18 November 2025

Building a successful World Cup
sustainable stadiums, innovation, smart
infrastructure, and future-ready

Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

About the

Summit

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the honour of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In support of Vision 2030 and the sporting extravaganza, the World Cup Build Summit KSA will convene stakeholders to discuss what’s needed to successfully host the event, and secure the Kingdom’s position as a major regional hub for sports and tourism in the long term.

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About the

Agenda

With under a decade to prepare, the Kingdom must develop world-class sport facilities and supporting infrastructure to create a welcoming and seamless experience for a diverse global audience. The World Cup Build Summit KSA’s agenda will explore several themes including the construction of state of the art stadiums, hospitality destinations, and other essential facilities.

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How to

Participate

Exhibit, attend workshops, panel discussions, or demonstrations at the World Cup Build Summit KSA 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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World Cup Projects

In Numbers

The Kingdom has unveiled a comprehensive plan to host the sporting tournament, including the construction of at least 11 new stadiums and the revitalisation of existing venues. Cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and The Line have been identified as potential destinations. Moreover, the Kingdom has announced the establishment of 134 training sites across the country, with 73 of them being new builds. Additionally, an additional 185,000 hotel rooms will be provided to accommodate the participants. These developments have significantly expanded the Kingdom’s development pipeline, all of which will be covered in the World Cup Build Summit KSA.

Engage with

Field Experts

A platform to network and interact with regional stakeholders including government, developers, operators, infrastructure specialists, consultants, contractors and technology companies.

Hotel Rooms

Urban Planning

Training Facilities

Venue Developments

New Stadiums

Airports

Others
The Event

Agenda + Schedule


State of the Art

Stadiums

Designing and constructing stadiums and primary infrastructure for the tournament, adhering to global standards, while also refurbishing existing stadiums – all to state-of-the-art specification.

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Ensuring

Sustainability

Ensuring works are delivered as sustainably as possible in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s broader sustainable goals for the country.

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Robust

Infrastructure

Ensuring a robust supply chain is in place to successfully design and build the tournament’s stadiums and infrastructure, while the Kingdom simultaneously works to deliver its giga-projects and EXPO 2030.

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World Cup

Future Planning

Building resilience into the ancillary infrastructure to ensure stadiums and infrastructure remain usable assets after the tournament. Taking advantage of innovative construction solutions and technology to ensure quality and longevity, and timely delivery.

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Networking

09:00

Delegate Registration and Networking

Registration, snacks and networking outside the main hall.

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HOST INTRODUCTION

10:00

MC Event Introduction

Welcome to the 2025 World Cup Build Summit KSA, event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.

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WELCOME SPEECH

10:15

Welcome Speech

Big Project Middle East’s Head of Content Jason Saundalkar welcomes speakers and delegates to the summit and discusses the event’s key themes and focuses.

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Keynote Address

10:30

Keynote Address

Ammar Hina
Broadcast TV Production Consultant / independent consultant
Colorbars Consultancy FZ-LLC

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First Panel Discussion

10:45

State of the Art Stadiums

Moderator

Brad Sandford

Speakers

Clarke Morton-Shepherd
Fernando Mario Rial Ponce
Gabriel Olufemi
Hatim Morsy Fahmy
Peter Chipchase
Tamim El Abed

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First Presentation

11:30

Presentation 1

Content to be announced soon.

Fady Kobersy
Sales Director – MENA
RIB Software

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Networking

11:50

Coffee break

Break for coffee and networking.

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Second Panel Discussion

12:10

World Class Mobility & Hospitality

Moderator

Dragana Linden

Speakers

Elmer Moncada

Ermis Marques

Hrvoje Cindrić

Ian Sinclair

Patrick Hallgate

More speakers to be confirmed.

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Second Presentation

12:50

Paving the Way: The Role of Digital Twins in Delivering the Saudi 2034 FIFA World Cup

Tareq Al-Masri
Director of Sales
Trimble Solutions Middle East

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Networking

13:10

Lunch break

One hour break for buffet lunch and networking.

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Third Panel Discussion

14:10

Meeting World Cup 2034 Deadlines Sustainably

Moderator

Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui

Speakers

Ayo Ajayi
Engi Jaber
Haytham Ayoub
Julian Haslam-Jones
Mark Cameron
Paul Wallett

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Third Presentation

14:50

Presentation 3

Content to be announced soon.

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Event Wrap

15:10

Closing Remarks

Thank you for attending the World Cup Build Summit KSA.

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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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Dentons & Co.

Gabriel Olufemi

Managing Partner
Dentons & Co.

Gabriel Olufemi

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Maffeis Engineering

Giovanni Zizioli

Middle East Regional Director
Maffeis Engineering

Giovanni Zizioli

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Mott Mac Donald

Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui

Director Sports and Events
Mott Mac Donald

Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui


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Jacobs

Tamim El Abed

Project Director
Jacobs

Tamim El Abed

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Stadium and Venues Consultant

Hatim Morsy-Fahmy

Program Director
Stadium and Venues Consultant

Hatim Morsy-Fahmy

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Keo International Consultants

Fernando Mario Rial Ponce

Studio Design Director
Keo International Consultants

Fernando Mario Rial Ponce

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Buro Happold

Hrvoje Cindrić

Global Urban Strategies Lead
Buro Happold

Hrvoje Cindrić


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Climatize, part of +impact

Engi Jaber

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

Engi Jaber

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Trimble Solutions Middle East

Tareq Al-Masri

Director of Sales
Trimble Solutions Middle East

Tareq Al-Masri

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RIB Software

Fady Kobersy

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

Fady Kobersy

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WSP

Peter Chipchase

Senior Technical Director
WSP

Peter Chipchase


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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Brad Sandford

Partner, Head of International Project Finance
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Brad Sandford

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Cundall

Haytham Ayoub

Principal Sustainability Consultant
Cundall

Haytham Ayoub

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HKA

Mark Cameron

Principal
HKA

Mark Cameron

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Dar Engineering

Elmer Moncada

Head of Electrical Engineeering
Dar Engineering

Elmer Moncada


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JLL

Clarke Morton-Shepherd

Head of Markets – Project & Development Services, KSA & Bahrain
JLL

Clarke Morton-Shepherd

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+impact, Serco’s Advisory Business

Patrick Hallgate

Director of Advisory Services
+impact, Serco’s Advisory Business

Patrick Hallgate

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Colorbars Consultancy FZ-LLC

Ammar Hina

Broadcast TV Production Consultant / independent consultant
Colorbars Consultancy FZ-LLC

Ammar Hina

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Alliance Investment Holding Group

Dragana Linden

Executive Board Member
Alliance Investment Holding Group

Dragana Linden


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Knight Frank

Ian DS Sinclair

Partner – Head of Programs, KSA
Knight Frank

Ian DS Sinclair

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WT Partnership

Ayo Ajayi

Director
WT Partnership

Ayo Ajayi

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TRIMBLE SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST

Paul Wallett

Regional Director
TRIMBLE SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST

Paul Wallett

More speakers to be confirmed


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    The registration fee for attending the World Cup Build Summit KSA is SAR 150 per person.

    Summit

    Date & Time

    18 Nov 2025, 9am – 3pm

    Summit

    Venue

    Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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