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Workshop Schedule - GPMF Open Experience

Below are the scheduled workshops and sessions included in your selected plan:

Stop Managing Change. Start Leading the Story.

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Keynote
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Jyoti  Guptara

Is It Safe to Use AI in Your PMO?

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Tareq  Issa

The Future Operating System of Delivery: How People, Process, and Technology Must Evolve Together

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:45
Keynote
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri

Powered by Projects: The Blueprint for Leading in the Transformation Age

September 20, 2026 11:15 - 00:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Antonio  Nieto-Rodriguez

Systems Engineering in Project and Program

September 20, 2026 12:00 - 13:00
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ghoname  Alghoname Dr. Hatim Mohammed Behairy Dr. Maged Elsayed Elaasar Mr. Fahad Suliman Alharbi Saadi Adra

Portfolio Management: The Dream, The Reality, and the Way Out

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Christoph Hirnle

Architects of the Future: Preparing the Next Generation of Project Managers

September 20, 2026 15:00 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Alaa Zeitoun Engr. Faisal Fahad  Alarfaj Heba Al Shehhi Mrs. Youmna  Naufal

Inclusive Project Management: Designing for Humans, Delivering for the World

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Atif Rashid Rashid

The PMO of the Future: from Governance Office to Value Orchestrator

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Tamer  Elleisi

PMO Maturity Meets Complexity

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

Who Should Have the Final Say: Humans, Systems, or Policy?

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:25
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Carsten Tautz Eng. Amir Mohammed AboAshour Fadwa Albawardi Mei Yin Lin Mr. Lloyd  Skinner Ms. Maha  Chehab

Why Digital Projects Fail

September 20, 2026 18:25 - 18:55
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. HATTAN  BAHANSHAL

The Next Way of Working for PPPM in the Age of AI Agents

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:05
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mei Yin Lin

Power Skills -- The Keys to the Kingdom

September 21, 2026 09:05 - 09:25
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Lee R. Lambert

From Project Management to National Capacity: Why Sustainability Fails Without Thresholds, and How Projects Decide the Future.

September 21, 2026 09:25 - 09:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Joel  Carboni

Change That Sticks: The Neuroscience of High-Performance PMOs with Strategic Project Intelligence

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Fola Alabi

From PMO to Enterprise Value Integrator: Orchestrating Strategy, Transformation, and Operations:

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri Frederic Casagrande Halio Costa Saadi Adra

Delivery Under Extreme Pressure - Leadership behavior when systems are stretched to their limits

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Frederic Casagrande

PMO and SMO for Food Security: Delivering a Smart Agriculture PPP City in KSA

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ahmed  Awad

Defusing Commercial Bombs: Negotiation Skills for Transformation Leaders

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Ashley  Saltzman

From Friction to Flow: Designing Projects for Different Brains

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dirk Withake Mr. ALBERTO  OSMAN

AI and Digital Innovation in Project Delivery: Tools, Adoption and Real-World Results

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:55
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan Mr. Jason  Andrews Mr. Khalid Awadh AlHarbi Ms. Teodora  Bozheva Ms. Yanzi  Liu

From Campus to Global Impact

September 21, 2026 14:50 - 15:15
Technical Track
GPMF Arena - Mini Stage
Dr. Aliah Mohammed Zafer

The Efficiency Trap: Are We Optimising the Wrong Things in the Age of AI?

September 21, 2026 14:55 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Adrian  Predoi Mr. Dave Allan Harry Mrs. Youmna  Naufal Ms. Aina  Alive Ms. Ewa  Palarczyk

Bridging Research and Practice: What Project Management Science Tells Us About Delivery Success — Evidence-Based Frameworks, Academic Insights, and Real-World Validation

September 21, 2026 15:55 - 16:35
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Babar  Mallick Dr. Hana Khalid Alhumaid Mr. Shariq Jamal Siddiqui Mrs. Sahar Alhunaidi

Project Management Reimagined: Preparing People, Processes, and Technology for a Sustainable Construction Future

September 21, 2026 16:35 - 17:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mohammed S. Alsurf

Building the Engine While Racing: Delivering Strategic Value Under Pressure

September 20, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Susana Mendes

Value Ecosystem Development

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Halio Costa

Breaking Ground: Women Leading Construction & Engineering Megaprojects in Saudi Arabia

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Panel
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Melinda  Wenn Ms. Farah  Hajeir Ms. Mehad Khaled Habbab Ms. Riem  Elfar

From AI Hype to Portfolio Discipline, Choosing Portfolio Over Pilots

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Noora Faisal Alfaraj

Banking on It: Leading a Core Banking Digital Transformation from the Inside Out

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Mohamed  Roushdy

Digital transformation as a catalyst for Value Creation and Economic Growth

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Sara Saeed Mohamed Ibrahim ElFeky Fola Alabi Frederic Casagrande Mrs. Roula NA Eid

There Is No Plan B: Managing Projects When Failure Is Not an Option

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Rodrigo Otavio Felipe Oliveira

The Confident Project Manager: Mastering the Art of Persuasive Communication ​

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Sameh Salah Makky

The Cost of Unwisdom: Recovering the Lost Value Realization in AI-Driven Transformation

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Ms. Maha  Chehab

Simplifying megaproject governance

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ross Gregory Garland

Beyond AI: The Rise of Behavioral Intelligence in Project Leadership

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Lamyaa  Sakr

The Future Operating System of Delivery: How People, Process, and Technology Must Evolve Together

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:45
Keynote
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri

Delivering Vision 2030: Building the Project Management Capability the Kingdom Needs Now

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Petros Apergis

From pioner to leadership in startup project

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. meshari  alrajah

Systems Engineering Philosophy and Culture

September 20, 2026 10:20 - 10:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Ahmad Nayef Alsudairi

Reprogramming Transformation: AI-Powered PMOs, Innovation Execution, and the Future of Enterprise Delivery

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Demi Anderson Anderson Ms. Suheer  Drwesh Ms. Yanzi  Liu

Panel discussing hybrid workflows and how humans maintain oversight over automated systems.

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel

The competencies that are not replaceable by AI or anything artificial- 1

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel
Room: Mecca
Dr. Ibraheem Adel Ibraheem Sheerah Engr. Nayef  Kanadiley Engr. Yasir  Alassafi Mei Yin Lin

Leadership Under Pressure: Power Skills for Delivering Results in Complex Environments

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Roula NA Eid

Al-Empowered Delivery Leadership

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Eng. Amir Mohammed AboAshour

The Role of Systems Engineering in Managing Technology Strategy

September 20, 2026 10:40 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Serhan Shaman Alshammari

ASDA - من الرؤية إلى التنفيذ كيف تتحول الرؤية الإقليمية إلى مشاريع ذات أثر

September 20, 2026 11:00 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Ahmed  Abbas Engr. Eid  albogami Engr. Saeed  Alghamdi

Deliveriing Quality and Sustainability in Accelerated Megaprojects

September 20, 2026 11:00 - 11:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Husam Ghannam Al-Dossary Ms. Huda Nabil Khalid Aldabal

Iconic Projects, Real Challenges: What Mega Infrastructure Delivery Teaches Us About Complexity, Leadership, and Global Stakeholder Managemen

September 20, 2026 11:15 - 12:00
Panel
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Engr. Mohammed  Al Mr. HAMAD  ELGIBREEN Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani Mr. Rashed Khalid R Alkhaldi

Systems Engineering in Project and Program

September 20, 2026 12:00 - 13:00
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ghoname  Alghoname Dr. Hatim Mohammed Behairy Dr. Maged Elsayed Elaasar Mr. Fahad Suliman Alharbi Saadi Adra

Beyond Project Success: How Project Leaders Shape Better Cities

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Meshari Al Musayid

The Lean Canvas Revolution: Igniting Business Success in the Digital Age

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Dave Allan Harry

Sustainability as the Delivery OS: How Vision-Scale Projects Earn Value, Trust, and Long-Term Impact

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Haikal El Abed

Portfolio Management: The Dream, The Reality, and the Way Out

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Christoph Hirnle

The Need for Transformation: Business-Integrated Project Management

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Sponsor Recognition
Room: Mecca
Engr. Mounir Ahmad Ajam

Hybrid Giga Projects

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth

Architects of the Future: Preparing the Next Generation of Project Managers

September 20, 2026 15:00 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Alaa Zeitoun Engr. Faisal Fahad  Alarfaj Heba Al Shehhi Mrs. Youmna  Naufal

The competencies that are not replaceable by AI or anything artificial- 2

September 20, 2026 15:00 - 15:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Engr. David  Alabi Engr. Sara Saeed Mohamed Ibrahim ElFeky Fola Alabi Mr. Hanny  Alshazly

Commercial Intelligence in Construction: Leveraging AI to Strengthen Contracts and Protect Project Budgets

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Ahmed  Mamdoh Dr. Mohammed Saeed Alalqam Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Engr. HASAN ISA ABDULLAH ALZABEEL

Welcome to Your Project

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Oliver F. Lehmann

عندما يصبح الالتزام شكليًا ويختفي القرار الحقيقي (When Commitment Becomes Performative and Real Decisions Disappear)

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Hadeel K. A. Atallah Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Engr. Moataz Mohammed Al Rayes Mr. Mohammed  Ayouubieh

Future of work in AI era 1

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Jehad Faisal Othman Al Amri Engr. Mohammed Dhaifallah  Binhijna Mr. Khalid Awadh AlHarbi Ms. Yanzi  Liu

The IPMA Advantage: Competence as the Key to Project Success

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Darija  Ivandic Vidovic Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

Winning Both: The AI Race and Ethics

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Mubasher  Cheema

From Strategy to Reality: Why Most Transformations Fail at Execution, and How Project Leaders Can Fix It

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Ibraheem Adel Ibraheem Sheerah

Inclusive Project Management: Designing for Humans, Delivering for the World

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Atif Rashid Rashid

TOWARDS A Value-Centric Approach: Revolutionizing Project Procurement for Strategic Success

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Liudmila Prozorova

Securing the future- AI security in Saudi Arabis's Giga construction project

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Ms. Yanzi  Liu

Why Smart Leaders Still Make Bad Decisions Under Pressure

September 20, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Ali Al Khabouri Eng. Faris Othman Al-Shahrani Engr. David  Alabi Fola Alabi Mr. Sultan Naser Ahmad Shalakhti

The Indirect Impact of Enterprise Architecture on Successful Project Management in UAE Healthcare Organizations: Mediating role of effective decision making.

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Hadeel K. A. Atallah

Project Management in High-Stakes Environments: Precision, Accountability, and Zero Tolerance for Failure in Defense, Security, and Critical Infrastructure

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. ABDULAZIZ  ALEIDI Mr. Francis  Dougan Mr. Haitham Salim Masoud Al Tamimi Mrs. Salpie  Kok Kechichian

Managing Programs at Scale in the Energy Sector: Discipline, Complexity, and Continuous Delivery in Saudi Arabia's Transformation Economy

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Engr. Ahmad Harbi Ahmad Albahoot Mr. Amer  Al Merabi Mr. Hatem  Shehab

Human Skills in the Age of AI: What Project Leaders Must Preserve — Creativity, Influence, and Adaptive Thinking

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Eng. Yaser Iskobi Mei Yin Lin Mr. Amin  Aljaber Mr. waddah ibrahim bahaalden gashgari Mrs. Gihan  ElGendy

Built for Complexity: How Modern PMOs Enable Mega-Delivery

September 20, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Joe Campa

Renewable Energy Opportunities and challenges

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed AlSannaa

The Future of Transformation Delivery: From Strategy to Impact

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Mohammed  Alfaifi

PMO Maturity Meets Complexity

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

The Missing Link Between Strategy and Results: Outcomes-Driven Project Execution

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Alexandra - Chapman

Digital Quality Application

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Ahmed  Mohammad

From Data to Decisions: Leveraging AI to Predict, Optimize and Control Project Performance

September 20, 2026 17:30 - 18:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. ANWAR Hassan ALMUSSABBIH

Sustainability Beyond Delivery Creating Value That Lasts

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Elsayed  Mohsen

Who Should Have the Final Say: Humans, Systems, or Policy?

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:25
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Carsten Tautz Eng. Amir Mohammed AboAshour Fadwa Albawardi Mei Yin Lin Mr. Lloyd  Skinner Ms. Maha  Chehab

Invisible Stakeholders, Visible Costs: What Gets Missed Before a Real Estate Project Goes Wrong

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Elena  Boheme

الإطار المؤسسي للتميز والابتكار: من الجاهزية إلى الاستباقية

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mrs. Afaf Jasim Almheiri

When Responsibility Exceeds Authority in Digital Transformation

September 20, 2026 18:10 - 18:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mrs. Iman Said Al Sulaimi

Building the Future of Delivery: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins, and Advanced Analytics for Transformative Project Ecosystems

September 20, 2026 18:10 - 18:40
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Fadwa Albawardi

Why Digital Projects Fail

September 20, 2026 18:25 - 18:55
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. HATTAN  BAHANSHAL

Results First: The Leadership Discipline of Delivery Excellence “Because strategy doesn’t win. Execution does”

September 20, 2026 18:40 - 19:10
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Moetaz Soubjaki

Driving Strategic Project Value Through Digital Transformation Tools and Techniques for Excellence in Leadership

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Nofal AbdulHadi

Leading in High-Change Environments: Aligning People, Process, and AI for Sustainable Results

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Dalia Ali Amir Alkatiri

Inner B.L.U.E.P.R.I.N.T Methodology

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Engr. Samar Mohammed Albaidhani

The Role of Leadership Styles in Achieving Effective Change Management within Organizations

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani

The Next Way of Working for PPPM in the Age of AI Agents

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:05
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mei Yin Lin

Power Skills -- The Keys to the Kingdom

September 21, 2026 09:05 - 09:25
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Lee R. Lambert

Strategy: Simplified (From Development to Execution)

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Hasan  Hamed

Building a High- Impact PMO Operating Model

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mrs. Amal Awad Seliman Alhassani

The Mathematical Mind of the PMO: KPI and OKR

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. KASIM  SEN

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Why Our Project Machines Are Designed to Fail

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Joshua  Cunio

From Project Management to National Capacity: Why Sustainability Fails Without Thresholds, and How Projects Decide the Future.

September 21, 2026 09:25 - 09:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Joel  Carboni

The Owners AI

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Cem N/A Cesur

Drone-Assisted Pilot Rope Stringing for Overhead Transmission Lines: A Safe and Efficient Approach for Overcrossing Applications

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Ahmed  T Alawami

The Role of Governance in Enhancing Projects Efficiency and Achieving Strategic Objectives

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Mohammed  Wali

Executive Presence for PMs: Confidence as a Leadership Signal

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Tony Antonio  Prensa

Change That Sticks: The Neuroscience of High-Performance PMOs with Strategic Project Intelligence

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Fola Alabi

From Resistance to Acceptance: Practical Strategies to Drive Adoption of AI and Emerging Technologies

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Iris Meinl

The Overloaded Executive: When Leadership Becomes a Liability

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Dr. Joshua  Cunio Fawaz Tunkar Mrs. Sahar Alhunaidi

The Sustainability Threshold: Why Projects, Leadership, and Education Must Align to Create Real Societal Impact

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Joel  Carboni Dr. Roy Mounir Mikhael Engr. Khalid Mokhled Musleh Albeladi Mr. Felipe Moraes Borges Borges

From PMO to Enterprise Value Integrator: Orchestrating Strategy, Transformation, and Operations:

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri Frederic Casagrande Halio Costa Saadi Adra

Trust Is Declining — Are Leaders the Cause or the Victims?

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Mecca
Bruno Morgante Dr. SidAli  Yousfi Mr. Paul  Muller Mrs. Iman Said Al Sulaimi

Iconic Projects, Real Challenges: What Mega Infrastructure Delivery Teaches Us About Complexity, Leadership, and Global Stakeholder Management

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Dammam
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Mr. HAMAD  ELGIBREEN Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani Mr. Rashed Khalid R Alkhaldi Mrs. Elena  Boheme

Case Study Cage Match: Three Real Transformations, What Was Promised, What Happened, and What We'd Do Differently

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Jehad  Baker Dr. Yousof  Ghazzawi Engr. Abdullah  Al-Juffali Engr. Ghassan  Gamal Mrs. Roula NA Eid

Unlocking the full value through Spending Efficiency

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Eng. Mohamed Sakr

Beyond Coordination: An Integrated Governance Framework for Multi-EPC Mega Projects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Abdulaziz Kamal Hussni Al Qubali Mr. Naseem  AlRashedi

PgMP in Action: Governing Complex Portfolios in Government Transformation

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Ali  Alhaydar

Governing the Ungovernable: Turning Governance into Advantage in Giga and Megaprojects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Adrian John Morey

Delivery Under Extreme Pressure - Leadership behavior when systems are stretched to their limits

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Frederic Casagrande

From Strategy to Measurable Impact: Building PMO-Led Delivery Ecosystems for National-Scale Projects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Vinod  Manikkara

Sustainability in Project Management

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Eid Saad M Al Juaid

PMO and SMO for Food Security: Delivering a Smart Agriculture PPP City in KSA

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ahmed  Awad

Stop Fighting Human Nature: Choice Architecture for Project Leaders

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Olayan Abdullah Alharbi

Mastering Change Management under uncertainty

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Rami Atef Mohamed Salem

Decision Velocity vs. Decision Quality: Delivering Results Across Drilling Operations and EPC Projects

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Dalal  Al-Dokhi

The Future of Project Management: AI, Agility, and Strategic Alignment

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Faisal  Alsanie

PMO Lessons from Security and Critical Infrastructure Projects

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mrs. Sarah  Alowais

Capital Management System: Driving Value and Efficiency Across the Project Life Cycle

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Norah Mohammed Ibrahim Aljassim

Improving Transport Projects with Better Project Management

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ahmad  Salem

Fast-Track Delivery in Construction: A 117-Day Execution Success Story

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Mohamed  Farouk

Defusing Commercial Bombs: Negotiation Skills for Transformation Leaders

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Ashley  Saltzman

Coaching High-Performance Behaviors in Multinational Teams

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Fawaz Tunkar

Leading Twin Transformation: How AI and Sustainability Together Redefine Purpose‑Driven Value Delivery

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Ewa  Palarczyk

People Are the Most Strategic Projects: Leading HR Analytics Transformations with AI-driven Project Management Excellence

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Mona Carlos Akram Zoughaib

From Data to Decisions: How AI Is Actually Being Used in Project Delivery — War Stories, Red Lines, and What Works

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Vitaly  Berezka Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan Mr. ANWAR Hassan ALMUSSABBIH Mr. Hazem  Altahan Mr. Lloyd  Skinner

Intelligent Governance Framework

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Muhammad Adeel Khan Leghari

From Friction to Flow: Designing Projects for Different Brains

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dirk Withake Mr. ALBERTO  OSMAN

Stakeholder Engagement Tips for Urgent Risk Mitigation in Mega Projects

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Mohammed  AbdulJawad

AI for Project & Program Directors: From Reporting Tools to Executive Decision Engines

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Cem N/A Cesur

Localization by Design: Incentivizing Expat Knowledge Transfer Through Apprenticeship Accountability

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Ibrahim Jamal Alharthi

AI Risk Is Not a Technical Problem: What Project Leaders Are Missing

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Aina  Alive

AI and Digital Innovation in Project Delivery: Tools, Adoption and Real-World Results

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:55
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan Mr. Jason  Andrews Mr. Khalid Awadh AlHarbi Ms. Teodora  Bozheva Ms. Yanzi  Liu

From Ambition to Execution: How Project Management Enables Renewable Energy to Deliver Vision 2030 and 2060 Net Zero Goals

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Rami  Elniem

Delivering Megaprojects: Governance, Risk and Accountability in Large-Scale Public Infrastructure

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Panel
Room: Dammam
Engr. Amjad Saleh Mahmoud Abdo Engr. Nayef  Kanadiley Mr. Haitham  Maddah Mr. Nael  Alhegail Saadi Adra

The Human Foundation Leading Beyond the Dashboard

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Khaled  Al Kolfat

Beyond the finish line: the journey of building a winning mindset

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Bruno Morgante

Anatomy of High-Performing Projects: Undiscussed Success Enablers

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Mohammed  Thoufeeq

Innovative Projects and Sustainability

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Nasser Modaf Nasser Albeeshi

The Efficiency Trap: Are We Optimising the Wrong Things in the Age of AI?

September 21, 2026 14:55 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Adrian  Predoi Mr. Dave Allan Harry Mrs. Youmna  Naufal Ms. Aina  Alive Ms. Ewa  Palarczyk

Executing Mega Government Digital Transformation Projects Across Cultures: A Practical Delivery Playbook

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Jehad  Baker

Triple Integration for Project Success (PCT): A Practical Framework for Assessing Project Health and Driving Transformation

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Turki  Alshahrani

Contracts, Claims & Commercial Intelligence: What Every Project Leader Needs to Know

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Mr. Ashley  Saltzman Mr. Ismail  Azam Mr. Mahmoud Osama Mahmoud Attar

Public-Private Partnerships & Sovereign Wealth Projects: The PM Challenges No Framework Prepares You For

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Engr. ABDULRAHMAN  ALGHABBAN Mr. Haitham  Maddah Mr. Khaled  Abdellatif Mr. Turki  Al Hutaylah

Risk-Intelligent Portfolio Governance for Mega Projects in Emerging Economies

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Darweesh  Salamah

Bridging Research and Practice: What Project Management Science Tells Us About Delivery Success — Evidence-Based Frameworks, Academic Insights, and Real-World Validation

September 21, 2026 15:55 - 16:35
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Babar  Mallick Dr. Hana Khalid Alhumaid Mr. Shariq Jamal Siddiqui Mrs. Sahar Alhunaidi

Leading Without Authority: Influence, Accountability & Execution in High-Stakes Environments

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Dr. Tony Antonio  Prensa Dr. Vinod  Manikkara Mr. Faris Modther Said Mohamed Mr. Mohammed  AbdulJawad

Putting PMBOK® 8 to Work: How to Build a Hybrid Enterprise Flow System That Delivers Portfolio Results

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Ms. Teodora  Bozheva

EPMO 2.0: Governance in the Age of AI

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Hazem  Altahan

From Human Oversight to Algorithmic Governance - Prerequisites for Readiness

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Danilo  Arba

Resolving the Value Paradox in Innovation Projects: Examining a Real Case Study about Monetizing an AI-Enabled Data-Driven PMO

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan

Who’s Actually in Charge of This Project — You, or the Algorithm?

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mrs. Salpie  Kok Kechichian

Who's the Real Frankenstein? Accountability in the Age of AI Project Delivery

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Ms. REMA RIAD BIN NAKIA

PMO Strategy Execution: From Portfolio Prioritisation to Boardroom Influence

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Darweesh  Salamah Engr. Ali  Alhaydar Mr. Ayman  Al Atrash Mr. Danilo  Arba Mr. Hesham Abdulaziz Abdullah Albabtain

From Automation to Autonomy: AI‑Driven Project Delivery in the Built Environment

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Vitaly  Berezka

Project Management Reimagined: Preparing People, Processes, and Technology for a Sustainable Construction Future

September 21, 2026 16:35 - 17:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mohammed S. Alsurf

From Transformation Fatigue to Enterprise Advantage

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Demi Anderson Anderson

Lean Design, BIM Management & AI

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Ahmed  ElHadidi

Algorithmic Project Governance – When AI Becomes the Fourth Pillar of Project Delivery

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Abubaker Mahgoub Mirgani

How the Ode of Tides Shaped a Stadium: Behind the Scenes of the Aramco Stadium Façade

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Majd  Alahmed Mr. Nawaf A. Alyabis

Building the Engine While Racing: Delivering Strategic Value Under Pressure

September 20, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Susana Mendes

Breaking Silos in Governance: Integrating Corporate, Organizational, and P3G Governance for Strategic Value

September 19, 2026 09:00 - 11:00
Masterclass
Room: Dammam
Mr. ALBERTO  OSMAN Mr. Ross Gregory Garland Saadi Adra

The Red Bead Experiment: Why Systems Beat People

September 19, 2026 09:00 - 11:00
Workshop
Room: Riyadh
Bruno Morgante Christoph Hirnle

Building and Sustaining the National Project System

September 19, 2026 09:00 - 11:00
Workshop
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Mounir Ahmad Ajam

PMO Masterclass

September 19, 2026 09:00 - 15:30
Masterclass
Room: Mecca
Americo Pinto

Your Copilot, Your Crew: Leading Your Digital Workforce

September 19, 2026 09:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Room: Jeddah
Mei Yin Lin Mr. Jason  Andrews

Designing the Future Delivery Organisation with LEGO® Serious Play®

September 19, 2026 11:00 - 14:30
Workshop
Room: Dammam
Amireh Amirmazaheri Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

Role Agnostic Project Leadership (RAPL™)

September 19, 2026 11:00 - 12:00
Masterclass
Room: Riyadh
Mrs. Samia  Waqar

The Project Autopsy Lab

September 19, 2026 12:30 - 14:30
Workshop
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Hadeel K. A. Atallah Mr. Mohammed  Ayouubieh

Accelerating Change in Turbulent Times

September 19, 2026 13:45 - 15:45
Workshop
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Ahmed Abdessalem

Converting delivery complexity to the executive decisions

September 19, 2026 14:30 - 17:30
Workshop
Room: Dammam
Alaa Zeitoun Bruno Morgante Christoph Hirnle Dr. Tony Antonio  Prensa Frederic Casagrande Heba Al Shehhi Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

Getting Started with AI in Project Management: A Practical Strategy for Adoption

September 19, 2026 14:30 - 16:30
Masterclass
Room: Riyadh
Carsten Tautz Mr. Lloyd  Skinner

Value Ecosystem Management

September 19, 2026 14:30 - 16:30
Workshop
Room: Jeddah
Halio Costa

Concurrent Engineering Programs: How Great Teams Design Complex Systems Together

September 19, 2026 15:45 - 17:45
Masterclass
Room: Mecca
Dr. Maged Elsayed Elaasar Dr. Mustafa - Hafizoglu Mr. Ahmad  Alghamdi

Strategic negotiations Masterclass

September 19, 2026 15:45 - 17:45
Masterclass
Room: Al Taif
Amireh Amirmazaheri Lee R. Lambert

Hi-OS: Value Delivery Excellence in the AI Era

September 19, 2026 16:30 - 18:00
Workshop
Room: Jeddah
Alaa Zeitoun

Project Sponsorship – A Blueprint for Executives and PMOs

September 19, 2026 16:30 - 18:00
Masterclass
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Adrian John Morey

Breaking Ground: Women Leading Construction & Engineering Megaprojects in Saudi Arabia

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Panel
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Melinda  Wenn Ms. Farah  Hajeir Ms. Mehad Khaled Habbab Ms. Riem  Elfar

From AI Hype to Portfolio Discipline, Choosing Portfolio Over Pilots

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Noora Faisal Alfaraj

Banking on It: Leading a Core Banking Digital Transformation from the Inside Out

September 20, 2026 09:00 - 09:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Mohamed  Roushdy

Digital transformation as a catalyst for Value Creation and Economic Growth

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Sara Saeed Mohamed Ibrahim ElFeky Fola Alabi Frederic Casagrande Mrs. Roula NA Eid

There Is No Plan B: Managing Projects When Failure Is Not an Option

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Rodrigo Otavio Felipe Oliveira

The Confident Project Manager: Mastering the Art of Persuasive Communication ​

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Sameh Salah Makky

The Cost of Unwisdom: Recovering the Lost Value Realization in AI-Driven Transformation

September 20, 2026 09:30 - 10:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Ms. Maha  Chehab

Simplifying megaproject governance

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ross Gregory Garland

Beyond AI: The Rise of Behavioral Intelligence in Project Leadership

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Lamyaa  Sakr

The Future Operating System of Delivery: How People, Process, and Technology Must Evolve Together

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:45
Keynote
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri

Delivering Vision 2030: Building the Project Management Capability the Kingdom Needs Now

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Petros Apergis

From pioner to leadership in startup project

September 20, 2026 10:00 - 10:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. meshari  alrajah

Systems Engineering Philosophy and Culture

September 20, 2026 10:20 - 10:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Ahmad Nayef Alsudairi

Reprogramming Transformation: AI-Powered PMOs, Innovation Execution, and the Future of Enterprise Delivery

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Demi Anderson Anderson Ms. Suheer  Drwesh Ms. Yanzi  Liu

Panel discussing hybrid workflows and how humans maintain oversight over automated systems.

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel

The competencies that are not replaceable by AI or anything artificial- 1

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Panel
Room: Mecca
Dr. Ibraheem Adel Ibraheem Sheerah Engr. Nayef  Kanadiley Engr. Yasir  Alassafi Mei Yin Lin

Leadership Under Pressure: Power Skills for Delivering Results in Complex Environments

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Roula NA Eid

Al-Empowered Delivery Leadership

September 20, 2026 10:30 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Eng. Amir Mohammed AboAshour

The Role of Systems Engineering in Managing Technology Strategy

September 20, 2026 10:40 - 11:00
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Serhan Shaman Alshammari

ASDA - من الرؤية إلى التنفيذ كيف تتحول الرؤية الإقليمية إلى مشاريع ذات أثر

September 20, 2026 11:00 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Ahmed  Abbas Engr. Eid  albogami Engr. Saeed  Alghamdi

Deliveriing Quality and Sustainability in Accelerated Megaprojects

September 20, 2026 11:00 - 11:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Husam Ghannam Al-Dossary Ms. Huda Nabil Khalid Aldabal

Iconic Projects, Real Challenges: What Mega Infrastructure Delivery Teaches Us About Complexity, Leadership, and Global Stakeholder Managemen

September 20, 2026 11:15 - 12:00
Panel
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Engr. Mohammed  Al Mr. HAMAD  ELGIBREEN Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani Mr. Rashed Khalid R Alkhaldi

Systems Engineering in Project and Program

September 20, 2026 12:00 - 13:00
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ghoname  Alghoname Dr. Hatim Mohammed Behairy Dr. Maged Elsayed Elaasar Mr. Fahad Suliman Alharbi Saadi Adra

Beyond Project Success: How Project Leaders Shape Better Cities

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Meshari Al Musayid

The Lean Canvas Revolution: Igniting Business Success in the Digital Age

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Dave Allan Harry

Sustainability as the Delivery OS: How Vision-Scale Projects Earn Value, Trust, and Long-Term Impact

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Haikal El Abed

Portfolio Management: The Dream, The Reality, and the Way Out

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Christoph Hirnle

The Need for Transformation: Business-Integrated Project Management

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Sponsor Recognition
Room: Mecca
Engr. Mounir Ahmad Ajam

Hybrid Giga Projects

September 20, 2026 14:40 - 15:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth

Architects of the Future: Preparing the Next Generation of Project Managers

September 20, 2026 15:00 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Alaa Zeitoun Engr. Faisal Fahad  Alarfaj Heba Al Shehhi Mrs. Youmna  Naufal

The competencies that are not replaceable by AI or anything artificial- 2

September 20, 2026 15:00 - 15:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Engr. David  Alabi Engr. Sara Saeed Mohamed Ibrahim ElFeky Fola Alabi Mr. Hanny  Alshazly

Commercial Intelligence in Construction: Leveraging AI to Strengthen Contracts and Protect Project Budgets

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Ahmed  Mamdoh Dr. Mohammed Saeed Alalqam Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Engr. HASAN ISA ABDULLAH ALZABEEL

Welcome to Your Project

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Oliver F. Lehmann

عندما يصبح الالتزام شكليًا ويختفي القرار الحقيقي (When Commitment Becomes Performative and Real Decisions Disappear)

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Hadeel K. A. Atallah Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Engr. Moataz Mohammed Al Rayes Mr. Mohammed  Ayouubieh

Future of work in AI era 1

September 20, 2026 15:10 - 15:40
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Jehad Faisal Othman Al Amri Engr. Mohammed Dhaifallah  Binhijna Mr. Khalid Awadh AlHarbi Ms. Yanzi  Liu

The IPMA Advantage: Competence as the Key to Project Success

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Darija  Ivandic Vidovic Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

Winning Both: The AI Race and Ethics

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Mubasher  Cheema

From Strategy to Reality: Why Most Transformations Fail at Execution, and How Project Leaders Can Fix It

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Ibraheem Adel Ibraheem Sheerah

Inclusive Project Management: Designing for Humans, Delivering for the World

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Atif Rashid Rashid

TOWARDS A Value-Centric Approach: Revolutionizing Project Procurement for Strategic Success

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Liudmila Prozorova

Securing the future- AI security in Saudi Arabis's Giga construction project

September 20, 2026 15:40 - 16:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Ms. Yanzi  Liu

Why Smart Leaders Still Make Bad Decisions Under Pressure

September 20, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Ali Al Khabouri Eng. Faris Othman Al-Shahrani Engr. David  Alabi Fola Alabi Mr. Sultan Naser Ahmad Shalakhti

The Indirect Impact of Enterprise Architecture on Successful Project Management in UAE Healthcare Organizations: Mediating role of effective decision making.

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Hadeel K. A. Atallah

Project Management in High-Stakes Environments: Precision, Accountability, and Zero Tolerance for Failure in Defense, Security, and Critical Infrastructure

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. ABDULAZIZ  ALEIDI Mr. Francis  Dougan Mr. Haitham Salim Masoud Al Tamimi Mrs. Salpie  Kok Kechichian

Managing Programs at Scale in the Energy Sector: Discipline, Complexity, and Continuous Delivery in Saudi Arabia's Transformation Economy

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Engr. Ahmad Harbi Ahmad Albahoot Mr. Amer  Al Merabi Mr. Hatem  Shehab

Human Skills in the Age of AI: What Project Leaders Must Preserve — Creativity, Influence, and Adaptive Thinking

September 20, 2026 16:40 - 17:10
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Eng. Yaser Iskobi Mei Yin Lin Mr. Amin  Aljaber Mr. waddah ibrahim bahaalden gashgari Mrs. Gihan  ElGendy

Built for Complexity: How Modern PMOs Enable Mega-Delivery

September 20, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Joe Campa

Renewable Energy Opportunities and challenges

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed AlSannaa

The Future of Transformation Delivery: From Strategy to Impact

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Mohammed  Alfaifi

PMO Maturity Meets Complexity

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Muhammad Mohsin  Azeem

The Missing Link Between Strategy and Results: Outcomes-Driven Project Execution

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Alexandra - Chapman

Digital Quality Application

September 20, 2026 17:10 - 17:40
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Ahmed  Mohammad

From Data to Decisions: Leveraging AI to Predict, Optimize and Control Project Performance

September 20, 2026 17:30 - 18:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. ANWAR Hassan ALMUSSABBIH

Sustainability Beyond Delivery Creating Value That Lasts

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Elsayed  Mohsen

Who Should Have the Final Say: Humans, Systems, or Policy?

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:25
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Carsten Tautz Eng. Amir Mohammed AboAshour Fadwa Albawardi Mei Yin Lin Mr. Lloyd  Skinner Ms. Maha  Chehab

Invisible Stakeholders, Visible Costs: What Gets Missed Before a Real Estate Project Goes Wrong

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mrs. Elena  Boheme

الإطار المؤسسي للتميز والابتكار: من الجاهزية إلى الاستباقية

September 20, 2026 17:40 - 18:10
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mrs. Afaf Jasim Almheiri

When Responsibility Exceeds Authority in Digital Transformation

September 20, 2026 18:10 - 18:40
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mrs. Iman Said Al Sulaimi

Building the Future of Delivery: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins, and Advanced Analytics for Transformative Project Ecosystems

September 20, 2026 18:10 - 18:40
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Fadwa Albawardi

Why Digital Projects Fail

September 20, 2026 18:25 - 18:55
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. HATTAN  BAHANSHAL

Results First: The Leadership Discipline of Delivery Excellence “Because strategy doesn’t win. Execution does”

September 20, 2026 18:40 - 19:10
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Moetaz Soubjaki

Driving Strategic Project Value Through Digital Transformation Tools and Techniques for Excellence in Leadership

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Nofal AbdulHadi

Leading in High-Change Environments: Aligning People, Process, and AI for Sustainable Results

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Dalia Ali Amir Alkatiri

Inner B.L.U.E.P.R.I.N.T Methodology

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Engr. Samar Mohammed Albaidhani

The Role of Leadership Styles in Achieving Effective Change Management within Organizations

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani

The Next Way of Working for PPPM in the Age of AI Agents

September 21, 2026 08:45 - 09:05
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mei Yin Lin

Power Skills -- The Keys to the Kingdom

September 21, 2026 09:05 - 09:25
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Lee R. Lambert

Strategy: Simplified (From Development to Execution)

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Hasan  Hamed

Building a High- Impact PMO Operating Model

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mrs. Amal Awad Seliman Alhassani

The Mathematical Mind of the PMO: KPI and OKR

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. KASIM  SEN

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Why Our Project Machines Are Designed to Fail

September 21, 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Joshua  Cunio

From Project Management to National Capacity: Why Sustainability Fails Without Thresholds, and How Projects Decide the Future.

September 21, 2026 09:25 - 09:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Joel  Carboni

The Owners AI

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Cem N/A Cesur

The Role of Governance in Enhancing Projects Efficiency and Achieving Strategic Objectives

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Mohammed  Wali

Executive Presence for PMs: Confidence as a Leadership Signal

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Tony Antonio  Prensa

Change That Sticks: The Neuroscience of High-Performance PMOs with Strategic Project Intelligence

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Fola Alabi

From Resistance to Acceptance: Practical Strategies to Drive Adoption of AI and Emerging Technologies

September 21, 2026 09:45 - 10:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Iris Meinl

The Overloaded Executive: When Leadership Becomes a Liability

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Hanaa  Namankani Dr. Joshua  Cunio Fawaz Tunkar Mrs. Sahar Alhunaidi

The Sustainability Threshold: Why Projects, Leadership, and Education Must Align to Create Real Societal Impact

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Dr. Joel  Carboni Dr. Roy Mounir Mikhael Engr. Khalid Mokhled Musleh Albeladi Mr. Felipe Moraes Borges Borges

From PMO to Enterprise Value Integrator: Orchestrating Strategy, Transformation, and Operations:

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Amireh Amirmazaheri Frederic Casagrande Halio Costa Saadi Adra

Trust Is Declining — Are Leaders the Cause or the Victims?

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Mecca
Bruno Morgante Dr. SidAli  Yousfi Mr. Paul  Muller Mrs. Iman Said Al Sulaimi

Iconic Projects, Real Challenges: What Mega Infrastructure Delivery Teaches Us About Complexity, Leadership, and Global Stakeholder Management

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Dammam
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Mr. HAMAD  ELGIBREEN Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Alqahtani Mr. Rashed Khalid R Alkhaldi Mrs. Elena  Boheme

Case Study Cage Match: Three Real Transformations, What Was Promised, What Happened, and What We'd Do Differently

September 21, 2026 10:30 - 11:15
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Jehad  Baker Dr. Yousof  Ghazzawi Engr. Abdullah  Al-Juffali Engr. Ghassan  Gamal Mrs. Roula NA Eid

Unlocking the full value through Spending Efficiency

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Eng. Mohamed Sakr

Beyond Coordination: An Integrated Governance Framework for Multi-EPC Mega Projects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Abdulaziz Kamal Hussni Al Qubali Mr. Naseem  AlRashedi

PgMP in Action: Governing Complex Portfolios in Government Transformation

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Ali  Alhaydar

Governing the Ungovernable: Turning Governance into Advantage in Giga and Megaprojects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Adrian John Morey

Delivery Under Extreme Pressure - Leadership behavior when systems are stretched to their limits

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Frederic Casagrande

From Strategy to Measurable Impact: Building PMO-Led Delivery Ecosystems for National-Scale Projects

September 21, 2026 11:15 - 11:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Vinod  Manikkara

Sustainability in Project Management

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Engr. Eid Saad M Al Juaid

PMO and SMO for Food Security: Delivering a Smart Agriculture PPP City in KSA

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Ahmed  Awad

Stop Fighting Human Nature: Choice Architecture for Project Leaders

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Olayan Abdullah Alharbi

Mastering Change Management under uncertainty

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Rami Atef Mohamed Salem

Decision Velocity vs. Decision Quality: Delivering Results Across Drilling Operations and EPC Projects

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Dalal  Al-Dokhi

The Future of Project Management: AI, Agility, and Strategic Alignment

September 21, 2026 11:45 - 12:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Faisal  Alsanie

PMO Lessons from Security and Critical Infrastructure Projects

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mrs. Sarah  Alowais

Capital Management System: Driving Value and Efficiency Across the Project Life Cycle

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Ms. Norah Mohammed Ibrahim Aljassim

Improving Transport Projects with Better Project Management

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Ahmad  Salem

Fast-Track Delivery in Construction: A 117-Day Execution Success Story

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Mohamed  Farouk

Defusing Commercial Bombs: Negotiation Skills for Transformation Leaders

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Ashley  Saltzman

Coaching High-Performance Behaviors in Multinational Teams

September 21, 2026 13:15 - 13:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Fawaz Tunkar

Leading Twin Transformation: How AI and Sustainability Together Redefine Purpose‑Driven Value Delivery

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Ewa  Palarczyk

People Are the Most Strategic Projects: Leading HR Analytics Transformations with AI-driven Project Management Excellence

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Mona Carlos Akram Zoughaib

From Data to Decisions: How AI Is Actually Being Used in Project Delivery — War Stories, Red Lines, and What Works

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Vitaly  Berezka Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan Mr. ANWAR Hassan ALMUSSABBIH Mr. Hazem  Altahan Mr. Lloyd  Skinner

Intelligent Governance Framework

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Muhammad Adeel Khan Leghari

From Friction to Flow: Designing Projects for Different Brains

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Dirk Withake Mr. ALBERTO  OSMAN

Stakeholder Engagement Tips for Urgent Risk Mitigation in Mega Projects

September 21, 2026 13:45 - 14:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Mr. Mohammed  AbdulJawad

AI for Project & Program Directors: From Reporting Tools to Executive Decision Engines

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Cem N/A Cesur

Localization by Design: Incentivizing Expat Knowledge Transfer Through Apprenticeship Accountability

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Ibrahim Jamal Alharthi

AI Risk Is Not a Technical Problem: What Project Leaders Are Missing

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Ms. Aina  Alive

AI and Digital Innovation in Project Delivery: Tools, Adoption and Real-World Results

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:55
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan Mr. Jason  Andrews Mr. Khalid Awadh AlHarbi Ms. Teodora  Bozheva Ms. Yanzi  Liu

From Ambition to Execution: How Project Management Enables Renewable Energy to Deliver Vision 2030 and 2060 Net Zero Goals

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Rami  Elniem

Delivering Megaprojects: Governance, Risk and Accountability in Large-Scale Public Infrastructure

September 21, 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Panel
Room: Dammam
Engr. Amjad Saleh Mahmoud Abdo Engr. Nayef  Kanadiley Mr. Haitham  Maddah Mr. Nael  Alhegail Saadi Adra

The Human Foundation Leading Beyond the Dashboard

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Khaled  Al Kolfat

Beyond the finish line: the journey of building a winning mindset

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Bruno Morgante

Anatomy of High-Performing Projects: Undiscussed Success Enablers

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Mohammed  Thoufeeq

Innovative Projects and Sustainability

September 21, 2026 14:45 - 15:15
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Mr. Nasser Modaf Nasser Albeeshi

The Efficiency Trap: Are We Optimising the Wrong Things in the Age of AI?

September 21, 2026 14:55 - 15:40
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Mr. Adrian  Predoi Mr. Dave Allan Harry Mrs. Youmna  Naufal Ms. Aina  Alive Ms. Ewa  Palarczyk

Executing Mega Government Digital Transformation Projects Across Cultures: A Practical Delivery Playbook

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Dr. Jehad  Baker

Triple Integration for Project Success (PCT): A Practical Framework for Assessing Project Health and Driving Transformation

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Dr. Turki  Alshahrani

Contracts, Claims & Commercial Intelligence: What Every Project Leader Needs to Know

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Panel
Room: Jeddah
Engr. Ahmed  Mahdi Mr. Ashley  Saltzman Mr. Ismail  Azam Mr. Mahmoud Osama Mahmoud Attar

Public-Private Partnerships & Sovereign Wealth Projects: The PM Challenges No Framework Prepares You For

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Panel
Room: Riyadh
Engr. ABDULRAHMAN  ALGHABBAN Mr. Haitham  Maddah Mr. Khaled  Abdellatif Mr. Turki  Al Hutaylah

Risk-Intelligent Portfolio Governance for Mega Projects in Emerging Economies

September 21, 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Darweesh  Salamah

Bridging Research and Practice: What Project Management Science Tells Us About Delivery Success — Evidence-Based Frameworks, Academic Insights, and Real-World Validation

September 21, 2026 15:55 - 16:35
Panel
Hall Al marasem
Dr. Babar  Mallick Dr. Hana Khalid Alhumaid Mr. Shariq Jamal Siddiqui Mrs. Sahar Alhunaidi

Leading Without Authority: Influence, Accountability & Execution in High-Stakes Environments

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Panel
Room: Mecca
Dr. Tony Antonio  Prensa Dr. Vinod  Manikkara Mr. Faris Modther Said Mohamed Mr. Mohammed  AbdulJawad

Putting PMBOK® 8 to Work: How to Build a Hybrid Enterprise Flow System That Delivers Portfolio Results

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Ms. Teodora  Bozheva

EPMO 2.0: Governance in the Age of AI

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mr. Hazem  Altahan

From Human Oversight to Algorithmic Governance - Prerequisites for Readiness

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Mr. Danilo  Arba

Resolving the Value Paradox in Innovation Projects: Examining a Real Case Study about Monetizing an AI-Enabled Data-Driven PMO

September 21, 2026 16:00 - 16:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Engr. Mohammad Ali Hussein Shalan

Who’s Actually in Charge of This Project — You, or the Algorithm?

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Jeddah
Mrs. Salpie  Kok Kechichian

Who's the Real Frankenstein? Accountability in the Age of AI Project Delivery

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Ms. REMA RIAD BIN NAKIA

PMO Strategy Execution: From Portfolio Prioritisation to Boardroom Influence

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Panel
Room: Dammam
Dr. Darweesh  Salamah Engr. Ali  Alhaydar Mr. Ayman  Al Atrash Mr. Danilo  Arba Mr. Hesham Abdulaziz Abdullah Albabtain

From Automation to Autonomy: AI‑Driven Project Delivery in the Built Environment

September 21, 2026 16:30 - 17:00
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Dr. Vitaly  Berezka

Project Management Reimagined: Preparing People, Processes, and Technology for a Sustainable Construction Future

September 21, 2026 16:35 - 17:00
Technical Track
Hall Al marasem
Mohammed S. Alsurf

From Transformation Fatigue to Enterprise Advantage

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Riyadh
Demi Anderson Anderson

Lean Design, BIM Management & AI

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Al Taif
Mr. Ahmed  ElHadidi

Algorithmic Project Governance – When AI Becomes the Fourth Pillar of Project Delivery

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Dammam
Dr. Abubaker Mahgoub Mirgani

How the Ode of Tides Shaped a Stadium: Behind the Scenes of the Aramco Stadium Façade

September 21, 2026 17:00 - 17:30
Technical Track
Room: Mecca
Engr. Majd  Alahmed Mr. Nawaf A. Alyabis

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