Day 1 – Monday, 11 November 2024Monday, 11 November 2024 - AT (Arabian Time, GMT+03:00)

09:30 - 10:30

Registration

10:30 - 11:00

Opening Ceremony

11:00 - 11:10

Opening Remarks

Charles Phillips - Host, Industry Expert and, Advisor to ModeScore

11:10 - 11:20

Patron Keynote Speech

Badr Al-Dulami - Vice Minister at the Ministry of Transport, CEO, Roads General Authority

11:20 - 11:35

Presentation: Saudi Railways – National and Regional Connection

Overview of Transport General Authority (TGA) and Railway Deputyship Role
⁠Overview of Saudi Railways Network
⁠Connecting Sea and Dry Ports
Railway Transport Volumes - Passenger and Freight

Sultan Alkarbi - Intercity Railway Rights and Concessions Director, Transport General Authority (TGA)

11:35 - 11:50

Qatar’s Practices and Plans for Sustainable Transportation

Qatar’s Plans and Practices for a Sustainable, Integrated, and Efficient Multimodal Transportation System
The Use of Technology for Smart Transport: Current Practices and Future Outlook
Transportation Plans and Operations Implemented During Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022: Highlighting Success Factors and Lessons Learned for Future Legacy

11:50 - 12:15

Awards Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of industry trailblazers

Showing 1 of 1 Streams

Evolving Governance, Strategic Policies, and Economic Transformation

12:15 - 12:30

Policy and New Technological Intervention for Preventing Road Traffic Crashes

Omar Mahsan Alotaibi - Business Development Expert, Mobily

12:30 - 12:55

Leadership Session: 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?
Looking towards the future, as Saudi Arabia expands its rail freight network to diversify the economy, what emerging trends in supply chain management and value management do you see as particularly relevant for the Kingdom's economic development?
How prepared is Saudi Arabia, and the wider MENA region, to adapt to regulatory changes impacting the entire supply chain (including national regulations)?
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?

James Luxbacher - Chief Business Development Officer, SIXT KSA
Bill M Halkias, PE, F.ASCE, F.ITE - President / Member of the Executive Committee, International Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
Thamer Mofarrij - GM Strategic Affairs, King Fahd Causeway Authority
Rusty Russell - Executive Director - Mobility, Red Sea Global
Hisham Al Dabbagh - CEO, SPIP – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Holding Group

12:55 - 13:10

Presentation: Innovative Approaches to Toll Road Operations and Traffic Management: Lessons from Global Experiences

Key strategies crucial for achieving operational excellence in toll road management
Modern technologies and data analytics to improve the efficiency and safety of toll road operations
Most pressing sustainability challenges, and how can toll operators adapt to a greener future in mobility?

Bill M Halkias, PE, F.ASCE, F.ITE - President / Member of the Executive Committee, International Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)

13:10 - 14:00

Networking Break

14:00 - 14:15

Presentation: Intelligent Transportation Systems: Transforming Saudi Cities

Sherif Attia - Regional Business Development Manager, ST Engineering

14:15 - 14:30

Presentation: Revolutionizing Transportation through Saudi Arabia's Giga-Projects: Future Mobility in focus

Can innovative solutions like high-speed rail, PRTs, and AVs create a car-free, sustainable future for NEOM?
How can smart logistics and Hyperloop technology connect giga-projects across Saudi Arabia, forming a national transport network?
What are the key considerations for companies building transportation solutions for the giga-projects, focusing on integration, and technology?
Will the giga-projects serve as a testing ground for flying taxis, drones, and other futuristic transportation concepts, shaping the future of mobility globally?

Rusty Russell - Executive Director - Mobility, Red Sea Global

14:30 - 14:45

Presentation: Holistic Road Safety Approach: From Crash Testing to Infrastructure Planning

Role of crash testing and technology in road safety
Effective integration of safety features in infrastructure
Long-term socio-economic impacts of road safety investments
Combining education, engineering, and enforcement for optimal safety

Shahm Chukfeh - Director - Business Development, Zoman Group of Companies (Al Zoman Contracting Co. - Riyadh Kingdom Road Safety - Ideal Roads Group Ltd.)

14:45 - 15:30

Panel Discussion: Enhancing Road Safety Through Vision 2030

Planning, designing, implementing, operating, and maintaining roads of all classifications in the Kingdom
AI and Data applications in road safety
Road Safety Investment
Environmental concerns and Socio-economic considerations

Richard Lewis - Director Transport & Mobility – KSA & International, Vice-Chair Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
Michael Nebel - Business Manager, Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions
Mustapha Azzouzi - International Consultant-Transport & Road Safety Expert, STC Consultant at World Bank Group, TARS Consulting Founding Manager & FNI Canada Associate

15:30 - 16:15

Panel Discussion: Setting Regional Collaboration through 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?

Mohammed Aljoufie - Professor of Transportation Planning at King Abdulaziz University & Mobility Advisor, Jeddah Governorate Development Authority
Nahedh Alhubail - Mobility Director, ROSHN Group Company
Mahmoud Taj - Business Development Manager - LAI, Fugro Suhaimi Company Limited

16:15 - 17:00

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?
How smart parking can connect with EV systems and improve convenience, efficiency, and sustainability?
Elaborate more about Load management and how the data collection can help

Yaser EzzEddin - Managing Director, IDEX Services Co.
Richard Lewis - Director Transport & Mobility – KSA & International, Vice-Chair Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
Khaled Noor - Co-Founder & VP COO, QudraTech, Qudra for Communication and Information Technology
Fadi AlShaikh - Head of Business Development, Regional Leader in the Sustainable Mobility sector
Mustapha Azzouzi - International Consultant-Transport & Road Safety Expert, STC Consultant at World Bank Group, TARS Consulting Founding Manager & FNI Canada Associate

17:00 - 17:05

Close of Conference Day 1