About the event
第二届沙特沙漠建筑论坛将于2026年10月12日至13日在利雅得明哈尔丽笙酒店及会议中心举行,汇聚建筑师、规划师、开发商与政府代表,围绕沙特阿拉伯的沙漠建筑与可持续建造展开为期两天的交流。本届论坛在首届基础上进一步确立其作为国家平台的地位,将气候适应型、扎根本土文化的设计确立为落实2030愿景城市建设目标的重要推动力。论坛议程围绕沙特建筑地图及其19种地区建筑风格展开,探讨该框架如何引导超级项目、公共基础设施与日常开发项目采用被动式降温、智能幕墙、节能系统、可持续材料与可再生能源集成等手段。议程还涵盖既有建筑的改造再利用、沙漠城市规划、景观设计以及沙漠环境下的照明策略,并结合王国各地在建项目的实际案例。论坛面向政府部门与各部委、建筑事务所、业主单位、开发商、咨询机构以及工程采购施工企业,也面向设计、可持续发展、材料与施工领域的专业人士。参会须通过论坛官方注册页面购买门票,政府、市政、开发商与学术界代表适用统一票价,供应商票价另行设定;两天的议程包括主题演讲、专题讨论以及配套展览与交流环节。
议程
32- 08:00–09:00Registration and NetworkingDelegate registration and morning networking ahead of the opening session.
- 09:00–09:05Welcome Remarks by Great Minds Events ManagementWelcome remarks opening the forum's first day.
- 09:05–09:15Opening Remarks by Conference ChairmanOpening remarks by Conference Chairman Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Dean, College of Architecture & Design, Prince Sultan University.
- 09:15–09:30Opening Keynote AddressOpening keynote address setting the themes for the forum's second edition.
- 09:30–10:15Opening Panel Discussion: Building the Architectural Identity of Saudi Arabia Through the Saudi Architectural MapA panel exploring how the nineteen regional architectural styles of the Saudi Architectural Map shape the Kingdom's future built environment, embedding regional culture and climate-responsive design into modern architectural practice and aligning national design frameworks with giga-projects, urban transformation, and Vision 2030. Moderated by Abdurahman Medallah, Founding Partner, Madana. Panelists: Naji Syriani (Diriyah Company), Yahya Alghamdi (Red Sea Global), Husain Buhwaid (Misk City), Mohamed Yassine Douira (Design and Build Group), Filippo Innocenti (ZHA Architects), and Walid Elsayed (ECEC).
- 10:15–10:30Presentation: Cities of Sand and Systems — Sketching Governance, Livability, and Urban Vitality for Desert FuturesSpeaker: Adel B. Alzahrani, Group Executive Director for Community Development Charters, ROSHN Group.
- 10:30–10:50Keynote PresentationSpeaker: Olga Bolshanina, Partner, Architect, Herzog & de Meuron.
- 11:35–12:20Panel Discussion: Reimagining Existing Assets — Unlocking Value through Adaptive Reuse and RegenerationModerated by Noha Alahmadi, Independent Advisor. Panelists: Eman Zidan (Red Sea Museum, Ministry of Culture), Abdullatif Al Jasmi (Qatar Museums), Lee Hallman (AlUla Development Company), Markus Pfisterer (gmp Architecture & Design), and Fouad Hassanein (The Royal Commission for AlUla).
- 12:20–12:50Industry Innovation SessionTwo ten-minute presentations by technology and solution providers: "Cosentino: From Surface to Facade Solution" by Majdi Odat, Facade Manager, Cosentino Middle East & India; and "From Map to Mandate — Turning the Saudi Architectural Character Map into Enforceable Contractual Outcomes" by Othman Al Akrab, Senior Design Manager, ECEC.
- 12:50–13:10Presentation: Architecture That Listens to the Desert and Shapes the Future of Gulf CitiesSpeaker: Farid Esmaeil, Founding Partner and Principal Architect, X Architects.
- 13:10–13:55Panel Discussion: Future Facades — Balancing Aesthetics, Performance, and Climate ResilienceModerated by Marta Barragan, Marketing Partner, Cosentino Middle East & India. Panelists: Massimo Mirtolini Mondoni (Snøhetta), Marina Kindelan (AESG), Abdullah Alqahtani, and Ghina Yamak (Zutari).
- Landscaping in Desert Architecture — Focused Session
- 14:55–15:40Panel Discussion: From Harsh Landscapes to Global Innovation Hubs — The Rise of the Desert CityModerated by Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Prince Sultan University. Panelists: Mira al Bitar (Omrania), Ala Hason (WATG), Stefan du Toit (DLR Group Middle East), and Fabian Hecker (ZHA Architects).
- 15:40–16:00Presentation: Bridging the Gap — From Design Vision to Built Reality in the Middle EastSpeaker: Giuseppe Fanciullo, Director of Landscape Architecture, Red Sea Global.
- 16:00–16:05Closing Remarks by Conference ChairmanClosing remarks by Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Dean, College of Architecture & Design, Prince Sultan University.
- 16:05Networking and Close of Day OneNetworking session marking the close of the first day of the 2nd Desert Architecture KSA Forum.
- 09:00–09:30Registration and NetworkingDelegate registration and morning networking ahead of the second day's sessions.
- 09:30–09:35Opening Remarks by Conference ChairmanOpening remarks by Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Dean, College of Architecture & Design, Prince Sultan University.
- 09:35–10:20Panel Discussion: Beyond the Horizon — Architecture Leading the Evolution of Desert CitiesModerated by Nicolas Turchi, Assistant Professor of Architecture, American University in Dubai. Panelists: Taha Alandejani (Madinah Region Development Authority), Dr. Fahad Saud Allahaim (Saudi Building Code Centre), Davide Padoa (Design International), Yara Aljebreen (gmp), and Samer Charara (Woods Bagot).
- 10:20–10:40Presentation: Regenerative Tourism Through Immersive ArchitectureSpeaker: Yahya Alghamdi, Design and Engineering Management, Red Sea Global.
- 10:40–10:55Presentation: Designed to Belong, Built to LastSpeaker: Ali Jalal AlAali, Marketing and Business Development Lead, Evolve Concrete, Bahrain.
- 10:55–11:10Presentation: UMBAU — Nonstop Transformation, Rethinking Existing Architecture for a Sustainable FutureSpeaker: Markus Pfisterer, Partner, gmp Architecture & Design.
- 11:50–12:35Panel Discussion: The New Public Realm — Designing Walkable and Climate Responsive CitiesModerated by Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Prince Sultan University. Panelists: Abdulmohsen Almulhem (Sharqia Development Authority), Jon Clokie (Omrania), Sima Mounla (RMJM), Naif Almohaya (King Salman Park Foundation), and Tarek Hassan (Foster + Partners).
- 12:35–13:05Industry Innovation SessionThree ten-minute presentations by technology and solution providers: "The Silent Failure: Specifications in Desert Architecture" by Mounir Kronful, Group Managing Director, C&B; "The Benefit of Thermal Insulation and EIFS in Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabia" by Syed Azharuddin, Group Category Marketing Manager, Terraco Group; and "Beyond the Visible Skin — Designing for the Desert" by Kingsley Stinson, Regional Sales Director, LCP Building Products.
- 13:05–13:25Presentation: Beyond Buildings — Regional Planning and the Future of Desert UrbanismSpeaker: Dr. Francesca Arici, Chief of Planning and Development, Aseer Development Authority.
- Lighting Focused Session in Desert Architecture
- 14:20–14:40Presentation: Preserving the Night — Lighting Design in Desert ArchitectureSpeaker: Andrew Bates, Associate Director – Lighting, Red Sea Global.
- 14:40–14:55Keynote Presentation: How Structural Stone Can Usher in a New Low-Carbon Construction Revolution, From Low Rise to High RiseSpeaker: Alex Cotterill, Partner, GROUPWORK.
- 14:55–15:15Case Study: A Journey of Design at Different Scales — King Salman International AirportSpeaker: Tarek Hassan, Architect, Associate Partner, Foster + Partners.
- 15:15–16:15Recognition AwardRecognition award ceremony honouring contributions to Saudi desert architecture.
- 16:15–16:20Closing Remarks by Conference ChairmanClosing remarks by Dr. Randa A. Mahmoud, Dean, College of Architecture & Design, Prince Sultan University.
- 16:20Networking and Close of ForumClosing networking session marking the end of the 2nd Desert Architecture KSA Forum.
Speakers
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The venue
24.69N 46.72E
利雅得明哈尔丽笙酒店及会议中心















































