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…

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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
2025

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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HOST 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 ADDRESS

10:15

Welcome Speech

Jason Saundalkar
Head of Content
Big Project ME

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

10:30

Building Resilient Infrastructure: Mitigating Project Delays through Effective Communication Strategies

Dina Dweik
Associate Director
TBH

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Panel Discussion

10:45

The Need for Green

Moderator
Alicia Dauth

Speakers
Aamena Desai
Chris Fannin
Jaime González Serrano
Leila Sobek
Rola Nasreddine
More speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation

11:45

Building Sustainable Data Centres: Water and Energy Optimisation in the Middle East

Ravi Bajpai
Industry Technical Consultant
Ecolab Inc

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Panel Discussion

12:05

Keeping Cities & Residents Mobile

Moderator
Samantha Rowles

Speakers
Laura Morgan
Roger Cruickshank
Saurav Choudhury
Tareq Latayfeh
More speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation

13:00

Implementing and Financing Critical Infrastructure in the Middle East

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

14:20

Climate Change Readiness – Preparing Cities & Infrastructure for the Worst

Moderator
Lewis Matheson

Speakers
Amir H. Greiss
Ayah Rahmoun
Engi Jaber
Steven Velegrinis
Sumit Agarwal
Tushant Suri
More speakers to be confirmed

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Presentation

15:15

Innovative Approaches to Stormwater Management in the UAE: Transforming Water into a Valuable Resource

Lina Abolail
Sales Director – CGUN
Polypipe Middle East Water Technology

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EVENT WRAP

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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Serco

Samantha Rowles

Managing Director – Mobility & Emergency Services
Serco

Samantha Rowles

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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

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Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)

Lewis Matheson

Associate Director
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)

Lewis Matheson


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InSite Planners and Landscape Architects

Chris Fannin

Senior Principal, Managing Director
InSite Planners and Landscape Architects

Chris Fannin

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Springs Global Consultancy

Rola Nasreddine

Executive Director
Springs Global Consultancy

Rola Nasreddine

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Ecolab Inc.

Ravi Bajpai

Industry Technical Consultant
Ecolab Inc.

Ravi Bajpai

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KEO International Consultants

Tareq Latayfeh

Regional Director – Infrastructure- KSA
KEO International Consultants

Tareq Latayfeh


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Climatize, part of +impact

Engi Jaber

Associate Partner – Sustainability and Head of Climatize
Climatize, part of +impact

Engi Jaber

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ESGWEISE Global LLC

Sumit Agarwal

CEO
ESGWEISE Global LLC

Sumit Agarwal

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Buro Happold

Aamena Desai

Associate Urban Designer
Buro Happold

Aamena Desai

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Gensler Middle East

Steven Velegrinis

Director and Head of Cities Practice APME, Gensler
Gensler Middle East

Steven Velegrinis


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Water Security Collective

Alicia Dauth

Water Assurance Technical Lead
Water Security Collective

Alicia Dauth

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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Indian Green Building Council

Saurav Choudhury

Counsellor – Green Built Environment
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Indian Green Building Council

Saurav Choudhury

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Polypipe Middle East Water Technology LLC

Lina Abolail

Sales Director – CGUN
Polypipe Middle East Water Technology LLC

Lina Abolail

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ARUP Gulf Limited

Ayah Rahmoun

Graduate Engineer
ARUP Gulf Limited

Ayah Rahmoun


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TBH

Dina Dweik

Associate Director
TBH

Dina Dweik

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AtkinsRealis

Roger Cruickshank

Senior Director
AtkinsRealis

Roger Cruickshank

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Mace

Tushant Suri

Associate Director – Sustainability
Mace

Tushant Suri

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BMA Studio

Leila Sobek

Founder and Director
BMA Studio

Leila Sobek



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For any further enquiries please contact:

Jason Saundalkar
jason.s@cpitrademedia.com



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Event Sponsors

Thank you to all our amazing partners and sponsors for your support


Strategic Partner

KEO




Associate Partner

Climatize




Associate Partner

+ Impact




Supporting Partner

Polypipe




Supporting Partner

RICS




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ME Consultant




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ME Construction News




ORGANISED BY

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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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