The Gulf portion of this Infrastructure Summit has shifted to a virtual platform- Monday March 15th for UAE and March 16th for Saudi Arabia. The virtual events will feature top decision makers from Ministries and procuring agencies who will present on upcoming infrastructure projects and deals to the attending American companies. Some topics that will be covered at the conference include upcoming projects in renewable and emerging energy, oil & gas, power storage and transmission, and transportation, along with information about U.S. government and other project financing resources, and tendering and supply processes.
Representatives from U.S. government trade and infrastructure-related agencies will attend the virtual summit. American companies may also request additional fee-based matchmaking meetings that can occur in the weeks following the Summit - these meeting can include U.S. government officials, Saudi Arabia government offices and businesses the week following the Summit.
The United Arab Emirates
Virtual conference for UAE - March 15th, 8am ET - 12:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $1250 (small) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)
Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.
Register here for the UAE Virtual Summit.
Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.
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4:00pm – 4:45pm
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8:00am ET
(USA)
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Opening Session: UAE Market 2021-2030
The UAE 10-year vision for infrastructure development and projects in priority sectors.
Opening Remarks: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Senior Leader “In Conversation” discussion moderated by Danny Sebright, President, U.S.-UAE Business Council featuring:
Ministry of Economy H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq
Mubadala CEO of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments, H.E. Khaled Al Qubaisi
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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5:00pm – 6:00pm
(UAE)
9:00am ET
(USA)
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Smart Cities Projects
Smart Dubai, CEO H.E. Wesam Lootah
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Director of Roads & Facilities Maintenance, Mr. Hamad Al Shehhi
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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6:15pm – 7:15pm
(UAE)
10:15am ET
(USA)
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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Projects and the PPP model
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), CEO H.E. Tariq Bin Hendi
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Head of Infrastructure, Mohamad Al Dhaheri
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Healthcare Infrastructure
Ministry of Health (MOHAP) Assistant Undersecretary, H.E. Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri
Ministry of Health (MOHAP), CEO of Health Regulation, Dubai Health Authority, H.E. Dr. Marwan Al Mulla
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7:30pm – 8:15pm
(UAE)
11:30am ET
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Session: Project Finance Resources
Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available.
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8:30pm – 8:45pm
(UAE)
12:30 pm ET
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Closing Remarks
Deputy Assistant Secretary Camille Richardson
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Saudi Arabia
Virtual conference for Saudi Arabia - March 16th, 9am ET - 1:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $900 (small) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)
Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.
Register here for the Saudi Arabia Virtual Summit.
Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.
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4:00pm – 5:00pm
(KSA)
9:00am ET
(USA)
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Opening Session: Saudi Arabia Infrastructure Market 2021-2030
Plenary session highlighting the Kingdom’s 10-year vision for infrastructure development and major projects across priority sectors of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT), Travel & Tourism, Transportation & Mobility, and Waste Management.
Opening Remarks: Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong, U.S. Embassy Riyadh
His Excellency Deputy Minister for Business Development, Eng. Mohammed Alwakeel
Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Communication & Information
Public Investment Fund
Council of Saudi Chamber
Closing Remarks: Acting Under Secretary Diane Farrell, U.S. Department of Commerce
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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5:10pm – 6:10pm
(KSA)
10:10am ET
(USA)
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Waste Management Giga-Projects
Cities of Riyadh and Jeddah will highlight industrial, municipal and commercial recycling and processing
Moderator: Dr. Majdah Aburas, Saudi Environmental Society
Speakers:
- Ministry for Planning and Programs, Ministry of Municipality
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Giga-Projects
Discussion of IoT, AI, and ICT infrastructure for several key national projects
Moderator: Sara Ayed, CoFounder, TRACCS
Speakers:
- MCIT
- Mr. Matthew Johnson, Head of Network Infrastructure, NEOM
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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6:15pm – 7:15pm
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11:15am ET
(USA)
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Travel/Tourism Giga-Projects
Speakers will highlight key projects including hotel/resorts, entertainment and themed attractions
Moderator: Dr. Lama Sulaiman, Board Member, General Entertainment Authority
Speakers:
- His Excellency Deputy Minister of Tourism for Investment Attraction, Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi
- Mr. John Pagano, CEO of Amaala & Red Sea Projects
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Transportation and Mobility
Insight in to the transport infrastructure that
will link giga-projects around the country including bridges, roads, ports and airports.
Moderator: Dr. Nahed Tahir, CEO, SEEDS
Speakers:
- NEOM
- Riyadh Royal Commission
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7:30pm – 8:15pm
(KSA)
12:30am ET
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Session: Institutional Resources and Project Financing in Saudi Arabia
Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available.
Moderator: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa & the Middle East, Camille Richardson, U.S. Department of Commerce
Panelists:
- U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM)
- Mr. Ayman Sejiny, CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
- Mr. Issam Abousleiman, Regional Director for the GCC, The World Bank
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8:30pm – 8:45pm
(KSA)
1:30 pm ET
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Closing Remarks
Acting Deputy Under Secretary Diane Farrell
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Provides U.S. companies with a list of up to five partners/distributors that have expressed an interest in the client’s goods/services. The service includes identification and outreach to potential matching firms, sending client’s information to identified matching firms, preparing a profile of interested firms, and providing a report with the profile and contact information for interested firms. The aservice also includes virtual introductions via conference calls with up to five of the contacts identified.
At the MENA Infrastructure Summits, U.S. commercial diplomats with regional expertise will be present to support your business growth in new markets. Receive guidance and insights on navigating trade barriers, market access-related issues, geopolitical concerns, market competition.
Conference sessions will allow you to dive deeper into markets of interest to learn about the region’s infrastructure project pipeline and understand how factors like economic reform and demographic change will impact your sector. These sessions led by industry experts aim to operationalize your company’s strategy via sessions on topics from advocacy to policy landscapes.
The MENA Infrastructure Summits are designed to provide participants with formal and informal networking opportunities with fellow U.S. companies, prospective clients and partners, government facilitators, and industry experts in the region.
