future of Engineering Summit, event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.

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WELCOME ADDRESS

10:15

Welcome Address

Jason Saundalkar
Head of Content
Big Project Middle East

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

10:30

Keynote address

Rima Boudaba
Sustainability Manager
Climatize, part of +impact

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Panel Discussion

10:45

Floating Cities

Moderator
Engi Jaber

Speakers

Cameron Alexander Livingstone
Dr. Harpreet Seth
Khaled AlShamaa
Maubeen Ali Gulzar
Roland Luke Shine

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Presentation

11:45

Presentation

Fady Kobersy
Head of Sales & Customer Success – MENA, Levant
RIB Software

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Panel Discussion

12:05

Facades of the Future

Moderator
Ghina Yamak

Speakers

Imran Shaikh
Izzeddin Hasan
Jason Pardesi
Stuart Rennie
Surabhi Saran

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Presentation

13:00

Safeguarding Health in the Built Environment: Engineering Public Health into Building Design

Dan Martindale
Sales Director, Buildings
Polypipe Middle East

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Presentation

13:20

Engineering Innovation: Leveraging Technology for Excellence in Construction

Ahmed Balawi
Engineering Manager
Engineering Contracting Company

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EVENT WRAP

13:40

MC closing remarks & invitation to lunch

Thank you for attending the 2025 Future of Engineering Summit and lunch announcement.

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2025

Speakers

Our speakers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the event, positioning it as a benchmark for the regional market. These industry experts provide valuable knowledge, insights, and address key challenges facing the sector.

If you are interested in contributing to the discussions and sharing your expertise, please reach out to jason.s@cpitrademedia.com to get involved and be part.


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The Floating Institute

Cameron Alexander Livingstone

Committee Chair, Policy & Governance
The Floating Institute

Cameron Alexander Livingstone

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Ramboll Middle East

Imran Shaikh

Director of MEP and Specialisms
Ramboll Middle East

Imran Shaikh


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ZUTARI Engineering International

Ghina Yamak

Principal Façade Consultant
ZUTARI Engineering International

Ghina Yamak

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Heriot Watt University Dubai

Dr Harpreet Seth

Head of Architecture
Heriot Watt University Dubai

Dr Harpreet Seth

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MERED

Izzeddin Hasan

Chief MEP Engineer
MERED

Izzeddin Hasan

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KEO International Consultants

Maubeen Ali Gulzar

Highways Lead & Project Manager
KEO International Consultants

Maubeen Ali Gulzar


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Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Dr. Mustafa Batikha

Assistant Professor
Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Dr. Mustafa Batikha

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Adjaye Associates

Stuart Rennie

Senior Project Architect
Adjaye Associates

Stuart Rennie

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ARUP Gulf Limited

Ayah Rahmoun

Graduate Engineer
ARUP Gulf Limited

Ayah Rahmoun

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Climatize, part of +impact

Engi Jaber

Associate Partner – Sustainability and Head of Climatize
Climatize, part of +impact

Engi Jaber


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AESG

Surabhi Saran

Senior Building Physicist
AESG

Surabhi Saran

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RIB Software

Fady Kobersy

Head of Sales & Customer Success – MENA | Levant
RIB Software

Fady Kobersy

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Climatize, part of +impact

Rima Boudaba

Sustainability Manager
Climatize, part of +impact

Rima Boudaba

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GHD Global Pty Ltd

Jason Ravinder Pardesi

Business Group Manager – Structure and Facades
GHD Global Pty Ltd

Jason Ravinder Pardesi


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Engineering Contracting Company

Ahmed Balawi

Engineering Manager
Engineering Contracting Company

Ahmed Balawi

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Polypipe Middle East

Dan Martindale

Sales Director, Buildings
Polypipe Middle East

Dan Martindale

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GHD Global Pty Ltd Abu Dhabi

Roland Luke Shine

Operations Manager
GHD Global Pty Ltd Abu Dhabi

Roland Luke Shine

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XYZ Designers

Khaled AlShamaa

Founder
XYZ Designers

Khaled AlShamaa


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    Sponsors & Partners



    Strategic Partner

    ALEC




    Strategic Partner

    KEO




    Strategic Partner

    Polypipe




    Associate Partner

    AtkinsRéalis




    Associate Partner

    Climatize




    Associate Partner

    + Impact




    Supporting Partner

    ECC




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    RIB




    Supporting Partner

    RICS




    Supporting Partner

    TBH




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    How to

    Participate

    Participate in this conference through exhibiting, workshops, panel discussions, or presentations; a prime platform to connect with future business potential and more. Engage with industry leaders shaping purchasing and specification decisions and explore tailored sponsorship opportunities to your KPIs and business objectives.

    Contact us to learn more of all the possibilities


    Free

    Entry

    Entrance is free of charge for industry professionals.

    Summit

    Date & Time

    28 May 2025, 9am – 3pm

    Summit

    Venue

    Dusit Thani, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Get In Touch

    Contact us


    Content

    Jason Saundalkar
    Head of Content
    +971 4 375 5475
    jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

    Priyanka Raina
    Associate Editor
    +971 4 375 5475
    priyanka.raina@cpitrademedia.com


    Sponsorship

    Arif Bari
    Sales Director
    +971 4 375 5714
    arif.bari@cpitrademedia.com


    Marketing

    Phinson Mathew George
    Director of Marketing & Media Operations
    +971 4 375 5476
    phinson.george@cpitrademedia.com

    Lakshmy Manoj
    Marketing Executive
    +971 4 375 5476
    lakshmy.manoj@cpitrademedia.com