The Conference Agenda

Over one day we’ll bring together a host of industry leaders to share ideas, debate topics and impart wisdom. As well as keynotes from the region’s stakeholders, leading experts and governmental and military officials, we will also host panel discussions where innovators of future developments and influencers in the region will join us.

We will host multiple live panel discussions, covering topics vital to advancing the fire and safety agenda.

Each will have its moderator drawn from a relevant industry, and several contributors who will have plenty to share with our audience.

The Pillars

Securing Vision 2030

We'll explore the Giga-Projects and Smart Cities that will go into the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, and how the Fire and Safety industry will make an impact on the changing Kingdom. 

Codes and Compliance

An exploration of the implementation of correct international codes and certifications in diverse projects across the Middle East, with advice from topical voices. 

Fire and Safety Strategies

From design, to engineering and construction, we explore the importance of developing fire safety engineering strategy and how communications between relevant parties, new technologies and processes help to engineer safe high rise buildings.

Region Specific threats

An exploration of the challenges to response, and the improvements that can be made to create a collaborative approach to wildland fires, flooding and aviation sector firefighting. How co-ordination, communication and specialist equipment is key.

The Agenda

Welcome

Introduction to topics and speakers

Opening keynote speech

followed by Q&A session

Panel Discussion

Compliance and Regulations

2nd Keynote Speech with Edward Barnes

Chief Technical Officer: Reacton Fire Suppression

3rd Keynote Speech - Faris Alzahrani

Fire Protection Section Head: National Water Company

Panel Discussion

Protecting people and assets in high-rise building and giga-project developments

TED-Talk: Dr Sebastian Ukleja

Testing Manager: Emirates Safety Laboratory

Panel Discussion

Emergency response to region-specific issues and threats

4th Keynote Speech

Closing Keynote + Q&A

Networking Reception

*The above agenda is based on early discussions and is subject to change based on contributions by the advisory panel.