CITYSCAPE GLOBAL 2025
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The world's most ambitious real estate event returns with a packed agenda featuring a lineup of the industry's leading experts and innovators. Gain access to groundbreaking insights and exclusive networking events.
An insight into Oman’s new urban vision – shifting from capital-focused growth to a network of vibrant and diversified cities powered by smart solutions, human-centric planning, and enhanced public-private partnerships.
Explore the vast investment potential of the Asir region – from real estate and tourism projects driving its transformation into a global destination, to smart city developments and advanced infrastructure shaping its future. Discover the opportunities available for local and international investors to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and sustainable growth.
A perspective on Australia’s housing market, highlighting policies to support first-home buyers, stimulate construction, and safeguard homeowners – with a discussion on how these approaches could inform housing strategies across the GCC.
International city leaders explore how urban diplomacy is accelerating knowledge exchange and solving shared challenges – from digital transformation and climate adaptation to infrastructure and talent mobility.
How government-backed initiatives and partnerships between Saudi entities and international funds are de-risking market entry and building long-term security for global investors.
Opening Address by Jessica Smith OAM, Award-winning Paralympian
A step-by-step briefing on the homebuying process, including updates on Saudi Arabia’s progress toward the 70% homeownership target by 2030.
How grassroots initiatives and national programmes are shaping healthier lifestyles, empowering youth, and opening new opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
Learn about the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing approach to urban planning, large-scale development frameworks and international partnerships.
Navigating the shift from traditional, static view of location to a new era where AI transforms data into dynamic intelligence, revealing hidden patterns, predicting market shifts, and empowering smarter, faster real estate decisions.
AI real-estate systems (like Suhail) can discover, reason, and act on property and market data, reshaping how we understand location value, risk, and opportunity.
Football is a universal language and so too should be the right to host its most celebrated tournament. This session discusses why hosting rights should transcend legacy and geography, and the global impact from opening the door to new hosts.
Get exclusive insights into collaboration frameworks and the criteria Saudi developers use while securing partnerships with international stakeholders.
Explore NHC’s latest residential offerings and discover how to own your new home in Saudi Arabia – designed for modern living, built for you.
Explore how branded residences are emerging as institutional-grade, investable assets – attracting high-net-worth buyers while new high-end hotels anchor these communities and secure long-term value.
A powerful dialogue on the pursuit of excellence, exploring the lessons of discipline, strategy, and legacy that define true leadership on and off the field.
Giga projects and leading developers present recent updates to potential homebuyers.
Explore adaptive reuse case studies and meanwhile spaces, including design solutions, sustainability benefits, and economic impact data from successful urban transformation projects.
Saudi Arabia’s giga projects are the most closely watched experiment in urban planning. Learn how these destinations interconnect and what will help cities around the world stand the test of time.
A holistic discussion bringing together leaders in development, architecture, and construction to explore how collaboration drives the successful design, build, and delivery of landmark projects.
Leading asset owners and government tourism entities explore how large-scale events shape tourism inflows and enhance market attractiveness – and what that means for cities aiming to host the next generation of mega-events.
Demand patterns and buyer priorities by Saudi developers.
Explore how landmark developments are becoming powerful urban differentiators that redefine city identities and visitor experiences.
Explore how Saudi Arabia is anchoring professional, amateur, and grassroots sports to boost participation, cultivate talent, and foster national unity. Delve into the strategies powering a more active, competitive, and connected society.
Vision 2030 positions real estate as a medium of social value. Learn which design philosophies and development strategies are shaping identity, inclusion, and livability in the cities of tomorrow.
Learn how co-living, micro-apartments and build-to-rent developments are transforming from niche concepts into mainstream investment opportunities.
How can tech-enabled, multi-purpose venues become epicentres of connection and culture? What is the role of immersive design, adaptability, and location in shaping fan-centred destinations.
Bringing four teams head-to-head over three rounds, each challenge will demand all participants use smart and strategic prompting to crack different scenarios. The audience and judges will vote to determine the winner.
Explore how visionary leadership, smart club management, and bold investment are powering Saudi football’s next chapter.
Leading developers discuss architectural trends, community integration strategies, and most popular mixed-use and residential models.
Explore how AI becomes a collaborative partner in architectural design, with a focus on design solutions driving wellbeing.
Explore how the club is uniting its strong Saudi foundation with international coaching, global tournaments, and innovative content strategies to elevate quality and expand its fan reach.
A reflection on leadership, resilience, and navigating the evolving world of global football.
A fact-driven discussion on how Saudi cities are aligning heritage-led development with the visitor economy, private-sector participation, and real estate investment.
Learn about the strategies the Ministry of Education is implementing to transform education infrastructure into a strategic asset, with expected investment opportunities valued at SAR 50 billion.
A look into a city designed for entertainment, sport, and social interaction – and what it means for future urban models.
Opening Address by Semra Hunter, Acclaimed Sports Broadcast Journalist
Sports clubs and legacy developers discuss social impact and community engagement and positioning Saudi districts as lasting hubs for sports and culture.
Learn about MOMAH’s recent partnership with UNDP and UN Habitat and the impact of this collaboration.
An exclusive look into how visionary development projects use heritage as the driving force to create dynamic new cities within cities.
Where is capital going next? A data-led overview of macroeconomic signals, investor strategies, regions and asset classes drawing the most interest.
This session dives into how host cities are transforming stadiums into thriving hubs of innovation, culture, and community long after the final game.
Discover the golden ratio between ambitious scale and intimate human connection that creates developments people love to live, work and play in.
From gymnastics halls to motorsport tracks, explore the unique requirements and opportunities in funding purpose-built arenas that drive both elite performance and national competencies
A major Saudi development shares insights into potential investment structures and emerging opportunities for international investors.
Explore human-centric design principles that prioritize wellbeing, foster community connections, and create cities where people truly thrive.
A practical look at the affordable housing policies and financial tools that work – from mortgage guarantees to blended capital structures.
Explore how leadership, transparency, and global partnerships can drive fairness, credibility, and sustainable growth across sporting ecosystems worldwide.
Explore how cities like Madinah balance technological innovation with human needs, creating environments that prioritize wellbeing while using smart solutions to enhance rather than replace authentic community experiences.
Explore how developers and asset operators are implementing new community-driven strategies and ensuring financial sustainability in mixed-use developments.
As women’s sports gain global momentum, federations are driving participation, visibility, and impact. Explore how strategic investment in women is reshaping sport and society.
As AI generates architectural designs at unprecedented speeds, our panel debates whether human creativity remains essential or obsolete. Will tomorrow's iconic city skylines emerge from human intuition or algorithmic intelligence?
What makes a PPP model work? Learn about best practices from successful real estate partnerships across the GCC
Discover how venue planning, infrastructure, and operations are evolving to meet the specific needs of para-athletes.
Discover how strategic design and smart governance transform ordinary spaces into high-tech innovation hubs.
Redefining league models to spark growth, deepen fan engagement, and elevate global relevance across the modern sports economy.
Explore how the newly launched Architecture Characters Map is shaping municipal design codes, redefining real estate value, guiding giga and mid-scale developments, and balancing heritage-led design with modern innovation – emerging as a powerful driver of Saudi Arabia’s next phase of design-led urban growth.
From value chain decarbonisation to operational efficiency, this session explores how developers can quantify ESG impact and communicate it to institutional investors.
Get insights on how iconic projects shape urban identity and drive cultural and socio-economic development. It will highlight strategies for creating landmark developments that leave lasting impacts on cities and communities.
Celebrate the remarkable journeys of federations and athletes who turned ambition into achievement. Discover their personal stories of perseverance and grit.
Explore the collaboration between architects, developers, asset owners, and hospitality leaders in creating places that attract visitors.
Explore how athletes and senior sports leaders leverage their influence to empower women, youth, and underrepresented communities, while fostering social change.
Learn how public art installations are shaping urban experiences and creating distinctive place identity beyond traditional architecture.
Join an exciting perfume workshop focused on urban smellscapes and Riyadh-inspired scents.
Inspired by the launch of the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, teams will present their interpretations live on stage. High-level judges ask questions and determine the winners.
Learn about role that municipal and federal authorities play in shaping the GCC region – from implementing modern urban planning policies, to fostering partnerships with the private sector and advancing major real estate and tourism projects.
Explore how Saudi Arabia’s southern regions are emerging as real estate and investment frontiers. Hear about the unique opportunities and challenges of developing these regions: from new infrastructure projects and smart-city masterplans to zoning reforms and tourism-driven urban growth.
Globally recognised for his vertical forests and rewilding architecture, Stefano Boeri has redefined what it means to design with nature – hear his vision for the future of urban planning.
Explore what design and placemaking solutions in public places allow people to connect with each other, and how third places – cafés, parks, cultural centres – have evolved.
Discover how the Kingdom's project licensing is evolving to incorporate heritage requirements, creating clear regulatory pathways for developers while ensuring cultural preservation.
Opening address by Hanane Spiers, Acclaimed Host
How to transform spaces into places that bridge imagination with potential, birthing new inventions and meaningful conversations. How to create events site that embrace excitement-returning it multiplied to their communities.
As cities grow denser, green masterplanning is evolving from a luxury to a necessity. This session explores design solutions that have turned infrastructure into resilient and human-centric environments.
Saudi Council of Engineers presents the best frameworks for upskilling the workforce, with a focus on new education initiatives launched by SCE, required technical skills and partnerships raising the standard for practicing engineering professionals.
Discover how King Abdullah Garden is shaping Riyadh’s future as a sustainable, world-class urban oasis. Riyadh Amana shares the vision of transforming green spaces into hubs of culture, wellness, and community life.
Examine the multifaceted role of Super ESCOs in creating new industries, developing local expertise, and attracting international partnerships that support Vision 2030's economic diversification objectives.
How cities are turning the energy of sport into lasting global relevance while deepening local cultural value.
Moderated by Helle Søholt, CEO, Gehl
Learn how leading developers are using tech and data to build better, operate smarter, and create properties that outperform the market.
A showcase of blue-green infrastructure projects and practical strategies for embedding climate-responsive initiatives into existing urban programmes.
Discover how industry veterans transform outdated buildings into valuable properties, sharing their tested approaches, decision frameworks, and practical solutions that deliver results.
Visionary architects explore how stadium design shapes national identity, elevates fan experiences, and delivers lasting legacies.
Learn how environmentally optimised properties now command premium prices, attract quality tenants, and deliver enhanced investor returns.
An overview of design solutions and community integration strategies in leading mixed-use developments.
Discover how technology and data are transforming stadium operations, providing deeper insights into fan behaviour, and maximising ROI for teams and sponsors.
A practice-oriented showcase of the leading infrastructure development strategies, exploring how to adapt key learnings across different regions.
Hear from ESG experts and developers decarbonising our built environment through innovative design and cutting-edge technologies.
Exploring the innovations transforming how fans connect and athletes perform, from immersive digital layers to cutting-edge data applications.
How are digital twins transforming buildings from static structures into responsive spaces? We’ll explore real-world examples where this technology is making buildings smarter, more efficient, and better for the people who use them every day.
City leaders explore real-world applications of smart city tech – from smart mobility, DEI and data-driven governance to waste management, traffic optimisation, and energy efficiency.
From genetic research to global ESG standards, discover how science and sustainability are driving measurable advances in athlete health, venue design, and the delivery of world-class mega-events.
As technology reshapes every stage of the development cycle, this session explores how education, research and industry are working together to equip professionals with the digital and technical skills needed to deliver smarter, more sustainable environments.
A fast-paced decision-making debate where speakers face urban policy dilemmas and defend their decisions.
Join elite footballers as they discuss their journeys after the game, exploring athlete activism, brand building, life after sport, and how they are using their platforms to leave a lasting impact.
- From Pitch to Bench: The Transition from Player to Coach
- Mindset and Method: Building a Coaching Philosophy
- Building a Legacy: Impact at Como 1907 and Beyond
A cross-sector look at how AI is transforming industries – and how these changes, either in mindset or application, can be implemented within the real estate sector.
A high-level presentation on the Real Estate Registry’s platforms and the effect precise property data, digital registry infrastructure, and developer reforms have on unlocking capital, enhancing the private sector participation and accelerating urban growth in Saudi Arabia.
An announcement of ETMAM’s new service platform set to streamline construction permits through digital integration – reducing approval times, unifying processes, and transforming how large-scale developments are delivered.
C-level leaders unpack how data, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming asset management and operations across different real estate sectors.
Moderated by Sarah Cocker, Former TV Anchor, CNBC
Discover how modern construction technologies are transforming the housing and infrastructure sector through sustainable, operationally efficient and financially smart solutions. The session highlights how innovation is reducing costs, improving quality and accelerating delivery in line with the Kingdom’s vision.
Opening Address by Lucy Hedges, Journalist & Presenter, BBC
Uncover how leading hotel groups and developers are redefining fan engagement through custom accommodations, premium stays, and integrated entertainment districts - transforming mega events into economic drivers, real estate opportunities, and unforgettable journeys for visitors.
Discover how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the construction landscape, transforming traditional building practices into smart, efficient digital ecosystems.
Uncover how leading hotel groups and developers are redefining fan engagement through custom accommodations, premium stays, and integrated entertainment districts - transforming mega events into economic drivers, real estate opportunities, and unforgettable journeys for visitors.
Recapping the hottest PropTech trends — from AI-driven design tools to digital twins, modular construction, and smart asset management.
A B2C-focused, behind-the-scenes showcase of marketing strategies KSA giga projects and an international marketing expert use.
How can federations shape governance, global recognition, and the Olympic future of esports?
A technical showcase of how geospatial analysis creates the digital backbone for successful construction projects, leveraging satellite imagery, LiDAR, and data to build comprehensive site intelligence before the first excavator arrives.
Leading developers showcase innovative technologies they are implementing – from cutting-edge construction methods to tenant management platforms, and property valuation algorithms.
Learn how modular construction is revolutionising urban development, turning projects into streamlined, adaptable solutions that promise faster, smarter, and more sustainable city-building.
Showcasing key residential offerings for first-time buyers.
How do you turn a viewer into a fan? Find out how interactive platforms, blockchain, and metaverse integrations are reshaping esports fandom.
An inside look at current VC strategies – where leading global funds are placing capital, which solutions show real scalability, and the technologies most likely to disrupt the sector.
A showcase of community-oriented facilities (playgrounds, sports complexes, community areas) in the region’s leading developments.
Learn how IDI protects against construction and infrastructure risks, enabling developers and architects to deliver resilient, long-lasting developments.
Learn how brands are driving engagement through esports partnerships, gaming culture, and digital-first marketing strategies.
Explore how construction’s ultimate purpose extends beyond physical structures to create spaces that forge meaningful human experiences.
A journey through the after-sales process, key insights from the customer care teams and an overview of the leading community-driven initiatives that developers implement.
Witness the future of construction unfold as 3D technology revolutionizes how we build, print, and populate entire communities from scratch.
Your favourite stars swap stadiums and screens for joysticks and gameplay – paired with top EAFC pros in a 2v2 showdown of skill, strategy, and pure hype.
Explore practical strategies and technologies that are implemented to significantly reduce carbon emissions throughout the building lifecycle.
