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Cranes & Heavy Lifting Conference 2027
20–21 JAN 2027· 2 days · In person
Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
From 93.75
About the event
The Cranes & Heavy Lifting Conference returns to the Eastern Province on 20 and 21 January 2027, gathering the Kingdom's crane, lifting and heavy-haul community in Dammam for its second edition. The programme lands as Saudi Arabia's upstream and downstream oil and gas expansion, port modernisation and mega-infrastructure builds continue to drive demand for advanced crane technology, high-capacity lifting solutions and stricter safety protocols.
Across two days, delegates hear from lifting engineers, HSE directors, equipment manufacturers and contractors on crane performance in extreme climatic conditions, modular lifting for petrochemical and gas facilities, precision logistics for port expansion, risk management in hazardous environments, and automation for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. A dedicated technical workshop from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) walks attendees through equipment lifecycle management, from legislation and planning to inspection and safe execution, alongside an international exhibition of lifting equipment and technology providers.
Attendance carries 14 CPD points for participants from government authorities, project owners, oil and gas companies, port operators, contractors and equipment manufacturers, with delegate and solution-provider passes available through online registration.
Agenda
25- 08:00–09:15Registration and Welcome Refreshment
- 09:15–09:20Welcome Message by Great Minds Events Management
- 09:20–09:30Welcome Remarks by Conference Chairperson
- 09:30–09:45Opening Fireside Chat: The Art of the Impossible - Strategic Planning for Giga-Scale Lifting OperationsIntegrating heavy-lifting requirements into early project design, solving logistics and access challenges on remote or complex sites, and building multi-stakeholder collaboration for mega-lifts. Moderator: Amro Hassan (LEEA). Speaker: Mohammed H. Alnaimi (ACT).
- 09:45–10:30Panel Discussion: Optimizing Heavy Lift Operations in Oil and GasDeveloping efficient heavy-lift planning with clear milestones, mandatory safety audits for critical lifts, modular construction standards, and detailed site evaluation for crane selection. Panelists: Fahad Rabani (PDO), Zubair Ur Rehman Ansari (Saudi Aramco), Abdul Rouf (Mammoet Saudi Arabia).
- 10:30–10:45Presentation: Challenges of Rigging & LiftingCase studies from ACT's client base on rigging and lifting challenges, drawing practical lessons for the industry.
- 11:30–12:15Panel Discussion: Safety Beyond Compliance - Fostering a Proactive Safety CultureBehavioural-based safety programmes, a speak-up culture, incident investigation and root-cause analysis, technology for site-safety monitoring, and managing fatigue in high-pressure lifting environments. Moderator: Syed Mazhar (Albawani Group). Panelists: Santanu Choudhury (RTCC), Bader Al-Hadhrami (NESR), Mohamed Ramadan.
- 12:15–12:35Presentation: Advancing Heavy Lift Excellence in Oil & Gas - Driving Safety, Performance and Operational Reliability
- 12:35–12:50Presentation: Cognitive Technologies for Smart Lifting
- 12:50–13:10Presentation: Advanced Rigging Techniques and Load Securement for Irregular & Oversized CargoInnovative rigging solutions, specialised lifting gear and securement methods for complex, asymmetric or extremely heavy loads.
- 13:10–13:40Fireside Chat: Mastering Complex Lifting Operations - Essential Insights and Best PracticeIdentifying and assessing risk for safer, more predictable operations; integrating technology to improve precision and safety compliance in complex lifts. Moderator: Tarique Momin (NMES). Speaker: Fabrizio Brunelli (EMSTEEL Group).
- 13:40–14:00Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson
- 08:30–09:25Registration and Welcome Refreshment
- 09:25–09:30Welcome Remarks by Conference Chairperson
- 09:30–09:50Presentation: From Compliance to Competence - Embedding Human Factors in Lifting OperationsThe role of human factors in lifting operations, moving from compliance to real competence, with lessons from major accidents on strengthening safety, resilience and culture.
- 09:50–10:10Presentation: Revolutionizing Lifting Training - The Role of AI and Digital ToolsHow AI and digital tools are transforming lifting-operations training for a safer, more modern workplace, with EMSTEEL's approach as a case in point.
- 10:10–10:50Panel Discussion: Extending Equipment Life - Calculating Usage and LongevityAssessing the remaining life of cranes and lifting equipment; usage, load and environment factors in lifetime calculations; predictive-maintenance data for smarter decisions. Moderator: Ghazali Askeri (TRE Energies). Panelists: Nagah Basha, Mohamed Abdelhamid, Elie Barhouche.
- 10:50–11:05Presentation: Aramco's Excellence in Lifting Operations Safety & Efficiency
- 11:45–12:05Presentation: AI-Driven Innovation and Digital Transformation in Heavy LiftingHow AI-driven maintenance, IoT integration, advanced simulation and automation, including drones, robotics and big data, are transforming safety, efficiency and planning.
- 12:05–12:25Presentation: Sustainable and Safe Heavy LiftingIntegrating predictive maintenance, automation and lifecycle strategies for mega-projects, with best practices for productivity, safety and sustainability.
- 12:25–12:45Presentation: Integration of Advanced Lifting Equipment and Innovative Technologies
- 12:45–13:05Presentation: Novice to Expert - Becoming a Black Belt in Planning Lifting OperationsEllevo-Pro's Competence Development System for Lifting Operations Planners (Appointed Persons). Speaker: Kevin Bennison, Co-founder, Ellevo-Pro (listed on the organiser's programme; not added as a linked speaker profile - no photo published).
- 13:05–13:25Presentation: Design Integrity & Inspection Methodology for Lifting SlingsBest practices for the design, fabrication and inspection of lifting slings, covering key standards and quality-assurance methods. Speaker: Hussain Dalvi, QA/QC Engineer, Allsafe (listed on the organiser's programme; not added as a linked speaker profile - no photo published).
- 13:25–14:10LEEA Workshop: Optimizing Lifting Equipment & Operations - From Planning to ExecutionThe lifecycle of lifting equipment, manufacturing and maintenance standards, legislation versus standards, planning and calculations for safe lifting, selecting the right equipment, inspection stages, and executing safe, high-quality lifting operations.
- 14:10–14:20Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson
Speakers
30Amro HassanRegional Manager - Middle EastIan Norman MillerSr. Executive Project DirectorFawaz Al ShammariChief Executive OfficerShashi Kant MisraJoint General Manager - SCM & LogisticsSantanu ChoudhuryCorporate Director HSEMarwan AlshaifEquipment and Maintenance Sector DirectorAbdullah Al BusaidiRegional Director - Middle EastZubair Ur Rehman AnsariSr. Heavy Lift EngineerMuhammad Qasim NawazLifting & Rigging Lead / SMEHassan A. AlibrahimHeavy Lift EngineerTarique MominSME - Lifting EngineeringFabrizio BrunelliSenior Project Engineer
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Ahmed Ali BayounisHSSE ManagerAbdullah TerkaouiUnit Head - RiggingMahmoud Eid AbbasPlant & Lifting Compliance ManagerAbdalla El FakharanyHSE Senior DirectorFahad RabaniLifting LeadMohammed H. AlnaimiChief Executive OfficerSyed MazharDirector - HSSE DepartmentGhazali AskeriManager - Crane Maintenance DivisionBader Al-HadhramiQHSE ManagerNagah BashaHeavy Equipment Service DirectorMohamed AbdelhamidLifting ManagerDeepak K RathoreEquipment and Transport ExpertAhmed El-BendaryPMV ManagerAbdul RoufGeneral ManagerElie BarhouchePMV Operations ManagerKashif SuleimanHSE ManagerDhruv GuptaChief Operating OfficerMohamed RamadanCorporate HSEQ / Sustainability Director
