Riyadh, 19 - 20 October 2025
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Oct 1911:00
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TRANSPORT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Rail
Rail Theatre
Oct 1912:45
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Localising Saudi Arabia’s railway sector: a roadmap to developing rail expertise, empower local talent and ensure sustainability
Rail
Sultan Alharbi, Director of the Transportation and Logistics Sector, Local Content And Government Procurement Authority
Rail Theatre
Oct 1912:50
Conference pass
PANEL Advancing in digital mobility platforms: the future of ride-hailing, on demand services and logistics optimization in the Kingdom
Keynotes
Bader Alkhalifa, Energy, Expert
Alaa Khalid Falimban, Director, CyberSecurity Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden)
Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Chief Executive Officer, Door2door ! Citylink Shuttle
Abdullah Marghalany, Cyber Information Security Officer, Madinah Health Sector
Mobility Theatre
Oct 1912:50
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PANEL Powering the transition: developing scalable and accessible EV charging networks to accelerate low-carbon mobility and energy integration
Electric Vehicles
Muneerah Alsureesry, Mobility Business Development, NEOM
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 1912:50
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PANEL Advancing transportation networks for economic growth, trade facilitation and smart city development
Highways
Abdullah Al-Busaidi, Vice President, Ministry of Transport, Telecom and Information Technology
Hatim Zahir, Senior Business Development Manager, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (Invest Saudi)
Mohammed Aljifri, Country Manager- Amazon Transport Services and FM Logistics, Amazon
Highways Theatre
Oct 1913:05
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Future-ready operations: practical strategies to integrate technology and meet evolving demands
Rail
Hamad Alawad, Transport, Data and AI Consultant, Ministry of Interior
Donovan Waller, Chief Technology Officer, Maaden
Rail Theatre
Oct 1913:25
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Navigating the financial landscape: exploring long-term funding for rail infrastructure and attracting optimal bankability
Rail
Mohamed Nazier, Chief General Transport Centre, Royal Commission For Makkah City And Holy Sites
Rail Theatre
Oct 1914:00
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PRESENTATION Connecting the dots: Riyadh Metro and the future of integrated mobility in the Kingdom
Keynotes
Abdullah AlMazyad, Civil engineer, Qiddiya Investment Company
Mobility Theatre
Oct 1914:20
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PANEL Digital innovations transforming the rail industry into a sustainable, integrated, and accessible network
Rail
Aleksandr Kuzmenko, Secretary General, Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF)
Barkat Ali Zaharuddin Marchant, Managing Director (Former CEO), Qatar Aviation Company
Tony Carbone, RTSA SA Chapter Chair, Railway Technical Society of Australasia
Moderator: Zyd Khambule, Chief Executive Officer, SA Youth Economic Development
Rail Theatre
Oct 1914:20
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PANEL Metro financing models: funding and budgeting for mega infrastructure projects
Metro and Passenger
Paul Hirst, Head Of Transport, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Moderator: Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Humaya Harati, Director, Structured Trade Export Finance MEA, Deutsche Bank
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1914:20
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PANEL The future of freight transportation: steps to increase capacity and empower logistics services to promote the Kingdom as a global logistics hub
Cargo and Logistics
Bassam A. Fathi, Freight Commercial Director, Saudi Arabia Railways
Jay New, CEO, King Abdullah Port
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 1914:30
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PANEL Catalyzing growth and innovation through PPP: advancing connectivity, modernizing highways and building resilient infrastructure networks
Highways
Abdullah Al-Busaidi, Vice President, Ministry of Transport, Telecom and Information Technology
Highways Theatre
Oct 1914:40
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PANEL Towards a fully integrated urban mobility network: breaking barriers between modes for a seamless, smart and sustainable city experience
Keynotes
Abdulaziz Aldakkan, General Manager - Sector Intelligence & Future Sector -Transport and Logistics Sector, Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services
Khalid Altamimi, Communications Expert, Ministry of National Guard
Amro Samy, Principal Solutions Architect , Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Dr Vimal Kumar Gahlot, Director, Center for Research and Sustainable Development
Khalid Alsoliman, Mobility Management Director, KAFD
Mobility Theatre
Oct 1914:40
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PANEL Accelerating EV adoption at scale: tackling consumer readiness, infrastructure gaps, incentives and market ecosystems to drive the electric mobility revolution
Electric Vehicles
Aftab Ahmed, Chief Advisor Automotive, National Industrial Development Center
Oswaldo Dorantes, Senior Manager Automotive and Mobility Cluster, National Industrial Development Center
Muneerah Alsureesry, Mobility Business Development, NEOM
Haruna Tamimu Baba, Transport Operations manager, Mowasalat Qatar
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 1915:00
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PRESENTATION Contractor-client relationships: early engagement to improve rail projects procurement and delivery
Rail
Youssef Khalifeh, Program Director, Nesma & Partners Contracting Co.
Rail Theatre
Oct 1915:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Examining the future of mining - rail corridors in Saudi Arabia: infrastructure and policy considerations
Cargo and Logistics
Aleksandr Kuzmenko, Secretary General, Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF)
Moderator: Victor Leão da Silva, Supply Chain & Strategic Planning General Manager, Former Executive, VALE
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 1915:20
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PANEL Opportunities and challenges for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in metro development
Metro and Passenger
Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Moderator: Ragi Eddé, Railway Ecosystems Expert – Infrastructure, Mobility, and AI, Independent consultant
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1915:20
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PANEL Strategic contract negotiation within a dynamic rail sector: driving project success through risk management and resolving disputes
Rail
Abdulrahman Kamal Mohammed, Contracts & Commercial Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Co. (ADTIC)
Nicholas Stuart, Deputy Program Director - Mobility, Nesma and Partners
Moderator: Dr. Houssem Jerbi, International AI Expert and CEO, Smart PMO
Rail Theatre
Oct 1915:40
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PANEL From road design to urban space planning: the paradigm shift in smart cities thinking
Highways
Mohammed Almutairy, Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, King Abdulaziz University
Abdulmohsen Almulhem, Director of Regional Initiatives, Sharqia Development Authority
Highways Theatre
Oct 1916:00
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PANEL Driving urban mobility transformation: strategic investments in affordable, multimodal, and seamlessly connected transport infrastructure for inclusive growth
Keynotes
Captain Fahad ibne Masood, Researcher/Faculty: Aviation Management/Airport Management, Modern College of Business & Science
Amro Samy, Principal Solutions Architect , Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Haruna Tamimu Baba, Transport Operations manager, Mowasalat Qatar
Mobility Theatre
Oct 1916:00
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PANEL Fleet electrification at scale: unlocking operational efficiency, charging infrastructure and data-driven optimization for EV era
Electric Vehicles
Captain Fahad ibne Masood, Researcher/Faculty: Aviation Management/Airport Management, Modern College of Business & Science
Qadeer Ahmed, Director Mobility Systems Lab, The Ohio State University
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 1916:00
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PANEL Transforming Saudi Arabia’s urban landscape: innovations in tunnel and bridge design for sustainable cities and enhanced mobility
Highways
Rachid Hanna, CEO, Stradaverde
Highways Theatre
Oct 1916:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Customers choice: creating and implementing effective ticketing processes for a streamlined passenger experience
Metro and Passenger
Ibrahim Sairafi, Railway Rights & Concession Specialist, Transport General Authority
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1916:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT The future of intermodal logistics: positioning rail at the core and aligning with national objectives
Cargo and Logistics
Bader Alatni, Senior Vice President of Freight, Saudi Arabia Railways
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 1916:20
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PANEL Fast tracks to the future: exploring high-speed rail innovations in the Kingdom and globally
Rail
Armandino Fombella Cuesta, SSTPC Vice Chairman, SSTPC- RENFE
Inmaculada Gutiérrez, CEO, Renfe Proyectos Internacionales
Rail Theatre
Oct 1916:20
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PRESENTATION Moving millions: future=proof rail solutions for Hajj, sports, and KSA mega events
Rail
Salim Refas, Western Province Customer Director, Alstom
Rail Theatre
Oct 1916:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Creating a resilient mining freight network: the vital role of rail in Saudi Arabia’s mining freight corridors
Cargo and Logistics
Victor Leão da Silva, Supply Chain & Strategic Planning General Manager, Former Executive, VALE
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 1916:40
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PRESENTATION Energy optimal electrified fleet operations :routing, charging, grid interaction
Electric Vehicles
Qadeer Ahmed, Director Mobility Systems Lab, The Ohio State University
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 1916:40
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PRESENTATION From road design to urban space planning: the paradigm shift in smart cities thinking
Highways
Mohammed Almutairy, Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, King Abdulaziz University
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 1917:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT How AI is transforming operational efficiency in logistics: from cargo to passenger
Cargo and Logistics
Bruno Leandre Mucuti, CEO, Elevate Rwanda Mining
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 1917:20
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PANEL Examining the global alliance for the Landbridge Project railway link between the eastern and western parts of the Kingdom
Rail
Badar Baddah Alfughom, Senior Vice President of Mega Projects, Saudi Arabia Railways
Patrick Reilly, Senior Vice President, Abyatona Group
Rail Theatre
Oct 1917:20
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PRESENTATION Exploring the Makkah Metro and public transport development plan
Metro and Passenger
Dr. Mohamed Nazier, Chief General Transport Center, Royal Commission For Makkah City And Holy Sites
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1917:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Data-driven decisions: leveraging big data and IoT for real-time monitoring and management
Metro and Passenger
Hamad Alawad, Transport, Data and AI Consultant, Ministry of Interior
Moderator: Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1918:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT From concept to reality: frameworks, implementation processes and developments of high-speed rail across Saudi Arabia
Rail
Andrea Giuricin, Chief Executive Officer, TRA Consulting
Rail Theatre
Oct 1918:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Innovate, construct, connect: investigating cutting-edge build technologies advancing tomorrows railways
Metro and Passenger
Clement Odukwe, Project Engineer, ENOWA
Omar Alotaibi, Business Develpment Expert, Mobily Company
Dr. Houssem Jerbi, International AI Expert and CEO, Smart PMO
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 1918:00
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PANEL Collaborative logistics: strengthening rail and port partnerships for optimal cargo movement
Cargo and Logistics
Mlemba Singo, Projects Manager, Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project, Tanzania Railways Corporation
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
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Oct 2011:00
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TRANSPORT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Rail
Rail Theatre
Oct 2012:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Redefining luxury travel: rail’s revolutionary role in enabling national visions and economic growth
Rail
Mohamed Khalil, Managing Director, Alstom Middle East Regional Headquarters, Alstom
Rail Theatre
Oct 2013:00
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PANEL Financing the future of rail: de-risking rail investments and exploring financing opportunities in Saudi Arabia's transport revolution
Rail
Sylvia Sedlacek, Director Land-Based Transportation, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH
Ekaterina Kozyreva, President of IEC International and Co-Founder, InfraEconomy Group
Rail Theatre
Oct 2013:00
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PANEL Sustainable metro systems: integrating green technologies into infrastructure across the Kingdom
Metro and Passenger
Dr. Altaf Salman Albaho, Senior Civil Engineer, Ministry of Oil, Kuwait
Moderator: Zyd Khambule, Chief Executive Officer, SA Youth Economic Development
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 2013:00
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PANEL The quest to becoming a trusted business partner: developing effective supply chains through collaboration and mobilising stakeholder engagement
Cargo and Logistics
Abdulrahman Al Ghamdi, Supply Chain Director, Saudi Arabia Railways
Beliona Mukendi Mbuyi, Strategic Operations Analyst, AGA MINING
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2013:30
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PANEL The smart city mobility blueprint: how digital innovation is transforming urban transport and cities with integrated planning, sustainable development , cutting-edge innovation and safety
Keynotes
Rusty Russell, Executive Director of Mobility, Red Sea Global
Nasser Alsaeed, Asset Manager, Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company
Ali Alshehri, GM of the Future Mobility Institute - KACST, Independent
Himanshu Mishra, KAUST Professor, KAUST Professor and Co founder of Terrraxy
Mobility Theatre
Oct 2013:30
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PANEL Transforming transportation: leveraging smart traffic technologies to revolutionize infrastructure and mobility networks
Highways
Shahdan Mankunipoyil, Project Manager, Royal commission for riyadh city
Mohammed Eidhah, Traffic supervisor for HHR lline, ADIF
Highways Theatre
Oct 2013:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Examining safety and security innovations in metro systems: from cybersecurity to crisis management
Metro and Passenger
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 2013:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Optimising supply chains: maximising port efficiency through seamless connectivity for port-rail networks
Cargo and Logistics
Valters Bolevics, SME Port Management and Economics, TMERC
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2013:40
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PANEL Investment models: building a framework for long-term investment in the rail and intermobility sectors
Rail
Andrea Giuricin, Chief Executive Officer, TRA Consulting
Rail Theatre
Oct 2014:20
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PRESENTATION Navigating change: the evolving landscape of Last-Mile delivery in a dynamic transportation ecosystem
Keynotes
Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Chief Executive Officer, Door2door ! Citylink Shuttle
Mobility Theatre
Oct 2014:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT The future of autonomous freight: essential rail links enhancing the Kingdom's global competitiveness
Cargo and Logistics
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2014:40
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PANEL Critical success factors for railway operational efficiency projects in Saudi Arabia
Rail
Abdullah Khalaf Aloufi, Infrastructure Director, Sharqia Development Authority
Fahad Abdullah Al Musaiteer, HSE and Railway Governance and Compliance Management Director, Saudi Arabia Railways
Moderator: Ali Alsahli, Railway Consultant, King Saud University
Samiul Alam, Trains Manager, London Underground
Rail Theatre
Oct 2014:40
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PANEL Planning major infrastructure projects: value engineering for efficient design
Metro and Passenger
Beliona Mukendi Mbuyi, Strategic Operations Analyst, AGA MINING
Junaid Khan, Commercial Manager, Project Commercial Development Rapid Transit Program, Metrolinx
Moderator: Ali Alsahli, Railway Consultant, King Saud University
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 2015:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT From mine to market: how a robust rail network is transforming Saudi mining logistics and supply chain
Cargo and Logistics
Patrick Reilly, Senior Vice President, Abyatona Group
Saad Al-Qahtani, General Manager, Maaden Barrick Copper Company
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2015:00
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PANEL Mastering fleet management: strategies for optimizing operations, reducing costs, embracing electrification and leveraging data for sustainable and scalable mobility solutions
Electric Vehicles
Carl Adler, Research Associate, Uicca
Nitin Sapre, Chief Executive Officer, Europcar Oman & Bahrain
Hammad Ehtesham, CEO, jeeny
James Luxbacher, Chief Business Development Officer, SIXT KSA
Hashim Alfatayerji, Chief Executive Officer, Cararak Ventures
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 2015:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Integration strategies to achieve an innovative, sustainable and interoperable network
Cargo and Logistics
Dr. Altaf Salman Albaho, Senior Civil Engineer, Ministry of Oil, Kuwait
Clement Odukwe, Project Engineer, ENOWA
Moderator: Prof. Peplluis Esteva, Executive Dean of the School of Technology, Woxsen University
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2015:20
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PANEL Network planning and signalling management: maintaining the efficient communication, operation, and management of train traffic
Rail
Abdullah Al Yousef, VP Infrastructure, Saudi Arabia Railways
Cheng-Chiou Chang, Chairman, Smart Railway Committee, Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA)
Hiroshi Ito, Manager, East Japan Railway Company
Mebratu Delelegn Endalemaw, Chief Operation Officer, Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C.
Rail Theatre
Oct 2015:20
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PRESENTATION TGA’s role in improving the safety & efficiency of railway operations
Metro and Passenger
Ahmed Ismail, Intercity Safety and Efficiency Director, Transport General Authority
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 2015:20
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PANEL Seamless cities: integrating public transport, micro mobility & smart infrastructure to revolutionize last-mile connectivity
Keynotes
Asayel AlqahtanI, Senior Business Development, Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company
Syed Yaseen Afshad, Road Safety Expert, Confidential Government Entity
Shailen Shukla, Supply Chain Consultant, Lals Group
Jishnu Vasudevan, Supply Chain Assistant Director, Shawarmer Food Company
Ahmed Attiya, Group Supply Chain Director - GCC, Zahrawi Group
Captain Fahad ibne Masood, Researcher/Faculty: Aviation Management/Airport Management, Modern College of Business & Science
Mobility Theatre
Oct 2015:20
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PANEL Leveraging digital twin technologies to transform highway development and management
Highways
Captain Fahad ibne Masood, Researcher/Faculty: Aviation Management/Airport Management, Modern College of Business & Science
Highways Theatre
Oct 2015:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Resilience and digital continuity in large-scale transport ecosystems: leveraging AI, satellite systems and cross-industry technology
Metro and Passenger
Ragi Eddé, Railway Ecosystems Expert – Infrastructure, Mobility, and AI, Independent consultant
Metro and Passenger Theatre
Oct 2015:40
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INTERVIEW Innovation for rail electrification systems ensuring compatibility with a renewable grid
Cargo and Logistics
Mebratu Delelegn Endalemaw, Chief Operation Officer, Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C.
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2016:00
Conference pass
PANEL Electrifying the energy transition: harnessing EV growth to drive the development of smart microgrids, scalable charging infrastructure, and next gen energy ecosystem
Electric Vehicles
Clement Odukwe, aaaaaaaa, NEOM
Husain Almakrami, Renewable Energy Expert, Government Entity
Oswaldo Dorantes, Senior Manager Automotive and Mobility Cluster, National Industrial Development Center
Faisal Alsaif, Assistant Professor, King Saud University
Captain Fahad ibne Masood, Researcher/Faculty: Aviation Management/Airport Management, Modern College of Business & Science
Electric Vehicles Theatre
Oct 2016:20
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PANEL Fast track to the future: driving game-changing mobility through innovative R&D, collaborative strategies, and breakthrough tech
Keynotes
Ali Alshehri, GM of the Future Mobility Institute - KACST, Independent
Moderator: Murali Venkatraman, Head of University and Government Partnerships, ENOWA - NEOM
Mohammed Aljoufie, Professor of Urban Transportation Planning, King Abdulaziz University
Hashim Alfatayerji, Chief Executive Officer, Cararak Ventures
Mobility Theatre
Oct 2016:20
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PANEL Utilizing AI for predictive maintenance, smart asset management, and autonomous vehicle integration in highway infrastructure
Highways
Mohammed Alanazi, Director of Bridges and Tunnels Maintenance Department, Riyadh Region Municipality
Abdulaziz Buabdulla, Senior Engineer, Technology Innovation Institiute
Abdulkader Almkinzy, Co-Founder, TELGANI
Murali Venkatraman, Head of University and Government Partnerships, ENOWA - NEOM
Highways Theatre
Oct 2016:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Automation at the core: utilising monitoring tools, sensors, and data systems to continuously assess and improve infrastructure health
Rail
Cheng-Chiou Chang, Chairman, Smart Railway Committee, Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA)
Mohammed Abdullah Bawazeer, Infrastructure Maintenance Director, Saudi Arabia Railways
Moderator: Ali Alsahli, Railway Consultant, King Saud University
Rail Theatre
Oct 2016:40
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INTERVIEW Revolutionising urban rail systems: navigating rail’s transition to a clean energy future
Cargo and Logistics
Junaid Khan, Commercial Manager, Project Commercial Development Rapid Transit Program, Metrolinx
Cargo and Logistics Theatre
Oct 2016:40
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WORKSHOP United Nations health tourism digital cities strategies,investment & sustainability
Keynotes
JIA XIAO FANG, Executive Chair, United Nations WFWO Asia Pacific & Arab
Mobility Theatre
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