Why DigiConnect PPP Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is home to almost half of all infrastructure projects planned in the GCC making it by far the biggest projects market in the region and biggest market for PPPs.

However, the collapse in global economic activity caused by the Covid-19 crisis, and the subsequent crash in oil prices has raised questions about the prospects for Vision 2030 and Saudi PPP and privatisation projects sector.

Therefore, the situation presents a great opportunity for all stakeholders involved to truly come up with innovative solutions that will lead to sustainable and resilient PPPs in order to mitigate the coronavirus’ impacts.

The PPP Saudi Arabia Digi-Conference will bring together all the key stakeholders from government entities, PPP units, developers, operators, investors, contractors and financial institutions to discuss pressing challenges facing the sector and exchange ideas on how PPP projects can be fast tracked, best practices for managing contractual issues and innovative funding models for upcoming PPPs in the Kingdom. The event will also present a golden opportunity to learn about Saudi Arabia’s latest updates on project pipelines from each sector.

Event in Numbers

100+

Attendees

50+

Decision makers from government organisations

10+

Expert speakers

5+

Media partners

4+

Project pipeline briefings

Meet the Speakers


David Baxter
International Development Consultant and PPP Navigator
CHAIRMAN


Sultan Alqahtani
Executive Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs,
National Center for Privatization, Saudi Arabia


Eng. Walid Saleh Basudan
Advisor to Deputy Minister for Planning and Transformation, Vision Realization Program,
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia


Naif AlDossary,
Deputy Director General of Investment,
Ministry of Sport


Maxim Merkulov
Managing Director in State Corporation of Development VEB.RF,
Board Member of National PPP Centre, Russia


Muneer Ferozie
Regional Head - PPP, Privatization and Infrastructure Financial Advisory - MENA and Pakistan,
International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Dr Corrado Sommariva
Founder and CEO,
SWPC


Frank Beckers
Managing Partner & Founder,
Symbulos Management Consultancy

 

Francois-Xavier Basselot
Client Director, Engineering, Design and Project Management,
Atkins Global


Robert Bryniak
Chief Executive Officer,
Golden Sands Management (Marketing) Consulting


Pranav Kotwal
Executive Director,
Alderbrook Finance

Why Get Involved?

Get in front of your target market

Get access to the entire spectrum of stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming PPP projects in Saudi Arabia

Gain project insights

Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current and future multibillion-dollar PPP project pipelines in Saudi Arabia and spot opportunities earlier

Generate strong leads

Learn which projects are going forward and influence decision makers and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming projects

Raise your brand awareness

Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners navigate the impact of this global pandemic

Who will attend PPP Saudi Arabia Digi-Conference?

Government leaders and senior management officials from different organisations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East involved in PPP projects in Saudi Arabia such as:
 

Government officials

International and regional investment agencies 

PPP Units

Development agencies and privatization bodies

Leading international and local corporates 

Industry experts, senior analysts, and market advisors

Industry associations

Legal advisors

Management consultants and Advisors

Conference Format

Conference Program

Time Conference Program
10:00 Meeting Room Opens
10:02 Welcome Remarks from Great Minds representative
10:05 Opening remarks from Chairman
  • David Baxter, International Development Consultant and PPP Navigator
PANEL SESSION 1 : Impact of COVID – 19 on privatization project landscape in the Kingdom
10:10
  • What are the challenges and impact of COVID-19 on the kingdom’s PPP sector?
  • How can we fast-track implementation of PPP projects in this time?
  • Role of government in supporting PPP initiatives during and after the pandemic
  • How can governments leverage investment in PPP as stimulus to jumpstart the economy?
  • How to plan PPPs post Covid?

Moderator:
  • Frank Beckers, Managing Partner & Founder, Symbulos Management Consultancy

Panelists:
  • Muneer Ferozie, Regional Head - PPP, Privatization and Infrastructure Financial Advisory - MENA and Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
SESSION 2: Healthcare sector spotlight
10:40 This session highlights projects, opportunities and solutions presented by the healthcare sector in the Kingdom
  • Healthcare Sector Project Briefing: New Areas of investment in the health sector after the pandemic
  • Eng. Walid Saleh Basoudan, Advisor to Deputy Minister for Planning and Transformation, Vision Realization Program, Ministry of Health
  • Sports Sector Project Briefing: Naif AlDossary, Deputy Director General of Investment, Ministry of Sport
  • Housing Sector Project Briefing: TBC
  • Education Sector Project Briefing: TBC
PANEL SESSION 3: Funding and Financing PPP Projects during the Pandemic Time
11:25
  • PPP financing challenges and opportunities in a time of pandemic and economic slowdown
  • Examining innovative funding mechanism to keep projects alive
  • Developers’ perspectives on upcoming regional PPP pipeline infrastructure projects and programmes

Moderator:
  • Robert M. (Bob) Bryniak, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Sands Management (Marketing) Consulting

Panelists:
  • Maxim Merkulov, Managing Director, National Economic Development Institution, PPP Center, Russia
  • Pranav Kotwal, Executive Director, Alderbrook Finance
  • Panelist 3: TBC
PANEL SESSION 4 : Water Social Infrastructure Sector Spotlight
12:05 This session highlights projects, opportunities and solutions presented by the water social infrastructure sector in the Kingdom
Moderator:
  • Dr Corrado Sommariva, Founder and CEO, SWPC

Panelists:
  • Francois-Xavier Basselot, Client Director, Engineering, Design and Project Management, Atkins Global
  • Panelist 2: TBC
  • Panelsit 3: TBC
PANEL SESSION 5 : Legal Framework and challenges facing PPP projects during the pandemic
12:55
  • How to manage contracts claims and requests for extensions in a time of pandemic?
  • Managing contractual clauses such as force majeure
  • How contracting parties on a PPP project can work out requests for exemption from performance and extension of the project schedule that will arise as a result of the pandemic
  • How to navigate the complex legal analysis required to manage contract fall out as a result of the pandemic in a way that makes contracting parties happy

Panelists:
  • Sultan Alqahtani, Executive Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs, National Center for Privatization, Sausi Arabia
  • Representative from Allen & Overy
PANEL SESSION 6: Water sector spotlight
13:10 This session highlights projects, opportunities and solutions presented by the water sector in the Kingdom
  • Sector Project Briefing: TBC
  • Presentation 2: TBC
  • Presentation 3: TBC
13:50 Closing Remark by Chairman and end of conference

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Sponsors and Partners

 

Knowledge and Media Partners

 
 

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Primary Free of charge
Solution Provider 200 USD + 5% Tax 210 USD
 
 

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