Speakers

36th Saudi Build · 03–05 November 2026

The Future of Building

International Conference 2026

Advancing Excellence Across the Built Ecosystem, Reshaping the Future of Living.

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. James Morgan

Principal Consultant - Jaradah Business Consulting | Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster

Dr. James Morgan

Principal Consultant - Jaradah Business Consulting | Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster

Dr. Morgan is a consultant with international experience in design and strategic storytelling in tourism, events, leisure, digital and traditional marketing. Recognized as an outstanding event host and moderator, he is listed among the most influential figures in the events industry, and also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries and at Westminster Business School.

Eng. Sami Sarhan

Chief Advisor - National Industrial Devlopment Center

Eng. Sami Sarhan

Chief Advisor - National Industrial Devlopment Center

Eng. Sami Sarhan began his career at Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in 1994. In 2008, he joined Microsoft in Reading, UK, as a technology specialist focused on developing middleware systems for the Oil and Gas sector. A year later, he became General Manager at AbdulKarem Holding in Khobar City, where he directed efforts in Oil and Gas automation applications. Currently, Sami serves as Chief Advisor at the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC).

Dr. Khaled Al-Hajeri

Vice-President – Building Materials - NIDC

Dr. Khaled Al-Hajeri

Vice-President – Building Materials - NIDC

Dr. Khalid Al-Hajeri is Vice President for Building Materials and Technologies at the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), where he leads national initiatives to localize industries, promote innovation, and drive sustainability in Saudi Arabia’s construction materials sector.

Mr. Sh-Mohammad Qayum Saeed

Partner - B2G CONSULTING

Mr. Sh-Mohammad Qayum Saeed

Partner - B2G CONSULTING

Mr. Sh. Mohammad Qayum Saeed is a Partner at B2G Consulting with over 25 years of experience partnering with senior leadership to drive transformation, navigate complexity, and deliver measurable, sustainable impact.

Mr. Thomas Carl Nill

Product Specialist - Nill Building Solutions

Mr. Thomas Carl Nill

Product Specialist - Nill Building Solutions

Thomas Nill has built his career alongside his uncle, Lance Nill, the inventor and founder of Nill Building Solutions. Learning firsthand from the mind behind multiple patents, Thomas developed a deep understanding of how innovative fastening and attachment solutions transform building design and performance.

Ms. Tamara Bajic

Partner - Sustainability Expert Blackline Architects

Ms. Tamara Bajic

Partner - Sustainability Expert Blackline Architects

Tamara Bajic is a sustainability and strategic advisory expert. She currently serves as Partner at Blackline Architects, where she helps integrate long term sustainable practices into built environment projects across the MENA region.

Mr. Vladimir Kantar

Founder & CEO Blackline Architects

Mr. Vladimir Kantar

Founder & CEO Blackline Architects

Vladimir Kantar is an architect and design leader with more than 20 years of international experience across Europe and the Middle East. As the Founder and CEO of Blackline Architects, he leads the firm’s vision of delivering purposeful, high-quality architecture that combines design excellence with long-term value.

Eng. Anwar Abdullah Al Assaf

CEO - AlAssaf Investment Holding

Eng. Anwar Abdullah Al Assaf

CEO - AlAssaf Investment Holding

Eng. Anwar Al Assaf is an architectural expert with proven expertise in modern and sustainable building technologies. He has experience in implementing diverse projects. He has contributed to the development of innovative building solutions. Eng Anwar regularly shares his experience in lecture, workshops and conferences.

Dr. Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

Senior Director, Lab Management, Me & Africa Cotecna

Dr. Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

Senior Director, Lab Management, Me & Africa Cotecna

Dr. Chandrajith is a senior TIC industry leader with over 27 years of global experience in laboratory science, regulatory compliance, and strategic operations. As Partner & CEO of Wimpey Laboratories and Senior Director of Laboratory Management Services ME&A at Cotecna Switzerland, he oversees international teams, accreditations, and multi sector testing programs.

Mr. Bader Al-Khalifa

Country Manager S&M - Yokogawa

Mr. Bader Al-Khalifa

Country Manager S&M - Yokogawa

Bader Alkhalifa is a business leader with 25 years during which he served in different disciplines like field services, engineering, projects management, operation management, projects pursuits, business development, sales & marketing.

Mr. Mohamed Amer

Managing Director for the MENA - region International Code Council (ICC)

Mr. Mohamed Amer

Managing Director for the MENA - region International Code Council (ICC)

Mohamed serves as Managing Director for the MENA region at the International Code Council (ICC). Based in Dubai, he leads ICC's strategic growth and commercial expansion across MENA, overseeing business development, operations, and senior-level engagement with government bodies, Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), manufacturers, design professionals, and other key stakeholders. With almost 20 years of professional experience in oil/gas, project management, and Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industries, he spearheads ICC’s regional initiatives and market outreach through multiple engagement levers and demand drivers, helping deploy, lead and facilitate ICC’s service lines for new business offerings across its family of solutions spectrum. His leadership extends acro.

Eng. Talha Asif

Director & Chief Business Development Officer – MENA Concept Dash

Eng. Talha Asif

Director & Chief Business Development Officer – MENA Concept Dash

Talha Asif, P.Eng, PMP, RMP, is Director & Chief Business Development Officer (MENA) at Concept Dash, a Canadian civil engineering and design firm with a registered Saudi entity, and founder of Task Force, an AI construction management platform. He brings 20+ years of infrastructure delivery across rail, highway, transit, and municipal programs, including senior roles on the $2B+ Bowmanville Train Line Extension at Metrolinx in Canada, delivered under CMAR and progressive P3 models. He holds a Civil Engineering degree from Lakehead University and an Master of Public Administration from Ontario Tech University. He has taught project delivery and contract management at Canadian colleges and is based in Riyadh.

Mr. Osama Al-Hussain

CSQ Country lead - CSQ Project Management

Mr. Osama Al-Hussain

CSQ Country lead - CSQ Project Management

A strategic and ambitious construction leader with a passion for delivering complex and high-impact projects. I thrive in fast-paced, high-performing environments, with experience spanning the UK and GCC. I lead by building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders, fostering a culture where excellence and contribution go hand in hand. Experienced across residential, mixed-use, commercial offices, masterplans, lounges, government, industrial, and data center developments. Education: Kingston University, BEng (Hons), Civil Engineering, Grade: Upper Second Class Honours

Mr. Abdulaziz Farid Al-Azem

Founder - DTS

Mr. Abdulaziz Farid Al-Azem

Founder - DTS

Al Azem founded Design Tech Services, a lighting design firm in Riyadh. Under his leadership, the firm has gained a reputation across the Gulf region for its creative concepts that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity. His designs are celebrated for their ability to transform architectural spaces, creating functional and aesthetically captivating environments that reflect his profound understanding of light's role in architecture. AI Azem's work is a testament to his expertise and his commitment to enhancing spaces with thoughtful, culturally resonant lighting.