The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has said that the first edition of its Critical Infrastructure Summit (CIS) will take place on 17 April, at the Two Seasons Hotel in Dubai.
The event will shine a light on the region’s infrastructure, including airports, seaports, road and rail transportation systems and data centres. The CIS was originally scheduled to take place in late 2023 but was postponed with a view to expand its agenda and incorporate a greater breadth of public and private sector speakers.
At present regional governments are working with the private sector to either expand or develop all new infrastructure, in line with changing market appetites, requirements, and even the threat of climate change. Data from Mordor Intelligence said that the Middle East and Africa infrastructure market is valued at US $48bn and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2023 and 2028.
“The Critical Infrastructure Summit drew a fantastic response from public and private sector entities when it was first announced last year, and I’m pleased to announce it will now take place on 17 April. The event will focus on the development and refurbishment of a variety of regional infrastructure, which I think aligns perfectly with many of the developments we’re seeing across the region. The new date enabled us to expand the event’s focus and give it the time it deserves, away from the traditionally busy events season in the last quarter of the year,” said Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East.
The event in 2024 will comprise a mix of panel discussions and high-level presentations, and is supported by:
Gold Sponsor: KEO International Consultants
Strategic Content Partner: ALEC
Silver Sponsor: AECOM
Endorsed by: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
To discuss participating at the event as a speaker, contact conference producer Jason Saundalkar on Jason.s@cpitrademedia.com. Sponsorship inquires can be addressed to Raz Islam on raz.islam@cpitrademedia.com.
Read more about the Critical Infrastructure Summit by clicking here.