Riyadh to Host Modern Buildings Summit 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 14, 2025: Riyadh is witnessing an unprecedented construction boom, driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its commitment to transforming the capital into a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and economic diversification. As the city rapidly expands with giga-projects like New Murabba and the King Abdullah Financial District, the importance of integrating sustainable building practices has never been more critical. The Modern Buildings Summit arrives at a pivotal moment, offering a vital platform to explore how energy-efficient technologies, AI-driven construction solutions, and green certification standards can shape Riyadh’s evolving urban landscape and ensure long-term environmental resilience.

The Modern Buildings Summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers who are at the forefront of sustainable construction and innovation:

• Erik Hokanson: Principal | Design Director - AE7

• Mohamad Korek: Head of Digital Services - JLL

• Paolo Testolini: Director of Design - Woods Bagot

• Samer Abdullah: Façade Consultant - ABDULMOHSIN AL-THEYAB CONSULTANT - ATA

• Samer Yamak: Director of Advisory - TAM Development

• Steven Velegrinis: Design Director & Head of Cities Practice - Gensler

• Elena Boheme: Development Director - Metrix Projects

• Mohamed Yassein: Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Khatib & Alami

• Tomasz Wozny: Partner & General Manager - Foster + Partners

• Mohammad Aladwani: Principal Architect - ARCWANI

• Mohammad Shalan: Vice President for Professional Development - Project Management Institute

• Sherif Albegirmy: Senior Director of Engineering Department - Saudi Binladin Group

• Yousef Albalawi: Director of Sustainability - King Salman International Airport Development Company

• Heba Saleh: PMO Director - Consultancy Group

• Aliuddin Aquil: Chief Engineer-Infrastructure - Saudi Consulting Services Co – SAUDCONSULT

• Ahmed Mukhtar: Principal Architect - AtkinsRealis

• Yousef Afaneh: National Sales Director - National lighting Company

• Bilal Suwi: Low Current Development Manager - National lighting Company

• Abdelrhman Al-hamshari: LC Design & Estimation Manager - National lighting Company

Advancing Sustainable Construction

The Modern Buildings Summit serves as a platform to discuss and promote sustainable construction methodologies, energy-efficient building designs, and the integration of smart technologies in urban development. Attendees will engage in discussions on policy frameworks, innovative materials, and the future of green architecture in the GCC.

The Modern Buildings Summit is the premier conference for professionals, innovators, and decision-makers in the building and construction industry. It aims to foster collaboration and share knowledge on sustainable building practices, aligning with the region's vision for a greener future.

For more information, visit the official website: Modern Buildings Summit Riyadh