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Innovation in MEP for a Smart, Sustainable and Energy Efficient Built Sector

12 - 13 April 2027

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Conference Overview
Positioned as the flagship annual gathering for industry, the Forum brings together an exclusive, carefully curated community of government leaders, project owners, C-suite executives, regulators, investors, consultants and global industry experts shaping the future of the sector. Designed as a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, the event will spotlight major projects, investment priorities, emerging opportunities and the critical issues influencing the next phase of industry development. More than a traditional conference, the Forum is designed to be the premier meeting point for decision-makers and industry leaders, combining thought leadership with meaningful business engagement. Through executive-level discussions, closed-door networking and focused industry exchanges, participants will gain direct access to the people behind major projects and investment decisions, build strategic partnerships and contribute to conversations that will help define the future direction of the industry across the region.
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Key Focus Areas

01

Regulatory shifts and compliance frameworks shaping MEP delivery

02

AI-enabled smart buildings and predictive maintenance systems

03

Decarbonizing HVAC and district cooling infrastructure

04

Digital twins and BIM integration across project lifecycles

05

MEP design strategies for giga-projects and megacities

06

Retrofit and energy-efficiency upgrades for existing assets

07

Water-energy nexus solutions in arid climates

08

Supply chain resilience, localization, and future workforce skills

09

Exclusive opportunities for exhibitors to showcase new products and technologies

10

Networking with decision-makers and securing partnerships for future projects

2026 KEY AGENDA THEMES

Regulatory Shifts and Compliance Frameworks Shaping MEP delivery

Decarbonizing Building Systems and Achieving Net-Zero Compliance

Leveraging BIM, AI Analytics, and Predictive Monitoring for Asset Performance

Next-Gen Cooling for Data Centers and High-Density Facilities

Designing Resilient Electrical Infrastructure to Power Smart Buildings and Meet Modern Load Demands

Strengthening Plumbing Infrastructure Reliability through Advanced Testing and Commissioning Practices

Engineering Fire and Life-Safety Resilience in Complex Developments

Addressing shortages of skilled engineers, commissioning specialists, and digital-ready technicians

Event in Numbers

3rd Edition 2027

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2nd Edition 2025

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1st Edition 2024

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Market Drivers

The Middle East MEP services market is about $165 billion, driven largely by mega-projects and smart-city developments requiring advanced building systems

The energy-efficient buildings market is forecast to grow at 14.5% CAGR to 2033 due to government sustainability mandates

The MEP services market is projected to witness a CAGR of 13.3% during 2024–2030, reaching USD 27,485.5 million by 2030.

Technology integration is accelerating and AI, robotics, prefabrication, and automation are redefining construction workflows

$39.9bn SEVEN’s project portfolio targets the development of 50 high-end cinema theatres, 20 state-of-the-art entertainment complexes, and two theme parks across various cities

ROSHN is developing over 200 million square meters of integrated neighborhoods. 22 of this project worth $2.8bn of contracts have been awarded so far out of which 3 have been completed

WHAT TO EXPECT
  • 2-Day
cutting-edge conference program
  • 2-Day
exhibition of the latest technologies and solutions
  • Ample networking opportunities
for informal exchange of developments, ideas and building relationships

Technical Committee

Nabil Shahin

Managing Director

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)

Hassan Younes

Co-CEO & Founder

grfn

Mohamed Abdelrahim

President

ASHRAE Saudi Arabia Chapter

Mohd Imran Shaikh

Director of MEP

Ramboll | CIBSE UAE Chair

Mohamed Amer

Managing Director

ICC – International Code Council

Speakers

Nabil Shahin

Managing Director

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)

Hassan Younes

Co-CEO & Founder

grfn

Mohamed Abdelrahim

President

ASHRAE Saudi Arabia Chapter

Markus Lattner

Managing Director

Eurovent Middle East 

Abdul Zameer Sab

MEP Lead KSA

Atkins Réalis

Mohamed Amer

Managing Director – MENA

ICC – International Code Council

Hassan Abou Jawhar

Director

AMCA Middle East

Dr Ghassan Softah

Vice President of the Mechanical Engineering Chapter at the Saudi Council of Engineers

Marwan Zaabalawi

Head of Property & Buildings – KSA

WSP

Ahmad Jallad

Technical Director – HOD

Omrania, KSA

Saleh Ahmad

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Omrania, KSA

Tamer Dahdouli

Project Associate Director

Diriyah Company, KSA

Mohd Imran Shaikh

Director of MEP

Ramboll | CIBSE UAE Chair, UAE

Tareq Latayfeh

Regional Director - Infrastructure

KEO Consultants, KSA

Hassan Kal

Business Development Manager

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)

Mohamed Zackariah

Chief Consultant

PROTECOOLING - Mulhim Design, KSA

Khalid AlMulhim

General Director

PROTECOOLING - Mulhim Design, KSA

AGENDA

08:00–08:50

Registration and Networking

09:00–09:05

Welcome Address – Great Minds Event Management

09:05–09:10

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

09:10–09:20

Opening Keynote Building the Future: Transforming Saudi Arabia's MEP Industry Through Vision 2030, Innovation and Sustainable Development

09:20–10:00

Opening Regulatory Leadership Panel Strengthening Saudi Arabia's Built Environment Through Codes, Compliance and Sustainable Building Regulations

  • Implementing evolving Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense and SASO requirements across increasingly complex giga and mega developments
  • Aligning regulatory frameworks with Vision 2030, Net Zero ambitions and emerging international building performance standards
  • Accelerating product certification, localisation and market approval for innovative MEP technologies and smart building solutions
  • Balancing project delivery timelines with compliance, quality assurance and lifecycle performance expectations

10:00–10:10

Sponsor Keynote - 1

10:10–10:50

Industry Focus 1 – Airports and Aviation Infrastructure Leadership Panel: Designing Future-Ready Airport Infrastructure Through Intelligent MEP Systems

  • Designing resilient MEP infrastructure capable of supporting 24/7 airport operations
  • Managing increasing cooling loads, passenger comfort and indoor air quality across expanding terminals
  • Integrating airport operational technologies with intelligent building management and security systems
  • Optimising lifecycle performance while reducing operational costs and achieving sustainability targets

10:50–11:00

Sponsor Keynote - 2

11:00–11:45

Networking Coffee Break and VIP Exhibition Tour

11:45–12:25

Industry Focus 2 – Stadiums and Sports Infrastructure Leadership Panel: Engineering High-Performance Stadiums and Arenas for FIFA World Cup 2034 and Beyond

  • Designing climate-responsive stadiums that ensure spectator comfort under extreme environmental conditions
  • Managing peak cooling, ventilation and electrical demand during major sporting events
  • Integrating lighting, broadcast, security and building automation into a unified operating platform
  • Future-proofing sports infrastructure to maximise utilisation and long-term ROI

12:25–12:35

Sponsor Session - 3

12:35–12:45

Sponsor Session - 4

12:45–01:25

Closing Leadership Panel Powering Saudi Arabia's Digital Economy: Delivering Mission-Critical Infrastructure for AI, Cloud and Data Centres

  • Designing mission-critical cooling infrastructure for AI-driven computing environments
  • Balancing increasing power demand with energy efficiency and resilience
  • Improving reliability through intelligent power distribution and predictive maintenance
  • Preparing digital infrastructure for hyperscale expansion and future AI workloads

01:25–01:35

Sponsor Session - 5

01:35–01:45

Sponsor Session - 6

01:45 onwards

Networking Lunch

08:00–08:50

Registration and Networking

09:00–09:10

Opening Keynote Creating Smarter, Greener and More Connected Communities Through Advanced Building Services

09:10–09:50

Industry Focus 4 – Housing, Residential Communities, Smart Cities and Urban Development Developers Panel: Rethinking MEP Strategies to Deliver High-Performance, Energy-Efficient and Future-Ready Developments

  • Accelerating residential delivery through standardised, modular and prefabricated MEP solutions
  • Designing integrated utility infrastructure that supports smart, connected communities
  • Reducing lifecycle operating costs through intelligent building services
  • Balancing affordability, sustainability and occupant wellbeing across large-scale developments

09:50–10:00

Sponsor Keynote - 1

10:00–10:40

Industry Focus 5 – Hospitality, Tourism and Entertainment Leadership Panel: Creating World-Class Hospitality Destinations Through Advanced MEP Engineering

  • Delivering luxury guest experiences while reducing energy and water consumption
  • Designing resilient building services for resorts and entertainment districts
  • Integrating intelligent room controls and predictive maintenance technologies
  • Balancing sustainability commitments with premium hospitality performance

10:40–10:50

Sponsor Keynote - 2

10:50–11:35

Networking Coffee Break and VIP Exhibition Tour

11:35–12:15

Industry Focus 6 – Retail, Shopping Malls and Mixed-Use Developments Leadership Panel: Engineering the Next Generation of Smart Retail and Mixed-Use Destinations

  • Designing adaptable building services for evolving tenant and consumer requirements
  • Optimising indoor environmental quality while reducing energy intensity
  • Integrating intelligent building technologies to improve asset performance
  • Supporting flexible retail concepts through scalable, future-ready MEP infrastructure

12:15–12:25

Sponsor Session - 3

12:25–12:35

Sponsor Session - 4

12:35–01:15

Closing Technical Leadership Panel Engineering the Future: Designing Innovative, Sustainable and Intelligent MEP Systems

  • Leveraging AI, BIM, Digital Twins and computational design to optimise engineering decisions
  • Accelerating project delivery through modular construction and prefabricated MEP systems
  • Designing resilient, low-carbon building services that meet future regulations
  • Driving collaboration between developers, consultants, contractors and OEMs

01:15–01:25

Sponsor Session - 5

01:25–01:35

Sponsor Session - 6

01:35 onwards

Networking Lunch and End of Conference

WHO WILL ATTEND?
  • Ministries
  • Municipalities
  • Housing Authorities
  • Government & Regulatory Agencies
  • Real Estate Developers
  • MEP Consultants
  • MEP Contractors
  • Architecture and Design Companies
  • EPCs
  • Academia
  • Energy and Utilities Companies
  • Hospitality Developers
  • Airport Authorities
  • Healthcare Building Developers
  • Green Building Associations
  • Environment agencies
CEOs, VPs, Directors, Heads and Specialists from: 

  • Engineering
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Facilities Management
  • Design
  • Digitalization and Smart Building
  • Project Management and Development
  • Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
  • Infrastructure and water infrastructure
  • Building Operations
  • Drainage
  • Sewage
  • Stormwater
  • Project Delivery
  • Water management
  • Master planning
  • Urban development

TESTIMONIALS
    Dr. Waleed A. Sultan

    General Supervisor for Classification Development, Project Management and Performance Follow-up, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

    Very delighted to be part of this event. I would like to thank all the organizers for holding this conference and all the participants from individuals, companies, governmental and private entities. Looking forward to the next edition

      Nilesh Deshpande

      Associate Director Sustainability Performance, ROSHN

      It was great pleasure to be part of this event and contribute to one of the most important and relevant topics in the kingdom for Water efficiency and innovations. I appreciate the valuable insights and knowledge shared during the session and thanks to the organizers

        Maen Alnimrawi

        Head of Commissioning – Global Alpin Ltd

        Very happy to be part of the event and it was a pleasure connecting with colleagues from the industry. Thanks to the organizers for putting the event together and bringing everyone in the MEP space under one roof

          Kevin Mitchell

          Global Practice Leader Building Services, Mott MacDonald

          Thank you for inviting me. I really enjoyed being part of the conference, I thought it was very successful

            Ammar Alqadi

            Engineer – Water, Middle East, WSP

            Great to be part of this conference with very relevant and important topics on the table for discussion. Where valuable insights into the region’s water conservation challenges, innovations, and solutions are covered. Great event and congrats to the Great Mind Team on a successful event

              Tom Roberts

              Director of PMG Global, International Code Council (ICC)

              Great event and glad to participate at my first event in the region representing the International Code Council. Very impactful session across the 2 days and big thanks to the GM team for putting together a great event

                Syed Jareer

                Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Omrania

                A special thanks to the entire Great Minds Group team for organizing such a fantastic event. It provided a great platform for knowledge sharing and connecting with professionals and industry leaders

                  Hassan Abou Jawhar

                  Director Europe & Middle East Regions (EMEA), AMCA International

                  The MEP International Conference was a great opportunity for the MEP community in the region to come together and glad to be the chair for the conference. This couldn’t have come at a critical time for the Built sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Looking forward to the next edition. Thank you to the GM team for inviting me and lining up such a great event. Looking forward to the upcoming edition next year

                    Dr. Mohamed Darwish Ibrahim

                    Design Manager - Utilities Networks, Parsons

                    It was my honor to participate at the event and for the chance to engage on the topic of water conservation and sustainability. A great event and delighted to have met, learn from and network with likeminded colleagues with great insights and perspective

                    Sponsorship message

                    If you have a product or service that will be valuable to leading organizations in the field of building services engineering, please contact us at  partnerships@gmevents.ae to find out more about sponsorship packages and opportunities.

                    WHY GET INVOLVED? 

                    • Raise Your Brand Awareness
                    Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners achieve their targets.
                    • GAIN PROJECT
                      INSIGHTS
                    Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current projects from across the country and spot opportunities.
                    • GET IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET MARKET
                    Get access to key stakeholders involved with projects in Saudi and get insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and spot opportunities.
                    • INCREASE YOUR COMPETITIVENESS

                    Learn about the challenges faced by the Saudi Arabia’s key project owners, consultants and developers and identify how you can provide them with customised solutions to help them overcome them.

                    OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE

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                    With unprecedented project pipelines and stricter sustainability mandates shaping procurement and design requirements, the conference provides a strategic platform for industry stakeholders to gain market intelligence, exchange technical insights, and form partnerships.

                    The event remains a must-attend forum for solution providers seeking to align innovations with the region’s next generation of high-value infrastructure developments.