Mallorca prepares the 15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia-Europe

Saudi Bussines Council together with Atalayar will present one of the most important real estate events in Saudi Arabia and Europe, Spain in this case, in Palma de Mallorca on the 4th and 5th of July.

It is estimated that the size of the real estate market in Saudi Arabia will reach 69.51 billion dollars in 2024 and is expected to reach 101.62 billion dollars in 2029. Saudi Arabia has identified housing, tourism and trade as some of the key projects in its Vision 2030 economic diversification programme. 

As demand in these sectors continues to outstrip supply, owners, developers, operators, contractors, architects, designers and consultants using their strengths to create projects for the future – projects that redefine human boundaries and push the limits of what is possible – need the right partners and products they can rely on.

Access to these opportunities is provided by the Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia-Europe. Pre-qualified delegates, global suppliers, distinguished speakers, industry partnerships, strategic networking, influential media, personalised business meetings, dedicated account managers, engaging agenda, seamless end-to-end experience, and exclusive platform for decision makers are some of the main arguments that strengthen the thoroughness and professionalism of the event. 

In addition, personalities with extensive experience in the sector and whose success is recognisable worldwide will participate in the event. Owners, developers, operators, architects, designers, contractors, global solution providers and consultants will be at the event, giving it a status commensurate with its importance.

Programme and agenda

The first day of the 15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia-Europe edition will begin with the opening of registration at 08:30 hours. After a short break, Sir Peter Cook, Director of Cook Belacevic Haffner and Partners, will present a talk on “Pleasant Architecture” at 09:30. 

This will be followed by a conversation session with key challengers, moderated by Reina Takla, Business Editor of Arab News, and featuring speakers Hicham Hassouni, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Boutique Group, and Saeed Al Nahdi, CEO of Sumou Holding. The session will be followed by a coffee walk and photo session. 

The morning will continue with talks on the use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality in BIM design processes, presented by Mohammed Adib, design director at Dewan Architects & Engineers, and on the dawn of the biotech city, presented by Pablo M. Vidarte, CEO and founder of Bioo. There will also be talks on designing with water and presentations by Nishan Suvarna, CEO of Bluestream.

After a lunch break, an expert panel will be held on “Placing Saudi Arabia across competing borders”, moderated by Joe Tabet, managing partner of JT & Partners, and featuring speakers Amr F Younes, director of KAEC City Design and Construction, Dr. Ahmed Khan Alhashimi, director of KAEC City Design and Construction, and Dr. Ahmed Khan Alhashimi, director of KAEC City Design and Construction, and Dr. Ahmed Khan Alhashimi, director of KAEC City Design and Construction. Ahmed Khan Alhashimi, executive director of Engineering Affairs at Sumou Real Estate, Navdeep Hanjra, vice president of Planning and Development at AlUla Royal Commission, and Zak Ayache, executive director of Nakheel Design Centre of Excellence. 

The afternoon will be devoted to customised meetings, which will be tailored to the unique business requirements of each attendee. This will be followed by a feedback survey and update time. The evening will close with a White and Beige themed dinner at the Sun and Sand. 

The second day will open with the opening of registration at 09:00. A short recap will be followed by a session on “Procurement Beyond Boundaries”, moderated by Maroun Deeb, Head of Projects and Development at JLL, and featuring speakers Jacob Rinard, Vice President of Parsons, Saudi Arabia; Eng, Bakr Sindi, Head of Supply Chain at Consultant; Sam Achampong, Regional General Manager of CIPS MENA; and Fadi Yanni, Delivery Director of JASARA Program Management Company. 

This will be followed by a series of presentations on “Design Defying Boundaries” by some of the most prominent architects and designers working in Saudi Arabia. The presenters will be Seif A. Bahaa Eldin, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners; Jason Speechly, Design Director at RMJM; Philippe Starck, Founder of STARCK; and William McDonough, CEO of McDonough Innovation.

A lunch break will be followed by customised meetings, which will be tailored to the unique business requirements of each attendee. This will be followed by a networking session called ‘Business Buddies’, where you can meet some of the most unique businesses and projects at the show and connect across borders. Finally, there will be a feedback survey and closing remarks at 13:30. The day will close with a networking lunch. 

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