Key Sessions
Keynote: Understanding Saudi Arabia "Road Code"
Keynote: Shaping the Next Generation of Safe Drivers in Saudi Arabia
Keynote: Smart Mobility for Vision 2030 - Building a Collaborative Ecosystem for a more advanced Saudi Arabia?
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Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 09:30 - 10:30
Registration
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 10:30 - 10:40
Opening Ceremony
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 10:40 - 10:50
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 10:50 - 11:00
Opening Speech: Highlights on the National Transport Strategy that will guide the development of the transportation sector for the next 20 years in the Kingdom
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 11:00 - 11:15
Keynote: Understanding Saudi Arabia "Road Code"
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 11:15 - 11:30
Keynote: Shaping the Next Generation of Safe Drivers in Saudi Arabia
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 11:30 - 11:45
Keynote: Smart Mobility for Vision 2030 - Building a Collaborative Ecosystem for a more advanced Saudi Arabia?
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Governance, Policies & Economies
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 11:45 - 12:45
Panel Discussion: Building a Strong Saudi Arabia - Leveraging smart supply chains, logistics and value management for economic growth
- Considering Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for smart city development, can you elaborate on specific ways your project leverages smart city infrastructure to enhance its efficiency and impact?
- In your experience, what are the biggest challenges facing traditional supply chains in Saudi Arabia, and how can smart technologies address these challenges?
- Beyond cost savings, how can value management practices create a cultural shift within organizations that fosters innovation and continuous improvement?
- When presenting your project to potential investors in Saudi Arabia, what metrics or data points would be most effective in demonstrating the project's potential ROI?
- Looking towards the future, what emerging trends in supply chain management and value management do you see as particularly relevant for Saudi Arabia's economic development?
- Readiness of the Saudi Arabia & MENA region to adopt regulatory changes affecting the full value chain (national regulations)
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 12:45 - 13:15
Panel Discussion: Rail Connecting Cities and Beyond - Future Project Opportunities and Collaborations
- Possibility of joint venture between Saudi Arabia and Qatar could to bid on international rail projects, leveraging their combined expertise and resources
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) playing an important role in financing future rail projects in Saudi Arabia
- Expanding rail freight network to diversify economy
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 13:15 - 14:00
Lunch and Networking
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 14:00 - 14:20
Presentation: The Future with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the Kingdom
- How can ITS be leveraged to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation network in Saudi Arabia?
- What are the key challenges and opportunities in implementing a robust ITS-powered public transport system across Saudi cities?
- How can ITS contribute to making Saudi Arabian roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists?
- What are the potential roadblocks and considerations for integrating emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles into the Kingdom’s ITS ecosystem?
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 14:20 - 15:00
Panel Discussion: Revolutionizing Transportation through Saudi Arabia's Giga-Projects: From Hyperloops to Flying Taxis
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 15:00 - 15:20
Presentation: Hydrogen Buses in Saudi Arabia
- Green Hydrogen project by NEOM, on the Red Sea coast
- Partnerships between companies like Hyundai and Air Products Qudra; establishing hydrogen mobility
- Experience with Launching Hydrogen Bus in 2020
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 15:20 - 15:40
Presentation: Saudi Land Bridge Project - National and Regional Connection
- Overview of Saudi Land Bridge project…..
- Connecting ports and key economic zones
- Role in national and regional trade
- Economic and social benefits of the project
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 15:40 - 16:20
Panel Discussion: Micromobility in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East: Regulations, Policies, and Partnerships
- What are the global regulations shifting the mobility scheme?
- How can governments in the Middle East create a regulatory framework that balances safety, innovation, and accessibility for micromobility users?
- What role can public-private partnerships play in developing and implementing successful micromobility solutions in the region?
- How can micromobility be integrated with existing transportation systems?
- What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for micromobility companies operating in the Middle East?
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 16:20 - 16:40
Presentation: The Future of Mass Transit in Saudi Arabia: A Multimodal Approach
- Saudi Arabia's car dependence and how a multimodal system (buses, metros, rail) can work together seamlessly
- How integrating technology like smart ticketing and electric vehicles can make mass transit more attractive and environmentally friendly?
- Multimodal network to shape future cities, improving accessibility and creating vibrant, connected communities
- Potential future fund sources of Mass Rapid Transport projects in Saudi Cities
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 16:40 - 17:10
Panel Discussion: The Smart Parking Revolution in KSA
- Can smart parking technology (sensors, apps) optimize parking availability and reduce congestion in KSA's growing cities?
- How can KSA integrate smart parking with existing infrastructure and incentivize residents and businesses to adopt it?
- How can anonymized data collected from smart parking systems be used to improve urban planning and potentially generate revenue for municipalities?
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 17:10 - 17:30
Case Study: The Business Case for Autonomy – A Local Context
- The objective is to examine the rationale behind the development and implementation of autonomous mobility in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. What are the primary drivers? Is it the reduction of costs by eliminating drivers, enhancing safety, or other factors? In Europe, for instance, the most significant operational cost is the driver’s salary, which makes the business case clear. However, this clarity is less evident in the MENA region.
Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024 17:30 - 17:35
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