THE GULF BIM &
DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION
Conference & EXPO
At the Regency Hotel 4-7 February
At the Regency Hotel 4-7 February
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Towards a digitised
construction industry
Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia
UNDER OFFICIAL PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY
DR. KHALED MAHDI
Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development
Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development
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PUBLIC & STRATEGIC SUPPORTERS
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
MAIN SPONSOR
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
EVENT MANAGEMENT PARTNER
EXHIBITORS
About
The Conference
The construction industry in the Gulf region and in Kuwait is undergoing a profound transformation due to technological advancements. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Construction practices have emerged as essential tools for driving innovation, improving efficiency, and fostering collaboration in construction projects. The Gulf BIM & Digital Construction Conference and EXPO 2024 include a 2-day conference and 2-day workshops on the fundamentals of BIM and Digital Twin as well as the business side of technology deployment in construction projects.
Presentations will focus on the role of digital technology, from project concept and design, project management to full-lifecycle asset management. The conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote collaboration, and drive digital transformation in the GCC construction industry. The conference will provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to gain comprehensive advice, guidance, and valuable insights, facilitating collaboration and fostering digital transformation within the sector.
MAIN THEMES
Digital Twin Technologies
Exploring the latest advancements in digital twin technology and its applications
BIM and GIS Integration
The integration of BIM and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis and planning
BIM Solutions Architecture, MEP & Structural Engineering, and Construction
Digital Twins in Smart Cities
Discussing how digital twins can be used to create and manage smart cities
BIM and Mixed Reality and Metaverse Apps
Digital Twin Use Cases
Real-world applications of digital twins in various industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation
OUR
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Cecilie Wasberg
Account Executive Autodesk Construction Cloud Autodesk
Arch. Naser Khraibut
Deputy Director General for Planning and Design The Public Authority for Housing Welfare Kuwait
Dr. Fawaz Al-Shehri
Researcher & Developer Energy Institute
Oliver Kraft
Executive VP for Sustainable Communities at SIEMENS
James Nolan
Associate Director, Digital Delivery Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning
Dr. Mohamed Sadeq
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture Kuwait University
Dr. Paul Coates
Lecturer in Design and BIM, School of Science, Engineering and Environment University of Salford, UK
Eng. Alia Al-Azzeh
Assistant Dean, School of Architecture and Design American International University - Kuwait
Eng. Hesham Gaafar
Digital Twin Manager Esri SA
Dr. Nael Alsaleh
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering School of Engineering & Computing American International University - Kuwait
Dr. Umair Farooq
Senior Project Manager WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
Dr. Salah Omran
Senior BIM Manager Turner International
Eng. Ayman Esawy
BIM Manager / Lead Architect Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning
Eng. Khaled AbuJbara
Instructor - College of Engineering Australian University - Kuwait
Islam Hamdy El-Shafei
BIM Manager | First United Company
Eng. Nader Abdulhamid
GIS Consultant Openware Information Systems Consulting Company
Dr. Hanan Alraqeb
Senior Civil Engineer at MPW
Eng. Asmaa Al-Saleh
Founder and GM Asmaa AlSaleh for Digital Construction
Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Ajmi
PhD Researcher, University of Strathclyde, Scotland
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1 - Day 1
Fundamentals of
BIM and Digital Twin
Date: February 4th, 2024, at 9 AM
Venue: Executive Lounge, Floor 4 , Regency Hotel
Dr. Salah Omran
Senior BIM Manager - Turner International
Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI), Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP), BIM-RICS (UK), Project Information Management (PIM-BRE-UK), and Task Information Management (TIM-BRE-UK).
The Regency Hotel, Kuwait
Workshop 1 - Day 2
BIM Implementation
Guideline: 6 Essential
Steps for AEC Firms
Date: February 5th, 2024, at 9 AM
Venue: Executive Lounge, Floor 4, Regency Hotel
Eng. Ayman Esawy
BIM Manager / Lead Architect
Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning
RICS Certified BIM Manager Senior Digital Delivery Coordinator, BRE PIM BIM ISO 19650 , Autodesk Certified Instructor & Professional Use
The Regency Hotel, Kuwait
Workshop 2 Day 1
Business Analysis
in Construction
Management
Date: February 4th, 2024, at 9 AM
Venue: Executive Lounge, Floor 4, Regency Hotel
Mr. Hazem Ibrahim
Senior Business Specialist Turner Projacs BA Consultant and Instructor. PMP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, Agile Certified Practitioner (ICP), IADT, PMI-ACP, Certified ATP Trainer The Regency Hotel, Kuwait
Workshop 2 Day 2
Journey Towards Digital Twin
Date: February 5th, 2024, at 9 AM
Venue: Executive Lounge, Floor 4, Regency Hotel
Eng. Prashant Shinde & Eng. Shiyas Shafi
Eng. Shinde and Eng. Shafi from Grand International Company (GIC) will guide us through the evolving landscape of BIM and the pivotal steps towards achieving a Digital Twin in the construction industry.
Who
Should Attend?
Venue
Information
The conference and exhibition will be held at the Regency Hotel,
Maha Ballroom, Kuwait.
Address: Al Bidea, 25 Al-Ta’awen St, Salmiya 22012
Conference Day 1: 4 February, 2024 (Workshop sessions)
Day 2: 5 February, 2024 (Workshops sessions)
Day 3: 6 February, 2024 (Conference and exhibition opening)
Day 4: 7 February, 2024 (Conference and exhibition)