CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT

Cities of the future will be
defined by state of the art
hard and soft infrastructure

18 June 2025 / Habtoor Grand JBR / Dubai

About The

Summit

As urban populations grow, cities face increasing pressure to evolve sustainably. The Critical Infrastructure Summit gathers senior stakeholders to explore opportunities and challenges in public transportation, climate resilience, green spaces, and robust soft infrastructure. Focused on supporting the ambitious growth and diversification plans of key Middle Eastern cities, the summit highlights innovative solutions for creating sustainable, efficient, and resilient urban environments to meet current and future demands.

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About The

Agenda

The Critical Infrastructure Summit features panel discussions, keynotes, and expert presentations addressing vital themes, including sustainable public transportation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and green spaces that promote active lifestyles and align with sustainability goals. Additionally, the summit explores soft infrastructure services essential for fostering economic and social interactions, offering comprehensive insights into building resilient, future-ready cities.

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How to

Participate

Participate in the summit through exhibiting, workshops, panel discussions, or demonstrations—offering a prime platform to connect with regional decision-makers and influencers. Engage with industry leaders involved in purchasing or specifying products and services. Explore sponsorship opportunities tailored to your goals, ensuring the visibility and engagement needed to maximize your impact in this dynamic marketplace.

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Engage

With Experts and Peers

This event is an ideal platform to network and interact with respected regional stakeholders including government, project owners, operators, infrastructure specialists, consultants, contractors and technology companies. With several breaks scheduled for networking as well as lunch, you’ll be able to get one-on-one time with panellists and presenters, following on from interactive presentations and Q&A sessions.

Empowering

Future Leaders

Empowering future leaders by connecting minds and equipping the industry with essential knowledge, insights, and tools to drive innovation and transform critical infrastructure for a sustainable and resilient future


Operators

Contractors

Consultants

Specialists

Government

Manufacturers

Solution Providers

Other
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Agenda

The one-day event will expose delegates to a wealth of information and debate pertaining to the opportunities and challenges relating to current and future critical infrastructure in Middle Eastern cities. Content will focus on both hard and soft infrastructure services that will enable future growth.


Public Transportation

Infrastructure

As cities in the Middle East grow, road-based infrastructure faces pressure, leading to millions in lost productivity and negatively affecting residents’ mental and physical health, conflicting with the region’s goals for well-being.



Climate

Readiness

Human-induced climate change is impacting weather patterns in Middle Eastern cities, increasing extreme events and sea level rise risks. Coastal cities must invest in infrastructure and plans to prepare for worst-case scenarios.


Green Public

Spaces

Green spaces are essential for cities, promoting active lifestyles, reducing stress, mitigating pollution, and combating the urban heat island effect, benefiting both residents and the environment in densely built areas.


Soft

Infrastructure

The Critical Infrastructure Summit will explore regional cities’ soft infrastructure needs, assessing current and future requirements while examining how existing systems can be updated to meet growing demands.




The Event

Schedule


Networking

09:00

Delegate registration and networking

Registration and snacks/networking outside the main hall at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai.

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Introduction

10:00

MC event introduction and welcome

Welcome to the 2025 Critical Infrastructure Summit, event mechanics and what’s lined up for the day.

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Welcome

10:15

Welcome Speech

Jason Saundalkar
Head of Content
Big Project ME

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Keynote

10:30

Keynote address

Sameer Daoud
Managing Director,
Infrastructure Division

KEO International Consultants

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Panel Discussion One

10:45

The Need for Green

Jaime González Serrano
Parvathi Nampoothiri
More speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation One

11:45

Presentation: TBA

Presentation by a leading player in the key vertical, sharing research findings and key insights.

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Panel Discussion Two

12:05

Keeping Cities & Residents Mobile

Atousa Aslmainezhad
Laura Morgan
Samantha Rowles
More speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation Two

13:00

Presentation: TBA

Brad Sandford
Partner, Head of International
Project Finance

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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Networking

13:20

Lunch

Buffet lunch and networking.

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Panel Discussion Three

14:20

Climate Change Readiness

Speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation Three

15:15

Presentation: TBA

Presentation by a leading player in the key vertical, sharing research findings and key insights.

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Event Wrap-up

15:35

MC closing remarks

Thank you for attending the 2025 Critical Infrastructure Summit!

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2025

Speakers

Our speakers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the event, positioning it as a benchmark for the regional market. These industry experts provide valuable knowledge, insights, and address key challenges facing the sector.

If you are interested in contributing to the discussions and sharing your expertise, please reach out to jason.s@cpitrademedia.com to get involved and be part.

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KEO International Consultants

Sameer Daoud

Managing Director, Infrastructure Division
KEO International Consultants

Sameer Daoud

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Serco

Samantha Rowles

Managing Director – Mobility & Emergency Services
Serco

Samantha Rowles


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Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Atousa Aslmainezhad

Assistant Professor of Architecture
Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Atousa Aslmainezhad

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Buro Happold

Parvathi Nampoothiri

Director, Middle East Urban Strategies Lead
Buro Happold

Parvathi Nampoothiri

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Focal Cost Management Services LLC

Laura Morgan

Cost Estimation Lead
Focal Cost Management Services LLC

Laura Morgan

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ACCIONA

Jaime González Serrano

Business Development Manager
ACCIONA

Jaime González Serrano


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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Brad Sandford

Partner, Head of International Project Finance
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Brad Sandford

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SharpMinds Consulting Engineers

Amir H. Greiss

Founder & CEO
SharpMinds Consulting Engineers

Amir H. Greiss

More speakers to be confirmed



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    How to

    Participate

    Participate in the summit through exhibiting, workshops, panel discussions, or demonstrations—offering a prime platform to connect with regional decision-makers and influencers. Engage with industry leaders involved in purchasing or specifying products and services. Explore sponsorship opportunities tailored to your goals, ensuring the visibility and engagement needed to maximise your impact in this dynamic marketplace.

    Contact us to explore this chance to interact and build connections with key industry stakeholders.


    Free

    Entry

    Entrance is free of charge for industry professionals.

    Summit

    Date & Time

    18 June 2025, 9am – 3pm

    Get In Touch

    Contact us


    Content

    Jason Saundalkar
    Head of Content
    +971 4 375 5475
    jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

    Priyanka Raina
    Associate Editor
    +971 4 375 5475
    priyanka.raina@cpitrademedia.com


    Sponsorship

    Arif Bari
    Sales Director – Big Project ME
    +971 4 375 5714
    arif.bari@cpitrademedia.com


    Marketing

    Phinson Mathew George
    Director of Marketing & Media Operations
    +971 4 375 5476
    phinson.george@cpitrademedia.com

    Lakshmy Manoj
    Marketing Executive
    +971 4 375 5476
    lakshmy.manoj@cpitrademedia.com


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